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.
MS64 PL
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...
You guys never listen... Copper pennies for sale - Money Metals Exchange
@johnmilton - I have read much about those early 1960s coin releases, and my upcoming post revolves around the 1904O that was mentioned a couple...
No doubt on a sealed bag; even an opened, partial bag would be unbelievable. I have read discussions on the slabs with the remnants, consensus...
Does anyone have, know of or heard of anybody who has a group of Morgans either with the original mint bag or known to be from a single bag? I ask...
I was one who said 58 - fooled by what looked like a little rub in the hair just below the part. Still learning...
Absolutely fantastic, love it when that happens! Congratulations Mark.
Nice coin for the price - well done.
VF25 - under $200?
I would agree with @geekpryde - the hair lines are not "wavy" enough?
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