1977 JCPenney Christmas Catalog

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Coins and Stamps

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Beginner Coin

Kits.

Fascinating way to

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learn U.S. history-through tts coins!

Each kit contains coin value book, coin grading

guide, coin check list, tongs, magnifier.

Deluxe Coin Kit

[AJ Contains components listed above plus the

Official Guide to Mint Errors book, 6 coin albums, 6

coin tubes, cleaning kit, 18-pocket display wallet,

100 coin holders, holder storage boxes, as well as

3S Lincoln cents of assorted dates-including rare

S-mint cents.

X 926-5968 A-Mailable:

wt.

S.2S lbs..... . .

14.99

Starter

Kit

[BJ Has components listed above (AJ. plus Variety

and Oddity book, 3 coin albums. 3 coin tubes,

identification tags, 22 circulated Lincoln cents of

assorted dates-including rare S-mint cents.

X 926-5943 A-Mailable:

wt.

3.50 lbs........

7.99

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Lighted Magnifier is ideal for coins or stamps.

Powerful magnifier also focuses light on its

field of vision. On/off switch in handle controls

light-comes with two "C" -cell batteries. Plastic.

Also includes coin collector's curios-two U.S.

cents in hand-blown miniature bottles.

X 920-3985 A-Mailable:

wt.

0.75 lb. . ....... 7.77

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Beginner Stamp Outfits. " See the

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World" through its stamps! Each outfit

contains the book " ABC's of Stamp Collecting,"

magnifier. perforation gauge, stamp wallet, want

list, inventory guide, stamp hinges.

Scott's U.S.A. and U.N. Stamp Outfit

[DJ Has components listed above, plus washable

vinyl-covered album with squares for over UJOO

United States and United Nations stamps. Also

comes with 100 U.S. stamps including a complete

set of Presidential portrait stamps.

X 920-39n A-Mailable:

wt.

4.25 lbs.•. . .. .

11 .99

Scott's World-Wide Stamp Album

[EJ World Stamp Outfit includes components listed

above [DJ, plus washable vinyl-covered album

with

squares for 2S,OOO stamps from 300 countries. Also

includes set of 1SO flag stamps of the world, tongs,

and 300 assorted stamps from different countries.

X 926-5976 A-Mailable:

wt.

3.7S lbs... . .. .

12.99

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America's Greatest Triumphs saved for future generations,

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in coins and stamps. Each collection is in a walnut-finish,

gold-tone-trim 16x13-in. wood frame, inspired by the stately frames

from the Federal decor of the early days of the Republic. All of these

coin-and-stamp assemblages are protected by clear plastic, and are

enhanced by background illustrations.

Presidential

Portraits in Coins and Stamps preserve

the

memory of

great and beloved leaders. The Washington quarter and Sc stamp. The

Jefferson nickel and 1c stamp. The Lincoln Memorial cent and 4c

stamp. The Roosevelt dime and Sc stamp. The Eisenhower dollar and

6c stamp. The Kennedy half-dollar and Sc stamp.

X 92.9-1535 A-Mailable:

wt.

3 lbs.. • .... •.. . . ..... .•. .•• .. ..

19.99

[2] Symbols of

Liberty

in Coins and Stamps. The stamps are ringing

statements of freedom. quoted from great Americans, appearing over

facsimiles of their signatures, and printed in the manner of Colonial

paper currency. The coins include 2 Kennedy half-dollars, one

Bicentennial version-2 Washington quarters, one Bicentennial

version-the Lincoln Memorial cent, and the Jefferson nickel.

X 929-1543 A-Mailable:

wt.

3 lbs.. ... . . . .. ...• . . • .• ... . .. ..

19.99

[3] World War II Stamps

and

Emergency Coins. America's greatest

crisis-next to the Civil War-and the one so many of us remember so

keenly. The stamps include the "Win the War," the 3c Corregidor. the

3c lwo Jima, the 3c Army Stamp. the victory parade in Paris. The coins

include a complete years set of emergency coinage: a silver "nickel,"

a steel penny, and a penny struck from an artillery shell casing.

X 92.9-1550 A-Mailable:

wt.

3 lbs..... .. . . . ... •. . .. .. •.. .. ..

19.99

SAVE$10. Buy [1), [2), and [3] as 3-pc. set.

X 929-1568 A-Mailable:

wt.

9.75 lbs.• .• •... • ••• ....• • .. . ...

49.97

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than three generations assembled in walnut-finish and gold-tone

frames of solid wood, cut in broad Federal lines. All assemblages are

protected by clear plastic, on backgrounds with artists' illustrations.

