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No argument that the coins appear different. However, are they different because the dies bear different design characteristics, or because the coins are different in die state and strike? Certainly … (View Post)

1) The 1971-S proof with Type 1 reverse coins imaged in the OP are both Type 1 reverses. Keep in mind that there are only ~14 known examples of 1971-S proof Type 1 reverse. They were likely test stri… (View Post)

Picked up a VF example today. Doing some deep digging on the backstory, and of course, I find this informative post/thread started by @Zoins ! Thank you. (View Post)

Dan's work available at CCN: (View Post)

@dcarr - 2025 is the 175th anniversary of the bill passing that created the San Francisco US Assay Office. Any plans to create a 2025 anniversary item? ;) Or, maybe a MDCCCLI 175th anniversary in 202… (View Post)