how does a 1799 US dollar become more valuable?
Doogy
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by having an octagonal George III countermark added to it, of course! Most of these countermarks were applied to Crown sized coinage from other countries, so the US dollars are more elusive.
This one is slated to bring at least $15,000 - $20k at an upcoming auction
This one is slated to bring at least $15,000 - $20k at an upcoming auction
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Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870
<< <i>Would that make this one "the head of an ass on the bust of a beauty"? >>
No. The poem was:
To make the dollar of Spain for five shillings pass
Stamp the head of a fool on the neck of an ass.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
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<< <i>Would that make this one "the head of an ass on the bust of a beauty"? >>
No. The poem was:
To make the dollar of Spain for five shillings pass
Stamp the head of a fool on the neck of an ass. >>
yup, exactly!
<< <i>Would that make this one "the head of an ass on the bust of a beauty"? >>
but in this context, I love the twist on the old saying!
greg
www.brunkauctions.com
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<< <i>Would that make this one "the head of an ass on the bust of a beauty"? >>
No. The poem was:
To make the dollar of Spain for five shillings pass
Stamp the head of a fool on the neck of an ass. >>
So in this case it could read:
"The dollar of the Colonies for five shillings to pass
Stamp the head of a fool on the neck of a lass."
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
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<< <i>
<< <i>Would that make this one "the head of an ass on the bust of a beauty"? >>
No. The poem was:
To make the dollar of Spain for five shillings pass
Stamp the head of a fool on the neck of an ass. >>
So in this case it could read:
"The dollar of the Colonies for five shillings to pass
Stamp the head of a fool on the neck of a lass."
Sean Reynolds >>
greg
www.brunkauctions.com
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stamp off our good old American
Dollars.
Camelot