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  1. Spark1951 liked eric6794's post in the thread 1982 LG date DDO-001.

    Hello all here another that I found in change and finally sent off. It's crazy that these are so hard to find, almost as hard to find...

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  2. Spark1951 replied to the thread Guess The Grade 1908 St. Gaudens $20 Double Eagle.

    I voted AU58. Agree with @ddddd and @Mr.Q …Spark

    Jun 3, 2026 at 11:32 PM
  3. Spark1951 liked Mr.Q's post in the thread Guess The Grade 1908 St. Gaudens $20 Double Eagle.

    I went with AU-58 simply because of minor weak high points. I was caught between 58 and 60. One thing in your favor is that I am usually...

    Jun 3, 2026 at 11:29 PM
  4. Spark1951 liked ddddd's post in the thread Guess The Grade 1908 St. Gaudens $20 Double Eagle.

    I went with AU 58 as it looks like there is rub on the high points. Otherwise it is mark free (coins in the MS 63 to 64 range that I...

    Jun 3, 2026 at 11:29 PM
  5. Spark1951 liked jerryc39's post in the thread 1839 booby head large cent..

    not sure. There is a silly head as well that year.

    Jun 3, 2026 at 7:05 PM
  6. Spark1951 liked jerryc39's post in the thread 1839 booby head large cent..

    Was a bit surprised seller accepted a $30 offer for this one. Looks to have vf sharpness to me. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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  7. Spark1951 liked Collecting Nut's post in the thread 1839 booby head large cent..

    The term booby head only applies to 1839 braided hair, large cents. The name booby head comes from the appearance of the braided hair....

    Jun 3, 2026 at 7:02 PM
  8. Spark1951 replied to the thread 1839 booby head large cent..

    Why is it called a “booby head”?

    Jun 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM
  9. Spark1951 liked lordmarcovan's post in the thread PSA: BEWARE of hijacked account scammers!.

    I’ve always thought Doug’s long-standing warning that’s been pinned at the top of this forum to be a bit extreme, because his harsh...

    Jun 3, 2026 at 1:45 AM
  10. Spark1951 liked Inspector43's post in the thread Near Mint 1938 Jefferson.

    Just found this tonight. Some of the steps are still visible. Some stain that may come off with acetone. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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  11. Spark1951 liked Troodon's post in the thread May have already been mentioned....

    I honestly don't think it's a bad thing the Mint is expanding its horizons, and I think pop culture is an important part of US history...

    Jun 2, 2026 at 7:34 PM
  12. Spark1951 liked The Half Dime's post in the thread 1982-D small date copper 3.1 grams. Mint mark error.

    The picture of the coin from that angle is very definitive - this is a 1982 small date copper, but from Philadelphia. Around that area...

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  13. Spark1951 liked AtlantaMan's post in the thread 1899-O Morgan - a "micro O?"....

    Hi @Collecting Nut @Spark1951 @Bill in Burl @KBBPLL Thank you for your thoughtful responses about my 1899-O Morgan - really appreciate it!

    Jun 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
  14. Spark1951 liked Bill in Burl's post in the thread 1982-D small date copper 3.1 grams. Mint mark error.

    I've stayed out of the differences of opinions so far and I just see a collector, probably with some PCGS submitter friend, that doesn't...

    Jun 2, 2026 at 1:58 PM