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Re: "PROOF" first used by Mint in 1834 describing King of Siam and Sultan of Muscat Presentation Sets
Julian is somewhat misdecribing what I had written in the past regarding Peale’s report and what John Dannreuther and I presented in his proof book. In the late 1980’s, I had NARA photocopy the intir… (View Post)1 -
Re: early re-engraved nickel GTG
The Contamin lathe would not reproduce tall straight lines. Even the Hill and Janvier couldn't until they drastically lowered the relief. So, the reverse shield lines on Seated and these had to … (View Post)2 -
Re: MIND YOUR BUSINESS
Probably The Numismatist. (View Post)2 -
Re: What is happening to our hobby?
I’ve met some of the people who buy this crap. They’re as bad as the sellers. They really believe what they bought is a superb gem and you can’t tell them different. Try it and you’ll be accused of t… (View Post)2 -
Re: MIND YOUR BUSINESS
Talk about interesting coincidences, I just got off the phone with a close friend who happens to be studying these pieces with another noted colonial specialist. They’ve made some incredible discover… (View Post)4
