I'd asked the same question elsewhere. I had assumed it was simply due to a die clash, with that area a clash of the eagle's wing on the reverse....
I like the stocking stuffers! I did get this old third issue fractional today [IMG] [IMG]
I'll go with the MS65-66 group, based on the luster and clean fields - weak strike IMHO.
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It really is! I can go on Ebay and other sites & spend a lot of time just looking at the designs on the obsoletes.
Restrike from original plate. These were never actually printed and used due to the outbreak of the civil war. [IMG] I just completed this set....
No for me too. I'm another blast white collector. Some toning is pretty, but to me it's all really just surface damage.
icerain - I meant low cost versus what I've paid for other old notes. Funny you should post that nice $10 note. I won one of those last night!...
Nice old Buffalo encased in the lucky piece!
It really does defeat the purpose of the set.
Trying to keep this thread alive. I just received these. I got the sterling medal at the sterling melt price, so I was happy with that. I really...
Don't hole it! Look for one with a lot more wear - that's a keeper!
Low cost thrill for me - very easy on the wallet! My interest in it is due to the history of my city being part of this railway's line, as well as...
MEC2 - I've always liked that flamboyant Spinner signature!
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Nice to see a funny back still circulating!
You missed the point - It's his best note because of it's sentimental value to him (post # 18), not any collector value. :)
Improperly cleaned, but it lets me see for the first time what they might have looked like fresh from the mint.
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