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I put this together for my son, a little something for his wall. After completing it, I wasn't sure that I liked all of the duplicates such as 4 Kennedy HD. So figured out what else would fit and ended up with the 2nd version, a little more history and variety.   |
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Both are great but I like the 2nd having more varieties of coins - to me one Kennedy and one Eisenhower (sorry jbuck) is enough to look at!
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Yes, both are fantastic and look great! I also prefer the second as it is a better representation of US coins. By the way, I figured out that your set holder was not made after 1978 - no hole for a SBA dollar. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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I like the second one better, more of a variety. You just need to rename the holder.
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Thx for the feedback, Marv, Hondo and Bud. Hondo, good point, I didn't think about when the SBA fist came out. So pre-79 it is. For the most part, I filled this up with what I had on hand with the exception of the Barber half, quarter and the Liberty nickel. I'll be keeping an eye out for a few specific upgrades. I'd like a better Flying Eagle cent, Shield nickel, CBQ and maybe CBH. I have a better CBH, just not sure I want to give it up. I'm also contemplating carefully adding two holes at the bottom for a large cent and a 1/2 cent. Edited by adam126402
02/02/2025 5:32 pm
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I'm also contemplating carefully adding two holes at the bottom for a large cent and a 1/2 cent.  Good idea!
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Both look good, but the second is indeed more fun! |
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I prefer the first one because some coins don't match the labels and aren't from the 20th century in the first place. I'd show the reverse for the bicentennial issues and other "duplicates" (like you did the steel cent) and leave it at that.
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Labels can be changed with some effort.  But all opinions are welcome.  |
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In v.2, why is there an 1860s Shield nickel where a 1938 Jefferson should be? |
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Same reason why other coins are in holes that do not match the labels. Quote:
So figured out what else would fit and ended up with the 2nd version, a little more history and variety. |
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I prefer the first one because some coins don't match the labels and aren't from the 20th century in the first place. I'd show the reverse for the bicentennial issues and other "duplicates" (like you did the steel cent) and leave it at that.  This. The first one looks more cohesive. I understand your motivation behind the second one, but it looks anachronistic, with a Capped Bust half next to an Eisenhower dollar, a Shield nickel next to a Bicentennial quarter, and a Nickel Three Cent Piece next to a Roosevelt dime.
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yeah, the 2nd set is much better.. but they both look great..
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United States
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PLEASE, turn the Bicentennial coins around so the reverses show!!!
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nice! both have their merits! that had to be a very satisfying accomplishment. some nice looking coins in those, well done! color me jealous instead of pink!  |
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