I been wracking my brain trying to remember where I saw an expose on Carr’s minting method. @Insider you are correct from what I recall. He is...
What an awesome story. I love it. I started my Whitman cent book in the early 1970's. I wore out two folders over the years and didn't plug that...
If it were in saltwater would that explain why it is half the weight of a regular dime? Simple saltwater corrosion?
You are absolutely correct. Sorry for putting bad info out there.
That would make sense.
A counterfeit is created to defraud the public by placing bogus monetary value on something without value and is defined by criminal intent.
That is a lovely coin and I am happy to see the bicentennial coins get some attention. It appears to be lightly circulated. I would certainly keep...
Just thought I would update. This dime is on it's way to ANACS now. I will update once I get the results.
I just got back from swapping a bunch of junk silver for a double eagle. My buddy emptied all my rolls of silver and immediately pulled this out....
I used to do that so that I could get alerts on a subject that was of interest to me. Then I discovered the "watch thread" tool.
I had to add a couple of Benjamin’s to my silver.... But I walked out with this lady. Apologies for the crummy photo. [ATTACH]
I have graduated to three safes at home. And no, the wife is not at all happy about that. My more valuable coins are in the banks SDB. Those coins...
Very interesting thread! I was a rabid collector from around 1970 until 1991 and took a break while I raised a family. Came back to the hobby full...
Paddy.... Is that the one they used to call a poor mans double?
I have a soft spot in my heart for Littleton. They kept my coin fires burning when I was overseas in the Army......... Their catalog coins are...
I have had thirty-a bunch years. Oh, she will ooh and ahh appropriately for me. But she has no interest whatsoever..... If she can’t hang it in...
Of course!
Thanks, @Insider!
So the gold reserve act (1933?) did not demonetize gold at the time?
Sounds like true communion with nature. I envy where you are today.
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