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You could always get a doctorate in classical studies, specializing in numismatics. Of course, that won't do you much good if you like coins...
Forget the date/denticles. Look at the way the anchor is in such low relief that it practically blends into the field. It could just be counted as...
I always find that April Fool's pranks are much more effective in the middle of June. :D What you are looking it is the McDermott specimen from...
Damn. Anyone have anything else to add?
Any thoughts?
That actually makes a lot of sense. Wow. Yet another example of how all of us here would be rich if we didn't have any scruples!
Thats it - he has to change his name from 'Budgood' to 'Budbest'!
Whatever it is, coin or medal, its splendid!
Pretty sure he's serious. scottishmoney - I feel the same way about the NYINC. It was like heaven.
The countermarks often hold just as important a part in history as the coins they were stamped on. Often, they retarrifed older, out of date...
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