Pocket Piece Progression Thread (New Pics)

rpcoletrane · December 7, 2007 2:43AM

I recently purchased this 2006 W ASE at a flea market here in town. The owner said it had been caught in a drawer??? I don't know about that, but anyways. I decided to use it as a pocket piece. Its been jingling around for almost 2 months now and has worn nicely. How long will it take for the deep scratches to wear out???

October 24th, 2007

December 7th, 2007

mgoodm3 · December 7, 2007 2:45AM

The one thing that I have learned is that real wear takes a long time unless you are on your feet a lot.

ziggy29 · December 7, 2007 2:56AM

Rather than intentionally wearing it down, I think you should AT it where the scratches are to hide the damage.

<< <i>The one thing that I have learned is that real wear takes a long time unless you are on your feet a lot. >>

Agreed. It really makes you appreciate how much many century-old AG and G coins really changed hands and for how many years, and how hard the coins "worked"...

19Lyds · December 7, 2007 4:16AM

<< <i>I recently purchased this 2006 W ASE at a flea market here in town. The owner said it had been caught in a drawer??? I don't know about that, but anyways. I decided to use it as a pocket piece. Its been jingling around for almost 2 months now and has worn nicely. How long will it take for the deep scratches to wear out??? >>

Measure the depth of the scratch then measure the height of the highest point on the coin. The scratch may never disappear and even if it did, I think you're looking at a 10 or 15 year commitment.

Scavenger · December 7, 2007 4:22AM

That scratch will always be there but, I thought it was kind of funny that the original seller had it in a plastic holder with a scratch like that.

lordmarcovan · December 7, 2007 4:35AM

It'll be interesting to see this thread a year from now.

solid · December 7, 2007 4:50AM

Good luck with your project! I also believe that the scratch will always be there. Why not start with a
decent piece that will look really cool some years down the road?

Here is mine, which I've been carrying faithfully for about one year now. Yes, it is a 1996 key date, which
I bought in '96, the year my daughter was born. It isn't showing much wear yet, but is starting to get some
nice dirt in the crevices! I would grade it AU55.

I think Walking Liberty halves are one of the prettiest coins in circulated state...nice VF/XF coins with that
grey tone and darker recessed areas are just yummy!

Ken

Cladiator · December 7, 2007 4:55AM

Cool thread, look forward to seeing more photos down the road.

rpcoletrane · December 7, 2007 5:06AM

<< <i>That scratch will always be there but, I thought it was kind of funny that the original seller had it in a plastic holder with a scratch like that. >>

It wasn't in the AT when I got it, it was in a 2x2. Originally I was going to carry it in my pocket in the AT, but figured that would be no fun, so I busted her out and into the pocket she went. I'll update every month or so.

rpcoletrane · January 30, 2008 6:51AM

Silver does hold up well, here it is today!

January 30th, 2008

fuzzball · January 30, 2008 7:02AM

Do you carry the coin in your front or back pockets?

What else do you have in your pocket while carrying the coin around?

I am asking because I have carried around a couple of coins. I carried a coin for a couple of years in a pocket all by itself and the coin still looks MS (as it was when I started). Also, I carried a coin in a pocket with some other stuff (including coins and keys), and that coin got horribly scratched and gouged.

So back to my original question, what should be in a pocket with the coin to generate even wear and not scratches or gouges?

-Fuzz

BECOKA · January 30, 2008 7:18AM

It's a noble project but that scratch will never disappear with normal wear. You will still see signs of it even in P01 state although the scratch will be much more tolerable at this state.

TennesseeDave · January 30, 2008 8:04AM

Here's one i've been carrying with other coins and keys.It's really starting to look pretty rough.

RegistryCoin · January 30, 2008 10:28AM

This sounds great. Here's my new pocket piece, a BU Washington-Carver.

These pix are from eBay. Maybe by the time the coin wears some, I'll learn to take my own pix and be able to update this post.
Thanks for the good idea. This will be a fun thread to follow.

dogwood · January 30, 2008 10:36AM

<< <i>Do you carry the coin in your front or back pockets?

What else do you have in your pocket while carrying the coin around?

I am asking because I have carried around a couple of coins. I carried a coin for a couple of years in a pocket all by itself and the coin still looks MS (as it was when I started). Also, I carried a coin in a pocket with some other stuff (including coins and keys), and that coin got horribly scratched and gouged.

So back to my original question, what should be in a pocket with the coin to generate even wear and not scratches or gouges?

-Fuzz >>

A dozen worn roosie dimes, nothing more.

DJCoinz · January 30, 2008 10:43AM

This will be a cool thread to follow...here's one of mine I started carrying a few weeks back. Bought it several years ago for twenty some dollars as a "premium quality dmpl".

Needless to say it turned out to be a hairlined POS.

Oh well. It'll be fun to work down the details for a couple years.

rpcoletrane · January 30, 2008 7:58PM

I just carry it in my front pocket with whatever else I have in there (other change, keys, etc.). You guys have some good choices and I look fwd to the progress of them. TennesseeDave, thats a nice one, I hope to get mine down like that.

rpcoletrane · January 30, 2008 8:01PM

In a way, I wish this were a different ASE and the 06W I carry were MS so it could go into my collection, but having a pocket piece that is more rare than any other ASE is pretty neat. Maybe when I get it worn down, it can be a $100 coin again!! I'm sure there are many that carry ASEs as pocket pieces, but I bet there's not many with an 06W.

TwoSides2aCoin · January 30, 2008 10:20PM

You have to show your pocket piece off. Make sure you show at least 3 people per day. Let them handle it, rub it and inspect it. Your pocket piece will benefit greatly.

stev32k · January 30, 2008 10:28PM

Here's one I've carried everyday for nine years. It had been cleaned and shined when I bought it and I thought it would look more natural or original by now, but it still looks cleaned and shined - just more wear.

rpcoletrane · June 27, 2008 2:49PM

Here she is today, still a long way to go, but she's getting there!!

June 28th, 2008

BECOKA · June 27, 2008 3:04PM

It's coming along.

Another 10 years and you might have it below that nice scratch.

lcoopie · June 27, 2008 9:05PM

I will bet you another ASE (a fresh one) that
you will lose it before it wears down.

but I am enjoying watching you try

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