I looked at a roll of Half Dollars today that almost made my knees buckle

UtahCoin · February 10, 2011 10:17AM

I was appraising several hundred coins the past couple of days, most of it good stuff. But when I opened a nondescript roll of half dollars, my eyes widened and I let out a subdued "Whoa".

I was staring at what appeared to be an original roll of Stone Mountain Commemorative Half Dollars. The two end coins were toned, all the middle coins absolute blast white. What was really amazing, every one of them looked solid MS65 or better, some a LOT better.

When I go back next week to finish, I'll take some point & shoot pictures.

kimber45ACP · February 10, 2011 10:18AM

AnkurJ · February 10, 2011 10:38AM

Wow, that would make my knees buckle completely, not almost

baddogss · February 10, 2011 10:51AM

Although I'm not the one to give it out ... that just may deserve the coveted you S_ck Award?

Let us know when you do you awesome give away!

GritsMan · February 10, 2011 11:02AM

would LOVE to see that!

MsMorrisine · February 10, 2011 11:11AM

SOLD!

Goldbully · February 10, 2011 11:19AM

I was staring at what appeared to be an original roll of Stone Mountain Commemorative Half Dollars.

Dang, were these coins found in Al Capone's vault????

I had no idea early commems were rolled!!!!

CaptHenway · February 10, 2011 11:24AM

What kind of wrapper???

Any appropriate printing on it relating to the contents?

Inquiring minds want to know!

TD

lordmarcovan · February 10, 2011 12:49PM

Bah. If it had been Hawaiians, then you'd have something. A roll of mere Stone Mountains? Eh, whatever.

Srsly, tho'- I'll be looking forward to the pix of those.

roadrunner · February 10, 2011 1:41PM

Good thing you found those rather than the local B&M who would have offered silver melt for the roll.

roadrunner

HKstrongside · February 10, 2011 2:20PM

Wow, awesome!

darktone · February 10, 2011 10:30PM

Very cool!!! I can't wait for the pictures! Will the roll be sold?!

PTVETTER · February 10, 2011 11:12PM

after the deal is done I for one and a few more would love to see the point and shoot photos.

I as still waiting for a good collection to come into the shop. It's been 3 years and haven't had one offered yet.

good luck

ricko · February 10, 2011 11:27PM

That is an amazing find.... must be a story behind that... Cheers, RickO

ClosedLoop · February 10, 2011 11:31PM

can't wait Utah...

291fifth · February 10, 2011 11:32PM

Original rolls are still out there ... possibly many more than most think possible.

Cameonut · February 11, 2011 12:21AM

Don't forget there is a doubled die obverse and a doubled die reverse.
Neat roll - can you post a pic?

ziggy29 · February 11, 2011 1:07AM

<< Although I'm not the one to give it out ... that just may deserve the coveted you S_ck Award?

>>

I don't think the OP "sucks" here -- it's just an appraisal, not the purchase of something for a small fraction of its market value.

Now had the owners had the misfortune of sending it to a shady and unethical dealer who would lie about the value to get them cheap, then *that* dealer would suck, in more ways than one.

UtahCoin · February 11, 2011 1:22AM

<< 

<< Although I'm not the one to give it out ... that just may deserve the coveted you S_ck Award?

>>

I don't think the OP "sucks" here -- it's just an appraisal, not the purchase of something for a small fraction of its market value.

Now had the owners had the misfortune of sending it to a shady and unethical dealer who would lie about the value to get them cheap, then *that* dealer would suck, in more ways than one. >>

I was thinking of going with, "I really hate to tell you this, but see the date here? These are expired, so you can't even spend them. But because you're so nice I'll give you 50% of face".

golden · February 11, 2011 1:23AM

Meltdown · February 11, 2011 1:56AM

Seriously... let's see some photo's when you can!

kurtdog · February 11, 2011 2:42AM

I'd like to see the old wrapper, too. I'm sure you didn't hurt it. If you could also photo it, that'd be great.

crazyhounddog · February 11, 2011 2:51AM

I would be on the ground!!

baddogss · February 11, 2011 8:16AM

<< 

<< Although I'm not the one to give it out ... that just may deserve the coveted you S_ck Award?

>>

I don't think the OP "sucks" here -- it's just an appraisal, not the purchase of something for a small fraction of its market value.

Now had the owners had the misfortune of sending it to a shady and unethical dealer who would lie about the value to get them cheap, then *that* dealer would suck, in more ways than one. >>

Gotcha, in my excitement I overlooked that phrase. Thank you.

johnny9434 · February 12, 2011 3:17AM

omg, ya never know do you on what youll get. i cant wait to see the pics on that

I looked at a roll of Half Dollars today that almost made my knees buckle

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