Couldn't pass up this 1958 Double Mint Set...
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I was vacationing last week with the family in the middle of Michigan and found a little coin shop in a small town we breezed through. He had a couple nice, original mint sets laying around. I asked to see them and the this one grabbed my attention and I couldn't pass it up. The quarter is just electric... one of the nicest I've seen, it reminds me of deep space photos from the hubble telescope.
I didn't bother with the Denver side, the coins are in nice shape but it's pretty average amber style toning.
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Score! I like it!
How's the Philly dime? Any FB's? Worth some decent coin in 6FB and higher.
Later, Paul.
Sounds like a perfect situation. Nice vacation. New shop. Something worth buying because it looks amazing.
Congratulations!
I'll check & get back to you. I didn't look too close, dimes aren't my thing and its stressfull popping them out of their thin paper housing.
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Prefer the Spearmint set, myself....
So my question is, would it be harmful to the quarter if it was gently set on some crinkled aluminum foil, boiling water added and a teaspoon of baking soda to change the dark patina back into silver? Just read about this little chemistry fact.
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Sadly, not even close to FB. Onei s flat as a pancake, the other torch is separated nicely on the top but the bottom band is mush.
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I wouldn't mess with the original surfaces of this type of set, that's the beauty of it in my opinion. Feel free to give it a try for yourself, I have no idea but would be interested in seeing your results.
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It’s beauty is the originality imo.
@Namvet69 ....Years ago I did that experiment.... It worked, though the fields did display a flatness (not the bright mint finish) due to the effect of the tarnish.... Cheers, RickO
You can find full-step nickels in those also (Denver, if I remember correctly).
oh, you were serious?
That is only good for salt warter metal detecting dimes.
I have been able to see Mercury dates that way.
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I used to live in mid Michigan until 2010 - where was the shop you visited?
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Lowell, Michigan.
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I was east of Lansing, so didn't get to the Grand Rapids area much. Will note the Lowell shop for a future trip. Thanks.
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These are fun sets. Yours also has a story to go with it since you picked it up during your travels!
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