The "small stars" variety is scarcer than the large stars. I did not really care any further than that.
I had the chance to buy one of those in that condition for $6 BIN. I thought too long about it, and it disappeared. Never made that mistake again....
It looks like it was struck through a wood chip that is still embedded
Is that a strikethrough on the wing?
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That was my first thought as well. Probably the reason you got it for such a good price.
That was my exact question. Was it found metal detecting at Gettysburg? (If it was, I would send it to the family because it was likely removed...
I don't know about @C-B-D, but I'd be willing to send you my coin for an in-hand examination to see if this is a new variety. Or @C-B-D could send...
@PennyGuy @Paddy54 Do you guys think the reverse die was used in both 1864 and 1865?
This is why I love coin shows. I have also made great friends with a lcs in NC.
Check out the reverse on mine. It is exactly the same, but it is a different year (1864). Now this is interesting. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I could not help but take a gander. Wow... http://atlasnumismatics.com/inventory/
I had the same thing happen to me. I was sure this coin would get MS-66/67 when I sent it in, but it came back cleaned. The members here agreed...
I was at MS-63. There is a lot goin on with that die. I like it!
@Conder101 @jerryc39
So a guy posted this coin on Facebook, saying he dug it up metal detecting and cleaned it. A couple of loudmouths don't believe his story, and are...
You are probably right in assuming it is a fake, though it is one of the better ones I've seen. It looks too perfect for comfort. I can't tell the...
Here is my example of the Augustus "Provident". Ex. Guy Clark [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
This only applies to individuals who have been in Libya, right?
Search "Wang Mang Robert Tye" in Google, and you shall be greeted by his wonderful essay on the period.
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