Great looking coin that no doubt bought a lot of likker in the old West. I'd rather have that coin than my dipped VF.
I wouldn't buy that without a chance to view it in hand first.
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I don't think the photos of the cents are clear enough to make a definite determination about authenticity. The dime may be genuine based on the...
I went back and re read Gillio's account of the purchase of the "Wells Fargo" hoard of 1908 coins. He doesn't actually say what country they came...
The "Wells Fargo Hoard" was a huge accumulation of 1908 Saints (19,900) repatriated from Europe by Ron Gillio. For a while they were stored at a...
when I was 11 or 12 my Dad took me to a coin show at the local Holiday Inn. I knew nothing about coins, but I was drawn to an 1835 half dime, of...
Terrific coin, Russ, with great history behind it.
Beautiful example!
Nice trade dollar. I have a raw 76 cc that was white when I bought it, and toned incredibly fast through blue/rose to a shade similar to yours....
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Hmm.. I see OPY; maybe that was an owner's name :angelic:
Fun to collect and played an important role in commerce with Asia.
Here ya go: [ATTACH] some luster breaks in the fields, on the raised design wear only apparent on the high points. I think this is visible in the...
I'll post the grade tomorrow night.
A new one for the branch mint collection; as always, all guesses and comments appreciated! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Great news!
Yes, I do. I was looking at the right side "wing" of the W which on my coin looks doubled, probably just PMD or die wear, though. I don't see...
" The doubling on the designer's initials seemed to be on point as well." I really don't see that on the op's coin. However it is pretty obvious...
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