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 GarryNExpert Member
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 coppercoinsSite Admin
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GarryNExpert Member
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| Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2003 10:12 am |
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Yes it is true that the first known elongates were at the Columbian Expo. The mystery is why all denominations were used in 1893, such as silver, copper and even nickel and 40 years later at the Chicago Worlds Fair, in the same city, only copper elongates are known. That would make an interesting research project. Does anyone know the answer? I sure don't
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 Bob PSite Admin
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| Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2003 2:59 pm |
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Garry,
I am led to understand (and please don't take this as gospel, because I really don't know for sure), that the copper elongated coins produced a better elongated coin due to the metal composition. Copper flows real well when stretched, better than the other metals, and produced a sharper image. In addition, it was much less expensive to elongate cents than other coins of the time. A cheaper souvenier, but very cool nonetheless.
Bob P
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GarryNExpert Member
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That makes alot of sense, Bob, considering that the Worlds Fair was organized in the middle of the Depression. Its amazing there were any elongates made at all considering the economy!
Thanks!
Garry
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 RobertSenior Member
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| Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2003 8:19 pm |
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I saw one of those Columbian elongates at a recent show for (I think) $40. Is that about right?
What would other denominations go for?
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GarryNExpert Member
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| Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2003 9:43 pm |
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I purchased the indian cent above for $25. The dime cost $50.
But those are in really good condition. I have seen some over $100. There are not many in great condition. $40 would be a good estimate for most.
I have seen some elongates on ebay and at dealers shops that are cracked at the edges. I imagine it probably occurred during the elongating process. I own one that has a small crack at the edge. If I ever figure out how to post photos again, I will show the break. I bought it so I could have an example on both varieties of the 1883 Liberty nickel. My kids laugh at me when I say stuff like that! 
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