I vote for stained, perhaps from a dye-pack.
My info came from the Standard Catalog of United States Tokens 1700-1900, 2nd edition. Russel Rulau. I'd like to have a Fuld book for reference.
It is a Civil War Store Card(token). Used in place of cash because of coin hoarding during the war. Fairly common, up to 5,000 known. XF=$8.00...
I've got the 3rd edition and that 1951 is pictured under Extremely Fine.
I also believe a long lasting relationship with a dealer is key to a win/win deal when buying or selling. My wife and I have such a relationship...
Hope all is well.
What's its grade on the Stale to Tasty scale?
I go the first day open to the public. I figure the odds are better of finding what I want.
Looking thru an old book, this coin is from the India Native States. Kutch in particular. The coin is a DOKDO 1919-1920. Fourth Series in the name...
Jloring, I once saw the devil sitting across the camp fire from me. Eventually he turned back into my buddy.
I wonder if my Labs "leavings" will do the same. I've got 1000's of wheat pennys. At $50.00 apiece like this person was offered, I could have a...
Looks like it got caught in the gears of a machine.
Separate names with a comma.