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In the world of chopmarks, there's a slightly more famous 'Hal' - Hal Walls, whose collection of chopmarks and trade coinage was sold by Paul Bosco in 1997. However yes, Salvesen's name also does get… (View Post)

Oh so that's where that 76-P went, I thought I had dropped it - guess I can cancel that police report. Glad this was able to come together so seamlessly, let it never be said that chopmark guys go fo… (View Post)

Yes, just engaging in some lively debate back and forth over what might be fact, and what might be a bit exaggerated! There are tantalizingly few details about the practical steps involved in the pro… (View Post)

Got to meet this guy (and a few others) in person after only knowing him digitally for years, great show! (View Post)

I haven't had a composition test done, but it does appear to be a base metal core with a silver wash; the nonsense date is also neat. Chopmarked contemporary counterfeits are their own collecting nic… (View Post)