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great looking coin, but I think it's not a proof, a bit of weakness on Eagle's breast and neck, but the obv. looks very well struck. Congrats on...
IMO, ugly but "natural."
During the civil war, at least for a time, officers were paid in gold using gold dollars. Down the road from where I work, at Berkeley...
agree, machine or shelf doubling.
Unless the lighting is fooling me, it also looks like a gouge on Liberty's nose. ouch.
Happy birthday, sounds like a really nice coin, hope you can post pics when it arrives.
Planchet quality is quite good. I seem to recall that the copper came from old barrel hoops or something and the coins are often very porous.
Nice post! and that is a very attractive HIggins token, most of them being very "mushy" (like the one I have) yet charming with the folksy motifs...
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Beautiful coins, everyone!
A great thread, would love to know more!
I am in the 58 to 63 camp; the video looks like full or nearly full luster to me, but since I can't exclude a bit of rub I left HIgh AU in the...
thanks for a nice write up,and gold dollars look superb. The campaign button is a very interesting piece.
the 1805/4 is a favorite of mine.
I don't think it would get a straight grade at a TPG due to the obv rim problems. Ignoring that I think MS62 would be about right. And,...
I guessed 64, before seeing the reveal. Definitely MS, but I'm surprised at only a 62.
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