Now THIS is a scary Washington.

DHeath

Struck through grease and forehead.

Russ

Wicked! Just get that one in?

Russ, NCNE

shylock

Ouch. That coin makes a good case for side air bags

DHeath

Yep. I was at the local shop today looking through the cabinet and couldn't resist. It sure is ugly.

dldallen

Speaking of scary Washingtons, did you see this one at Heritage?:
ghostly D mintmark is seen northeast of the 2 in the date

I know, I know, shameless plug! But it is a neat coin! Dave

Bikingnut

That's an interesting find.

kenoshapete

You should send it to me since it's so scary

jdimmick

Don,

Is that what you got today while at the shop. Mike told me you pointed out a few that he should submit, and you grabbed some for yourself. What do you think about some of those mintset coins?

jim

DHeath

Jim,

I spent a few hours looking through all the proof and mint sets from 48-70. Must have been at least 500 sets. Mike picked up Mr.Jackson's estate, and he'd collected for 50 years and been a dealer for 40. I found a nice 56 mint set in original packaging that was beautifully toned, and a few other goodies, along with this set. The highlight was looking through some of the coins that weren't for sale. I looked at quite a pile of early dollars, including a 1795 that was killer. I really like the new location. I didn't ask Mike, but I wonder if he picked up Mr.Jackson's 43 Lincolns struck on silver. He's too close to my office. I've got a feeling I'll be coining more. I didn't ask about the gold, but that was Mr.Jackson's specialty. I doubt much of it will be for sale.