I saw that too. It's too bad the rest of the gummnt isn't run like the mint - we would have a cash surplus instead of a deficit. What do you...
One reason they are not discussed much these days could be that they just did not survive. I had to look up "babbitting", today would just be...
Thanks for the info. I have been searching for any detailed explanation of the process but only found vague mentions. There is an old black and...
Fascinating read. It shows to what extent some will go to feed their demons.
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Thank you @Mr. Numismatist for the entry! I would find a special place in my collection to hold it should I win. Great toning and some cool...
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@Collecting Nut - if you make it until milk is $500/gallon, I don't think that would be an "early" grave.
Great info, thanks for the education! Just out of curiosity, how many coins would fit in a hopper? In my manufacturing experience, the common...
Totally agree. I am being a bit obstinate I know, but when I hear old coppers are only worth 1¢ it pokes at my Obsessive/Compulsive nature.
It's all about scale. If you can get 2x face, and you can supply 1,000,000 units, you make $10,000. Sure, individually they are insignificant but...
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