One of the things about this site that DRIVES ME NUTS is the fact that a reply will "disappear" if you make a small typo and try to go back to edit it.
That happened to a response I made early this morning. Of course work gets "in the way" most of the day and it's taken me until now to "recreate" this response to @Zoins comment above.
With all the excitement and mayhem I saw Tuesday night and into early Wednesday morning with items appearing, selling quickly, DISAPPEARING, and new items being posted, I figured that I had to act quickly when something popped up or run the risk of losing it or never seeing it again.
That happened right after I posted the first two pieces above. I was actually able to secure THREE of Ron's pieces through the mayhem, although looking back for the photo archives or the OUT OF STOCK flag, I'm cming up empty. That is the same for the piece I saw that had the profoundly doubled reverse.
Anyway, I was able to grab these photos of the three pieces I was fortunate to acquire. I think only one of these three remains on the site as OUT OF STOCK . . . . . .
I'll post mo' betta pichers when they arrive . . . . . . .
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I especially like the toning on this one . . . . . . .
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@Baley said:
I've got two each of all the reproductions of US coinage issued for circulation both in BU and proof, one with COPY on obverse and one reverse.
I have the 10 piece set that I will be selling, a couple of 1793 copper pieces, a half eagle gold piece. I was just in the midst of transferring them from GMM flips to quadrum holders. Three questions: how do I value them, sell on BST or eBay, sell as a couple of groups or en mass? Weird coincidence, seeing this thread. Keoj
Huge pewter cast medal for Exhibitors at the 1997 ANA show, original carved on and off over a 3 month period per the March 98 GMM newsletter.
Proof eagle that is just so cool and so well executed. In hindsight, I think it is awesome what these guys were doing in replicating late 18th century processes even though it was viewed as numismatic heresy at the time.
So sorry to hear that! I hope they find it as some have mentioned happened in the past!
I just checked and my package just arrived. It's sitting for a couple of COVID quarantine days but I'll open it soon.
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I saw the Postal dude leaving the building when I pulled in from my morning meetings. Checked the box. Had other deliveries, but no sign of the missing Landis Studios shipment.
If you even get tired of looking at that clipped half, I would be happy to give it a home with it's minor siblings. These were acquired through one of Jim's Coins monthly error auctions ages ago.
Sean Reynolds
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
A picked up a few new things. Each 1 1/2" ounce silver I simply love the Gallery Mint Museum Medal and its color.
Its number #15 and the other is #12
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When he was adjusting his press for his new endeavor coming up soon he made this to test it for pressure.
Since he made a pewter ashtray I would say the press has more than enough pressure.
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My attempt at putting together a Phill trueview of the error....lol
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Here is another view of the brockage second strike from the reverse of another coin.. the eagle, wreath and USA legend are incuse and mirror image over the draped bust original strike
Rotating the image gives the illusion that the eagle is raised and COPY incuse, because the light in this image originated from 4 and 8 o'clock instead of 10 and 2
1997 American Numismatic Association Convention New York, NY. Pewter 63.5mm diameter.8mm thick. . Edge "PRESENTED TO EXHIBITORS AND JUDGES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE THE NUMISMATIC EXHIBITION * 106TH CONVENTION OF THE AMERICAN NUMISMATIC ASSN, with screw-press logo of The Gallery Mint. Mintage 125 Came with the box.
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I really need better pics to this justice. I have to admit that are many, many, many ones I favor but this tops the list pretty high. Such a beautiful engraving. And I tried capturing the edges just to show the detail. He worked for month's on this!
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My order was delivered today. Pretty fast shipping. Coins came in 4 pouched with draw strings. Very fancy and unique to Ron. Including these not shown above in my previous post.
I bought this 1796 copy of the half dollar when I could not afford the real thing. I discovered that it was like "kissing your sister" ... Not all that thrilling.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
Amazing images. I have a few of them in my collection.
I remember seeing a website or something that deals in Gallery Mint coins and their values, plus some biographical information on Ron Landis and Joe Rust. I found this reference :
Just Googling Gallery Mint shows there is a real connoisseurs market. Prices have risen since I last looked. But they are very rare and are now legitimately collected and graded.
