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involved "acid-dipping" the dies before they were polished. The solution used during the 1950 to 1970 period, a bath consisting of 5% nitric acid/95% water, was used to create an acid-etched appearance on the die. When the die was subsequently polished and buffed, the recessed portions of the die, the devices, retained their acid-etched cameo. The very first strikes off one of these new dies would possess a gorgeous, intense cameo effect very similar in quality to the proofs minted today. The raised portions of these early strikes, the devices (on the Franklin half, these would be the bust of Franklin, the lettering, and date on the obverse, and the Liberty bell, eagle, and lettering on the reverse) would display a snow-white cameo effect that would stand in stark contrast to the deep-mirrored fields surrounding them. The flawless, jewel-like quality of the best of these cameos almost look like works of art rather than mere coins! Indeed, to most collectors, these coins are works of art! The frosted devices of these early cameo dies were quite 1996sprestigeproofset delicate - one could easily scratch a bit of frost from the die with one''s fingernail, and were the first part of the die to wear. Each

of BU Franklins I acquired, 100 rolls of 1963-D''s, a total of 2,000 coins, resulted in financial disaster 1996sprestigeproofset for me and my partner. Oh, the bag quantity was original all right. All the rolls were in their original bank-wrappings, and had obviously never been unwrapped. The coins in these rolls were beautiful, bright blazers. We submitted the 125+ nicest coins to PCGS and NGC for grading, figuring if we got 40 or 50 MS 65''s we''d make a profit. The result? 5 MS 65''s!! The rest graded either MS 64 or MS 63. Why? The majority had a couple too many bag marks (a common problem with BU Franklins), or had a bit too much pitting on the high-points of the devices (another common problem with BU Franklins), or were too softly struck to grade MS 65 (another common problem with BU Franklins, or finally, had some very light hairline scratches, the result of having passed through a coin counter! By comparison, a single roll of late date Walking Liberty half dollars would likely have more gems among the 20 coins than the 1963-D Franklins did among the 2,000. Despite having populations a fraction of the Walking Liberty halves in gem condition, gem Franklins are currently priced well below the levels Walkers are currently selling at. Additionally, if one wishes to compare the populations of untoned, brilliant MS 65 Walkers to untoned, brilliant MS 65 Franklins, the population differences are even more striking in favor of the Franklins!

the lottery. On the other hand, mint errors such as doubled dies, overstrikes, etc., are often not easily seen with the naked eye Collectors consider grading perhaps the single most important factor in the realm of coins. This important feature pops up everywhere - in deciding which coin to buy at a show, in upgrading your collection, in buying by mail. And grading can be frustrating, because it''s entirely subjective. A beautiful Proof (mirror-like finish, limited edition) 2001 American Silver Eagle 1 oz. coin, in a presentation box. 2001 clad proof set, ten coins (5 state quarters and Sacagawea dollar too!). Brilliant uncirculated 2001 "P" and "D" mint Sacagawea dollars. Get both brand-new dollars today!!! 2001 American Silver Eagle, 1996sprestigeproofset uncirculated, 1 troy oz. Silver. Add this beautiful coin to your collection. 1996sprestigeproofset We offer all 26 (Del. thru RI P&D) uncirculated state quarter rolls, in bank or shrink wrap (our choice) for a limited time not at our usual $565 price, but at a VERY LOW SPECIAL OF UNDER $20 PER ROLL AVERAGE!!! Complete set of uncirc. 1 oz. silver coins. All 16 coins minted so far (1986-2001), plus a Dansco Supreme album (with plenty of room for future coins). SAME PRICE AS LAST YEAR . .

1996sprestigeproofset

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