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Wow yeah you sure are off to a good start @dcarr! The stamps do indicate (with some exception) the “mint master”, however I’m not aware of being able to tie them to an actual person or specific date … (View Post)

Thanks for the shoutout! They’re definitely unique and gaining popularity in the US. As you mentioned several forum members, many of whom don’t typically dabble outside of US coins, have been startin… (View Post)

The COA is 1962. The Oban was minted in 1861 and the pouch I am unsure of, but definitely seems earlier than 1962. (View Post)

It is roughly 6in by 3in and weighs about 4 ounces. While large by coin standards it actually is the smallest of all Oban. (View Post)

With the help of a friend we were actually able to decipher that the date is Showa year 37, which is 1962. So not quite as old but still very neat! (View Post)