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I am in the "combination" camp. I patiently await opportunities to pick up rare coins at a higher grade. If a rare coin becomes available with a poor grade, I would likely pass (assuming th… (View Post)

Thanks for sharing-- I love the additional history and background. Kagin's new book also provides a nice review, and I am surprised at the number of varieties produced by the Bechtler family consider… (View Post)

. . . On the trail of the Bechtler Family in Rutherfordton, N.C. I am a big fan of North Carolina history, partly because I am a 7th generation native of the area. My Great Great Grandfather and his … (View Post)

Thank you to everyone for sharing your comments and images. I have been patiently collecting Southern gold examples like these, as they seem to come up so rarely. I am glad to have this one. (View Post)

Thanks for looking-- this was an auction find.... (View Post)