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Re: 1818 Capped Bust Quarter
In the book Early United States Quarters 1796-1838 Steve Tompkins provides an edge reed count by die marriage, where the edge reeds could be counted. The 1805 DM's had 115 edge reeds, in 1806 the edg… (View Post)5 -
Re: 19th century die cracks/ effect of annealing and hardening
I agree with others that the OP question would only make the crack worse, and also that lapping can remove clash marks and reduce/hide the visible severity of some cracks - temporarily. Although this… (View Post)1 -
Re: I am finally back online! Post a coin for me!
Glad you are safe. (View Post)19 -
Re: $2,600 Gold -- How Is The Rising Price Changing The Market ?
Interesting article in Yahoo Finance this morning "Costco still selling gold bars like hot cakes as prices surge"..."Costco began selling gold bars in the fall of 2023. Wells Fargo ana… (View Post)2 -
Re: x
Straight grade and sticker for the USS Constitution. Pugnando! Second US President John Adams said on May 16, 1797: "A naval power, next to the militia, is the natural defense of the United Stat… (View Post)4