I posted these a while back, Ricko commented how much he appreciated them because they were his birth year.
The mint set in 1942 was unique in that the nickels of that year had 2 different metal compositions due to the war effort.
There is also another unique set in 1942. 1942 mint set with major varieties. This set has some overdates, a double die and a repunched mint mark. With the type 1 and type 2 nickels, this set has 20 coins.
And just for fun, I'll show this coin, another 1942, which Ricko would say it's tarnished:
Even though he didn't prefer my toners over white coins, he nevertheless often complimented my toned coins. This is the whitest coin I could find, in his honor:
The longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice is it possible for an empire to rise without His aid? Benjamin Franklin
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"If it's a penny for your thoughts and you put in your two cents worth, then someone...somewhere...is making a penny." - Steven Wright
Tells me he approves of the reverse, I say hello, it's the obverse for me, says would you consider dipping the obverse? Then tells me ok I admit it's really nice, send it to me, I'll safekeep it for you , I say hell no, you'll dip it when I'm not looking. Lol.
Most people will hate this one, but it is blast white.
@Ricko made an incredible number of posts, and he will be greatly missed. It will be long time before anyone catches his record.
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The longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice is it possible for an empire to rise without His aid? Benjamin Franklin
I just came back to visit the forum for the first time in a while, and this is one of the first things I saw. I didn't know him very long and never really had interactions with him, but I appreciated his attitude in every conversation he participated in. He will be missed.
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Rest easy, my friend.
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@ricko , we’re all going to miss you!
Steve
Each denomination:
1936 PR67+ w/CAC:
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Sure will miss Ole Rick0. Thought of him tonight when I found this hideous
tarnished gem hiding in my mint sets.
Before
10 second soak later and voila!
Rest in Peace Good Sir.
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Cheers to you ricko.
sad news
rip ricko
I posted these a while back, Ricko commented how much he appreciated them because they were his birth year.
The mint set in 1942 was unique in that the nickels of that year had 2 different metal compositions due to the war effort.
There is also another unique set in 1942. 1942 mint set with major varieties. This set has some overdates, a double die and a repunched mint mark. With the type 1 and type 2 nickels, this set has 20 coins.
And just for fun, I'll show this coin, another 1942, which Ricko would say it's tarnished:
RIP Ricko, we all will miss you
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Here's a blast white coin as a small tribute:
10-4,
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RIP Ricko.
Oh NO I am so sorry to hear this. He was always on here spreading his friendly way to lots of threads I posted. I'll show my best for the best.
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RIP
RIP ricko
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Even though he didn't prefer my toners over white coins, he nevertheless often complimented my toned coins. This is the whitest coin I could find, in his honor:
Commems and Early Type
5 ounce Libertad
For my Friend!
From my Friend!
Cheerios
Cheers, RickO
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Rip Ricko!
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nice coin all
Wont be the same without Ricko around.
This place will never be the same without RickO.
Already, I miss Ricko
Gee I liked him
R.I.P. RickO
Coins are Neato!
"If it's a penny for your thoughts and you put in your two cents worth, then someone...somewhere...is making a penny." - Steven Wright
It took me a while to find one, but for @ricko it was worth the search. My first doily.
R.I.P. RickO
Tells me he approves of the reverse, I say hello, it's the obverse for me, says would you consider dipping the obverse? Then tells me ok I admit it's really nice, send it to me, I'll safekeep it for you , I say hell no, you'll dip it when I'm not looking. Lol.
🙏 RIP
Great posts here by everyone.
RIP Mom- 1932-2012
I had many, some unrelated to numismatics, off forum conversations with him, I will miss hit wit and knowledge
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Most people will hate this one, but it is blast white.
@Ricko made an incredible number of posts, and he will be greatly missed. It will be long time before anyone catches his record.
I agree that blast-white is best.
I just came back to visit the forum for the first time in a while, and this is one of the first things I saw. I didn't know him very long and never really had interactions with him, but I appreciated his attitude in every conversation he participated in. He will be missed.
Young Numismatist
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
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Cheers RickO! You will be missed...
RIP to one of the greatest.
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