An American classic, although Matte Proofs are an acquired taste.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
<< <i>Rainbow-toned war nickels are tough to find with good luster... These were all a part of the same set I bought at a B&M for $65. If only some gem coins had ended up in there instead of these... what could have been...
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In Iraq, we would call her a "Desert Dime".
Just sayin
<< <i>In the USA this is a Pretty Nickel:
In Iraq, we would call her a "Desert Dime".
Just sayin >>
Happy, humble, honored and proud recipient of the “You Suck” award 10/22/2014
Mike
- Bob -
MPL's - Lincolns of Color"Central Valley" Roosevelts
"Look up, old boy, and see what you get." -William Bonney.
R.I.P. Bear
<< <i>CoinJunkie...simply amazing >>
+1
Happy, humble, honored and proud recipient of the “You Suck” award 10/22/2014
- Jim
<< <i>One of my favorite coins from my collection (PCGS PR67+):
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I had to quote your nickel.
It is definitely worth a second, looooong look!
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The Whisker Cheek Collection - Top 50 Peace VAM Registry
Landmark Buffalo Collection
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- Jim
<< <i>Rainbow-toned war nickels are tough to find with good luster... These were all a part of the same set I bought at a B&M for $65. If only some gem coins had ended up in there instead of these... what could have been...
Gem or no, that's some incredible color. Nice!
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Awesome!!