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Medalettes and similar pieces.

DUIGUYDUIGUY Posts: 7,252 ✭✭✭
Dime sized medals struck at the Philadelphia mint beginning in 1861 although some had been produced as early as 1833 or 1834. (according to Julian) Engraver, Pauquet's dies have survived to the presenrt. I find myself enjoying a (cheap) piece of History. image
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“A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly."



- Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC

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    291fifth291fifth Posts: 25,203 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I've owned several of those. I couldn't get very excited about them because they are just too small.
    All glory is fleeting.
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    DUIGUYDUIGUY Posts: 7,252 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I've owned several of those. I couldn't get very excited about them because they are just too small. >>



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    Extend's , works wonders, so I heard on TV. image
    “A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly."



    - Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC
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    RyGuyRyGuy Posts: 1,478 ✭✭✭
    What's the going rate on examples such as these? I think they're pretty image
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    DUIGUYDUIGUY Posts: 7,252 ✭✭✭


    << <i>What's the going rate on examples such as these? I think they're pretty image >>



    $7.50 to $14.89

    Depending on condition.

    edited to add, silver pieces run $150.00+
    “A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly."



    - Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC
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    tmot99tmot99 Posts: 5,238 ✭✭✭
    I just sold off a silver Lincoln death version.
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    jonathanbjonathanb Posts: 4,107 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The $10-ish price range is for 20th century restrikes, such as shown in the initial post. Original 19th century bronze versions are actually somewhat rarer than the silver versions. It's possible to pick up both silver and bronze originals for $20-$30 if you hit things right, but the mentioned $150 price seems to be more typical recently.

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