Wow, I read the whole thread and I'm still somewhat mystified ....
Correct. My grandparents lived in Charlotte. I'd love to have Charlotte coin but they are rare!
Oh, I'm so out to lunch [IMG] Forgot that was a half dollar (they were bigger then)! I don't even belong in this thread [IMG] Hmm.. now I'll...
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It is a beautiful coin, and a neat & discreet mark for sure! [ATTACH] Can you explain this a bit? [ATTACH] Why did these oddities come...
The books say whatever the books say. In the real world, judges and cops make law every single day. If you have the nerve, the wherewithal, and...
There's often a rush to judgment with regard to alterations and fakes around here, especially with Morgans. I'd counsel the OP to avoid jumping...
I think my 1796 Proof is a fake too. Fortunately it only cost me 10 bucks [IMG] [IMG] I keep a couple of these mixed in with the real McCoys....
Here's the one I wish were used when appropriate...
Alexander, no it's not mine [ATTACH]
Whoa, here's a cool one. As it happens, my own grandmother was instrumental in saving this mint. The actual mint, that is, not the coin! [IMG]
Hope this doesn't strike anyone as too weird, but I'm really captivated by old-style mint mark locations, before they were all moved to the...
There should be more people like you. If I make a mistake, I deal with it and don't try to blame it on someone else. Meanwhile most people...
This thread is a thoroughgoing delight :) I'll be back soon once I figure out which of my coins is my favorite :)
The fire this time Would you believe these images are unretouched?! [IMG] [IMG] OTOH, there was a Tiffany lamp in the vicinity [IMG]
Beautiful coin for sure! [ATTACH]
How on earth did the city of Hudson, NY rate getting its own commemorative half dollar??!! I mean, I've been there, and it's a nice little town,...
I like Barbers--I'll offer him $50 and see if he bites [IMG]
Being facetious clearly does not pay in this thread. I'd better bow out [IMG]
Was gonna ask which college, then I thought better of it. This thread was more fun than I thought it'd be at first. Personally I'd prefer a...
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