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Re: Early $5 GTG (Revealed in Comment)
Slabbed as MS-61, probably received a sticker. 1799 $5 Half Eagles are a very interesting year. Yours is BD-6; R-5, 40 - 50 known. (View Post)1 -
Re: New here abs looking to start building a collection- need advice!
For Gem Type coins; SG $20 MS65: 1924, 1928, 1927 Indian $10 MS65: 1932, 1926, 1910-D Indian $5 MS64: 1909-D, 1912, 1915 (View Post)1 -
Re: 1799 Gold eagle
Very nice Pickwickjr You have a BD-5 variety, 5th of the 8 Small Star varieties issued. Dannreuther lists it as an R-6 (22 - 30 known), about 5th scarcest of the 10 varieties from 1799. (View Post)5 -
Re: Question on 1836 classic head quarter eagles
Breen says Classic $2.5 "Composition, 1834-36, gold 232/258 = 899.225 Fine, remainder copper with traces of silver; 1837-39, gold 90% (900 Fine), silver not over 5%, rest copper." (View Post)2 -
Re: My evolution as a collector
Too many steps, upgrades, and focus changes to efficiently get to your destination. Quality over quantity, get to gold as quickly as possible, the allure of the yellow metal is widespread. (View Post)1