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The First Curved Coin from the United States Mint

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And it's a baseball coin

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  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,401 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Good choices. I like the baseball and glove designs.
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  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 35,895 ✭✭✭✭✭
    PCGS and Dealers --

    do not damage these capsules opening them.

    they likely will be custom thickness, and those 69's will need a home if someone wants to play crackou later.




    On these newer generation mint capsules, I've found a pair of thin bladed tweezers can open them.

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  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,538 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I am not a fan of most Modern Stuff that is getting churned out these days but that seems neat. I'm not even a fan of baseball really but that is at least different.
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  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 35,895 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I am not a fan of most Modern Stuff that is getting churned out these days but that seems neat. I'm not even a fan of baseball really but that still seems pretty darn cool. >>




    it will be ineresting to see the ball with proof frosting.

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  • fishcookerfishcooker Posts: 3,446 ✭✭
    Gee, can't wait for the National Fishing Hall of Fame coin. It will have a string attached.
  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 35,895 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Gee, can't wait for the National Fishing Hall of Fame coin. It will have a string attached. >>



    What a great hook!

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  • 3keepSECRETif2rDEAD3keepSECRETif2rDEAD Posts: 4,285 ✭✭✭✭✭


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    << <i>Gee, can't wait for the National Fishing Hall of Fame coin. It will have a string attached. >>



    What a great hook! >>



    lol...Classic imageimage

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  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>And it's a baseball coin >>

    Oh jeez.

    I think I'm gonna barf.................
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  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,832 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Cool! I'm going to pick up a couple $5 gold coins, LOL..


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  • JedPlanchetJedPlanchet Posts: 908 ✭✭✭
    I like it - the design works well with the curved surfaces.
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  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,696 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Just more NCLT junk for the flippers.
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  • drwstr123drwstr123 Posts: 7,049 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This issue resulted as a curved stamp proved too costly.
  • mdwoodsmdwoods Posts: 5,559 ✭✭✭
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  • astroratastrorat Posts: 9,221 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I wonder how the TPGs will reconstruct their holders so that the "highest point" of the coin doesn't rub on the inside of the holder.
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  • PlacidPlacid Posts: 11,299 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I wonder how the TPGs will reconstruct their holders so that the "highest point" of the coin doesn't rub on the inside of the holder. >>



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    Im holding out for a cubed coin.
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I am torn between thinking that this is really cool and thinking it is a silly gimmick.
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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well that is certainly different..... not a baseball fan (or any ball sport), but might consider the $1 dollar coin just as a curio.... depends on what outlandish price they attach.... Cheers, RickO
  • ambro51ambro51 Posts: 13,949 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I want a Golf coin with a hole in it!!
  • WestySteveWestySteve Posts: 567 ✭✭✭
    First? What about the high relief St. Gaudens. Or failing that, I'd say the Buffalo Nickel qualifies.
  • sparky64sparky64 Posts: 7,048 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm in on these and thats coming from someone who never gives modern commems the time of day.

    I think it's a great design that by some freak chance made it to the final choice. The curved concept is refreshing too.

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  • ambro51ambro51 Posts: 13,949 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The "gimmick" coins the US Mint makes pale in comparison with many World Mints. I DO think though that the 'return' of incuse is just around the corner
  • kimber45ACPkimber45ACP Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I am torn between thinking that this is really cool and thinking it is a silly gimmick. >>


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  • STONESTONE Posts: 15,275 ✭
    All of the edges on my coins are 'curved', but I understand that they are referring to the faces of the coin
  • TireKickerTireKicker Posts: 870 ✭✭


    << <i>Gee, can't wait for the National Fishing Hall of Fame coin. It will have a string attached. >>



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  • AMRCAMRC Posts: 4,280 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Harder and harder to tell the US Mint from some of the off-shore mints.

    Why is the US Mint in the business of supporting the Baseball hall of fame? Ugh........
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  • jmcu12jmcu12 Posts: 2,452 ✭✭✭
    This like any other commem is driven by legislation. The mint is not supporting the baseball hall of fame - Congress is.
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  • sparky64sparky64 Posts: 7,048 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Why is the US Mint in the business of supporting the Baseball hall of fame? Ugh........ >>


    The same reason they supported the Cincinnati Music Center and the Boy Scouts.
    Not that I know what that reason is. image

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  • HighReliefHighRelief Posts: 3,720 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This one of a kind coin will be a home run hit for sure. I will be buying the low mintage gold for my collection.
  • tincuptincup Posts: 5,404 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A 'bubble' coin for sure....
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  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    How many baseball comms do we need? I already have a couple.
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  • felinfoelfelinfoel Posts: 415 ✭✭✭✭✭
    As RYK said: baseballcardization.

