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judgebuck
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In late 1965, an elderly coin dealer in Hardin, Kentucky, gave me this coin. It was in a presentation box that said "In Memoriam John F. Kennedy." There was a note from the dealer inside the box with the coin that said "Kennedy Silver Crown Proof in Presentation Box 10,000 Made." It also said "The first and only crown from Shajah on the Persian coast of Arabia." The note said he purchased it from Superior Stamp & Coin Co. in Los Angeles and paid $15.00 for it. Ever seen one? Any value at all here? It has corroded over the years, so I assume the metal is less than desirable. It is 1 1/2" in diameter.
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[/URL] Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.
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Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.
<< <i>Hey I bought one like that a couple of weeks back (not the proof though) for silver value. I did a little write up on it on our online coin catalog. >>
Thanks for the link. Bookmarked Good read, appearance, information, and site design. (in my opinion) …
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<< <i>Hey I bought one like that a couple of weeks back (not the proof though) for silver value. I did a little write up on it on our online coin catalog. >>
Thanks for the link. Bookmarked Good read, appearance, information, and site design. (in my opinion) …
Thanks
<< <i>Don't clean it!!!!!!! I know it's tempting but don't touch it. >>
I dont think cleaning this one will hurt the value.
Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.
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<< <i>Hey I bought one like that a couple of weeks back (not the proof though) for silver value. I did a little write up on it on our online coin catalog. >>
Thanks for the link. Bookmarked Good read, appearance, information, and site design. (in my opinion) …
Agreed, however, a small wrinkle dinkle.....upper left, states 'Word coins and coin errors'......
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Agreed, however, a small wrinkle dinkle…..upper left, states 'Word coins and coin errors'…… >>
Oops.
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I wonder if there's going to be a gold one
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<< <i>Thanks for all the comments and suggestions. It brought over $100. It has the presentation box with it. >>
Nice job Judge. I suspect the presentation box is what caused it to bring such a good price. Original packaging is often lost and thus brings a premium.