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 HAMILTON MINT PLATES 999 SILVER TRIBUTE TO PICASSO TRAGEDY LE GOURMET LOVERS $799.99 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 50m Buy It Now for only: $799.99 |
 BOEHM PORCELAIN PLATE LTD ED 1995 LONGIVITY PLATE MINT WITH BOX $22.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 38m |
 1999 Franklin Mint Star Trek Talking Collector Plate $60.00 Time Remaining: 1h 16m Buy It Now for only: $70.00 |
 OLYMPICS 1984 Sam the Eagle Collector Series MINT PLATE $9.99 Time Remaining: 3d 10h 55m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
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 FRANKLIN MINT BLUE EYES by DAPHNE BAXTER Beautiful SIAMESE CAT PLATE $10.87 Time Remaining: 1h 34m |
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 6 Franklin Mint Horse plates $49.99 Time Remaining: 4h 21m |
 WC FIELDS CLOWN PLATE BY RED SKELTON MINT IN BOX $25.00 Time Remaining: 2d 1h 31m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 |
 FRANKLIN MINT TWO BY TWO NOAHS ARK PLATE $6.50 Time Remaining: 4h 45m |
 Morning on the Farm Danbury Mint Plate Donald W Patterson Collection 1991 $5.00 Time Remaining: 4h 55m Buy It Now for only: $10.00 |
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 Vintage Royal Copenhagen Plates MINT in box $40.00 Time Remaining: 6h 7m |
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 1971 MINT Bing Grondahl Copenhagen Plate Numbered Limited Edition in box $5.00 Time Remaining: 6h 13m |
 Franklin Mint Call of The Wild Porcelain Collector Plate by Cassandra Graham $3.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 6h 42m |
 New Orleans Collectors Plate Mint Condition $9.99 Time Remaining: 16d 11h 9m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Franklin Mint Ltd Ed Fine Porcelain Plate Bill Bell Holy Cats Cat Plate $8.00 Time Remaining: 6h 49m |
 Imperial Jingdezhen Collector Plate 1986 Chinese Mint Condition With Box $44.99 Time Remaining: 9d 23h 4m Buy It Now for only: $44.99 |
 Franklin Mint Ltd Ed Fine Porcelain Plate Bill Bell Howl O Ween Dog Plate $8.00 Time Remaining: 6h 49m |
 Franklin Mint Ltd Ed Fine Porcelain Plate Bill Bell Santa Paws Dog Plate $8.00 Time Remaining: 6h 57m |
 Natures Nursery Collection Race Ya Mom Plate Joe Thornbrugh Mint COA $29.95 Time Remaining: 28d 20h 2m Buy It Now for only: $29.95 |
 Franklin Mint Ltd Ed Plate Bill Bell Official Gold Medal Flour 115th Anniversary $8.00 Time Remaining: 6h 57m |
 Danbury Mint All Smiles Collectors Plate By Patricia Bourque $14.35 Time Remaining: 10d 6h 14m Buy It Now for only: $14.35 |
 Diana Princess of Wales Collector Plate Franklin Mint Limited Edition White Rose $11.49 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 7h 2m |
 Miniature Kaiser Porcelain Plate Franklin Mint World Porcelain Houses $10.99 Time Remaining: 7h 20m |
 Puppy Pause Plate ASPCA Collection Mint $9.95 Time Remaining: 28d 20h 2m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 Franklin Mint collector porcelain plate 2 by Two Noahs Ark animals LTD edition $9.50 Time Remaining: 7h 31m Buy It Now for only: $14.50 |
 John Constable Collector Plates MINT Limited Edition 4 Plates $1.99 Time Remaining: 1d 8h 51m Buy It Now for only: $1.99 |
 Franklin Mint 1973 Thanksgiving Plate $20.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 7h 39m |
 Egyptian Cat Franklin Mint Collector Plate 24kt Gold Fine Porcelain 1989 $75.00 Time Remaining: 7h 54m Buy It Now for only: $150.00 |
 Danbury Mint plate Ruth J Moorehead Blessed Are Ye Shaggy Friend $14.99 Time Remaining: 25d 5h 51m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Bradford Exchange Petal Pals Cats Kittens Plate Set of 8 MINT CONDITION $185.00 Time Remaining: 7h 56m Buy It Now for only: $225.00 |
 Bing Grondahl Christmas Plate 2001 Playing in the Snow Mint $15.95 Time Remaining: 28d 4h 39m Buy It Now for only: $15.95 |
 GLEN LOATES TIMBER WOLVES COLLECTOR PLATE MINT HAND SIGNED BY ARTIST $30.00 Time Remaining: 8h 50m |
 ANTIQUE VINTAGE CALENDAR PLATE BIRTH YEAR 1956 MINT COLLECTIBLE $7.99 Time Remaining: 9h 2m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Bing Grondahl Christmas Plate 2004 The Christmas Tree Mint $19.95 Time Remaining: 28d 5h 2m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 |
 Creation of Adam by Michelangelo Limited Danbury Mint Full Lead Crystal Plate $19.00 Time Remaining: 9h 16m |