“When you don't know what you're talking about, it's hard to know when you're finished.” - Tommy Smothers
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Amazing images. I have a few of them in my collection.
I remember seeing a website or something that deals in Gallery Mint coins and their values, plus some biographical information on Ron Landis and Joe Rust. I found this reference :
Just Googling Gallery Mint shows there is a real connoisseurs market. Prices have risen since I last looked. But they are very rare and are now legitimately collected and graded.
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I wish I had a silver, but was able to acquire this brass strike. For your enjoyment.
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One of the things about this site that DRIVES ME NUTS is the fact that a reply will "disappear" if you make a small typo and try to go back to edit it.
That happened to a response I made early this morning. Of course work gets "in the way" most of the day and it's taken me until now to "recreate" this response to @Zoins comment above.
What I "think" I said earlier was . . . . . .
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With all the excitement and mayhem I saw Tuesday night and into early Wednesday morning with items appearing, selling quickly, DISAPPEARING, and new items being posted, I figured that I had to act quickly when something popped up or run the risk of losing it or never seeing it again.
That happened right after I posted the first two pieces above. I was actually able to secure THREE of Ron's pieces through the mayhem, although looking back for the photo archives or the OUT OF STOCK flag, I'm cming up empty. That is the same for the piece I saw that had the profoundly doubled reverse.
Anyway, I was able to grab these photos of the three pieces I was fortunate to acquire. I think only one of these three remains on the site as OUT OF STOCK . . . . . .
I'll post mo' betta pichers when they arrive . . . . . . .
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1991 Texas Renaissance Festival Silver
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1992 Texas Renaissance Festival Silver
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1993 First Annual Gallery Mint Museum Medal
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I especially like the toning on this one . . . . . . .
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?
And THEN, just because my excitement over the three above had not waned in the slightest, I headed over to fleaBay to see what I could find!
I got a few additional Ron Landis / GMM items. Again, mo' betta pichers when they arrive . . . . . .
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?
Rounding out, what is now becoming, "the collection."
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?
Wow @ZoidMeister you are become “The Collector” of all things Ron and Gallery Mint Museum!
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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I was just imaging this one today.
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Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
You don't know the half of it. I'll post a teaser tomorrow and tag you on it . . . . .
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?
@coinsarefun
See Steph, I've got a LONG way to go . . . .
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
Very cool @Baley I love edge shots
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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Came in today, way cool, better than I expected.
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Great piece!
I was recently the under bidder on this one. Wish I bid higher!
I recently bought a roll (20) of his high relief Buffalo overstrikes.
My Eisenhower Dollar Complete Variety Set, Circulation Strikes and Proof (PCGS Registry):
https://www.PCGS.com/SetRegistry/dollars/eisenhower-dollars-specialty-sets/eisenhower-dollars-complete-variety-set-circulation-strikes-proof-1971-1978/publishedset/119137
Darth Morgan - "The Other Ike Dollars" Showcase: https://www.PCGS.com/setregistry/showcase/3354
The Eisenhower Dollar Meeting Room: https://www.facebook.com/groups/933585237044733
I'm sorry I missed this one!
Short “ad” here.
A friend just gave me a group of Landis items to sell. I will begin listing them soon on the BST.
PM’s welcomed for special requests.
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
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Keep us posted please
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
I have the 10 piece set that I will be selling, a couple of 1793 copper pieces, a half eagle gold piece. I was just in the midst of transferring them from GMM flips to quadrum holders. Three questions: how do I value them, sell on BST or eBay, sell as a couple of groups or en mass? Weird coincidence, seeing this thread. Keoj
This is one of my first Gallery Mint items. This is kind of like the overstrikes that Ron made for Stef recently.
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Well, these two irreplaceable pieces went missing today!
See the whole sordid tale in the thread below.
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1054394/so-what-do-you-do-if-the-post-office-tracking-shows-delivered-but-its-not-in-your-mailbox#latest
Any suggestions?
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?
That sucks Z.
Hope they turn up.
Just posted a few items on the BST from the Gallery Mint.
Sorry for the orientation, I’ll do better next time.
