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Really fantastic coin in terms of quality and eye appeal. Fits well to form the perfect big three with your Dexter 1804 Dollar and Eliasberg 1913 Nckel. Of course your 1794 dollar in specimen makes a… (View Post)

In think pattern coins are actually special and often underappreciated. The 1794 no stars dollar is an example. The first design matching the 1794 no stars half dime in the Smithsonian. Only one of e… (View Post)

Look for smooth noncorroded surfaces. Bid on one that is R5 or less rarity. You could call John Agre at Coin Rarities online, he could easily help you find a reasonable, high quality, lower grade coi… (View Post)

Sadly, I've turned my focus to early pre-1840 patterns and pre-1840 silver proofs. In the early Judd numbers up to about 110, I would venture that around 30% ofvthe patterns have only one or two avai… (View Post)

I would think Eric Newman was the most successful financially after he got almost exclusive access to the Col. Green coins. He never needed to compete at auction. He assembled his collection earlier … (View Post)