That is really cool.
Post some! Heck I didn't even know what they were until I went to Wikipedia and looked them up. Neat pieces, almost like a medieval brockage.
We communicated a few times when he was at Bower's and Merena. He was always gracious and willing to share some time. I own and have read a number...
MS-63 [IMG] VG-10, 1921-D [IMG] MS-64, Kennedy Half Dollar struck on a Quarter planchet [ATTACH][ATTACH] Pr-60 BN, J-341 [ATTACH][ATTACH]...
AU-50. 1776, 5 Kopeks, Russia-Siberia. [IMG] MS-66. 1924, 50 Sen, Japan. I really like the designs of Japanese coinage. This particular coin is...
DWT is shorthand for a pennyweight and it is a measure of precious metal weight. If I remember correctly there are 20 DWT per ounce. Typically...
I wish to designate @masterswimmer grandson as my proxy.
Have a wonderful time. I hope that all your questions are answered.
This is one of those coins that I never thought I would own. But sometimes opportunity knocks. 1918/7-D, G-6, with a green bean. [ATTACH]
Here are a couple of Civil War Store Cards that were once part of Dave Bower's reference collection. I am proud to be the custodian of these two...
Proof 64 Cameo. [IMG] VG-10. From my collection of coins that earned retirement after a lifetime of service [IMG] AU-55, from my type set. I...
His e-mail address is at the end of the article. Send him an invitation for lunch.
https://www.numismaticnews.net/stacks-bowers-galleries-announces-retirement-of-legendary-numismatist-q-david-bowers?utm_medium=email&utm_source=NMM...
I wish to enter and I designate Russ aka @masterswimmer as my proxy as I know he will share any winnings with his grandson.
Just picked this up. The white spots are artifacts from photography. It's the outlined shield variety and looks like your example could be...
This arrived yesterday. [IMG]
That's exactly what I did.
MS-65 RB, Large Motto [IMG] VF-35 BN [IMG]
Picked up this NJ Post-Colonial last night. It's a VF 30. [IMG]
We were in a rush to catch a flight and rather than open the safe to stash some jewelry I hid it behind wall insulation and a piece of sheetrock....
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