Fjord

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updated 3/5/07.

I apologize for my contribution to the joking around. One thing to consider very carefully before you proceed: That coin was altered when it was made into jewelry. Altered coins are damaged coins. Successfully removing the solder would hide the fact that this coin was once a jewelry piece. I suppose that's ethical if you plan to keep it, but may not be if you plan to sell it. Leaving that consideration aside, I'd be worried that removing the solder would further damage the coin. I wonder if heating the coin with a soldering iron could discolor it while the brush could scratch it. I'd rather have a lovely coin with a little solder on it than a scratched and "torched" coin that is free of solder.

edited 1/30/07. One coin left!

That's hilarious. click on the "faq" and the "products" link. We're in on the joke, right?

1999 D U.S. Half Dollar. Somewhere in the "EF" category. Yes folks, they still circulate a bit. This was change from buying a pack of gum at a gas station at 5:15 am so I wouldn't have the dreaded Coffee Breath after the long drive to Sacramento. On second look, maybe it's AU with bagmarks all to hell and back. Lots of scratches and nicks, but very little actual wear, detectable wear on the eagle's head and where the shield meets the neck, full detail on JFK's hair and cheekbone. No rim dings either. Hello, pocket piece.

Thanks to both of you. The only limitation right now is that we're attempting to purchase a house, which has seriously cut into the coin collecting budget. These last two coins will either have to be quite low grade or take a very long time to fill.

Updated 8/29/06.

updated 8/3/06.

Simply spectacular coins. Fills some holes in the type set that I've been trying close for quite some time. I had provided him a want list, and he came back with some amazing coins. --- Fjord

Hiya Burks. They are by no means cheap, but I have been very pleased with the raw coins I purchased from jjteaparty.com. lostdutchmanrarecoins.com is also a forum member here, I recall that people have been happy with their purchases from him.

Hey, I have one of those. Purchased from a fellow on ebay named mishkap. One of my favorite sets.

been saving my pennies for one that looks as "aged" as the 25c on my avatar. I really like the dark fields and lighter devices on a circulated coin. Note to mmarotta: this is from a "reputable dealer"

Hiya -- We've been exchanging some emails. Most of what he has for sale on his website correspond to slots I filled some time ago. His website is my 'first look' when shopping around, though. I may take the plunge on the 20c he has for sale. best regards,

We're in the home stretch here. Halves are filled, including commems. One away from filling the Half Cents. Three away from filling the Large Cents. One away from filling the dimes. Two away from filling the quarters. One away from filling the dollars. Problem is, these are all expensive coins, as were the last few I purchased. One step at a time. Next coin show I might only buy one coin.