Hmm.. I see OPY; maybe that was an owner's name :angelic:
Fun to collect and played an important role in commerce with Asia.
Here ya go: [ATTACH] some luster breaks in the fields, on the raised design wear only apparent on the high points. I think this is visible in the...
I'll post the grade tomorrow night.
A new one for the branch mint collection; as always, all guesses and comments appreciated! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Great news!
Yes, I do. I was looking at the right side "wing" of the W which on my coin looks doubled, probably just PMD or die wear, though. I don't see...
" The doubling on the designer's initials seemed to be on point as well." I really don't see that on the op's coin. However it is pretty obvious...
I don't think so. Here's mine: [ATTACH]
Those 1801-1803 dates posted above by OKBC are SO tough to find! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
An artifact of grim history, indeed.
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I think VF-something and defer to others with more knowledge of the series. From the photos it looks like it was cleaned in the past and then...
I think the grade is ok, the eagle's wing is often weak as is Liberty's head. The price guide is probably not up to date; Heritage last sold a...
This may float someone's boat, but not mine.
I didn't like the numerals in the date, especially the 1. The rev is pretty rough and granular, with tiny raised bumps in the fields. No bueno!
Good work, Jack!
I'm sorry to hear that. Some coins are nearly impossible to replace, but it's good to know they are a store of value in case of emergency.
a paltry mintage of 14,640. I had been bidding on well circulated examples, and getting clobbered every time. I almost never buy MS61-62 coins...
That's a heck of a 73 P!
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