Show Your Spirit of '76
"Two things are infinite: human stupidity and the universe; and I'm not sure about the universe."
-Albert Einstein-
Mistakes are natural. But repeated mistakes without reflection are something else. That may be the “stupidity” he was referring to. In research, he admitted uncertainty openly. “If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?” This shows humility. Even a Nobel laureate accepted doubt. That humility makes the quote less cynical and more observational.
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@johnny9434 said:
40% unc silverThese do not circulate.
"Two things are infinite: human stupidity and the universe; and I'm not sure about the universe."
-Albert Einstein-Mistakes are natural. But repeated mistakes without reflection are something else. That may be the “stupidity” he was referring to. In research, he admitted uncertainty openly. “If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?” This shows humility. Even a Nobel laureate accepted doubt. That humility makes the quote less cynical and more observational.
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@braddick said:
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You inspired me.
“Yao Ming - Drafted by the Houston Rockets in 2002, he is the most famous player at this height and the only 7'6" player inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.”
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
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Mary Brooks Old San Francisco Mint souvenir medal struck to commemorate the restoration.6 -
Continental currency works here. How about this one...
"Two things are infinite: human stupidity and the universe; and I'm not sure about the universe."
-Albert Einstein-Mistakes are natural. But repeated mistakes without reflection are something else. That may be the “stupidity” he was referring to. In research, he admitted uncertainty openly. “If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?” This shows humility. Even a Nobel laureate accepted doubt. That humility makes the quote less cynical and more observational.
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"Two things are infinite: human stupidity and the universe; and I'm not sure about the universe."
-Albert Einstein-Mistakes are natural. But repeated mistakes without reflection are something else. That may be the “stupidity” he was referring to. In research, he admitted uncertainty openly. “If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?” This shows humility. Even a Nobel laureate accepted doubt. That humility makes the quote less cynical and more observational.
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@mr1931S said:
“Yao Ming - Drafted by the Houston Rockets in 2002, he is the most famous player at this height and the only 7'6" player inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.”I was expecting something a little less ephemeral from you, Mr. Feld. But if 7'6" basketball player floats your boat that's okay by me. Showing a coin or medal from 1876 works here.
Oh, for heaven's sake. A member can't even have a bit of a good time here without you having to comment on it.
@mr1931S Apparently you have decided to set boundaries between you and common sense.3 -
Independence Hall (and David Hall):
(And then Me)
Steve
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
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Love the t shirt 👕
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I graduated from high school in 1976…😉….Robert H. Goddard high school, Roswell, NM.
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I still remember when the coins came out in 1976. I was 8 years old.
I thought they were cool and I still do.
I bought this at a local coin show.
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I’ve had this flag since 76and I believe I’ve had it up twice some small stains but no tearsR.I.P Son 1986>2020
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Love the shirt. Perfectly matched at the button line. Don't know about the hippie sandals.
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Here's my 2026 Denver coin set (the penny is 2025 of course). Love the new dime and half dollar
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“When you don't know what you're talking about, it's hard to know when you're finished.” - Tommy Smothers4 -
Boston Tea Party
No Taxation without representation.“When you don't know what you're talking about, it's hard to know when you're finished.” - Tommy Smothers3 -
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@RedRocket said:
@mr1931S said:
“Yao Ming - Drafted by the Houston Rockets in 2002, he is the most famous player at this height and the only 7'6" player inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.”I was expecting something a little less ephemeral from you, Mr. Feld. But if 7'6" basketball player floats your boat that's okay by me. Showing a coin or medal from 1876 works here.
Oh, for heaven's sake. A member can't even have a bit of a good time here without you having to comment on it.
@mr1931S Apparently you have decided to set boundaries between you and common sense.I don't know what common sense has to do with my post but it's okay if you don't try to explain, Mr. Rocket.
"Two things are infinite: human stupidity and the universe; and I'm not sure about the universe."
-Albert Einstein-Mistakes are natural. But repeated mistakes without reflection are something else. That may be the “stupidity” he was referring to. In research, he admitted uncertainty openly. “If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?” This shows humility. Even a Nobel laureate accepted doubt. That humility makes the quote less cynical and more observational.
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@MWallace said:
This is a fantastic piece! I was going to post an image of my Libertus (came from forum member Paradise Found of the Aloha State, Hawaii) but you beat me to the punch.
"Two things are infinite: human stupidity and the universe; and I'm not sure about the universe."
-Albert Einstein-Mistakes are natural. But repeated mistakes without reflection are something else. That may be the “stupidity” he was referring to. In research, he admitted uncertainty openly. “If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?” This shows humility. Even a Nobel laureate accepted doubt. That humility makes the quote less cynical and more observational.
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@mr1931S said:
@RedRocket said:
@mr1931S said:
“Yao Ming - Drafted by the Houston Rockets in 2002, he is the most famous player at this height and the only 7'6" player inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.”I was expecting something a little less ephemeral from you, Mr. Feld. But if 7'6" basketball player floats your boat that's okay by me. Showing a coin or medal from 1876 works here.
Oh, for heaven's sake. A member can't even have a bit of a good time here without you having to comment on it.
@mr1931S Apparently you have decided to set boundaries between you and common sense.I don't know what common sense has to do with my post but it's okay if you don't try to explain, Mr. Rocket.
I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you.
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Does this count?. I display it on my farmers porch
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Newbie collector of type and circulated Peace dollars, photographer of places and animals, player of instruments and builder of amplifiers, espresso industry professional, and a person distracted by shiny objects.
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Anyone put up semiquincentennial wallpaper in their bathroom?
John
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution1 -
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Albert Einstein at age 76.
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This rare medal from Medallic Art Company was never released because the town name is actually "BRUSH", not "BUSH".
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@dcarr said:
This rare medal from Medallic Art Company was never released because the town name is actually "BRUSH", not "BUSH".Its nicely made, I like 👍
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Dug this out. Not sure why 3 of the coins are 1975.
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@Mark1010 said:
Dug this out. Not sure why 3 of the coins are 1975.>
That's a 1975 set. In 1975, the mint made the bicentennial coins with the 1976 date.Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
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@PerryHall said:
@Mark1010 said:
Dug this out. Not sure why 3 of the coins are 1975.>
That's a 1975 set. In 1975, the mint made the bicentennial coins with the 1976 date.Or a type 1 set
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@dcarr said:
These 1976 silver rounds from the mining town of Rico Colorado are rare:
Wow! These are great! These medals are history in themselves!
Do you have any info on who issued these or how they were issued?
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