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 Holy Family by Michelangelo Limited Danbury Mint Full Lead Crystal Plate $9.99 Time Remaining: 9h 16m |
 Moses by Michelangelo Danbury Mint Full Lead Crystal Plate Limited Edition $9.99 Time Remaining: 9h 16m |
 Bing Grondahl Cat Portrait Series Plate Very Rare Mint Original Box $25.95 Time Remaining: 28d 18h 48m Buy It Now for only: $25.95 |
 Currier Ives collector decorative plate mint $4.99 Time Remaining: 9h 33m |
 VIRGINIA STATE PLATE IN MULTI COLOR MINT CONDITION $7.00 Time Remaining: 15d 9h 15m Buy It Now for only: $7.00 |
 The Franklin Mint REGAL REPOSE By ROD MAC INTOSH 8 Plate Tiger $20.99 Time Remaining: 10h 31m |
 Set of Six Norman Rockwell Light Campaign Series Limited Edition Plates Mint $31.27 Time Remaining: 17h 56m |
 Norman Rockwell Heritage Collection 4 Plates MINT Limited Edition $2.99 Time Remaining: 1d 8h 51m Buy It Now for only: $2.99 |
 BABE RUTH THE SULTAN OF SWAT FRANKLIN MINT PLATE $8.00 Time Remaining: 18h 32m |
 Decorative Bird Plate Signed Vintage Plate Hanger Hand Painted MINT $9.99 Time Remaining: 20d 22h 3m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Heinz Limited Edition plates 6 in diameter Mint condition Never used $30.00 Time Remaining: 23h 11m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 |
 2 Plate Lot Franklin Mint Santa Claws and Santa Paws Cats Dogs great mint $9.99 Time Remaining: 23h 35m |
 The Transfiguration Plate by A Malinowski Franklin Mint no 3792 Jesus $7.00 Time Remaining: 7d 8h 39m Buy It Now for only: $7.00 |
 FIRST ENCOUNTER BABY LION COLLECTOR PLATE FRANKLIN MINT COLLECTION $1.99 Time Remaining: 1d 14m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 Zolan Pemberton Oaks Summers Child Miniature Numbered Plate Mint In Box $4.99 Time Remaining: 19d 15h 54m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 JL Whiting SUMMER SOJOURN Franklin Mint IWC collector plate buck deer waterfall $3.00 Time Remaining: 1d 18m |
 Franklin Mint Limited Edition Plate Slumber Party by Randy McGovern Lab Puppies $8.00 Time Remaining: 1d 22m Buy It Now for only: $9.00 |
 Reco Guardians of the Kingdom Unicorn Plate Special Friends are Few Mint $19.99 Time Remaining: 7d 3h 11m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 Franklin Mint Limited Edition Plate LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP Artist Randy McGovern $8.00 Time Remaining: 1d 34m Buy It Now for only: $9.00 |
 Carson Mint Ltd Ed Plate 1980 My Hearts Desire by Jan Hagaray Decorative Girl $5.00 Time Remaining: 26d 22h 52m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 BOEHM PORCELAIN PLATE THE LOVE ROSE 1981 MINT CONDITION $0.99 Time Remaining: 1d 49m |
 FRANKLIN MINT Plate BUSHEL OF TROUBLE Artist RANDY MCGOVERN 4 Lab Puppies $8.00 Time Remaining: 1d 58m Buy It Now for only: $9.00 |
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 Farmstead Reflections Cow Farm Collector Plates by Bonnie Mohr Danbury Mint $149.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 59m |
 Solemn Sovereign Tiger Plate Portraits of Majesty Collection Mint COA $24.95 Time Remaining: 24d 10h 41m Buy It Now for only: $24.95 |
 BOEHM PORCELAIN PLATE IRISH GOLD MINT CONDITION $0.99 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 28m |
 Two Danbury Mint Collector Plates from In Woodland Glades collection $14.99 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 34m |
 Vintage 1981 Aerialists Collector Plate Franklin Moody Absolute Mint Condition $25.00 Time Remaining: 18d 6h 57m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 |
 STAR WARS COLLECTIBLE PLATES SET OT 8 MINT CONDITIONNR MUST SEE $149.99 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 43m |
 Very Nice Octagonal Peacock Plate Or Bowl 6 1 2 Mint $6.99 Time Remaining: 23d 2h 9m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 Picture plate The Duke LB3304 Franklin Mint Heirloom by Robert Tannenbaum $19.99 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 12m |
 Franklin Mint Violet L Schwenig collectors plate Cottage at Meadowgate LTD E $8.99 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 28m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Lot of 2 Teddy Collectible Plates Franklin Mint Drummer Bear Stocking $12.99 Time Remaining: 5d 21h 13m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 8 Mans Besr Friend Franklin Mint Heirloom Plate $5.00 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 47m |
