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William Wortman Veteran user Omaha, NE 301 Posts 
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I was wondering which was the better shell for a half dollar
A Tango Expanded Shell or a Johnson Expanded shell? I wouldn't bother with a shell but I've been thinking of a cool patter for coins across. |
J-Mac Inner circle Ridley Park, PA 5340 Posts
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I have both. The Tango's relief on the face is very shallow - it looks too flat IMO. The Johnson is pretty much perfect.
At least that's my take on it. Thanks! Jim |
Sammy J. Inner circle Castle Rock, Colorado 1785 Posts
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I agree with J-Mac.
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manreb Special user 653 Posts
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I also agree wit J-Mac
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lorenwade Special user 869 Posts
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Definitely Johnson. I agree.
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TWOCAN Special user PORT RICHEY FLORIDA 813 Posts
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Johnson hands down. There IKE Dollar shell is very nice also.
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TC Ryder Elite user Florida 499 Posts
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I vote for Johnson on this one. I have many versions and all are great. Clad Kennedy, 64 Kennedy, Ben Franklin, Walker halves. Ike, Morgan and Peace Dollar. All are great. You can't go wrong with Johnson.
But for Tango all I can say is TUC rocks and their Slippery Sam Ike is a winner. Best TC |
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William Wortman Veteran user Omaha, NE 301 Posts
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I'm guessing Johnson I'll get. I have a gift certificated from Daytona Magic and I'll see if Harry can get a Johnson shell, if not I'll just get a Tango set till I get the money for a Johnson, and when I get a little more money I'll get the Dean Dill set walking liberties half dollar cause I think they would look better for my routine I'm coming up with http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......orum=3&6
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J-Mac Inner circle Ridley Park, PA 5340 Posts
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Oddly enough the Tango Ultimate Coins - TUC - are very nice, very realistic looking on the sh*** portion. Yet their Exp sh***s are extremely shallow. I am guessing that it is the process they use to expand the sh***; the stretching flattens it too much.
Just my opinion as I don’t know for sure how they make 'em. Thank you. Jim |
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lorenwade Special user 869 Posts
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On 2010-02-09 16:01, J-Mac wrote: That's exactly how expanded shells are made. The coin is compressed and hollowed out. |
Douglas Lippert Inner circle E Pluribus Unum 2341 Posts
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I recommend Roy Kuepper's expanded [ to start.
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J-Mac Inner circle Ridley Park, PA 5340 Posts
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On 2010-02-09 22:26, lorenwade wrote: Well there must be some differences because I don’t see the same flattening - or at least not to the same degree - in other Exp ['s. Thank you. Jim |
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Desmond67 New user 42 Posts
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I have a Johnson one and a Tango one, for me both are excellent, but the Tango expanded shell is made with a new coin of 2009. I think Tango quality is better than Jonhson, but this is a old discussion here, the best you can do is go to the dealer shop and compare them.
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lorenwade Special user 869 Posts
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On 2010-02-10 01:38, J-Mac wrote: Yep, because it depends on how it's done. I guarantee this is how Lassen and Schoolcraft make theirs. They just have a process that's better. How they do it makes the difference. |
Mr. Tango Elite user Argentina 461 Posts
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Dear Willian,
Take our expanded shell and let me know, if you don't like you can send me the coin and I will send back the money. |
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