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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)

Back in the 80's and 90's I broke open thousands of 70's and 80's proof and mint sets I purchased for less than face. These were so unpopular you could buy them at 10 back of a bid already a few cent… (View Post)