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I'm thrilled with my new mint set

CarlWohlforthCarlWohlforth Posts: 11,074 ✭
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I bought an original mint set and was surprised that some coins were toned beyond my expectation. I can see why these coins tone, they are packed in cheap cardboard that is between a folded sheet of colored paper. The Philly mint coins were in the pinkish paper and came out nicely. The Denver mint coins in the cream colored paper didn't look as nice. Here are some scans of the best:

Lincoln #1
Lincoln #2Lincoln #2 Reverse
Washington
Franklin #1
Franklin #2
Franklin #2 Reverse

That is my Christmas present from my wife image

We are traveling this Holiday and probably won't be near a computer.

Have a great Holiday Season Everybody!
Carl's Coins website w/ links to Carl's auctions

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  • shirohniichanshirohniichan Posts: 4,992 ✭✭✭
    Not bad for modern coins! image

    Merry Christmas!
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  • nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    WOW! Those are absolutely awesome! The cents are incredible! And the purple frank is gorgeous! What are you going to do with them?
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  • ClankeyeClankeye Posts: 3,928 ✭
    Those are great, Carl! Welcome to the wonderful world of mint sets from the 50's. If you have not already, check out the "Double Mint Sets" thread. I just posted a kind of out of focus picture of my original 57 set, that I am keeping in a plastic holder.
    Those coins are truly beautiful. Great gift!

    Clankeye
    Brevity is the soul of wit. --William Shakespeare
  • paigowjohnnypaigowjohnny Posts: 4,257 ✭
    Oh my....

    You MUST send them in to be slabbed image
  • CarlWohlforthCarlWohlforth Posts: 11,074 ✭
    Thanks for the nice comments!

    The other thread on the mint sets was interesting.

    I am collecting coins from 1956 so this is a major part of my '56 collection. I don't think the coins would grade very highly. I have no plans on selling. I wanted a set in original packaging so will just keep it as is.

    I also have a slabbed proof set and an original proof set. Maybe I'll have to branch out into Canadian 1956 coins....
    Carl's Coins website w/ links to Carl's auctions
  • shirohniichanshirohniichan Posts: 4,992 ✭✭✭
    Too bad you're not collecting '57's like Clankeye. The '56 Canadian dollar in choice BU will cost you a bit more.
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  • ClankeyeClankeye Posts: 3,928 ✭


    << <i>Maybe I'll have to branch out into Canadian 1956 coins.... >>



    I collect coins from 1957. Why Carl, I do believe you just gave me an idea.... Thanks!

    Clankeye the Canadian Coin Collecting Cannibal
    Brevity is the soul of wit. --William Shakespeare
  • LucyBopLucyBop Posts: 14,001 ✭✭✭
    I'm sorry carl, but those Frankies have a problems.

    THE PROBLEM IS YOU OWN EM AND I DON'T!
    imageBe Bop A Lula!!
    "Senorita HepKitty"
    "I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
  • ClankeyeClankeye Posts: 3,928 ✭
    I don't know, Lucy. Your icon just keeps getting scarier and scarier.

    Clankeye
    Brevity is the soul of wit. --William Shakespeare
  • beartracks42beartracks42 Posts: 2,834 ✭
    Great pics Carl. did you use a digital camera to take those? I have a nicely toned 1957 set and might post some pics after I get through with Digital Photos 101. lol
    Gary
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  • coinrookiecoinrookie Posts: 794
    The penny is wild. I bet the quarter is more impressive in person.
    I have a 58 brillant proof set that is really nice but no toning.
    Steve

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