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Of course a tall cold one will bring a grin as well,
“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
- Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC
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Stefanie
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<< <i>wow, that box is in great shape! >>
Edited so I don't get in any trouble.
- Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC
Something to think about
Stefanie
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Something to think about
Stefanie >>
THAT caused me to make a trip to the fridge! THANK YOU !!
- Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC
<< <i>I am confused the box says the date 1874 and the medal 1876, why?
BTW great lookin medal and box! >>
See coindeuce's post.
- Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC
<< <i>I am confused the box says the date 1874 and the medal 1876, why?
BTW great lookin medal and box! >>
The 1874 date you are referring to is the bottom line of the silkscreen text which indicates the date on which these medals were authorized by Congress: June 16th, 1874. The striking of these medals, along with the striking of the larger medals (57 mm) of the same design commenced after October 31, 1874 as reported by R.W. Julian.
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<< <i>I am confused the box says the date 1874 and the medal 1876, why?
BTW great lookin medal and box! >>
The 1874 date you are referring to is the bottom line of the silkscreen text which indicates the date on which these medals were authorized by Congress: June 16th, 1874. The striking of these medals, along with the striking of the larger medals (57 mm) of the same design commenced after October 31, 1874 as reported by R.W. Julian. >>
Thanks coindeuce! I stand corrected. Must have missunderstood the question. Coinsarefun has made me thirsty.
edited for spieling.
- Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC
"Everything is on its way to somewhere. Everything." - George Malley, Phenomenon
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<< <i>Yes DUIguy. We know you've got the beer goggles on tonight. >>
my pics dat bad huh?
- Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC
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<< <i>I am confused the box says the date 1874 and the medal 1876, why?
BTW great lookin medal and box! >>
The 1874 date you are referring to is the bottom line of the silkscreen text which indicates the date on which these medals were authorized by Congress: June 16th, 1874. The striking of these medals, along with the striking of the larger medals (57 mm) of the same design commenced after October 31, 1874 as reported by R.W. Julian. >>
So where does 1876 fit in all of this?
edited, the original poster stated a date of 1876, the coin actually says 1776.
-Randy Newman
as for the design, these smaller ones always come with a very weak strike, whereas the larger medals tend to be fully struck and actually show Liberty's face. that's odd, i would expect the opposite.
the medal was authorized by an Act of Congress in 1874 and struck for issue at the Centennial of American Independance held in Philadelphia in 1876. if you actually look at the medal and packaging all these questions are answered there.
<< <i>There seems to be a growing number of collectors who are as interested in the packaging as they are in the contents, placing a premium on the original box in much the same fashion that we place a premium on the capsule a ccertified coin comes in. it's actually quite perplexing to me, but everyone has their own interests.q]
To counter that opinion, I would say that the King of Siam Box adds at least $1,000,000 to the value of that set.
Would you agree?
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