Chris B's Recent Activity

  1. Chris B liked Neal's post in the thread VOC Japanese plate from the Asian Art Museum (and a coin).

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  2. Chris B liked Eric the Red's post in the thread Unique and Eclectic Coins.

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  3. Chris B liked fretboard's post in the thread 1993 Mexico Brasero Efigy Coin, Quite a Beauty! ッ.

    This coin is part of Mexico's Pre-Columbian Series, minted only two years 1992 in Proof only and in 1993 both BU and Proof. Oh, mistake...

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  4. Chris B liked scottishmoney's post in the thread Rare 1794 penny token: M. Lambe & Son Tea Dealers & Grocers.

    I have seen three of them appear in auctions in the past year, one on Noonans was a true beater piece that looked like it was used as...

    May 17, 2026 at 6:45 PM
  5. Chris B replied to the thread Rare 1794 penny token: M. Lambe & Son Tea Dealers & Grocers.

    I had an opportunity to purchase one of those a few years ago. Fortunately, or unfortunately, before I could figure out how to pay for...

    May 17, 2026 at 6:16 PM
  6. Chris B liked jgenn's post in the thread NGC Submission is Back, Guess the fake.

    The two other examples you posted are a better match to each other then your #2 coin, Chris.

    May 17, 2026 at 6:11 PM
  7. Chris B liked ZoidMeister's post in the thread Unique and Eclectic Coins.

    Howz about a unique hobo cent? Z [ATTACH]

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  8. Chris B liked -jeffB's post in the thread NGC Submission is Back, Guess the fake.

    So the creepy extra eyes on #4 are just really bad strike doubling? I certainly see signs of it elsewhere on the devices, but yipe...

    May 17, 2026 at 11:24 AM
  9. Chris B attached a file to the thread NGC Submission is Back, Guess the fake.

    I may be busy later so will go ahead and post the results. @jgenn and @Pickin and Grinin are the only 2 that guessed what NGC said. I...

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  10. Chris B liked dwhiz's post in the thread 1959 NV HK-522A NEVADA SILVER CENTENNIAL SC$1.

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  11. Chris B replied to the thread Rare 1794 penny token: M. Lambe & Son Tea Dealers & Grocers.

    Well, I can't find it but, going from memory, I'm pretty sure mine is the half penny.

    May 17, 2026 at 8:21 AM
  12. Chris B replied to the thread Rare 1794 penny token: M. Lambe & Son Tea Dealers & Grocers.

    I have it cataloged as a half penny but now I am wondering if that is correct. Will have to pull it out tomorrow.

    May 16, 2026 at 10:53 PM
  13. Chris B liked The Meat man's post in the thread Rare 1794 penny token: M. Lambe & Son Tea Dealers & Grocers.

    Nice! Is that the penny or halfpenny type? Mrs. Lambe and son produced a prodigious quantity of token coinage. I believe there is one...

    May 16, 2026 at 10:52 PM
  14. Chris B attached a file to the thread Rare 1794 penny token: M. Lambe & Son Tea Dealers & Grocers.

    Nice score. I thought it looked familiar. I have one but is raw and XF at best. [ATTACH]

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