Is it possible that the Smithsonian will EVER sell their duplicates?
SethChandler
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Lots of good stuff just sitting in a few dark vaults for 100+ years. What do you think?
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Russ, NCNE
Don
U.S. Nickels Complete Set with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes
U.S. Dimes Complete Set with Major Varieties, Circulation Strikes
09/07/2006
They would no doubt realize very high prices for even their worst coins!
Ken
<< <i>That would be quite the Pedigree!
They would no doubt realize very high prices for even their worst coins!
Ken >>
In 1978 they had sets of circulation issue clad dimes and quarters on display. The coins
were all unc but were incredibly ugly. It looked as though they searched more than a few
rolls to find the worst examples. The collection at the Philly mint was not a great deal
better. The Denver mint actually had some nice coins but nothing really great.
Also, several other of the known pieces were once in the Chase Manhattan Bank collection that was display in New York City for many years, and they were (somewhat improperly) conserved to remove heavy toning and surface contaminants. I don't think these coins would be so well received in the market as a result.