It is a Civil War Store Card(token). Used in place of cash because of coin hoarding during the war. Fairly common, up to 5,000 known. XF=$8.00...
I've got the 3rd edition and that 1951 is pictured under Extremely Fine.
I also believe a long lasting relationship with a dealer is key to a win/win deal when buying or selling. My wife and I have such a relationship...
Hope all is well.
What's its grade on the Stale to Tasty scale?
I go the first day open to the public. I figure the odds are better of finding what I want.
Looking thru an old book, this coin is from the India Native States. Kutch in particular. The coin is a DOKDO 1919-1920. Fourth Series in the name...
Jloring, I once saw the devil sitting across the camp fire from me. Eventually he turned back into my buddy.
I wonder if my Labs "leavings" will do the same. I've got 1000's of wheat pennys. At $50.00 apiece like this person was offered, I could have a...
Looks like it got caught in the gears of a machine.
1963A $1.00 I just started looking thru straps 2.5 years ago. If I had started 30-40 years ago, maybe a Silver Cert.
Great story. I was there Wednesday with my wife. She collects foreign coins and I collect paper money. I remember passing by your booth, although...
Tater, I will recommend this web site for your research needs. http://www.uspapermoney.info/general/ I don't know of a more detailed site for...
My Mule is a different sort. A 1935A face on a 1935 back. Notice front and back plate numbers.
Ask if your bank has new straps of 1's or 2's. Most tellers will be happy to give them away as they tend to stick together and make counting...
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I had a strap like that and asked a dealer about it. He said he could get them at a bank same as me. Face value.
cool beans!!! I've been looking at all W's and M's lately on silver certs. No luck yet.
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