Ids there really a market for such a thing that it would be worth TPG?
Can't make out anything on the reverse. The magnification is too high.
They say it was Josh. But, I know I will get corrected.
I understand. I've seen that from time to time. Thanks.
It is fine. I don't think the fine cracks take away from the value at all. Mine has similar lines and I love it.
What does that mean?
Here is an 1883 from my collection. It has the same die crack at the date and another running from the point of the neck out to the rim. Yours has...
If you look close around the stars you will see a die crack almost encircling the coin.
I'd like to resurrect this. The building seems to have horizontal die cracks and the missing features don't seem to be from wear or damage. I'm...
However, a handy person could do most of the work in the backyard or garage. I could change a head gasket on a flathead Ford under a streetlight...
But, they get away with it because they are not lying or misrepresenting. The only thing that makes it a scam is the uneducated buyers
But, back in the 50's you had to do rings and valves every 15,000 miles or so. Pack the wheel bearings. Brake jobs routinely. It took a lot more...
@johnmilton My insert is just like yours and I know it came from the US Mint. I still have the original mailing envelope with my name and address...
Our first house was a nice two story on a double corner lot. $12,000 with payments of $75 month. I still look at that as a large amount of money.
Very interesting. We live not far from Weimar, Texas. Large German population in this part of Texas.
@LaCointessa Thanks for the kind words. Stay safe and show lots of nice coins this year.
I hope everyone has a happy birthday.
Thanks for posting that. Fun stuff to know.
Well, what a coincidence. I was just today looking at my 1959 Proof Set. It was the first I bought. I still have the envelope with my name and...
Great digs. My wife was born in 47 and me in 43. I always like those.
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