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SPOOK-TACULAR ..... Post your favorite RAW for Halloween
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Happy Halloween everyone! Post your favorite raw coin or medal ....... and be safe out there 
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Paradisefound
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AND of course .......
Came with this card:
Look into the mirrors and say "Bloody Mary" 3 times....
1840 Washington Temperance Society Pledge Medal, 42mm Diameter, White Metal, Baker-328D, Rarity-5, Robert Lovett Sr.
A early Robert Lovett, Sr. medal which is very tough to locate in high grade as many had been carried or holed for suspension for wearing much like a alcoholics anonymous sobriety token. This is the scarcer of the two reverse designs with the societies pledge. The more commonly encountered also Rarity-5 rated "House of Temperance" reverse features a pictorial of a husband reading the bible at the dinning room table across from his wife who is attending to their daughter. The example here betters the medal plated on the Lovett Token & Medal site as most others when encountered range in abused G-XF grades. Interestingly as most tokens or medals with a high relief obverse design are weakly stuck on the reverse centers on this Lovett's central lettering projects higher.
The Washington Temperance Society:
Temperance was major concern in the early 1800's as husbands would unleash their drunkenness upon their wives and children. The Washingtonian Temperance Society started in May 1840 by six Baltimore drinking buddies who decided to write and sign a pledge stating that they would no longer consume alcohol. This six-person pledge began to turn into one of the largest movements in America. Men would lecture around the country showing people real life stories about what life is like when abusing alcohol. By the end of 1841 Washingtonians claimed that over 200,000 had signed their pledge and by 1842 they had recruited over 1 million people. The Washingtonian Temperance Society took a new approach to curing intemperance. Instead of the harsh views of the early Temperance Society the Washingtonians created a compassionate sentimental atmosphere. This compassionate atmosphere lured the attraction of the movement towards women. The devotees of the Washingtonian Temperance Society offered cash, clothing, and the message of abstinence from alcohol to impoverished inebriates. The society members would visit the homes, alleys, and streets of their neighborhood to help the impoverished. The ladies of the movement paid medical bills, found employment, board, and helped the women become worthy members of the society. The Washingtonian Movement influenced women to create their own society in which to help people with drinking problems.
Decided to post the reverse because....well, an axe is a little scarier than a wing in your head!...OR IS IT?
These are all raw!
Here is a very nice example of a Hard Times Token, Low 57. This token is very scarce, and almost all of the survivors are worn, damaged or ugly. This one is among the finest known.
The fellow on the obverse is president Martin Van Buren. The reserse has a safe with perhaps a dog guarding it.
--Severian the Lame
This one is always nearby..... The mark is on the plastic....Cheers, RickO
They call me "Pack the Ripper"
a Hustler 50 cent casino chip my wife gave me from her trip to California
Coins for sale at link below
https://photos.app.goo.gl/TyJbuBJf37WZ2KT19
If the British kings actually looked like this back in the day, the country would have been in trouble.
This penny was issued during the reign of King John (1199 - 1216), of Magna Carta fame. Yes, he was the bad guy in the Robin Hood stories. The coin was issued in the name of King Henry II
Here are a couple of other King John coins. This is an Irish half penny with a "moon face."
And here is an Irish penny. The guy in this one looks more like a human being.
I had a Morgan dollar once that was carved up more than a Halloween pumpkin! I'm not sure how that happened.
Here is a scary newspaper clipping on how one of the richest female misers ended up with all her money going to the state and foundations after her son coin collector Col. Green and daughter Sylvia died.
It weights 1 lb!
I thought this was a bit scary
...maybe scary that I still have it.
My strategy is about collecting what I intend to keep, not investing in what I plan to sell.
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
Collector of randomness. Photographer at PCGS. Lover of Harry Potter.
Just posted my favorite raw coin recently, here's my second fav:
And carved these last night for the kids!
My current "Box of 20"
Not much scarier than skeleton boobs.
Click on this link to see my ebay listings.
They call me "Pack the Ripper"
My YouTube Channel
These were all raw when imaged. Of course they're now in our PCGS holders. To learn more about these spooky items visit our instagram page.
https://instagram.com/pcgscoin/
Radiant Collection: Numismatics and Exonumia of the Atomic Age.
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase/3232
Not a coin, but the theme is correct:
My YouTube Channel
Hoard the keys.
I wish I had kept these, but here are a couple of Halloween themed toners.
Holy crap I love that piece!!
Maybe you should sell it to me
@crazyhounddog
Don't you have enough buffs already ...... oh but yeah....you need the BRUTE to lead your herds 
Aawwwww ...... I was waiting for U ..... truly
One of my favorite WDP posted awhile back: (His pics)
"You Suck Award" - February, 2015
Discoverer of 1919 Mercury Dime DDO - FS-101
Ancient Greek silver Diobol Mesembria 360 BC in amazing condition.
Happy Halloween
Charles III Album
Charles III Portrait Set
Charles IV Album
Charles IV Portrait Set
Some treats...
Not exactly a coin or medal but appropriate for Halloween I think.
It wasn't-MM is wrong.
Sweet Peace Dollars.
Thank you all for your post ...... it's been a fun day
Your Instagram page is Awesome!
They call me "Pack the Ripper"
Wow what a bunch of great coins! One of my favorite coins from my Rainbow Stew Collection - I love how this coin toned. I'm sure it's Carlos Santana at Woodstock -LOL
@rainbowstew_54
Welcome to the CU family .... interesting Morgan there