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43 minutes ago, James_OldeTowne said:

Going only by the photos, I would not spend money to certify this dollar.

Agree.

8 hours ago, VKurtB said:

Biting vocabulary is my career.

Nothing at all wrong with this.  Sarcasm and stinging can add a great deal of flavor to a conversation and should not be stopped. This is nothing unusual and should be expected on a public forum or in life in general.  A poster "usually" knows when a comment is going to cross a line though rather just skirt the gray areas.

8 hours ago, VKurtB said:

“armpit licking obsequiousness”

Now that is just funny. 

Semper Fi MAULEMALL

Nice addition for a buck 

Look forward to seeing more.  I would also take a pair of needle-nose pliers and make sure the staples are flattened on your 2x2's.  Although the batch you showed are not in mint condition - there is no point in adding scratches or damage due to a staple when it is easily prevented.   

Keep the '42.

Spend the '47 and '64.  Unless you are collecting nickels and need them for hole fillers..  

1 hour ago, RWB said:

The final list will likely be dominated by people whose names are familiar to respondents.

100%.  So instead of calling the list "most influential"  - a more appropriate title would be "most recognized" or "most popular" based on what type of collectors vote..  

1970's cent is PMD - post mint damage. 

As stated above - spend the cent and the nickel both. 

Nothing special other than it is silver.

As noted - a full pic of both sides of coin should be included when posting.  

11 hours ago, gmarguli said:

When I get the provenance added to my collection, I'm going to call it the Moronic Provenance Collection. That way all the inserts can say Moronic Provenance on them. 

Now this would likely be a very sought after label.  

15 hours ago, gmarguli said:

Why would I want someone else's name on something that I own?

That is one way to look at it.  I personally don't care on way or the other.  The item inside the slab is where my focus lies - the rest is just window dressing that can be changed easily enough.  As you also point out - you can resubmit and have it removed.  

Nice looking coin. As said above appears to be normal cent.  

Interesting thought Bob.   Certainly worth a try.

Looks to me like the coin has ED - Environmental damage. In that condition I would simply spend it and let it roam the wilds.

21 hours ago, gmarguli said:

One sold for ~$600 and I'd have paid ~$850. The other was a cheaper coin and I don't remember the numbers, but it sold for around $100 less than I would have been willing to pay.

So are you still looking for those coins or did you end up paying more and getting what you wanted minus the collection name on the label? 

Honest questions here: What is your personal issue is with some random collection name on a label when it comes to a coin you want at a decent price.  Do you think a random name on a label lessons the value of the coin that is encapsulated? 

I agree with the above comments.  

I would put it in something other than a 2x2 if it were mine.  However, I suppose a 2x2 works.

Welcome to the forum - is there a coin or question meant to go with this topic?

Ahh well then I will not be as impressed 

Chris at this point in time please step away from the keyboard.  Take a deep breath.  Collect your thoughts.  Then please restate what you are saying in a way we will understand.  Clearly you are passionate about what you are trying to ask or tell us and I am curious. 

I agree Roger.  I think if veterans whined like some other groups there would be a much greater awareness of veteran issues.  That though is not a characteristic of the veterans class in general.  So the care is there, but it is not always easy to get to (distance) nor is it always timely from what I have experienced.

I agree the marks and blemishes could be concern. But as mentioned until you have in hand you won't really know if on slab or not, so no reason to worry at this point.  And I am surprised how fast your turn around was.  Congrats on that.

51 minutes ago, Quintus Arrius said:

That's not the way it happened, Professor!  [Somebody get me re-write and let's go to the videotape.]

The full context could be interesting.  However, I doubt that will be forthcoming. 

Bigger picture, those type names being directed at anyone (even if in a joking manner) will typically elicit a reaction and get reported.  Even if the person the comments were directed at is not really all that offended.  Easy ammo for someone to use against the person posting those type comments.  So better safe than sorry just don't use those words if directing them at someone.

Welcome and agree the close ups are good.  Also, when posting pics include a photo of both obverse (front) and reverse (back) of the full coin.  

15 minutes ago, Ray, USMC said:

I for one will always have the utmost respect and gratitude for ALL veterans past and present who have and do serve to protect our great nation. Semper Fi.

Proud Marine Forever Grateful.

Amen to that Brother!

14 hours ago, Quintus Arrius said:

He (or she) who moderates LEAST, moderates BEST.

Some refs can’t resist the urge to insert themselves into outcomes, but the best do everything in their power not to.

I have great fears for where this is headed, and it’s never good. 

Agree.

Stifling a vigorous discussion is not good.  Clear violations are much different (the KKK issue that came up recently) than disagreeing in a strong manner.  So as long as the mods do not hinder passionate discussions, address "reporters" targeting individuals, and do not get suckered into some sensitive sally's victim mentality regarding a disagreement, I think all will be good.   

Now for those not liking disagreement or someone's style of posting there is always the ignore option.  I do think the boards can be very self moderating if everyone puts their grown up hats on.