Willson Dollar Die

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Navysquirrel, Nov 18, 2011.

  1. USS656

    USS656 Here to Learn Supporter

    I think me meant (any) dies from the US Mint that had not been defaced prior to reaching private hands. At least that is how I read it.
     
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  3. ultralight

    ultralight Member

    That is an amazing die! What a great part of history.
    As another member has stated, I too think it should be placed in a museum.
    Good luck, whatever you do. I think you will be happy with the results.
     
  4. Navysquirrel

    Navysquirrel New Member

    Thanks for all your inputs. I have been talking to a few Coin Museums in the US. A guy from the American Numismatic Association said "To my knowledge, there is no available information on the disposition of the dies. With such a relatively small production run, it seems unlikely to me that more than one die pair would have been required for the minting of the medals produced. Which means that if it is genuine, yours might well be the only surviving obverse die". So, ive heard different stories about it. I would like to find someone that actually specializes in US Mint Dies. Thanks all..
     
  5. Caleb

    Caleb Active Member

    Have you checked with Fred Weinberg yet at edited ? He was a wealth of knowledge about the minting process, probably more then the average mint employee does (LOL).
     
  6. Navysquirrel

    Navysquirrel New Member

    Thanks Caleb, ill get a hold of him.. See what he has to think about it.
     
  7. tonedcoins

    tonedcoins New Member

    That is an amazing piece to have. I understand why it has such a sentimental value to the OP. Other than it been rare, it was given by his father. Congratulations on having such a great piece of history in your possession.
     
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  9. ikandiggit

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  10. jello

    jello Not Expert★NormL®

    :smileCool bit forgotten history.I am sure there more item out picked up in WWI and WWII and forgotten.also thing taken home from Vietnam and all the other places US troop have been.
    but what I wonder will this be reclaimed by US Mint??? like 1933???
     
  11. GeorgeM

    GeorgeM Well-Known Member

  12. Hamhawk

    Hamhawk Member

    Wow I bet the coin world article is only going to increase interest in this at auction. But I've been wrong before. Good luck! Are you thinking of selling it or were you just looking for appraisals?
     
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