Put me down as a Dolly Madison admirer too.
Words of wisdom.
I think they were short of just about everything at the time and used whatever they could find. These notes came from a large collection that I...
I have always been a fan of the Educational series.
At first glance these look like regular German inflation banknotes from 1923... [IMG] Until you flip them over and see that they are printed...
I like it a little, however I would rather spend my time looking at an old Barber or Standing Liberty quarter.
The reverse of coin #2 is amazing, but if I was spending my money I would go with coin #1.
Thanks for the info and rest assured that I NEVER clean coins, medals or tokens.
My town has three local libraries and the main branch has a very complete reference section that includes many numismatic books. If they don't...
Better to buy something like this from Heritage or Scotsman than on eBay. Good luck, I hope you find a nice AU58 that looks MS like I did.
Thanks for the great info Chris, much appreciated. Here is an obverse and reverse photo of the other medal that Ponscarme produced for the...
My wife has two interesting medals from her dad's estate that she is considering selling and I have volunteered to try and find out more about...
Tater - I picked up a nice AU-58 $10 Indian at the Scotsman Summer Auction recently that looks MS62 to me. Here it is..... [IMG] [IMG] The...
Very nice additions Zohar. Is the 1903 Monthey a Hans Frei design? Very beautiful and understated.
The same day that I retire I intend to purchase a metal detector and hit the beach. I doubt I will ever use it in a graveyard out of respect...
If I saw them first I would have definitely grabbed them without a second thought. My wife was walking home from the Post Office one day last...
1905 MS64BN IHC... [IMG] And a 1900 English 1/2P in MS65RB for comparison... [IMG]
Love the color on the Middlesex Conder. GREAT eye appeal!
Bad photos are one thing, but broken links to photos are even worse in my opinion. I have been using Photobucket for years and have still only...
Love the bear on the 1897 Bern.
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