What you have is simply a set of uncirculated coins that someone made up. All of these coins were minted for circulation in 1970, so the value is...
There was no seignorage involved at all. It was private barter tokens.
"A private central bank issuing the public currency is a greater menace to the liberties of the people than a standing army...We must not let...
Big difference. Von NotHaus wasn't trying to defraud anyone.
I have some NORFED pieces though I wouldn't call it a hoard. Maybe they'll come and arrest me. I doubt they'll even give Carr a second look;...
Never heard the term "pillow markings."
Disgusting. And I'm talking about the feds, not von NotHaus.
Great contest! Thanks BIG, and also thanks to Bully for the colorful commentary.
66.
Nice one Shoe!
I'll let someone else comment on the Merc, but I'd say for the Lincoln MS62. Value is probably around melt...about 3 cents.
The grading of proofs would be the same as with any coin. Determining the PL designation is probably tougher....
You don't know what those crazy things have done to me in this contest! LOL I really do like the coin, but man...they're tearing me up with this...
Looks like it took a hit to me. It's definitely not MM-005 because the MM is not in the same location.
I'm going to start melting Mercs as soon as I see them, but here goes. 67 67 65
While this coin is middle of the road or possibly lower end of the 66 spectrum, I have no problem with the grade. One also has to consider eye...
Justinhoward...Like Lincolncent said, I too have been deceived by that first naked eye look at these. This really underscores the need for a good...
Hey man, you ever heard of Lincoln Cents? :D *shakes head* More Mercs.
Not much, but people do try to build sets...I see coins with clash marks like this go for $1-$3 bucks, so not much of a premium especially at MS...
Baha is psychic. You never knew that about him? :D
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