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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Just Carl, post: 290833, member: 4552&quot;]I&#039;ve said this before and I think this is the solution to first strikes, early issues, etc. Each coin should be made with a serial number stamped on the front. Laser ingraved to a depth of about half way through the coin. Sort of like being done on diamonds. If enough thought went into it, the serial number could be made part of the design. For example on the Cent Lincoln&#039;s Beard could be made up of a serial number. Same with Washingtons hair. :smile&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>OR</b> instead of things on the reverses like Eagles, just a big number. First coin is 1, second is 2, etc. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie11" alt=":rolleyes:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> This would simplify the design of the coin and make knowing how many were made easier.&nbsp; </p><p>I never could figure out why anyone would want a first of any coin. If you have the first and they make trillions, the first is meaningless. If you have the last one minted, that means something because you now know how many were made. If they made 100, you&#039;ll have a low mintage coin. If they made trillions, who cares.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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