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This is Longacre's transmittal letter for two sets of designs for the new $3 gold coin. The drawings are not with the original letter. Mint of the U. S. Philadelphia August 4, 1853 Col. J. R. Sn… (View Post)

A hobby is not a monetary investment. It is an investment in your personal well-being and knowledge; that is were large profits can be accrued. (View Post)

TR was proposed for a 2-1/2 cent coin, but the idea denomination did not generate public or Congressional support. The fundamental reasons for ignoring TR were built on objections to nearly everythin… (View Post)

San Francisco Mint had persistent problems with correct hardening of dollars dies. Many suffered collapse almost as soon as they were put in service. There is an interesting background story on this,… (View Post)

This was sent to me for posting by captainblunt. Photo was taken at the Bank of California Money Museum in San Francisco. (I did some image editing so it would be clearer.) (View Post)