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Leon Hendrickson, founder of SilverTowne, RIP
I just read on Facebook that Leon Hendrickson passed away today. He founded SilverTowne back in the mid 20th century and was a Trading Giant in numismatics. He was past President of the PNG and a fri… (View Post)13 -
Re: A piece of history from B. Max Mehl (numismatic pioneer)
<< <i>I am not really sure Mehl moved to California. It is my understanding that after his death someone bought the rights to use his name in the coin business and they were located in Ca… (View Post)1 -
Re: John Albanese buys 1804 $1 for $2.3m
<< <i> << <i> And so much for a weak coin market, eh? >> The consignor goes down in history as one of only a handful of people to EVER lose money on a classic rarity. Ca… (View Post)1 -
Re: Now to the tough terms: Wire edge, wire rim and knife rim.
The High Relief $20's have been described as wire edge and plain edge. There was no difference; just a matter of some gold getting between the collar and the coin, producing what some call the wire e… (View Post)2 -
Re: Happy New Year forum folks your the best!!
Happy New Year to all the enthusiastic numismatists on these boards, and of course to everyone at PCGS!! (View Post)1