and other misc. Steel Cent blanks and planchets, including
a few w/Antimony composition.
There's 70 pcs., including some normal 1943-P Steel Cents,
and other interesting planchets and other items.
These are the last pieces from the 5-pc Set that Heritage sold
1/7/10 (FUN Auction) Lot# 2382.
I represent the owner of these, and we are discussing how
to auction them, probably thru Heritage.
There are no 1942 Patterns in this group - sorry!
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I'm impressed Oreville. Of course, I would be more impressed when I get to see all of the other experimental patterns from 1942 in other compositions that I know you have !
@oreville said:
I still have this set and was pleased that PCGS resolved their own dispute between MS and PR designation by coming up with the SP designation!!
What does SP mean here? Specially prepared planchets or dies, but only one and not the other?
@oreville said:
I still have this set and was pleased that PCGS resolved their own dispute between MS and PR designation by coming up with the SP designation!!
What does SP mean here? Specially prepared planchets or dies, but only one and not the other?
@oreville said:
I still have this set and was pleased that PCGS resolved their own dispute between MS and PR designation by coming up with the SP designation!!
What does SP mean here? Specially prepared planchets or dies, but only one and not the other?
Does SP generally not Ms and not PR?
"SPecimen" ?
I got that. I meant what is the definition of Specimen
For example, MS is generally struck for circulation while PR is generally specially prepared dies.
Another question is whether the Moonlight Mint "PL" pieces can be called Specimen strikes?
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I have not been able to update the pictures of the MS-63 and AU-50 since I can't figure out the new PCGS picture posting protocol!
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Copper-Plated Steel Cent Planchets, dated "January 1943",
and other misc. Steel Cent blanks and planchets, including
a few w/Antimony composition.
There's 70 pcs., including some normal 1943-P Steel Cents,
and other interesting planchets and other items.
These are the last pieces from the 5-pc Set that Heritage sold
1/7/10 (FUN Auction) Lot# 2382.
I represent the owner of these, and we are discussing how
to auction them, probably thru Heritage.
There are no 1942 Patterns in this group - sorry!
Would be a great story for CW.
Agree
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I still have this set and was pleased that PCGS resolved their own dispute between MS and PR designation by coming up with the SP designation!!
Perseverance pays off in the end. CONGRATULATIONS!
What does SP mean here? Specially prepared planchets or dies, but only one and not the other?
Does SP generally not MS and not PR?
Couldn't have happened to a nicer mentor. Congrats, Oreville!
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
Well done young man!
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"SPecimen" ?
I got that. I meant what is the definition of Specimen
For example, MS is generally struck for circulation while PR is generally specially prepared dies.
Another question is whether the Moonlight Mint "PL" pieces can be called Specimen strikes?
Curious, who did the designs on these? The obverse looks very similar to some French coin designs.
Good to see this thread again.... For me it was also significant due to the year... Definitely a year for SPecial occurrences....
Cheers, RickO
It's the same design as the plastic pieces that were made here in Western New York. Perhaps sniffing around those may offer some info.