Color me crazy, but based off the obverse photo, this looked like it was struck on a copper planchet.
If he did work at the mint, do you think they keep errant strikes such as these for that long period of time. We are talking about a 13 year old...
Yes, that is a full on brown and probably grades around AU50ish. Not bad for a roll find!
How's the recover RG? Hope you're doing well!
$75 face Dunbar penny boxes yielded: 1972 DDO #7 3x 1969-D no FG initials Nice 1960-D LD RPM 27 wheats 12 canadian and a whole whopping $14.28...
To the non-collector, this is always the case.
Struck through grease isn't nearly as sexy as a wire or other foreign object. Wish it was more robust.
Glad to hear Jason is doing well. He did start at the bottom, but did a great job adapting to what a pawn broker does. It was a good life lesson...
You are right, different collections, different interests. The thrill of the hunt in our respective sub-types makes this all the more engaging...
Nice set of grades, the 65PPQ is especially nice.
Chris, great point. I feel the same way with any modern material or bullion-type pieces. What fun is it to have a MS69/70 ASE or a Pop 1 Kennedy...
I had to do a double take to make sure it wasn't a vise-job. The devices are clearly raised. It is an interesting piece.
Morning Eddie! So the banana shaped CAC sticker is a no-go?
Just a little lamination, you might be able to get a couple quarters for it.
Popularity of art and design, in addition it appeals with a a wider audience who is familiar with this park. Which are a lot of tourists and...
On another note, that is one amazing medal!
And here's a couple more fractionals 1997 1/20 oz. Libertad - 20k mintage [ATTACH] [ATTACH] 1980's Dahlonega Mint 5 Gram Bar [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
And these Libertads have some really beautiful toning. 1997 1/4 oz. Libertad - 20k mintage [ATTACH] [ATTACH] 1996 1/10 oz. Libertad - 100k mintage...
Here's a sampling of my relatively hard to find fractionals. 1985 1/4oz. Engelhard Prospector [ATTACH] [ATTACH] 1985 1/10 oz. Engelhard Prospector...
Here's my newest copper for the weekend, 1842 Braided Hair Small Date. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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