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Well, couldn't resist pulling the trigger again on a coin I hope is another sleeper in the wild, mean, and nasty fleaBay world and another grand slam out of the park, or a bust. I can't stop "gambling" online. I do not have in hand yet, bought this weekend and hasn't shipped yet. I'm really anxious to see this up close and personal. It has a lot of potential. Of course, these are sellers photos. I hope I'm not disappointed if and when it arrives. It's a very common date and mint, appears to be in not so common condition for that though.

 

Just added this to my suite of Colonial/Post Colonial coins.

Machin's Mills, F-15

 

Ooh, jealous. I'm looking for a nice Machin's for my set.

Your coin looks like Vlack 23-88A, R-2, struck in 1788 at Machin's Mills. For those not familiar with these, not all coins attributed as "Machin's Mills" were actually struck at that coinage site. Not an expert on these, just comparing to the examples in The History and Coinage of Machin's Mills, 2nd Edition. This is an excellent reference on this series and is interesting in it's own right even if you're not into the series.

 

Thank you for the information. It's always nice to learn something new from an erudite member on CT.

 

This is a relatively recent purchase and is definitely one of my favorites. Plus I got it for about 65% of my maximum bid (thanks Heritage!) which also pleased me. Not a high grade but it's a New York Excelsior, of which there are maybe 15 or so in existence.

 

Nice pick up. It would be one of my favorites too if it was in my collection.

 

Mel Wacks is a great name for someone who counterstamps coins.

 

I don't know if it is worth anything But I have a Dr Sally Ride coin with the letter B stamped on her face and arm. Don't know how to submit this error coin

 

@Latonya Green
Can you post a photo of it?

 

Super grateful to get these and an 1899 Liberty Nickel from @Barney McRae in the mail. What a guy!