I, too, had no idea my Franklins had mintmarks nor what it looked like. I don't know how many I've owned. I can't believe I wasn't curious enough to even look for a mint mark. I guess to me they were just a way to hold silver in a pretty case.
bob
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It will be interesting to see what unfolds in terms of developing a framework to determine surviving populations. I suspect a large quantity of this stuff was melted. Estimating//determining the surviving population of FM coinage for various countries is already a point of discussion and contention for those that have an interest.
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
I checked on my 1976 Olympic coins. The coins are encased in acrylic shells, but the edges are reeded and I can see no mintmark. I do wonder though. These coins were issued as $5 and $10 dollar coins (.999 fine) that are supposed to be legal Canadian money. Perhaps that makes a difference? James
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I checked on my 1976 Olympic coins. The coins are encased in acrylic shells, but the edges are reeded and I can see no mintmark. I do wonder though. These coins were issued as $5 and $10 dollar coins (.999 fine) that are supposed to be legal Canadian money. Perhaps that makes a difference? James
These are Canadian mint products, not Franklin mint.
Hey psuman thanks for that information. These are the only coins my father ever bought for me. Even through the hunt brothers buy up I didn't sell these. I always thought he got them from the Franklin mint. Funny thing is I can even remember having a big brochure from the Franklin mint all about their Olympic coins. (Long lost now). Go figure.
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They made a whole lot of casino slot machine dollars. I’ve never looked at them for mm but will in The future
Do you know if those had the FM mintmark?
It could be interesting for collecting if they did.
I, too, had no idea my Franklins had mintmarks nor what it looked like. I don't know how many I've owned. I can't believe I wasn't curious enough to even look for a mint mark. I guess to me they were just a way to hold silver in a pretty case.
bob
With some FM pieces bringing significant premiums, they must now see money in it- otherwise they wouldn't be branching out into these.
RIP Mom- 1932-2012
I wonder if my Civil War Era Chess Set is in MS-65 quality......
Now THAT was the one and only FM item I ever considered buying from them.
RIP Mom- 1932-2012
It will be interesting to see what unfolds in terms of developing a framework to determine surviving populations. I suspect a large quantity of this stuff was melted. Estimating//determining the surviving population of FM coinage for various countries is already a point of discussion and contention for those that have an interest.
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
would be nice if PCGS did a super cheap special to get these FM products up and running......
bob
I am not familiar with that particular issue, but sometimes on Franklin Mint products the "Flying F" mark is imprinted on the edge.
Or my bisque porcelain Romeo & Juliet candlesticks. (Made in Japan, but very high-quality).
I checked on my 1976 Olympic coins. The coins are encased in acrylic shells, but the edges are reeded and I can see no mintmark. I do wonder though. These coins were issued as $5 and $10 dollar coins (.999 fine) that are supposed to be legal Canadian money. Perhaps that makes a difference? James
These are Canadian mint products, not Franklin mint.
Hey psuman thanks for that information. These are the only coins my father ever bought for me. Even through the hunt brothers buy up I didn't sell these. I always thought he got them from the Franklin mint. Funny thing is I can even remember having a big brochure from the Franklin mint all about their Olympic coins. (Long lost now). Go figure.