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Originally posted by: BillJones There is a good chance that it has been plugged. The marks on corresponding areas of the obverse and reverse look suspect. The area under the wreath on the reverse loo… (View Post)

My guess would be as late as 1840, because after the Bank of the US fiasco and the Panic of 1837, private tokens were circulated. And possibly into the 1850's, because even coins from foreign countri… (View Post)

The logic seems to be that circulated coins aren't perfect, so some defects are acceptable. The scratch (from a 2x2 staple I suspect) at 9 o'clock is less dramatic when the image is reduced to the si… (View Post)

It's also listed on page 1298 (!) of the new edition of Mega Red, which you might consider also. (View Post)

Wow. I was hoping to find some good news, instead no news. Best to David and those who love him. (View Post)