Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Run over by a railcar weighing 100 tons or so, obverse up, this is the result.
Dang! I would have never guessed that.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
It is a medal, not a coin, but is is a USA Mint medal struck in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, so it should count for something.
It is now the 220th anniversary of the permanent capital In DC where these coins or medals we collect, get approved by Congress. These had a rough looking sort of sandblasted, or worn looking matte finish, even as struck, and this one has a bit of tarnish, but they are hard to find in great shape, uncleaned.
And to stay on the patriotic theme, here is a medal struck to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the mass settlement into Colorado following the discovery of gold in 1859 in Central City, once known as "The richest square mile on earth". The reverse commemorates the 1959 establishment of the US Air Force Academy, in Colorado Springs. This was struck at the Mint in Philadelphia.
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I like it. Was this a set up strike or just worn.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Liberty just grew in America, Double Liberty ...
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
The most American of all coins-
Nice to see this post brought up to the top.
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
Run over by a railcar weighing 100 tons or so, obverse up, this is the result.
Dang! I would have never guessed that.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Here is a non-partisan 46 commemorative
Here are a few I have shown before where the toning is dominated by blue.
Best, SH
Oh WOW!!! That’s an absolute stunner!!!
Grandchild in the HMX Squadron defending our honor and protecting our traditions
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
Had to get involved!
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
Thank you, Downtown1974!
PCGS MS62.
Signed M. & S. (George T. Morgan and John R. Sinnock), though the reverse shown below is likely Sinnock and the obverse would have been Morgan.
Great looking Franklin!
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It is a medal, not a coin, but is is a USA Mint medal struck in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, so it should count for something.
It is now the 220th anniversary of the permanent capital In DC where these coins or medals we collect, get approved by Congress. These had a rough looking sort of sandblasted, or worn looking matte finish, even as struck, and this one has a bit of tarnish, but they are hard to find in great shape, uncleaned.
My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set
Nothing screams Patriotism quite like a Walker.
America at her finest.....Hopeful and peaceful yet strong and ready.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
And to stay on the patriotic theme, here is a medal struck to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the mass settlement into Colorado following the discovery of gold in 1859 in Central City, once known as "The richest square mile on earth". The reverse commemorates the 1959 establishment of the US Air Force Academy, in Colorado Springs. This was struck at the Mint in Philadelphia.
My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set
Jeff