    Next stop: a limited edition Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin, colorized, with some gems added, plus a hologram.

    After that: legacy sets, starting by reissuing the entire Morgan Dollar set.
  • tincuptincup Posts: 5,404 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes, the coolness factor does apply. It also applies for silver bullets, zombie coins, etc., etc.,

    The US Mint has become the Franklin Mint of old. It is following the path of the USPS.

    That being said.... will I be purchasing one? Honestly don't know; perhaps.
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  • renman95renman95 Posts: 7,037 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Is it just me? I would've made the "Ball" as the obverse and the "Glove" as the reverse.
  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,749 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Somebody post a picture of a U.S. coin with a curved clip......
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  • kiyotekiyote Posts: 5,588 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm actually okay with this one. 50k limits on the gold coin, pretty low for what could be a really popular coin.
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  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 35,895 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I don't see a huge demand for these.

    My guess is cool. Cooler than the boy scouts and girl scouts issues.

    Maybe the mint could cross promote with MLB for the start of spring season or opening day.

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  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,615 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like the design. If we did a football it would be elongated.

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  • tincuptincup Posts: 5,404 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I like the design. If we did a football it would be elongated. >>




    I'm sure that will be a followup one....
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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,851 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Just more NCLT junk for the flippers. >>


    Yup. Just another gimmick. Pass.

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  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,615 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Is it just me? I would've made the "Ball" as the obverse and the "Glove" as the reverse. >>



    There might be the ultra rare inverted specimen error struck inside out. We'll have to wait and see. image

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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,851 ✭✭✭✭✭
    How long before we start getting colorized coins from the US Mint?

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  • shylockshylock Posts: 4,288 ✭✭✭
    Mike Scott variety (scuffed up baseball)

    Joe Niekro variety (piece of emery board in the glove)
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  • L1ncolnF4nL1ncolnF4n Posts: 153


    << <i>

    << <i>Is it just me? I would've made the "Ball" as the obverse and the "Glove" as the reverse. >>



    There might be the ultra rare inverted specimen error struck inside out. We'll have to wait and see. image >>



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  • JustlookingJustlooking Posts: 2,895 ✭


    << <i>How long before we start getting colorized coins from the US Mint? >>



    Good question. This piece looks very "Canadian" to me ... but I like it.
    Let's try not to get upset.
  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I am torn between thinking that this is really cool and thinking it is a silly gimmick. >>

    Well, IMO, it's a silly gimmick.

    If the US Mint really wanted to produce a quality product then they would stop producing low relief, artificially frosted proof coins and start producing high relief mirrored proofs and collector coins.

    I'm thinking that until they do, then we're all just being spoon fed US Mint "gimmicks".
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



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  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 13,109 ✭✭✭✭✭
    What's next, colorized coins with bare-breasted mermaids?
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  • Coins299Coins299 Posts: 190


    << <i>

    << <i>I am torn between thinking that this is really cool and thinking it is a silly gimmick. >>

    Well, IMO, it's a silly gimmick.

    If the US Mint really wanted to produce a quality product then they would stop producing low relief, artificially frosted proof coins and start producing high relief mirrored proofs and collector coins.

    I'm thinking that until they do, then we're all just being spoon fed US Mint "gimmicks". >>



    what do you mean? i thought us coins today are top quality, and are real DCAMS. i dont understand how one is artifical and one isn';t..
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,851 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>What's next, colorized coins with bare-breasted mermaids? >>


    Actually there may be demand for such a coin if it were struck in ultra high relief.image

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  • epcjimi1epcjimi1 Posts: 3,489 ✭✭✭


    << <i>How long before we start getting colorized coins from the US Mint? >>



    A guy I know has one of these - 2009-International-Year-of-Astronomy-gold-coin

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  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>I am torn between thinking that this is really cool and thinking it is a silly gimmick. >>

    Well, IMO, it's a silly gimmick.

    If the US Mint really wanted to produce a quality product then they would stop producing low relief, artificially frosted proof coins and start producing high relief mirrored proofs and collector coins.

    I'm thinking that until they do, then we're all just being spoon fed US Mint "gimmicks". >>



    what do you mean? i thought us coins today are top quality, and are real DCAMS. i dont understand how one is artifical and one isn';t.. >>

    You're kidding right??

    Please say you are kidding.

    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!

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