Like Maxfi above I've told the story often, but here goes again. Back in 1963 an 11 year old boy was playing in the park (yes, back in those days...
I don't think anyone is saying not to collect them. A 50 piece type set in mid-MS is gorgeous to look at. And as you say, reasonably affordable.
Actually more states don't than do. For example, my home state of Oklahoma doesn't have one. Alaska and Hawaii (although Hawaii does have one)...
Not an S...just a carbon spot. You're right, though, it does almost look like an S.
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One thing to keep in mind is that these are not a "state" collection. Although several states are represented most are not. Here's one of my...
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The thing is the buyer wasn't bidding on an 1883-O Morgan; he was bidding on what to him was a beautiful work of art. The book price of the coin...
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I think it's a great looking design; too bad the mint used such an ugly metal for it.;)
Nice 1825 O-101, Paddy. I always liked the way UNITED and STATES are shoved together looking like one word on this DM.
This is a half dollar. There were no dollars minted in 1806. (at least not real ones)
This is one of the easiest die marriages in the series to attribute as there is only one DM which has the pointed 6 and no stem through the claw...
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O-110 4 over recut 4 Not a true overdate--regardless of the label. Really sweet coin, though, and at AU50 I would think gold sticker rather than...
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Buzzz. Strike 1.
I can't seem to win a bust half at all any more. (Maybe I need to bid more ;) ). But I do seem to be able to flesh out a Walker short set....
Maybe...but I've been continuously collecting since the summer of 1962 without ever purchasing from the mint.
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