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You showed me that at Baltimore. I said, "Oooo, cool, I'll give ya 20 for it," remember? An absolutely amazing piece and far more stunning in-hand than the photo. How about posting the SP V… (View Post)

So, I assume you're Skip. I'm Craig Sholley. Geez, do I miss talking with you and Charlie at coin shows. Those were the days, eh? (View Post)

Yep. The upper die would hit the collar, which was hardened steel just like the dies. Fortunately, the collar had a leaf spring support to prevent too much damage. Still, not a good thing. (View Post)

This is an electrotype of the Great Seal of the Confederate States made circa 1872 by the noted electrotyper Samuel H. Black and the work is absolutely superb. A pair of sterling silver seals were en… (View Post)

Hey Fred, are you sure that ain't the ultra-rare "Assassination Head"? (I'm probably goin' to hell for that one.) (View Post)