I absolutely LOVE the surfaces of that token! Fantastic example! <drool>
Sam, here's one from Milwaukee -- one of my absolute favorites! [IMG]
It looks like the German coat of arms to me. But, usually the eagle is facing the other direction. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_coat_of_arms
You might want to brush up on your math a little. 2014-1974 = 40 years. And, if you read the posted/linked article, the source of this coin said...
Well, as a statistician, I have reason to doubt that a "few" aluminum planchets from San Francisco getting into the brass planchets sent to Denver...
Not according to a former Denver Mint employee, as detailed at this link. To repost here: "According to Michael P. Lantz of Lakewood, Colorado,...
Strictly speaking, it is a pattern or trial piece. And, personally I think it should be labeled and slabbed as such. Putting it into a holder...
I guess AU53 is out of the question? :D
I agree with cpm9ball. Sounds like poor packaging by the seller, and should probably be their responsibility to figure out the...
This one arrived on Friday. I like the clashed dies, and the detail on the Indian Head is quite nice. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
I don't know that you necessarily need a ton of "youth" interest to carry the hobby. Many people come to the hobby in their mid-20s to mid-30s --...
Here are my type coin examples. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
I think he is referring to specially designed labels. For example, the NGC "winter scene" label, the NGC presidential/famous dead men faces...
You must have seen mine on Wikipedia then, eh? :cool: [IMG]
Like Cher, or Madonna, or Shakira. :D If you'll be at FUN next January, I'll have to try to remember to stop by your table. Shouldn't be all...
Not a USA coin, but some of you may appreciate the deep blues and rose tones on this one. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
This one arrived on Thursday. A nicely struck example of the common 176/271 Fuld dies token. I also liked the character and toning, and the very...
This one arrived yesterday! :cool: Middlesex/Kempson's DH-78, scarce (NGC MS65BN) [IMG] [IMG]
Here are a couple examples of pegasus. [IMG] [IMG]
TomB, it was really nice to finally meet you in person. Great FUN report -- better late(r) than never. ;)
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