I just realized it has now been hidden longer than it had existed when I hid it.
My time capsule is a purely unintentional one as a result of hiding my shiny 1917 Liberty Standing Quarter 53 years ago. I still haven't found it.
You just didn't grease the right palms. I'm sure the preferred bulk buyers got theirs.
I've narrowed down the Die State to Breen Die State IX. In this case, Noyes actually breaks this into Reverse Die States F & G though the comments...
I still think it's real, but the FAKES are so good, all I can do is determine whether it would require a transfer die. That narrows down the...
There are obvious holes in the story. It doesn't mean the coins aren't real, but suspicions are raised immediately. Now if the coins are real,...
Too nice for the condition. I am suspicious. Neither New England nor England are particularly dry environments free from dust and grime. And the...
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I now have the coin and it weighs 161.4 grains. These are edge shots from top to bottom at 12 3 6 & 9. Obverse down. [ATTACH]
Necro comment It used to be significant in law whether the act was done for profit. If the purpose was to sell the coin to an unsuspecting...
This is the most expensive low grade R3 variety I will purchase. But it's a Nichols Hoard variety with almost all in the XF+ grade range. The...
[ATTACH] Now I don't know if that is still true, but it may be. I don't know how old that notation on the envelope is.
And when the crack becomes a CUD: [ATTACH]
I'm firmly in category III with die cracks part of what I look for, especially in common varieties. [ATTACH]
Impressive.
Many Asian countries used the Chinese Cash Coin as a model. It was in use for many centuries.
I suspect there are MANY coin shows in your future for decades to come.
I'm sure the regulars have seen my happy coin. I've shared it at every opportunity. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] ps I did manipulate my ICON...
Another Story. Love these.
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