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Re: Were 1878-S half dollars melted at the Mint in any quantity?
There seemed to be a contemporary increase in collectors seeking a year set of 1878-S coins. Perhaps because of the newly minted Morgan dollars. No doubt this was the source of some high grade 1878-S… (View Post)2 -
Re: Were 1878-S half dollars melted at the Mint in any quantity?
In correspondence dated January 25th 1878 from the San Francisco Mint Superintendent to the Mint Director it was noted that a number of Trade dollars and halves were being shipped East by express. I … (View Post)2 -
Re: Three Veterans of the Civil War - and The Denver Mint - 1904
No St. Louis New machinery for Denver would come from the Government display there (View Post)1 -
Re: Finally filled in this very tough hole - 1855-S Seated Liberty half dollar
Which came first the 1855-S half dollar or the quarter dollar The contemporary press announced in February of 1855 that the first silver coins struck at the SFBM and now available to SFBM customers w… (View Post)2 -
Re: Visited the 1870-S $3 one last time
The cornerstone of the new Mint was reportedly laid at the northeast of the building. May 1870 (View Post)2
