They are still on in NY. (Sad to say.)
What Ben said. I agree.
Definitely something strange with that coin.
It would appear that the die was eroding, and that is the effect that you can get from a die about to end its life.
LUCKYONEOFFIVE/Frank: I don't think that you really meant to question Ken Potter's integrity, perhaps his knowledge. Sure, he and a lot of...
nice pieces. good luck.
Thank you both for some needed comic relief. :thumb:
Hey, how come no one said that it was cleaned? Isn't that a standard response?
And yes, it is an S mint mark.
LibertyBell: Just as you have an opinion, so do others. Just because they may not agree with you, they are entitled to their opinions. I am...
Capped: Welcome to the Forum. And, that is unusual.
sigh, and all of that therapy gone to waste.
I saw the Hot Springs, missed the SD. my oops.
GDJMSP: Thank you for saying it better than I did.
Mike: I would agree about the %'age above bid, for key dates, semi-key dates and more attractive pieces. However, for common pieces, as many...
Well, that is the problem, also if you buy them from the mint, then you paid way too much over spot gold to start with.
Jim: Nice coin, and no, I don't see the cleaning either. Try holding it at an angle, perhaps the cleaning will show that way.
intrigue: Welcome, and what are you asking? Are you asking how many were made? How many do each of us have? or How many were saved (by everyone)?
It does appear to possibly, may be (enough caveats for you?) struck with a greased die.
DJ: Happy birthday, and nice haul.
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