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A coin has come home after 35 years and I couldn't be happier

MWallaceMWallace Posts: 4,643 ✭✭✭✭✭
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This type of blank is not easy to come by. I sold this one raw to a friend around 35 years ago. It was one of those things I have always wished I hadn't sold. We've all done it. I was able to buy it back today. It's happy to be home and I'm happy it's here.

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    telephoto1telephoto1 Posts: 4,966 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Awesome.


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    pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 7,843 ✭✭✭✭✭

    WTG Mike! Congrats!!


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    jt88jt88 Posts: 3,513 ✭✭✭✭✭

    nice.

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    WildWestHalfDollarsWildWestHalfDollars Posts: 7,016 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Did you buy it back from your friend or did you get it back in the wild?

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    coinsarefuncoinsarefun Posts: 21,781 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Awesome and congratulations!

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    MWallaceMWallace Posts: 4,643 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @PillarDollarCollector said:
    Did you buy it back from your friend or did you get it back in the wild?

    From my friend. He's had it all of this time.

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    MWallaceMWallace Posts: 4,643 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @coinsarefun said:
    Awesome and congratulations!

    Thanks Stephanie. I got it from the ANA Medal guy. ;)

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    MWallaceMWallace Posts: 4,643 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MWallace said:

    @coinsarefun said:
    Awesome and congratulations!

    Thanks Stephanie. I got it from the ANA Medal guy. ;)

    P. S. He brought you up today.

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    coinsarefuncoinsarefun Posts: 21,781 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MWallace said:

    @MWallace said:

    @coinsarefun said:
    Awesome and congratulations!

    Thanks Stephanie. I got it from the ANA Medal guy. ;)

    P. S. He brought you up today.

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    I like to be brought up in conversations......hopefully good ones ;)o:)
    I hope both of you are doing well.

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    MWallaceMWallace Posts: 4,643 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @coinsarefun said:

    @MWallace said:

    @MWallace said:

    @coinsarefun said:
    Awesome and congratulations!

    Thanks Stephanie. I got it from the ANA Medal guy. ;)

    P. S. He brought you up today.

    .
    I like to be brought up in conversations......hopefully good ones ;)o:)
    I hope both of you are doing well.

    There's nothing but good that can be said about you. No doubt you are one of the nicest people on the board.

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    jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 11,213 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations, Mike. I have been looking for 3 Indian Cents I sold to pay Dr's bills 10 years ago and it broke my heart, I've never even seen any that closely resemble them and certainly not any of them. I'm glad you were reunited.
    Jim


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    cheezhedcheezhed Posts: 6,322 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It's good to be home.

    Many happy BST transactions
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    dsessomdsessom Posts: 2,481 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That nearly never happens, Mike. Congratulation on getting it back!

    Best regards,
    Dwayne F. Sessom
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    OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,770 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It was a long road home! 👍🏻 👍🏻

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

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    oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 13,075 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 8, 2023 7:19PM

    Are there any details on the reverse...or the obverse? ...whichever is featured on the other side of the slab.

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    MWallaceMWallace Posts: 4,643 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @oih82w8 said:
    Are there any details on the reverse...or the obverse? ...whichever is featured on the other side of the slab.

    All blank.

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations on getting back an old favorite. One of the main reasons I rarely sell any of my coins.... I don't want to endure regret.... ;) Cheers, RickO

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    ElKevvoElKevvo Posts: 4,198 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Really neat piece and glad you have it again!

    K

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    ElKevvoElKevvo Posts: 4,198 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ricko said:
    Congratulations on getting back an old favorite. One of the main reasons I rarely sell any of my coins.... I don't want to endure regret.... ;) Cheers, RickO

    You and me both...but I have come to the realization that I need to start parting (very slowly!) with some of them to fund others!

    K

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    P0CKETCHANGEP0CKETCHANGE Posts: 3,453 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Is it a coin if it’s just a planchet?

    Nothing is as expensive as free money.

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ElKevvo... Parting is such sweet sorrow... ;) Just be careful and consider replacement possibilities and cost....Good luck, Cheers, RickO

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    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 32,618 ✭✭✭✭✭

    awesome, congrats :)

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    Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 9,410 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very interesting and glad it's back in your fold. Peace Roy

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    MWallaceMWallace Posts: 4,643 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @P0CKETCHANGE said:
    Is it a coin if it’s just a planchet?

    You are correct, it's technically not a coin. I considered not using it in the title, but did anyway. Good eye.

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    messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,758 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @P0CKETCHANGE said:
    Is it a coin if it’s just a planchet?

    Heck, it's not even a planchet. It's still a blank. I'd consider getting this reholdered so that you can see how the lamination looks on the edge.

    John
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    TPRCTPRC Posts: 3,817 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Something's wrong! It's not graded!!!
    :)

    Tom

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    WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,300 ✭✭✭✭✭

    If you're happy.......That's all that matters!!

    Congrats!!

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

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    MWallaceMWallace Posts: 4,643 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @messydesk said:

    @P0CKETCHANGE said:
    Is it a coin if it’s just a planchet?

    Heck, it's not even a planchet. It's still a blank. I'd consider getting this reholdered so that you can see how the lamination looks on the edge.

    I haven't thought of that. I might just do it. Thanks

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    LazybonesLazybones Posts: 1,618 ✭✭✭✭✭

    WTG Mike!

    USAF (Ret) The purpose of Bourbon is to make you feel like you should feel WITHOUT Bourbon. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.

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