Great article in Coin World about how the late date Proof-only Trade Dollars might be "medals"
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There is a fabulous article by Roger Burdette in the March issue of Coin World (real paper copy sold in coin stores and news stands) that makes a compelling case that the late date, proof-only Trade Dollars may have been struck and carried on the Mint's accounts as "medals" rather than "coins." I highly recommend that you track down a copy of it and read it, or subscribe to Coin World Online and read it there.
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I assume that is after they were demonetized in 1876?
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No, this is something entirely new.
Thanks for posting this. I’ll read it online. I airways wondered if they were really medals.....
.....but, what do I know
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Very interesting.
I wonder how customer-ordered fantasy coins and restrikes are carried on the Mint's books?
Looking forward to checking that out. Thanks!
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@CaptHenway .... Thanks for the alert... I will get a copy.... Sounds very interesting. Cheers, RickO
When they were even on their books by the end. They were made in similar quantities to the other proofs and sold with the regular issue full sets so the distinction is almost purely academic.
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I guess that will be coming in the mail in the next few days. Sounds interesting. I wonder if the 1913 Liberty nickel was “handled” similarly?
I’m guessing those weren’t even accounted for. Except maybe as missing blank planchets?
The Mint has no records of ever striking the 1913 Liberty Nickel. At one time, there was speculation that it was not even struck at the Mint.
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It is a real good read. Not sure how the1913 gets into a conversion about the 1880's.
I think any Trade Dollar after 1876 has to be a "medal" because they were demonetized and no longer "coins". That's an interesting philosophical discussion, but I'm not sure it changes anything.
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yeah!
I was waiting for the use of monetized.
As do I.
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Trade coins struck exclusively for overseas use are still coins. And there were a lot of business strikes struck in 77-78. Anyway, I’ll have to read the article.
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