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1800 posthumous Washington ‘Hero of Freedom’ Medal with fire gilt surfaces, as sold, with original box of issue. (View Post)

New York Nationals- Odds & Ends, part 1: Different kind of “star.” Small stars were placed on plates that became worn by heavy use that had been ‘re-entered’ and had their designs strengthened by… (View Post)

I agree also on the ‘09 C-2 and C-5 9/6. Interestingly, I’ve seen mention that although classically the C-5 was always considered a “9/6,” more appropriately it should be referred to as a “9 over inv… (View Post)

NY Nationals-Pretty scarce Nassau County towns (15 or fewer total notes, large and small) reported from each. West Hempstead is interesting, in that although the overprint suggests it’s from the rath… (View Post)

Don’t beat yourself up Jim, you saw all the right stuff. So, yes, this is a 1793 Cohen 3. No one took a shot at the grade. It’s in an old PCGS holder and graded VG10. The obverse is really sweet, clo… (View Post)