:bigeyes::eek: Whoa......I take you are a believer in the prongs! Kiss(not I, said the cat).
We are talking about psychology here. If it bothers you now, it will bother you more later as it will remind you that it is there. I do think...
Some advice regarding slabbing.......I believe that NGC is the only company that will slab these (not PCGS). You also will want to instruct them...
Here is a link to a prominent Conder dealer's sold archive that lists several of these different varieties (but not yours). You can get an idea...
Ah Ha! jello - from your pictures then, the edge inscription should read "PAYABLE AT BIRMINGHAM LONDON OR BRISTOL". If that is the case, then...
jello - did you determine the edge inscription? As you may remember, I told you there were several varieties of these and different rarity...
matchmaker - my impression is that I like it and would want to own it! Thanks for posting the piece.
Of course, yours is awesome, Mike. As to your challenge (assuming you are referencing trade dollars in general vs. only 1874), I don't know if...
Mike - please look at your private message inbox.
While I tend to agree with you, Lehigh, regarding toning being for a discriminating taste, I also wonder whether it is merely a fad. The pendulum...
OK, I need to wrap this up and pick a winner. Any more entries before I do so?
I have been known as having catlike reflexes. :ohya: ;)
Here's a recent thread! http://www.cointalk.com/forum/t51211/
Well, I unabashedly say that Conder tokens is one series likely to surge in value, although that is not why I collect them. Low mintages, found...
Time for a tease? Boss surely meant magnanimous, with an "i" and most certainly what AJ could not be.......that is ignoramus. ;) Fatuously...
Thanks Doug....very helpful. I want to own a nice DMPL without distracting hairline scratches. It just goes on my expansive wish list!
The fugio copper was the first coin authorized by our young colonial government. The theme on the reverse reinforced an important message then and...
That's an awesome 2 center! Is that some doubling I see on CENTS?
And, as a result, the coin doctors will attempt to artificially create the effect and reap the rewards accordingly.
Off topic. deadcat........I don't like your name........;) :D
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