Nice writeup on the medals, johnmilton. My father served in Europe, but I don't recall ever seeing his medal. I knew nothing about these until...
Thought I would bump this old thread. Almost 10 years ago I commented that someday I would own a Pan Pac half, and maybe the gold dollar. Now I...
thanks for all the comments, my friends. Great looking Hawaii half dalah, Lord M.! and I'm very pleased to be the current custodian of Her...
One more, since I'm a Trade Dollar guy.. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] not as recent as the others, but I don't think I've posted it before
.. which pretty much showcase my unfocused approach to collecting! Hope you like these. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Va. ha'penny, MS 64 Bn.[ATTACH]...
Yes, the Toad was really into Ct copper varieties, as I recall. He was also very active in the CoinForgery eBay group before it went off the rails.
Nice dollars! I'm in the market for one but think vf is about the highest grade that fits my budget.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] A fun thread to scroll through! So many nice and interesting halves.
yep it's real.
I think the coin in the OP is genuine.
Here is a genuine example of this particular issue: [IMG][IMG]
Hi Ewald, welcome. Thanks for providing large good quality photos! Sorry but your coin is a fake. Note the mushiness in the central details...
I think Eduard's coin is a very late die state and on the reverse I count at least 5 die cracks, I think the die was crumbling and that accounts...
Great looking coins! enjoyed the history tidbits as well.
Most of us have to make compromises due to budgets. That coin has honest wear and very nice surfaces and details. The hole shows that someone...
Sometimes I just wish I could sit down with the buyer of a coin like this and have them walk me through their thought process before they hit the...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Another great numismatic history lesson in this thread; I don't have much to add so will just post pix of my 75-P,...
That's a beautiful design, I find both of the above coins very attractive for different reasons.
I'd guess EF40, based on wear.
the 21 looks like it has some rim damage at 9:00. Too bad because otherwise a nice looking coin.
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