It was posted on the CU forum by Bruce Morelan, who is very familiar with the high end trade dollars, that it was from the Eliasberg collection.
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keep it in the OGH, trying for a bean seems reasonable, given the low up front cost. I guessed low AU, it's always tough to guess field luster...
If I may add a little to the history, the medal was designed by the famous French artist, Augustin Dupre', who also designed the Daniel Morgan at...
I have read that if you repeatedly tap the holder lightly on a hard surface the coin will slowly shift position. No personal experience, though!
Looks like a sweet coin plus the rattler cachet and bean!
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Thanks for the comments; in hand it has a rich orange-gold color that I like a lot; the only issue I have is the planchet problem near the obv...
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When trying these grading exercises, I frequently run afoul of the conflict between, "do I like this coin," and "what grade do I think a...
Nice find, has a good look to it and adequate crust.
64 for me as well, tiny coin, tiny tick marks, but I think the one on the cheek keeps it from 65. as always luster is tough to judge but looks...
thanks for the history lesson, Eduard, and I really like your Pitt token. Very wholesome example.
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