At a show three or four years ago my daughter found a 1979 PDS SBA Souvenir Set with the Wide Rim / Near Date 79-P. The set envelope was autographed by US Mint Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro, dated 12/31/95. I think she paid four bucks for this.
Really in expensive, a coin buddy gave it to me. It's about 15% larger than a silver dollar (should have taken the photo with it next to a quarter or something.
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Purchased this attractive 5 Ounce Silver Octagonal Proof Panama-Pacific Medal for a small premium over Bullion at this weekend’s Houston SW Money Show in Conroe, Texas.
It’s a beautiful design that commemorated the 100 year Anniversary of the original 1915 (MCMXV) Gold $50 Pan Pac Union.
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
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@Stuart said:
Purchased this attractive 5 Ounce Silver Octagonal Proof Panama-Pacific Medal for a small premium over Bullion at this weekend’s Houston SW Money Show in Conroe, Texas.
It’s a beautiful design that commemorated the 100 year Anniversary of the original 1915 (MCMXV) Gold $50 Pan Pac Union.
@Stuart said:
Purchased this attractive 5 Ounce Silver Octagonal Proof Panama-Pacific Medal for a small premium over Bullion at this weekend’s Houston SW Money Show in Conroe, Texas.
It’s a beautiful design that commemorated the 100 year Anniversary of the original 1915 (MCMXV) Gold $50 Pan Pac Union.
I believe these are much older than 2015. I thought they were created in the 1960s or 1970s. I once saw some info on who created these on eBay but didn't write it down. It may be findable on WorthPoint.
The first one was issued in 1939 by the Lincoln Financial Group of Chicago. As it says on the reverse, the obverse was stuck with a die that was used to make Lincoln tokens during the 1864 presidential campaign. This same die was used to make a token for the 1939 Central States coin convention. Here is the 1939 token which is made of aluminum.
And here is an example of this Lincoln die, Fuld Patriotic die 129, when it was used during the Civil War era. This is a "fancy" gold plated token that was probably made for a collector. This is a rare token. The estimated populartion is about 10 pieces.
And here is token that is from 1968. It looks like a pro Gene McCarthy token until you flip it over. The dealer who sold it to me thought the "McCarthy" was the red baiter, Joe McCarthy, but no, it can only be Gene.
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@BillJones said:
I bought these two at Lakeland yesterday.
The first one was issued in 1939 by the Lincoln Financial Group of Chicago. As it says on the reverse, the obverse was stuck with a die that was used to make Lincoln tokens during the 1864 presidential campaign. This same die was used to make a token for the 1939 Central States coin convention. Here is the 1939 token which is made of aluminum.
And here is an example of this Lincoln die, Fuld Patriotic die 129, when it was used during the Civil War era. This is a "fancy" gold plated token that was probably made for a collector. This is a rare token. The estimated populartion is about 10 pieces.
And here is token that is from 1968. It looks like a pro Gene McCarthy token until you flip it over. The dealer who sold it to me thought the "McCarthy" was the red baiter, Joe McCarthy, but no, it can only be Gene.
Love the restrikes and history on these @BillJones! Thanks for posting
Impulse buy... $30... I don't know if it's too much or not, but I bought it for the date (a US 1799 LC in similar condition is prohibitively expensive to me) and that George III was likely still licking his wounds over the whole "America" thing...
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At a show three or four years ago my daughter found a 1979 PDS SBA Souvenir Set with the Wide Rim / Near Date 79-P. The set envelope was autographed by US Mint Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro, dated 12/31/95. I think she paid four bucks for this.
Got this one for four bucks $4
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$2
Really in expensive, a coin buddy gave it to me. It's about 15% larger than a silver dollar (should have taken the photo with it next to a quarter or something.
Louis Armstrong
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http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/publishedset.aspx?s=142753
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
Less than $50
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-major-sets/washington-quarters-date-set-circulation-strikes-1932-present/publishedset/209923
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-major-sets/washington-quarters-date-set-circulation-strikes-1932-present/album/209923
Wind blown effects 😂
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-major-sets/washington-quarters-date-set-circulation-strikes-1932-present/publishedset/209923
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-major-sets/washington-quarters-date-set-circulation-strikes-1932-present/album/209923
I like threads like this, it expands my horizon and interest of any and all things coin related.
$35
Purchased this attractive 5 Ounce Silver Octagonal Proof Panama-Pacific Medal for a small premium over Bullion at this weekend’s Houston SW Money Show in Conroe, Texas.
It’s a beautiful design that commemorated the 100 year Anniversary of the original 1915 (MCMXV) Gold $50 Pan Pac Union.
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
High relief under $10
http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/publishedset.aspx?s=142753
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
That looks really interesting. What is a seamless gold ingot?
That's a great buy! Congrats!!
I believe these are much older than 2015. I thought they were created in the 1960s or 1970s. I once saw some info on who created these on eBay but didn't write it down. It may be findable on WorthPoint.
I bought these two at Lakeland yesterday.
The first one was issued in 1939 by the Lincoln Financial Group of Chicago. As it says on the reverse, the obverse was stuck with a die that was used to make Lincoln tokens during the 1864 presidential campaign. This same die was used to make a token for the 1939 Central States coin convention. Here is the 1939 token which is made of aluminum.
And here is an example of this Lincoln die, Fuld Patriotic die 129, when it was used during the Civil War era. This is a "fancy" gold plated token that was probably made for a collector. This is a rare token. The estimated populartion is about 10 pieces.
And here is token that is from 1968. It looks like a pro Gene McCarthy token until you flip it over. The dealer who sold it to me thought the "McCarthy" was the red baiter, Joe McCarthy, but no, it can only be Gene.
These were free; pulled them out of circulation back in the 1950's for my blue Lincoln album.
- Jim
Love the restrikes and history on these @BillJones! Thanks for posting
Here's an interesting cent I ran across:
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
Impulse buy... $30... I don't know if it's too much or not, but I bought it for the date (a US 1799 LC in similar condition is prohibitively expensive to me) and that George III was likely still licking his wounds over the whole "America" thing...
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Very cool pieces!