Is This totally Cool or What?

braddick

I was quickly outbid and I don't even know exactly what it is!

Never Seen This Before

Anyone have any details?

nankraut

I didn't even know such a pattern existed. Interesting...

cladking

Detaclad specifically refers to the 75%copper/ 25% nickel bonded to a pure copper core
used in the clad coins. Early examples were made by Dupont and Olin Brass in the explo-
sion bonding process. Rapsus in "The U.S. Clad Coinage" goes on to list various alloys
in which this particular pattern was made. There are also other patterns made but other
companies but few or none of most survive. This is the first non Martha Washington piece
I've seen offered for sale.

Interesting Auction. Thanks for the heads-up.






oops. Rapsus actually lists only the Martha Washington pieces

boiler78

Private pattern or experimental alloy piece and not a US mint product. Pollock suggest that 500+ pieces were struck.

haletj

I'll choose totally Cool over What.

braddick

<< <i>Private pattern or experimental alloy piece and not a US mint product. Pollock suggest that 500+ pieces were struck. >>

Do you believe the premium is worth it? On a cool factor, I think the current price is cheap. If, though, it's not really a 'coin' then maybe I should rethink my definition of "cool"?

sliderider

You have the entire history of the piece right there in the auction listing. Please go back and read it.