I have a problem....

kimon1230 · February 25, 2008 2:52AM

I have two mint sealed boxes in my possession but, I don't know which box contains which coins.

One of them contains the gold proof Jefferson spouse from last year that I didn't want to remove from the packaging and would to keep it that way. The other box contains unknown coins from the mint (I think a silver proof set) which I would like to open.

Are there any indications on the outside of the box I can use to figure out which is which?

BECOKA · February 25, 2008 2:55AM

Try typing the numbers on the label outside the box into google. I think some of them reference which coins are in there.

Cant' hurt to try it.

mozeppa · February 25, 2008 2:55AM

take it to the airport...have it x-rayed

mgoodm3 · February 25, 2008 2:56AM

xray the boxes

FLBuffaloHunter · February 25, 2008 2:57AM

Type the order number and last name shown on the box here. It will show you what is in the box.

TwoSides2aCoin · February 25, 2008 2:59AM

You actually have two problems.

1) You think you have coins in the box
2) You cannot know they're in there until you open them.

Not a big problem if you have faith in the mint.

~shakin' the bush boss, shakin' the bush~

Barry · February 25, 2008 3:00AM

<< xray the boxes >>

You're just trying to drum up business!

19Lyds · February 25, 2008 3:01AM

Logon to your US Mint Account.

Check your order history for your gold spouse order.

There should be a tracking number that can be found on the shipping label that is associated with your order.

Tracking Number(s):
HXXXX2446822 PARCEL POST-1

This will identify the box the gold spouse is in. Once you find the correct shipping box, identify it with is contents. (i.e. 1/2 oz Martha Washington, 1/2 oz unc Abigail Adams, etc.)

p.s. This only works if you are the originator of the order. If you bought a box off of eBay, your SOL.

edix2001 · February 25, 2008 3:36AM

<< You actually have two problems.

1) You think you have coins in the box
2) You cannot know they're in there until you open them. >>

Schrödinger's Coins

TwoSides2aCoin · February 25, 2008 3:44AM

<< 

<< You actually have two problems.

1) You think you have coins in the box
2) You cannot know they're in there until you open them. >>

Schrödinger's Coins >>

that is some deep thinking over a cardboard box, isnt' it ?

kimon1230 · February 25, 2008 4:28AM

Thanks everyone

Yes, I am the originator of both boxes
and

I should've thought of checking with my past orders on the mint's site

tahoe98 · February 25, 2008 6:43AM

<< You actually have two problems.

1) You think you have coins in the box
2) You cannot know they're in there until you open them.

Not a big problem if you have faith in the mint.

~shakin' the bush boss, shakin' the bush~

>>

fastrudy · February 25, 2008 6:47AM

You actually have two problems.

You don't know what's in it unless you observe (open) it. I remember this one from Quantum Physics. I think its called Schroedinger's Coin.

Edit: Argh! You beat me to it!

seemyauction · February 25, 2008 6:49AM

<< take it to the airport...have it x-rayed >>

AT........AT..............AT.........AT..........lol

Musca · February 25, 2008 6:51AM

WEIGH THEM?

Proof set is going to weigh more than the Gold...

I have a problem....

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