Everything I have found out about these leads me to believe they were actually trade tokens. Keep in mind, the Indians were still being rounded up...
[ATTACH][ATTACH] They were given these after they were moved to Reservations because they no longer had access to traditional trade items (Wampum).
Yeah, I've got one from the Shoshone Tribe. I'll dig it out, then take and post some pics later.
Out here In California, our Governor just got back from China! We now have a Bank Of China here that we can finance our precious metals, and...
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And just whome do you think will come knocking at your door to pick it up??? I believe gold is on the same confiscation level as guns, people...
They actually did use trade tokens, that being after the Europeans arrived. They did have gold but it was too soft to make tools out of so it was...
Open it! O' wait, don't open it....... whatever you do!!! Awe what the heck, open it!
I dont know about, nor have I heard of, the dentile count around the rim being different, but it is a great observation! Excellent work by the...
If the silver market continues to drop, It will make less people interested in buying them, therefor low mintage is possible. Example the 2012...
The "Obverse" (lol) is copper, bottom is plastic, but whatever is inside has glued it together.
I actually was planning on doing in on April Fool's but I totaly forgot, couldn't wait another year.
[ATTACH] Avon!!!! LMAO!!!!
Good eye!!!
[ATTACH] Sorry guys and gals, it was covered in soot, so I had to give it a spit-shine! I think it's a Matte Proof!!! I'll post pics of the...
Finally we have an opinion on the subject! They're Union, you wouldn't get fired, like I said, just claim stress!
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] PF1 here we come..... in another 30 years or so....LOL.
Thanks for the input from all. The coin had milk spots from the Mint, so I just figured why the heck not. I'll post a few pics when I get some...
How low will a Proof coin be graded ( by the top 3 ) and still have the Proof designation? I ask this because I have a 2000 S Silver South...
I rest my case!!! I said no stealing them!!! Ya'll have no imagination!!! Gee Whizz!!!
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