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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bing, post: 2981067, member: 44132&quot;]The control marks were used at the mint in order to distinguish the exact date/sequence of the issue.&nbsp; These controls allowed the moneyer to keep close accounts of the coins produced and silver used.</p><p><br /></p><p>There are many collectors that base their collection themes on the differring control marks of a particular issue.&nbsp; A fun way to approach collecting IMHO.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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