That would make sense. Kind of like impaired proofs then...meant for collectors but found a pathway to circulation.
Attended Boys State as a high schooler and learned about politics. I had no interest before or after. But it was the missing piece of Civics...
Interesting connection. As I kid, I once dreamt what it might be like to trace back to a Revolutionary or Civil War relative. But mine came much...
Lincoln is an interesting person...and I read the GBA a few times a year...to remind me of important obligations as an American...and to inspire...
I have a friend whose great-great grandfather (might be another great in there) was an Ohio infantrymen in the Civil War. He was part of...
Another coin connection perhaps...Cool stuff!
That's exciting John!!
@furryfrog02 I believe Furry said it was around 2 Million a year. It kind of feels like the limited West Point releases, only it didn't carry the...
Well, I hope you get to make that trip in the near future. Exploring the world and seeing how folks live gives improved context to everything....
That is unfortunate but I'm glad you found a silver lining. My best friend also had an usual name and endured similar name calling. He grew up...
@Evan Saltis It is exceptional when you can blend interests...creates limitless boundaries for discovery. I read Ron Chernow's, "Hamilton" a few...
Learned here a couple weeks back that since 2012, San Fran has been producing low mintages of S mint Business Strike coins for circulation. I've...
I admire the challenge you took on. More is being learned in the past 40 years or so that was known before that, especially American History....
Agree. Where designs have sharper points and details, the design creates stressors that are susceptible to focused energy. Coupled with aging,...
Maybe Swedish Meatballs? :D
PS - your photos are better than most, especially with the magnification you are using. Backing off a smidge with the softer lighting might make...
Yes, I see the flowlines too. What is curious in your earlier photos was that the space between the rim and the MM looked smooth (no impact mark...
It must be a Connecticut thing...I had a 1950 D Jefferson nickel...BU sitting in a slot of an old printers drawer (where they kept the letter...
Is the frostline ever an issue? I suspect that the past few years haven't been problematic. I was able to stick a plastic fork into the ground...
I'm not overly familiar with the RPMs OMMS for the Buffalo apart from the more notable varieties. Clear pictures, but could you get one closeup...
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