What is this ASE?
Downtown1974
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I was going through some coins on my desk this evening and came across this 1998 ASE. While these things aren’t my niche, I don’t recall ever seeing one with the ring on the reverse like shown below. Anybody seen one? Maybe made by a different mint? I don’t see any marks or stamps indicating that though. Could be common, but it’s the first one I’ve come across.
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
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My guess would be the ring is on the plastic holder it is in. ???
And the ring is not centered.
Well that’s pretty embarrassing. Before I dismissed the idea that it could be the capsule, I went and attempted to remove the Eagle from its tomb. Must have been in there since 1998 because it was practically fused in it. You guys were right....it’s the capsule. A capsule that detracts from the design of what it is holding. First time for everything I guess. Thanks for the help!!! You guys nailed it!
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
You almost had me going for a minute. I thought it was another rare SE I missed out on.
Nice pics!
Great pictures and glad the mystery has been solved....Just call the forum detectives and bingo...Cheers, RickO