Proof set circulation fun, New pics of both sets 7/31/06 |
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Proof set circulation fun, New pics of both sets 7/31/06 |
 Jun 8 2006, 06:45 PM
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 Uhhh....?  Group: Members Posts: 1,731 Joined: 6-April 06 From: York, PA Member No.: 949  |
I've got it into my head that I've never seen a circulated proof set before, so I decided to do just that. I will take a pic every week or so and post on how the coins are doing as they ride around my pocket for the next coming months. It's a 1977 proof set. Let's see what happens!
    
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Jun 8 2006, 07:24 PM
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 Choose your title... Group: Members Posts: 5,591 Joined: 14-June 05 Member No.: 17 OmniCoin BanknoteBank |
Ouch my stomach hurts!
  Now that might be interesting. |
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Jun 8 2006, 08:24 PM
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 I'm in love :wub: Group: Members Posts: 5,205 Joined: 14-June 05 From: Bolsward Member No.: 27 OmniCoin |
 
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Jun 8 2006, 08:26 PM
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 Did someone spot a bunny??? Group: Members Posts: 31,063 Joined: 14-June 05 From: St. Paul, Minnesota Member No.: 18 OmniCoin BanknoteBank |
Oh fingers on proofs, oh oh oh...
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Jun 8 2006, 08:48 PM
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 Choose your title... Group: Members Posts: 173 Joined: 22-June 05 Member No.: 172 |
You butcher you......I can't bear to look...........don't worry little guys it will all be over soon and we will make the bad man pay for his crime against coins
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Jun 8 2006, 09:08 PM
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 Classic Sisu Group: Members Posts: 3,763 Joined: 13-June 05 From: Finland Member No.: 6 OmniCoin |
Not sure if you are a coffee drinker, but if so put 'em on the hotpan of your coffee maker. Your coffee will stay fresher longer.
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Jun 9 2006, 01:46 AM
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Uhhh....? Group: Members Posts: 1,731 Joined: 6-April 06 From: York, PA Member No.: 949 |
Haha, I knew I would get a few YOU MONSTER comments lol. I actually felt bad taking them out of the packaging and popping them into my pocket to tell you the truth. But, after the first day they are actually showing slight signs of wear on the highest points. And I'm not sure if anyone else has every held a handful of proof coins, but they just "feel" different, wether it's weight or relief something, they just have a different feel in hand. Around this time next week I'll post a new set of photos to show this little experiments outcome. I think I'll have them in pocket for 2 months, but maybe less depending. I can't wait to see the looks on everyones faces when I compare a 1963 franklin half proof set to this one lol!
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Jun 9 2006, 01:53 AM
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Did someone spot a bunny??? Group: Members Posts: 31,063 Joined: 14-June 05 From: St. Paul, Minnesota Member No.: 18 OmniCoin BanknoteBank |
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Jun 9 2006, 02:04 AM
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 I'll catch up... someday Group: Members Posts: 20,836 Joined: 15-June 05 From: Vancouver, Canada Member No.: 85 |
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Jun 9 2006, 12:34 PM
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 Gobble Gobble! Group: Members Posts: 10,314 Joined: 14-June 05 From: Tonawanda, New York Member No.: 62 |
How long before one gets accidentialy spent?
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Jun 9 2006, 03:26 PM
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I'm in love :wub: Group: Members Posts: 5,205 Joined: 14-June 05 From: Bolsward Member No.: 27 OmniCoin |
Yeah, I was thinking that too......
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Jun 9 2006, 04:40 PM
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Uhhh....? Group: Members Posts: 1,731 Joined: 6-April 06 From: York, PA Member No.: 949 |
QUOTE(Dockwalliper @ Jun 9 2006, 08:29 AM) How long before one gets accidentialy spent? [right][snapback]224221[/snapback][/right] I keep my pocket change in my right pocket, and I keep the proof set in the left. I am completely OCD over that too, I keep coins I find out of circ I want in the left as well. I can't say 100% it won't happen, but I'll try my best lol.
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Jun 11 2006, 10:05 PM
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Classic Sisu Group: Members Posts: 3,763 Joined: 13-June 05 From: Finland Member No.: 6 OmniCoin |
QUOTE(Vfox @ Jun 9 2006, 07:35 PM) I keep my pocket change in my right pocket, and I keep the proof set in the left. I am completely OCD over that too, I keep coins I find out of circ I want in the left as well. I can't say 100% it won't happen, but I'll try my best lol. [right][snapback]224287[/snapback][/right] My circ "keepers" normally go in that otherwise useless tiny kangeroo pocket in my jeans. 
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Jun 12 2006, 05:16 AM
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Uhhh....? Group: Members Posts: 1,731 Joined: 6-April 06 From: York, PA Member No.: 949 |
QUOTE(Sir Sisu @ Jun 11 2006, 06:00 PM) My circ "keepers" normally go in that otherwise useless tiny kangeroo pocket in my jeans. [right][snapback]224885[/snapback][/right] I can't fit my fingers in that pocket normally lol. Besides, I want these coins to get the full run of circulation as pocket change. Currently in my left pocket is: 1977 proof coins, cell phone, pen and a pencil (an artist always has at least one lol), my jewelers' business card (getting engaged next month...shh! ), a 1973-S cent i got in change today, and listerine breath strips. I'm not even going into how much I keep in my other pocket lol. Oddly enough I don't look like I'm "lumpy" around my pocket areas....gatta love baggy jeans!  Also, some photos or scans will be up on Wednesday/Thursday.
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Jun 17 2006, 05:21 AM
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Uhhh....? Group: Members Posts: 1,731 Joined: 6-April 06 From: York, PA Member No.: 949 |
Well after one week, they are holding up pretty well. Other than the cent, which has tarnished so much it almost looks like your average circulation grade cent. Mainly some wear on the highest points, and some hairlines in the mirrored surfaces, other than that still great looking, I wonder why they don't make normal coins like this? Another couple weeks of this should be interesting.
  
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Jun 24 2006, 05:01 AM
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Uhhh....? Group: Members Posts: 1,731 Joined: 6-April 06 From: York, PA Member No.: 949 |
Next set of weekly pics.
  I still say they are holding up great, some more hairlines in the mirrored surfaces, but still much nicer than a normal circ issue coin. |
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