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  1. numisport
    As far as being able to purchase superb coins good luck ! The best examples would be fully brilliant with no cloudiness and full detail, in otherwords an early strike that has some natural color without that cellphane haze. I'll post a couple later.
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    Here's my '37 with a little more detail I think. It's a superb coin Pf 67 CAC.
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    Here's a few my Dad left me. Twenties and the ten Centavos ring like silver but they're not coin silver I don't think. Redbook doesn't say but the Peso rings well.
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    Just noticed NGC has graded a few Thomas Jefferson Dollars as DPL. Also a few Richard Nixon DPL's as well but don't know if they are cameo or not.
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    Only thing good I can say about my uncirculated set is that some are semi prooflike but of course none are cameo. Just waiting for the next new coin I guess. What do you think it will be ?
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    Some have those thoughts but it has been said that 1971 die preparation was the last of its kind that started in 1950. In other words with proof strikes there was intended cameo appearance with pickled dies that were polished to create heavy contrast. Gasparro engraving and design execution may have been the last of its type with the finer known proof examples I find stunning. See the registry sets of silver proofs, one of which is mine.
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    Try sending proof Ikes to NGC bet you won't get one
  8. numisport
    Least you won't need to plug in along the way !
  9. numisport
    Just remember that if you ship USPS Registered they will always know who had it last (and who will lose their job if the package is not found)
  10. numisport
    Yep me too
  11. numisport
    Linotype is probably the hardest lead/tin alloy available. Usually Antimony is present in small quantities as well. By the way Lyman cast bullet manual shows 9 lbs. wheel weights and 1 pound 50/50 bar solder is referred to as #2 alloy which was considered the most common bullet alloy. Roger sorry to derail this thread, I'll stop here.
  12. numisport
    I'm sure you can still buy it. Your finished bullet will be hard but slightly light from molds designed for #2 alloy. You won't find actual print type metal anymore but you should be able to purchase linotype alloy in ingot form I would guess.
  13. numisport
    Have been casting my own bullets for decades. Have used type metal (linotype) for best results and castability. This alloy is hard to find anymore but I have a small amount left though. Melts at around 685 F but pours best around 725 F.
  14. numisport
    The Government always acts suspiciously because they are SUSPECT
  15. numisport
    A few '37's were cameo as well. Mine shows light contrast with just really superb overall look.
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    Certainly minor scratches or even dings could be acceptable with a wear grade coin I think.
  17. numisport
    Something I should know, sorry
  18. numisport
    That Pf 69 grade is really just an appraisal by PCGS and how stunning to see a buyer among that group to throw around 'cheap' money like that
  19. numisport
    I don't see an obverse die cap with a D mintmark
  20. numisport
    The T2 coin you have is much more rare especially in that high grade than the T1
  21. numisport
    I think the NGC Pf 68+ example has more attractive toning and possibly even the more desirable coin. Of course its possible that the current owner could lose 80 Grand when he sells
  22. numisport
    This kind of toning may not be attractive to some but the TPG's love original tone from individual cellophanes in the earlier years.
  23. numisport
    Not only is the toning superb but that luster is fantastic ! Good pick
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    Ask him if there will be any more Broken Sword Peace dollars will you ?
  25. numisport
    Still missing my point Mark. If this coin appears at auction outside of a sealed holder they will likely want to have that coin in their possession because it is the property of the U.S. Government until they can confirm it is THE ONLY legal to own '33 Double Eagle. That would make me nervous. Have you read 'All That Glisters is Not Gold' by Stephen W. King ?