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I've never been into medals as a collectible nearly as much as coins; while many are incredibly historical, the function as a specialized issue just isn't as interesting to me as typical numismatic i… (View Post)

Interestingly enough, the Charleston only participated in the final bombardment of Manila on August 13, 1898, because she had gone to take Guam beforehand. The Spanish garrison at Guam didn't even kn… (View Post)

Just gotta bust open that cornerstone at the SF Mint and see if there's another 70-S $3 hiding in there. Might be easier than waiting on the Bass example to head back to the auction block. (View Post)

1886/76-Go 8R, Chinese Chopmarks. During the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection, raids by Filipino independence fighters on local banks severely depleted local currency stockpiles. … (View Post)

Recent addition to the type set of chopmarked Seated Halves, still need an 1853 and an 1873/4. The 1839 No Drapery almost certainly doesn't exist with chops: As an aside, does anyone know of a Capito… (View Post)