Technically a draw, in that neither vessel crippled or sank the other. I think most historians view it as a Union victory, as the Monitor kept...
Here's a cool medal of the ironclads duking it out. [IMG] [IMG]
I too have Broadstruck to thank; a few years ago we met up at the Baltimore show, I told him I was interested in Monitor tokens and in short...
Some really nice dimes in this thread! Terrific group you have, Eduard. I just have a couple, here is one (not sure what JR # it is): [IMG] [IMG]
Great writeup, photos and history lesson! Thanks!
It would be helpful to see before and after photos of coins treated with this method.
High end VG IMO, very nice. IT is really tough to find these nice in VF and below; in XF and higher they abound. I like the circ. cameo look,...
Thanks, I always enjoy your reports, even though they make me hungry. Great to hear that Lou is back at work.
Love that gold, 'dude. Wow.
put me in the 53 camp
I didn't know that either. Thanks, John.
I would not be surprised if it is a cleaned, Au "slider." Buyer beware.
Cool coin. Says a lot about physical conditions at the Old Mint, and the need to eke out as many strikes as possible from the dies before they...
beautiful examples, Eduard! The 1795 dollar speaks to me.
Assuming the luster is as good as it look, I don't see it as less than a 67. Great find!
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I should have added, "I'm no expert," but try to help when I can.
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