Burks Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 It's been a few years but I was carrying a 1921 Morgan and 200x ASE. I lost the Morgan in my move and the ASE went through the dryer, causing a lot of damage to it. So I put that one in the bullion box, never to see light again. Recently I purchased a 1971-S proof silver Ike and a proof SBA (forget the date) off eBay. Ike cost me $3 over melt, SBA 2x face. So basically I'm in this $4 over their "worth", whether it be face value or melt. Going to be carrying these daily. In 20 years I'll submit them to PCGS in hopes of a PR-P01 grade. I've always wanted to see how proofs would age versus a circulated piece, so why not? It'll be fun. My hope is to image these at least monthly to keep up on their looks, whether it's a tiny or huge change. I will carry both in the same pocket along with whatever other change I have. Probably find their way in my cell phone pocket once in a while as well. Edit: Should clarify. Gun related. My other pocket piece is a Taurus .38 or if I'm feeling frisky, my 1911. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Love the idea of the P01 slabbed modern proof. You'd have that rating locked up all on your own! I used to carry a large cent with a surrounding dealer ring but they separated from each other. I believe it's now languishing in my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 I have an 1884 Morgan that is enclosed in a large ring that is on my key ring. I got it for melt at a pawn shop a few years ago. Alternately my zipper pull is a 1992 Ukrainian 25 kopek that I got in change in Ukraine a few years ago - it already had a hole on it like it had been worn already so I put a loop in it and use it as a zipper pull on my jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 I have my pocket pieces in a box in my office. For some reason I don't bother carrying them anymore. I do always have a few dollar coins in my pocket but spend them when the need arises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 I always carry a big silver piece or two in the watch pocket of my jeans. All of them are somewhat worn. Choices: 1890 Mexico 8 reales 1820 France 5 francs 1921 US $1 Peace dollar 1835 France 5 francs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcunix Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Right now I'm carrying an 1804 U.S. Dollar replica. I bought it a few weeks ago and dropped it on concrete by accident, dinging the rim nicely, so I just put it in my pocket. It's been bouncing around in there since April 20th. I'm wondering how long before it's an XF45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vfox Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Hmm, to be honest I haven't really kept anything in my pocket for over a year. I should buy another proof set and carry it around. Last thing I had was a counterfeit draped bust dollar. Choices choices... Maybe Maybe a dive into the ol' random non-us bin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiatFiasco Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 I have a silver keychain with a walking liberty half in a silver bezel that was given to me by my uncle a few years ago. It does kind of bother me that it is continually getting degraded worse and worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 I have a box of pocket pieces of the past but I haven't actually carried one in some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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