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Coin dealers' names were, however, often kept - they ordered multiple sets by express or in person. Here's a sample page from 1895 proof coin sales: These are not all the buyers - only ones for whom … (View Post)

This letter is one of several referring to designs and testing of the 1959 memorial reverse for the Lincoln cent. (View Post)

PS; I checked the limited information available of 1891 proof set buyers, but Mr. Poole's name was not on the list. That, of itself, has little meaning since most orders were recorded as "cash&q… (View Post)

From what is visible in the photo, the envelope likely contained an 1891 silver and minor set @ $2.50, Pages from the journal of proof and medal orders shows $2.50 to be a common order value, We don'… (View Post)

No. They were rarely seen in circulation anyplace - including the West coast. In the 50s, 60s and early 70s many San Francisco Mint issues were shipped up and down the North American coast. But $10 w… (View Post)