1953 coins

[Master Jmd 89]

were 1953 coins only issued in 'sets'?

i have a nice 1953 penny, but the only grading in spink is for the 1953 penny only issued in sets...

[Emperor Oli 0]

Yes

[Master Jmd 89]

Yes

that is wierd then *wonders why i have a 1953 penny but no other 1953 coin*...

[Emperor Oli 0]

Somebody probably broke up a set. Some tosser on Ebay was breaking up an 1826 or 1887 proof set the other week - scandalous.

[Master Jmd 89]

thats a shame ...going away from the subject: what does FDC mean?

[Emperor Oli 0]

FDC = Fleur de coin. It's the best one can get - never been touched by human hands I think, but I could be wrong.

[Master Jmd 89]

thanks