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sumnomsumnom Posts: 5,963 ✭✭✭
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I just bought a mess of these today, ranging from F to EF. To be precise, I bought ten, such that I have all except the 1873 issue. The dealer had a big bowl of them I spent an enjoyable bit of time sorting through them. It's not really a big deal but it was a great deal of fun. Just thought I'd share....

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  • laurentyvanlaurentyvan Posts: 4,243 ✭✭✭
    You are a circulated coin buyer-is there anything better than a nice circulated coin in a variety of conditions to maintain your interest without spending "slab money?" Japanese coins are among my favorites but the attribution can sometimes be difficult.image
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  • oldshepoldshep Posts: 3,240 ✭
    despite the help from forum members - I still can't date the darn thingsimage
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  • satootokosatootoko Posts: 2,720 ✭


    << <i>Japanese coins are among my favorites but the attribution can sometimes be difficult. >>

    Only for pre-1870 Laurent.image



    << <i> despite the help from forum members - I still can't date the darn things >>

    Aw, c'mon Shep. Brad has posted his guide to dating many times, Krause has date information, and I've posted links to other sites about dating.

    Anyhow, you can always take advantage of my standing offer to date any modern (1870- ) coin from a reasonably clear picture sent by PM or e-mail.image
    Roy


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  • satootokosatootoko Posts: 2,720 ✭


    << <i>I have all except the 1873 issue. >>

    Do you think the low mintage has anything to do with you and I both having that hole in our collections? Krause and the JNDA both show a combined 1873-74 mintage of under 4-million, compared with 19.5-43.5-million for later years, but I have come to believe that much more than half of that production came in the second year.image

    You wouldn't have a spare '83 laying around to fill my other hole, would you?image
    Roy


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  • sumnomsumnom Posts: 5,963 ✭✭✭
    Satootoko,

    I am headed into Seoul again today so I can pick one up for you. PM me your address and I will pop it in the mail. I will go through the bowl again (always a pleasure!) and see what I can find for you.
  • sumnomsumnom Posts: 5,963 ✭✭✭
    Laurent,

    I love circulated coins! I love going through bowls and boxes of them. I love coming out of the store with my hands smelling like copper.
  • shirohniichanshirohniichan Posts: 4,992 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Laurent,

    I love circulated coins! I love going through bowls and boxes of them. I love coming out of the store with my hands smelling like copper. >>



    I don't know about the smell part, but I love going through junk boxes, too. The local dealer who used to keep 50, and 100 yen coins in his "5 for $1.00" box no longer does because I cleaned him out once. He's catching on.
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  • sumnomsumnom Posts: 5,963 ✭✭✭
    That's a pretty good exchange rate!
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