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    1935 mule

    Does this piece have a smooth rim, like a cent, or a reeded edge, like a dime? If it is the diameter of a dime (as you say), has the reeded edge...
    Post by: Ben_Bovas, Jan 16, 2004 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Inherited coin collection

    Joejoe, If you're talking about the Clark Gruber and Co. privately issued gold coins depicting (rather poorly) Pikes Peak, and declaring "PIKES...
    Post by: Ben_Bovas, Jan 14, 2004 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Do you think this is a good logo for the ANA?

    I understand the intent behind the new logo: use a coin design to more clearly represent the purpose of the organization. However, an obsolete...
    Post by: Ben_Bovas, Dec 29, 2003 in forum: Coin Chat
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    2004 Jefferson Nickels

    Following up on the suggestion I visited the "Time for a change in our change" link. Lots of cool information and links concerning a very...
    Post by: Ben_Bovas, Dec 19, 2003 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    2003 Silver Sets

    First, let me say that I am not a "error" expert. I own only a couple of off-centered cents. However, from what I understand these kinds of mint...
    Post by: Ben_Bovas, Dec 18, 2003 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    State Quarter Frenzy

    Quite true on all points. While bringing millions into the hobby is a wonderful thing for the present, more importantly this is seed sown for the...
    Post by: Ben_Bovas, Dec 16, 2003 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    1855 FE prototye ?? 's

    The remarks made by National dealer are well taken. The pattern coins trade infrequently but there is a very enthusiastic and loyal community of...
    Post by: Ben_Bovas, Dec 15, 2003 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Help me, i'm stupid!

    I'm sorry. What you have done to your coins is most likely irreversible. Acids, such as hydrochloric and sulphuric, will etch (dissolve) the...
    Post by: Ben_Bovas, Dec 12, 2003 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Error or toning?

    Ah, the "golden" dollar! I take it from your question that you are talking about the silverish hues at the bottom of the obverse. I think it...
    Post by: Ben_Bovas, Dec 11, 2003 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    2003 coins in circuliation

    Prompted by your inquiry, I looked over my recent change in the jar on top of my dresser. This is not a scientific sample of change here in...
    Post by: Ben_Bovas, Dec 9, 2003 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Liberty on new coins?

    Thanks for the info and pathway to this movement. You're right! It does not reflect my specific concern, but some change must first occur if we,...
    Post by: Ben_Bovas, Dec 7, 2003 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Liberty on new coins?

    It seems that among collectors and numismatists there is a great deal of support for returning to the original notion of depictions emblematic of...
    Thread by: Ben_Bovas, Dec 6, 2003, 2 replies, in forum: US Coins Forum
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    kellogg 1854 coin

    Any ideas how I can safely pull these two apart so I can see the back if there is one? Were there any necklaces made that were just copys for...
    Post by: Ben_Bovas, Dec 6, 2003 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Conflicting Values

    Betty, It is sometimes difficult to understand the whole coin value subject. You are quite right to question the validity of published...
    Post by: Ben_Bovas, Dec 4, 2003 in forum: US Coins Forum