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  1. Chris B liked johnmilton's post in the thread A 1940 Wendell Willkie Acceptance Celebration Token.

    In addition to coins, I also collect political items, mostly presidential campaign pieces. At the end of July I attended the American...

    Uncle Sam 3rd.jpg No Third Reich.jpg Roosevelt Should nt.jpg Willkie Notification Whole.jpg Willkie Notification All.jpg Sep 2, 2026 at 12:32 PM

  2. Chris B liked Hiddendragon's post in the thread World Coins: Your Newest Acquisition!.

    I got this Norway 25 ore from 1899 at my LCS recently. It's not a rare coin or anything but I like the way it looks, with all the...

    1899 norway 25 ore09.jpg Sep 1, 2026 at 12:31 PM

  3. Chris B liked The Meat man's post in the thread Guess the grade: 1927 Australia Florin.

    I got mine in a European auction - so while the final hammer price was only €48/$56, total cost including fees and shipping amounted to...

    Sep 1, 2026 at 9:36 AM

  4. Chris B replied to the thread Guess the grade: 1927 Australia Florin.

    The obverses of both are pretty similar in my opinion. The busy reverse tends to make problems tougher to see, at least to my eyes. The...

    Aug 31, 2026 at 10:48 AM

  5. Chris B liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread Guess the grade: 1927 Australia Florin.

    PS- I daresay I like yours every bit as much as mine, despite the 3 grade point difference. That blazing cartwheel luster is killer....

    Aug 31, 2026 at 10:46 AM

  6. Chris B liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread Guess the grade: 1927 Australia Florin.

    That's a beauty, and has eye appeal superior to its technical grade. I've long loved this type. Here is mine. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]...

    Aug 31, 2026 at 10:46 AM

  7. Chris B liked ksparrow's post in the thread Guess the grade of this Fugio cent.

    Thanks for the guesses and comments, I bought it graded. Probably came out of the Bank of NY hoard. I like that M.Y.B. is nearly...

    fugio 20 X label.jpg Aug 31, 2026 at 9:58 AM

  8. Chris B liked masterswimmer's post in the thread Guess the grade of this Fugio cent.

    Kevin, that Fugio is beautiful! I want to give it a 63, but the reverse 12 o'clock rim ding is bringing me back to 62. How did you come...

    Aug 31, 2026 at 8:46 AM

  9. Chris B replied to the thread Guess the grade of this Fugio cent.

    I always have trouble on this distinguishing between wear and strike issues. My first visual guess is too low I'm sure. The reverse is...

    Aug 31, 2026 at 6:54 AM

  10. Chris B liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread So I just won a Florian..

    I likely just paid too much. The Third Century is not my usual arena, but I do find short reigns interesting, and since Florian...

    Aug 31, 2026 at 6:51 AM

  11. Chris B liked Steve AG's post in the thread Collection of Russian Empire GOLD Coins.

    I’ve recently started going through my collection of gold coins and wanted to connect with other collectors who are interested in...

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  12. Chris B replied to the thread Guess the grade: 1927 Australia Florin.

    That reverse is stunning. Now that I have seen you video I'm surprised that didn't bring it up a point or two.

    Aug 29, 2026 at 10:34 PM

  13. Chris B liked The Meat man's post in the thread Guess the grade: 1927 Australia Florin.

    All the guesses were close, but only @Chris B got it right on. :) It's got good luster, and the reverse is pretty clean, but the obverse...

    Aug 29, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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