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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.

1936 Gettysburg Half, somewhere in the high AU to BU range.

My goodness, that Irish lass makes one weak in the knees! My wild Irish Rose, indeed.

I have seen some proof barbers in person that are lovely. However, they are blown away by the proof seateds that I have seen. A cameo seated is a glorious thing. Mind you, a seated lib in AG on down is a horrifying troll of a coin. Liberty looks like a melted "neighborhood watch" symbol or some deformed phantasm skulking around the opera house hoping to startle tourists. The eagle looks like roadkill that's been flattened by a steamroller. I like a lot of the subtypes in the Seated Lib, although I don't want to collect all of them. Just the major ones. I want to like the franklin half, i really do. But I just can't "get" into them. So many of the strikes are so-so, and the crushed gnat of an eagle orbiting the liberty bell seems silly. The kennedy half, for having essentially the same design, i like a lot better. A majestic eagle and a striking profile of Kennedy. As it is, I think Kennedy has been on the half for long enough. For that matter, all of the dead presidents. Bring back liberty to the coinage!

1934 Texas Half Commem in BU.

I just purchased a Texas half myself. I think they are one of the more majestic commems. My dream set of halves for the Dansco type set are: Texas (have one) San Deigo Pan Pacific (have one) Oregon Trail Gettysburg I am halfway there. The Oregon trail is very doable, the Gettysburg is going to pinch the pocketbook quite a bit. I had considered the Missouri half as it is my home state, but I don't like the design as much. I find myself looking at Capped bust and seated liberty halves a great deal. barber halves, for some reason, leave me cold. High grade examples are too expensive for what I find to be a truly boring coin. Anyways, great type set!

One by one, two by two, sometimes three by three, the holes get filled. Recent fills: Draped Bust Half Cent 1853-55 half dime with arrows 1860-73 half dime with legend 1836-39 Reeded edge Capped bust Half 1936 San Diego California Pacific International Exposition Commem

Just purchased a reeded bust half and two half cents. Accurate grading with informative photographs. Quick ship. As always a pleasure to buy from.

John Marshall $1 Commem Proof. 2005 Silver proof set 2005 clad proof set. These proof sets seem better than the first two i purchased, dunno what I'll do with the lower quality ones. Recently arrived: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974S Ike Unc Blue Packs These were lovely, not a mark on them. 1971 1972S Ike Blue packs Good, but not nearly as good as the other four On the way: John Marhsall $1 Unc Commem 2005 U.S. Mint set Mess of supplies fron Brent-Kreuger.

1936 San Diego Pan Pacific Commem Half, MS-ish (dealer said MS-60, could be). 1853 Seated Lib. Half Dime, XFish 1871 Seated Lib. Half dime, AUish Half dimes are done in the type set, drew first blood on the Commem halves.

Edited 9/29/05 to removed filled holes, last update was the Fremont Coin Show in Fremont, CA.