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 smedSenior Member
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I forget where I got this coin, but I've had it for about 5 years. I just thought it was cool that with all that damage, the mintmark is basically untouched.
close-up of the mintmark
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 Bob PSite Admin
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 eagamesExpert Member
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Looks like it was a road kill very long ago.
With all those nicks it's amazing the MM is ok 
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smedSenior Member
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JHaynesNew Member
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| Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:49 pm |
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I still can't see any pics.
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JHaynesNew Member
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| jhaynes wrote: |
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Ok, I had to cut and paste the links to see the pics.
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smedSenior Member
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How about this?
http://www.coingalaxy.com/~smedscoins/20balboaroll.jpg
Do these work?
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Bob PSite Admin
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 DickExpert Member
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Me, too. Ten lincolns, dipped in "alumium" foil. Gonna use it for a paper weight, or an anchor for your yaught?(sp)
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smedSenior Member
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| Dick wrote: |
Me, too. Ten lincolns, dipped in "alumium" foil. Gonna use it for a paper weight, or an anchor for your yaught?(sp)
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Uh, not quite. An original roll of ten 1971 (or 74, don't feel like verifying) Panama 20 balboas. ASW of 38.5 TO.
Lincolns? LOL!
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