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Corelle Livingware 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, Chocolate Mint
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DescriptionFor a fresh alternative to flowers, fruit, and plain solids, Chocolate Mint dinnerware from the Corelle Livingware collection combines a retro palette with fun patterning. Each piece features a crisp white backdrop, set with borders of celadon, aqua, and chocolate squares drawn with whimsical lines... |
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MINT JULEP CUP - MINT JULEP CUP, SILVER PLATED.
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DescriptionMINT JULEP CUP, SILVER PLATED. This item from Creative Gifts is made from fine silver-plated material, and features a rolled rim. Drink and decorate with this cup that holds about 11 ounces. |
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Corelle Livingware 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, City Gardens
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Description1060126 Features: -Simple pattern of green leaves and yellow dots.-Corelle Vitrelle Glass is break and chip resistant for carefree durability.-Versatile enough for everyday use and entertaining.-Stackable for cupboard space efficiency... |
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Lure Of The Dragon Collectible Plate by Myles Pinkney from The Franklin Mint Heirloom Recommendation Royal Dalton Limited Edition Fine Bone China Plate Number RA24100
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DescriptionSorcerer's Spell Collectible Plate by Myles Pinkney from The Franklin Mint Heirloom Recommendation Royal Dalton Limited Edition Fine Bone China Plate Number RA2645 Adorned With A Genuine Austrian Crystal And Is Bordered And Individually Hand-Numbered In 24 Karat Gold |
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baris / peace
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Description9 tracks |
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Jos Fauxtographee Realistic - Two Birds on Beach Beveled and Texturized With Liquefied Color of Mint Blue Making Picture on Sand - Light Switch Covers - 2 plug outlet cover
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DescriptionTwo Birds on Beach Beveled and Texturized With Liquefied Color of Mint Blue Making Picture on Sand Light Switch Cover is new and handcrafted utilizing unique process resulting in a stunning high gloss ceramic-like finish... |
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Dessert with a Strawberry - 24"H x 18"W - Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys
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DescriptionWallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies... |
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Jos Fauxtographee Abstract - An Abstract flower of Yellow and Orange on a Backdrop of Vivid Blue, Purple, Yellow, Green and Mint - Light Switch Covers - 2 plug outlet cover
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DescriptionAn Abstract flower of Yellow and Orange on a Backdrop of Vivid Blue, Purple, Yellow, Green and Mint Light Switch Cover is new and handcrafted utilizing unique process resulting in a stunning high gloss ceramic-like finish... |
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Princess Diana: The People's Princess Plate
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Descriptionnew without box, never displayed. |
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Assorted Dinner Mints
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DescriptionDinner Mints (12 oz.) |
The Many Changes Of The Lincoln Cent
No real changes occurred in the cent from 1918 through 1942. In 1943, the cent would again see a dramatic change although not to its design, but rather due to shortages of copper caused by the war. At the time of World War II, the one-cent coin was composed of 95 percent copper and 5 percent zinc. These metals were denied to the Mint for the duration of the war, making it necessary for the Mint to seek a substitute material. After much deliberation, even including consideration of plastics, zinc-coated steel was chosen as the best in a limited range of suitable materials.
