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Posted 2 years ago
jsw14
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Well someone had the time to cut this out of a real 90% Silver Franklin Half Dollar. Coin is in the early 60s. My Grama gave this to my Dad a long time ago. I remember seenin this when I was a kid. Looks Cool though!
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Franklin Half DollarsThe Franklin half dollar was struck from 1948 until 1963 and was designed b…
That's really cool! My grandfather lost his wedding ring overboard when he was in the navy so he cut the middle out of a half dollar and has been wearing it for roughly 68 years. When he takes it off you can still see the date inside.
His is a Walking Liberty.
Yah, U pound it down first from the edge & the coin will mushroom so U can still see the design. Then U can cut the middle out to fit your finger. They make for a Cool ring......
Only downside is I think it's technically illegal :p
Obama don't care........LOL