The 5th Edition, Volume 1 Guide that I had pre-ordered came in today's mail. Now I have the choice of staying home and reading it, or going...
At this point, I'll retract any reference I have made to "Josh Tatum" and declare that I think the whole story of "Racketeer Nickels" is bogus....
I don't have an alternative suggestion or opinion, but the shape of the mound seems just a bit too regular and evenly shaped to be a die chip....
Well said, and my thoughts exactly!
I eliminated that confusion with my type set by only collecting business strikes specifically made for circulation. That eliminates proofs and...
Sometimes "common knowledge" = "urban legend" Does anybody have or know of any reference that gives more detailed information on these nickels?...
Counterfeits can be sold as long as they are fully described in the title and description as counterfeit AND the coin is permanently marked with...
It probably is a bit anal, but I personally consider any design change or alteration, or any metal content change as a type change. I don't call...
Then there are the fourteen (14) distinctly different small cents.
I was thinking it but forgot to point out that most (probably not all) "genuine" Racketeer Nickels had reeds filed into the edges. To my limited...
Note here that the same company has another identical item on ebay now. If one was good, a second one should be great....
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