Production of the war-time cent was provided for in an Act of Congress approved on December 18, 1942, which also set as the expiration date of the authority December 31, 1946. Low-grade carbon steel formed the base of these coins, to which a zinc coating .005 inch thick was deposited on each side electrolytically as a rust preventative. The same size was maintained, but the weight was reduced from the standard 48 grains to 42 grains, due to the use of a lighter alloy. Production commenced on February 27, 1943, and by December 31, 1943, the three Mint facilities had produced 1,093,838,670 of the one-cent coins. The copper released for the war effort was enough to meet the combined needs of 2 cruisers, 2 destroyers, 1,243 flying fortresses, 120 field guns and 120 howitzers, or enough for 1.25 million shells four our big field guns. These pennies are sometimes referred to as silver pennies due to their color when in new/AU/BU condition.
On January 1, 1944, the Mint was able to adopt a modified alloy, the supply being derived from expended shell casing which when melted furnished a composition similar to the original, but with a faint trace of tin. The original weight of 48 grains was also restored. You may see many ads for these cents called war pennies.
In 1955, we saw the last of the "S" mint marked wheat pennies. The San Francisco mint ceased minting "S" minted coins of cents and dimes for general circulation at the end of that year. The nickel, quarter and half dollar ceased the year before. It would not be for another 13 years (1968) before "S" mint coins were produced for general circulation.
1959 marked the 50th anniversary of the Lincoln cent and the reverse was changed to what is now the current design, the Lincoln Memorial. On February 12, 1959, the new design was introduced as a part of the 150th anniversary celebration of Lincoln's birth. Frank Gasparro, the Assistant Engraver at the Mint in Philadelphia, prepared the winning entry, selected from a group of 23 models the engraving staff at the Mint had been asked to present for consideration. Since the cent had been in circulation for over 25 years, only the Treasury Secretary's approval was necessary. The imposing marble Lincoln Memorial in the Nation's Capital provides the central motif; the legends E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA form the rest of the design, together with the denomination. Mr. Gasparro's initials, FG, appear on the right, near the shrubbery.
In 1962, the penny underwent another change, although small. Mint officials decided to drop tin from the content of the Lincoln cent, because there were manufacturing cost advantages to a stable alloy of 95 percent copper and five percent zinc. This time, however, there was no particular interest because the change was not readily notice even though technically the Lincoln cent became brass, not bronze.
In 1964, due to the announcement that silver would not longer be the major component of dimes, quarters and half dollars, there was a severe coin shortage for circulation. Although Lincoln cents were not the problem, government officials decided to not place mint marks on all coins in 1965. This continued for 2 more years (1966 and 1967), with the idea that this would keep collectors from hoarding all the coins needed for circulation. Some coins dated 1964 were actually produced 1965. Finally in 1968, mint marks were returned and the beloved "S" mint returned to circulation. The return of the "S" would be short-lived however. Unlike cents of earlier years with "S" mint marks, the cents of 1968-1974 would be produced in the multi-millions with a total number of "S" minted coins from this period totaling over three billion. Yes, that is billion. Still, it was a welcome change.
The price of precious metals in the 1980's was out of control and copper was no exception which took its toll on the Lincoln cent in 1982. The composition was changed to an alloy of 99.2 percent zinc and 0.8 percent copper, plated by pure copper resulting in a total composition of 97.5 percent zinc and 2.5 percent copper.
In my next part, I will discuss the changed that will be happening in the next few years to our beloved Lincoln Cent
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