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I remember that I bought my first gold coin, a decent BU 1900-S $20, for $50 in May of 1966, but sold it later for $55 because I needed the money. (View Post)

You were collecting Franklin halves out of circulation and they suddenly discontinued them. (View Post)

Theoretically there is a complete set of 1870-S coins, Half Dime through Double Eagle, still in the cornerstone. I suspect that the location of the cornerstone is still known, but it is inaccessible … (View Post)

Here are pictures of two different 1882 $3's from the Heritage Auction archives. Notice the repunched date with the spike going up from the 2. I don't see this repunched date on your coin, which make… (View Post)

Yes, this family of counterfeits was always made of good gold and full weight. The counterfeiters were going after the numismatic premium, so there was no need for them to cheat on the gold as well. (View Post)