The sad news just breaks my heart. What a wonderful friend and mentor. Happy journeys, my friend. Bruce
That's one beautiful coin. Coming on your birthday makes it that much better. Bruce
XF 40. Not sure about it being cleaned though. Need to get a better look at it. Bruce
I think a 35. Nice coin. Bruce
Happy 250th to all of us. Bruce
It doesn't matter what kind of slab it's in. It's just a beautiful coin, Bruce
I agree, not a proof. Still a nice coin though. Bruce
You might be right, Z. Like I said, I've never researched it. Bruce
Naturally I have a counterstamped piece. This figure is stamped on a wheatie (no date). It's probably a company logo or something similar but I...
This is a huge medal (5 inch diameter) issued by the California State Numismatic Association in Riverside, CA. It's dated 1958. I've never seen...
The Spoot spelling is actually an error by the die cutter. No British English there :) Bruce
Both spellings are correct, CN. Defence is "British English" while defense is "American English." There was a lot of British influence still...
I agree, the bust has an odd look to it. While i don't particularly like the design, I think your coin is very nice...especially for $30. Bruce
A nice coin especially for under $40. Bruce
Nice upgrades to your collection. You've done well for your birthday. Bruce
Sorry to hear about that, Randy. I should think that if they're carefully dried and set out for a few days to "really" dry they would be okay....
Wives are all-knowing, Sal. They just...know.;) Bruce
Very artistic, Z. Looks like a Lincoln medal rather than a coin. Bruce
I have a lot of pet rocks...in my yard. Didn't cost me a dime.;) Bruce
Are you planning on opening it to see what might be inside...you never know.:D Bruce
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