81 Proof Set Problem

mheffner2 · October 21, 2004 3:56AM

So I bought this 81 Proof Set at a Flea Market for $5. I've tried everything I could read about to get the tape gunk off of the plastic, to no avail. Any super safe suggestions on cracking it, cos I really think that's a Clear S on Suzy!

HEY - 100th Post! Party!

Russ · October 21, 2004 4:05AM

<< <i>Any super safe suggestions on cracking it >>

Pop a small screwdriver in to the seam and twist. That'll start the crack, then work the screwdriver all around the edge to pop it open.

Russ, NCNE

mheffner2 · October 21, 2004 4:14AM

Hmm Just did some more reading.. Would a Clear S Suzy even come in a proof set like this? My reading makes me think it was only non-mint set Suzys that received the clear.

Edited: Got Suzy out of her nasty home! Now I don't think that's a clear S

Should of left her in her home!

Russ · October 21, 2004 4:49AM

<< <i>Would a Clear S Suzy even come in a proof set like this? >>

They sure do, as well as Type 2's for the other coins sometimes.

Russ, NCNE

mheffner2 · October 21, 2004 7:13AM

TTT - Can anyone tell from my cracked-out pic, if that is clear or solid S? Cheers!

coinguy89 · October 21, 2004 7:16AM

Need a closer pic.

Russ · October 21, 2004 7:17AM

<< <i>TTT - Can anyone tell from my cracked-out pic, if that is clear or solid S? >>

Image is too small to be certain, but it does not look like a Type 2.

Russ, NCNE

tporreca · October 21, 2004 8:54AM

Avon Skin-so-Soft get's gluey stuff off anything. I keep a bottle in my toolbox for just such emergencies. Plus your coins will smell GREAT!!!

SemperFI · October 21, 2004 2:59PM

Off a quick google search, here is a LINK to a page which shows a couple of examples of clear and filled "S".

81 Proof Set Problem

Comments

Leave a Comment