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Daniel - I am never disappointed opening a thread started by you! Fascinating as usual! (View Post)

It looks like it has been zinc coated (post-mint process). Probably a dirty coin to begin with. (View Post)

Fantastic backstory! I believe that it has a found the most appropriate home and caretaker. I can't think of a more deserving outcome. It did not just end up in someone's collection, but was used to … (View Post)

That is the impression I am developing Rick. At first I thought it might be similar to the gold dust recovered from the SS Central America. This hoard does not seem to have any historical significanc… (View Post)

Years ago, the US Mint sold a State Quarter coin and die set product. These were never popular, I believe in large part, because they completely ground off the design. I wondered if they still offere… (View Post)