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One of the problems encountered when doing Franklin half research is the availability of variety specimens. While my Franklin collection has over 100 varieties, I cannot afford or find some very spec… (View Post)

@BackroadJunkie said: Yes! (View Post)

One of the attribution specialists might be able to help. Jameswiles@sbcglobal.net or jwex@comcast.net For a $10.00 fee (PayPal) Dr. Wiles will sometimes make a determination from images like the one… (View Post)

Not sure where the mintmark reference came from. I do not think you are over-thinking this. You often post some pretty perceptive insights. I was just looking for a weak spot on the dies, which could… (View Post)

The coin is Half Dollar from the New Orleans Mint. According to the “Red Book”, in 1861, 300,000 were struck from the US Mint in New Orleans and 1,240,000 were struck after Louisiana seceded from the… (View Post)