Ray, USMC

Moving to the top but losing hope quickly .

I would have to agree with GoldFinger1969 after all this is a coin forum and those are coins which cannot be viewed as political IMO.

As always , the good old days.

I am not an expert so I will leave the analysis to those who do have the skill to offer an opinion. It certainly appears to be a die break to me but I have been wrong before.

Sometime there just is no definitive answer with regard to causes for these things. Even as experts on this forum view the coin there is no way to determine absolutely what caused this.I would agree with Woods020 only I think maybe a file but that's just a guess..

Welcome to the most spectacular place on earth. I would have to agree with l.cutler on this one.

I never get tired of seeing Buffalo nickels found in this day and age. This to me is remarkable to find these in rolls even with only partial dates. Congratulations.

Daily post to keep this topic in plain view.

I have some strange friends that when told that cleaned coins will always be detected by TPG companies they just have to try to fool them. I have seen cleaned coins that have gone undetected and went on to receive full grades. Graders are hummin and therefore not perfect so mistakes can happen ( not very often) but it can happen. The same holds true when you try to get a coin of an obvious variety such as "edge lettered" and when you get it back the label states "Plain edge".. Disappointing news but everyone is capable of mistakes. Even graders. Just my opinion.

Moving this to the daily top of the list for exposure. I would have thought by now there would have been more interest in what could be beneficial to furthering youth interest. We all have something to share I would think.

Woods020, I am going to PM you sometime today as I have selected a recipient and coins. I would like to discuss how we go forward with your program. My selection is based solely on my observations of posts on the forum. Thanks

I am about ready to go for it. I will let you know what I will be doing soon. Maybe that will get the ball rolling.

These holders for ungraded notes are good and they make them for graded notes as well. They have sizes for small bills and large bills. As far as grading of notes and bills you can submit them to our hosts grading service for paper money. I hope this helps you

Quintus I hope you find Morpheous's explanation more in line . Sometimes I feel encouragement is as important as information, just my opinion.

Very well explained Morpheus1967. I am sure this information will help all collectors of ASE coins and the OP will find this a tremendous help. Thank you for this post.

I am still hoping we will get participation from other collectors with help to inspire children.

You reminded me to see if I had them . Turns out my wife was right , I am a little crazy as apparently I have quite a stash of mint wrapped rolls and Mint sets. Maybe I contributed to the shortage, I hope not.

You can complete a with some great effort but it is not and impossible goal. There also is no dumb question, ask away.

Well said and I hope we get some people to participate. We all can make a difference. All it takes is a first step.

I told you it wasn't me

I promise it was not mine.

Wanting to keep this thread on the top of the listings because I believe it has merit. Children are special little creatures. Collectors need to inspire children and this is a good place to start. IMO

As I promised here is the daily post to keep this thread up front and alive. You see Hoghead515's children have been touched and a great testament to the fact that this thread could move so many other children. Look at the reactions. In the next few days I will make my decision and proceed with furthering this thread. Again I thank Woods020 for posing this great idea. Please follow his lead.

Very smart man and good advice.

We are all Kin in one way or another after all we are all human being living with our strengths and weaknesses. Kindness and respect are two of our best qualities.