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It's the only known 1st class, original issue example in private hands, so I think would have been made in 1876. It would be interesting to see how they listed the piece in the ledgers. (View Post)

The seller is a friend of mine - it's absolutely real, and he is PNG. (View Post)

In my experience, it is virtually impossible to get a gold sticker on an AU55, unless the coin is full-on BU. It the coin in question is a very choice 58, it will green sticker. (View Post)

The Bechtler is currently very conservatively graded in a PCGS AU53 holder. It's nicer than many AU55s that I've seen, and frankly, I'd rather own it than MANY Bechtlers that have grad… (View Post)

Hopefully this is temporary (for some, at least). (View Post)