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The

2oth Century. American history from Kttty Hawk to the Moon,

presented in a montage of coins which are, tor the most part, no longer

minted. This comprehensive collection includes the Indian Head

penny, Buffalo nickel, silver Kennedy half-dollar, silver dollar.

Eisenhower dollar.

X 929-1584 A-13x16-in. frame. Mailable:

wt.

3 lbs.. .. . . ..... .

58.97

[5J Wartime Coinage. Remember

real

gasoline conservation? This

collection of coins from '42 to '45 includes steel pennies, shell casing

pennies. and sliver " nickels" issued to conserve copper and nickel so

needed for more important things in those grave but great days.

X 92.9-1600 A-10x12-in. frame. Mailable:

wt.

2.2S lbs. . • .. . . . .

21.97

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The

Silver Story. This assemblage shows the career of U.S. silver

currency up until the mid 1960's, when silver coinage was replaced by

the clad, "sandwich" dimes, quarters, and half-dollars we have today.

The set includes a silver halt-dollar, a silver quarter, a silver dime. and

the scarce World War II "nickel " that was actually made from silver

because the nickel metal was so urgently needed for defense efforts.

The collection also includes a Silver Certificate dollar. plus granules of

raw silver refined from American mines.

X 929-1592 A-10x12-in. frame. Mailable:

wt.

2.2S lbs. . .. . •. •.

26.97

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The

Leader in America's Greatest Crisis has been honored for 68

years in the basic unit of our currency. Set of 29 coins includes the

original Wheatline reverse design. Displayed against an artist's full-col–

or rendering of the Lincoln Memorial.

X 929-1618 A-10x12-in. frame. Mailable:

wt.

2.2S lbs. . .. .. . . .

11.97

SAVE

$20.

Buy (4), [SJ, [6), and

(7)

as 4-pc. set.

X 929-1634 A-Mailable:

wt.

10 lbs.• .• ..• .... .• . • .. •.. . .. • .

99.88

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The

Coins from

the

1600's to

the

1800's are exact replicas, and

they sure look real. The 20th century currency is genuine. The

collection capsulizes American history from its beginnings right to the

present. The reproductions include coins like the 16S2 Massachusetts

Pine Tree Shilling, the Continental Dollar, the Bar Cent of 178S, ingot

currency from the 1849 Gold Rush, California $50 piece, Confederate

penny, and more. The genuine currency includes the increasingly rare

Indian Head penny right up to the Eisenhower dollar.

X 929-1576 A-Mailable:

wt.

4 lbs... . ••. ..•.•.... . .... . .. . ..

29.95

Set of 50 Uncirculated Lincoln Memorial Pennies. Each stamped

with the outline of a different state. This unusual collection is

complemented by a map of the United States. Set under clear plastic in

a 16x20-in. walnut-finish wood frame.

X 92.9-1642 A-Mailable:

wt.

4 lbs.. . ... .. . ... . . ... .. ..... . . .

19.95

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looking display pieces whose value is certain to increase with time.

[10J Barber Series. Stately designs on American coins of the tum of the

century. Half-dollars from 1892 to 191S, quarters from 1892 to 1916,

dimes from 1892 to 1916, Liberty nickels from 1883 to 1917, Indian

Head pennies from 18S9 to 1909.

X 92.9-1667 A-Mailable:

wt.

O.SO

lb. . . . .. .. . ................

27.99

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Liberty

Series includes the beautiful Walking Liberty half-dollars

from 1916 to 1947, as well as Liberty quarters from t916 to 1930,

Mercury dimes from 1916 to 1945, special wartime silver " nickels"

from 1942 to 1945, and a steel cent from 1943.

X 929-1675 A-Mailable:

wt.

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lb. ......... • ... . . . .... . ...

15.99

[12J Franklin Series includes a Franklin half dollar from 1948 to 1963,

Washington quarters from ·1932 to 1964, Roosevelt dimes from 1946 to

1964, Buffalo nickels from 1913 to 1938, and Lincoln pennies from

1909to 1958.

X 929-1683 A-Mailable:

wt.

0.50 lb.... . .... . .. .. . . . ... .....

12.49

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75 Different Coins, including rare S-mint pennies, Buffalo nickel,

Indian Head penny, Mercury silver dime, plus many foreign coins.

Comes in a 6Y.ix21'2x2Y2"in. plastic chest, with a pocket magnifier.

X 929-1659 A-Mailable:

wt.

2 lbs.• .... . ...... .... .... . . . . ...

9.97

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