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"If it's a penny for your thoughts and you put in your two cents worth, then someone...somewhere...is making a penny." - Steven Wright
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This set is interesting although, like many modern coins, it's fading in the rear view mirror.
The Matte Proof JFK hallf dollar used to be a big deal.
And the only time I gave in to buying a modern coin design in gold.
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 have a hard time choosing. I always liked JFK and Teddy. I grew up a couple of towns away from them up on Cape Cod. I remember JJ coming to the movie theater in Hyannis, Ma on some weekends. RIP
You only live life once, enjoy it like it's your last day. It just MIGHT be!
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Tough call, as I've got several favorites!
How about this 50 year old Gem...
Coins are Neato!

"If it's a penny for your thoughts and you put in your two cents worth, then someone...somewhere...is making a penny." - Steven Wright
So sorry for her families loss. My newest favorite.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
I’m known on this forum mainly for my “Classic” coins, but here are three of my modern coins:
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
Young Numismatist
2nd struck.
https://jfk.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/18645/1964-kennedy-half-dollar-proof?ctx=5df7b6519644d897caa5accb74560395896d399e&idx=24
Only known pair of FDOI Philadelphia and Denver 1964 Kennedy half dollars.
Never a truer statement
"She comes out of the sun in a silk dress,
running like a water color in the rain...."
This set is interesting although, like many modern coins, it's fading in the rear view mirror.
The Matte Proof JFK hallf dollar used to be a big deal.
And the only time I gave in to buying a modern coin design in gold.
This coin came out in 1965:
Sharjah 5 Rupees 1964 John F. Kennedy
Silver, 36 mm, 25 gm
Sharjah is one of the United Arab Emirates.
One can find many versions of the "history" of this coin.
The Mysterious Egyptian Magic Coin
Coins in Movies
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RIP Tatiana - Your grandfather for ever Immortalized in one of my favorite coins.

I am a fan of the Accent Hair because of the story behind it.
I have a hard time choosing. I always liked JFK and Teddy. I grew up a couple of towns away from them up on Cape Cod. I remember JJ coming to the movie theater in Hyannis, Ma on some weekends. RIP







