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Oooohhhh ... an 1817/4 CBH or 76-CC 20c for 47 grand ... oooohhhhhh, yeah. I'll wake up now. ;) (View Post)

Unlikely people would confuse them. In the 19th century, customers and merchants paid close attention to what they used to make purchases. Recall, for much of the century, US silver and gold coins di… (View Post)

As soon as a coin is struck, it is in contact with atmospheric contaminants, no matter how minute. It may take millennia, but silver will tarnish ... much to the dismay of @ricko (View Post)

If you are building a matching set, then go with the coin you believe best fits the set. Edited to add ... alternatively, keep sending in the AU-58 half until PCGS grades it AU-55. Then the new coin … (View Post)

A nice clashed die strike. (View Post)