Cool ebay item

[EZ_E]

Lexington Concord Commemorative Half Dollar in original Pine Box

 

I have no affiliation with the seller or item but I thought it cool.

[Zoins]

Great post. It's nice to see those original holders

[WoodenJefferson]

I was not aware that the US Gov't sold that particular commemorative in a wooden box as displayed?

 

That's really something!

 

Thanks Victor

[TomB]

The Lexington is perhaps the most common of the early commems to find in the original packaging. Unfortunately, the acids in the wood turned many Lexingtons a dark, mottled combination of auburn, black and green and this, in turn, has led to many being either dipped or bagged by the TPGs as damaged. The boxes typically sell for $25-$50.

[SkyMan]

That's fun!

 

I didn't know anything about these original holders.

[jtryka]

Very cool!

[rexcat]

The box is very cool, I’ve only heard of them and seen pictures, never seen one in person. I’ll have to work on that.

 

Tom, do you think this coin is a victim of its box?

 

It’s not doing anything for me.

[gedis3]

Spotty toning, and from the pics the reverse looks weak...

 

It's cool and all, but like some others have said, this particular one doesn't do much for me.

[TomB]

The box is very cool, I’ve only heard of them and seen pictures, never seen one in person. I’ll have to work on that.

 

Tom, do you think this coin is a victim of its box?

 

It’s not doing anything for me.

Yes, that is the look that these acquire when the spotting and toning is medium depth. They can and do get much worse and the TPGs grade them harshly, if at all.

[EZ_E]

 

Tom, do you think this coin is a victim of its box?

 

It’s not doing anything for me.

 

Most definitely and I agree.

 

 

 

Howdy, Paul.

[Conder101]

One thing you do have to watch with these is fake boxes. Yes they do counterfeit the holders on these.

[RGT]

I have one that has the same type of tone but not quite gone that far. The tone my not float everyones boat but it is a sign of originality at least. Mine is in an old PCGS rattler slab.

 

Lexington

 

The link is to the coin in my registry set since I can't post the images directly right now.

[jgrinz]

I will get you better pictures when it comes in

I had ta ...

Being From MA and ALL

 

Winston is gonna rag on me for buying a toned coin though ... he is gonna be in my nightmares I can tell already