Well for those that followed Freak Show 1968 this next piece should not surprise…..

This Lucite paper weight is typical of the types found in antique stores, flea markets, eBay and such.� It was a Christmas gift from my wife that features one coin of each denomination available in 1968.� Notice I said available because quite possibly this could be the only error 1968 Lucite coin cube.� Because though the cent, dime, and half are dated 1968 the quarter and nickel are not.� Somehow rather by bungling or intentionally the nickel is a 1964 Philadelphia product with the quarter being dated 1966 also minted in the city of brotherly love.� These two coins are toward the back whereas the half dollar, dime, and cent are in the foreground giving at first glance the appearance a complete 1968 set.� With the exception of the cent, a Philadelphia piece, the 1968 coins are all products of the Denver mint.� The pieces seem to be uncirculated with the exception being the nickel that appears to show some wear. �Still the nickel does not distract as it must have been polished before inclusion in the set.

The cube itself is 2 7/8” square or should I say cubed.� It also at one time had four button feet though two slipped away sometime before its arrival in my collection.� Which meant it teetered a bit when placed on the shelf.� No worries there, as my son solved that problem by the creation of a base for the piece using his 3D printer.� He even added a little bit of personalization with the Est. 1968.� Though there may be two pieces within the cube that do not fit my establish date one of the two others does match the year my parents married which without them there would be no me so it fits.

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this last curio I had to share.� I intended to get this out last week but found myself a little busy with the work that pays the bills.� Still I did get a chance to sneak in two more seminars, one by Ricardo and the other by Joe that taught me new things which enhances my collecting.

Until next time stay COVID safe.