As always, PM’s encouraged for specific requests.
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
OMG @ZoidMeister I’m so, so sorry about that and hope it works out for you.
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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Pretty nice collection @Baley
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
Thank you! These are really fun, even if not technically coins 😉
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
Huge pewter cast medal for Exhibitors at the 1997 ANA show, original carved on and off over a 3 month period per the March 98 GMM newsletter.
Proof eagle that is just so cool and so well executed. In hindsight, I think it is awesome what these guys were doing in replicating late 18th century processes even though it was viewed as numismatic heresy at the time.
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
So sorry to hear that! I hope they find it as some have mentioned happened in the past!
I just checked and my package just arrived. It's sitting for a couple of COVID quarantine days but I'll open it soon.
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I saw the Postal dude leaving the building when I pulled in from my morning meetings. Checked the box. Had other deliveries, but no sign of the missing Landis Studios shipment.
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?
Just posted a few more on the BST.
Thanks for looking.
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
It's nice the slips for these have Ron's signature on them.
I wonder if these can be considered part of Ron's personal collection?
If you even get tired of looking at that clipped half, I would be happy to give it a home with it's minor siblings. These were acquired through one of Jim's Coins monthly error auctions ages ago.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
A picked up a few new things. Each 1 1/2" ounce silver I simply love the Gallery Mint Museum Medal and its color.
Its number #15 and the other is #12
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When he was adjusting his press for his new endeavor coming up soon he made this to test it for pressure.
Since he made a pewter ashtray I would say the press has more than enough pressure.
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My attempt at putting together a Phill trueview of the error....lol
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
One of my favorite Ron & Joe coin art items:
1 of 4 Hot Struck in 1999 on 14.91 grams US bullion gold at ANA Summer Seminar.
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
Here is another view of the brockage second strike from the reverse of another coin.. the eagle, wreath and USA legend are incuse and mirror image over the draped bust original strike
Rotating the image gives the illusion that the eagle is raised and COPY incuse, because the light in this image originated from 4 and 8 o'clock instead of 10 and 2
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
Thanks for the heads up. Ron is a true artist. Got a few new ones, to me. Haven't visited his site in awhile. My loss.
I got these tonight
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That bee has incredible detail.
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?
1997 American Numismatic Association Convention New York, NY. Pewter 63.5mm diameter.8mm thick. . Edge "PRESENTED TO EXHIBITORS AND JUDGES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE THE NUMISMATIC EXHIBITION * 106TH CONVENTION OF THE AMERICAN NUMISMATIC ASSN, with screw-press logo of The Gallery Mint. Mintage 125 Came with the box.
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I really need better pics to this justice. I have to admit that are many, many, many ones I favor but this tops the list pretty high. Such a beautiful engraving. And I tried capturing the edges just to show the detail. He worked for month's on this!
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
My order was delivered today. Pretty fast shipping. Coins came in 4 pouched with draw strings. Very fancy and unique to Ron. Including these not shown above in my previous post.
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Nice pickups @Kudbegud I love the overstrike and how the undertype shows through just enough
to interesting but not distracting. I need to get one.
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
Before they struck the re-release of the 1938 nickel design. A few first try's were done and this is one of them
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
I bought this 1796 copy of the half dollar when I could not afford the real thing. I discovered that it was like "kissing your sister" ... Not all that thrilling.
Stef, you have an amazing Ron Landis collection!
Trying to "keep up with the Zoins'es" and the @coinsarefun s'es as well . . . . . .
My growing accumulation . . . . .
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?
Nice stuff y'all.
Amazing images. I have a few of them in my collection.
I remember seeing a website or something that deals in Gallery Mint coins and their values, plus some biographical information on Ron Landis and Joe Rust. I found this reference :
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/gallery-mint-joe-rust-archive-242694254
Just Googling Gallery Mint shows there is a real connoisseurs market. Prices have risen since I last looked. But they are very rare and are now legitimately collected and graded.
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I wish I had a silver, but was able to acquire this brass strike. For your enjoyment.
Z
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?
ANA SUMMER SEMINAR 1996
2nd Skull Carving from 1994