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A few neat classic Commems for you to enjoy....
SethChandler
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I've spent some time building a commemorative set for my Father. They are his favorite issues. Nice, original, commems are neat. But lets face it, they are out there. Just be picky and you will find coins. The focus of the set is to acquire coins that are very attractive Gem examples, originality is a must, nothing too dark or unattractive. Luster must be there and have a PPPOOOWWW effect, like a Lichtenstein. I am not to concerned with marks and surface abrasions. Booming luster coupled unquestionable originality. My standard. My Father just goes along, and is enjoying the ride.
To make it more of challenge, nearly all of the coins I buy are raw off ebay, then I submit 'em for grading with PCGS. Here are two that I just bought off ebay, About $35 for the Columbian and $100 something for the Bay Bridge. I wish more of my coins looked like the Columbian. The luster just screams at you....makes the color just grab you by the shirt. The Bay Bridge has a neat, a soft, smooth, satiny look to it, it really is a wonderful design, and I appreciate it more when looking at the coin in hand, and driving over the new Bay Bridge - which I cannot stand!
Im sending these off to my Father, to make his day, thought I'd share with a few quick photos.
Enjoy.
To make it more of challenge, nearly all of the coins I buy are raw off ebay, then I submit 'em for grading with PCGS. Here are two that I just bought off ebay, About $35 for the Columbian and $100 something for the Bay Bridge. I wish more of my coins looked like the Columbian. The luster just screams at you....makes the color just grab you by the shirt. The Bay Bridge has a neat, a soft, smooth, satiny look to it, it really is a wonderful design, and I appreciate it more when looking at the coin in hand, and driving over the new Bay Bridge - which I cannot stand!
Im sending these off to my Father, to make his day, thought I'd share with a few quick photos.
Enjoy.
Collecting since 1976.
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In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
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<< <i>A few neat classic Commems for you to enjoy.... >>
.......and enjoy I did!
Probably the nicest Columbian and cleanest Bay Bridge examples I've ever seen.
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
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U.S. Type Set
Joseph J. Singleton - First Superintendent of the U.S. Branch Mint in Dahlonega Georgia
Findley Ridge Collection
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Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448
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You DA MAN.
Sweet cherries and a You Suck, too, if that's still happening around here.
Wow!!!
will your dad understand that the coins STAY in those slabs and that he does not crack them out and clean them up with some brillo or sos pads?
<< <i>$135 total raw for the pair!?!?
You DA MAN.
Sweet cherries and a You Suck, too, if that's still happening around here.
Holy moly!! Those are beautiful and when it comes time to sell they are worth 12X what you have in them. Congrats and (YOU SUCK!!!)
Hoard the keys
MJ
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
<< <i>"Seth, I am your father..."
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Pretty funny, Tom, pretty funny.
Oreville: yes, Pops knows to keep the coins in the holders. I hope he still remembers. Maybe a phone call is in order!