I have to admit die states is something that I have not paid attention close attention too. It is an interesting area, though, and I shall be...
Here is an interesting coin from the historical perspective. After his series of military successes, Napoleon appointed his own youngest brother,...
That is my opinion as well, they re both S-195's.
Since the OP mentioned this was an Ebay purchase, you can look it up in Ebay completed sales - 1798 cents.
It is a nice example of a fairly scarce die variety. I think the price paid was fair.
1796 Draped Bust Dollar, B-5. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Draped Bust Quarter 1807.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Draped Bust Quarter 1805. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
1795 Draped Bust Dollar, 'off-center bust'. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
1804 Draped Bust Quarter, B-1. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I just realized this is not a recent thread is. No matter.
Some great half dimes posted here. I like them too, but their small size does make it difficult on my eyes. In spire of that, I am still looking...
Those are two very pretty draped bust quarters.
1801 Draped Bust Dollar, variety B-? Unfortunately cleaned. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
1801 Draped Bust Dime, variety JR-2. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
1801 Half, variety O-102. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Here you go. The Fürstentag took place place in the Frankfurt City Hall, or Römer. The building still stands and is a major attraction in...
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To conclude my postings of coinage for Frankfurt, here is a Taler issue in 1863 to commemorate the so-called Fürstentag (Assembly of German...
I bought this 1833 Capped Bust Quarter at the B&M sale of the Norweb Collection in 1988. It is toned intense blue and grey with nice luster which...
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