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Leonard C. Wyon, the engraver who designed it. His initials are on the neck truncation. At least one very lightly used 1870 die did not have the initials and produced a very scarce variety. PCGS call… (View Post)

The slightly longer answers to the @pruebas questions are: only some are "normal" presentation specimens; some are trials and patterns; some are re-strikes for display at exhibitions; some … (View Post)

I was going through some old files on my computer and ran across the digital poster shown below. I made it for myself several years ago when I wrote my book on specimen Canada large cents. It shows m… (View Post)

Some of you may remember that I dabble in sixpences. I have been wanting one of these for a while. Edward VI, S-2483, London Mint (Y), ND (1551). PCGS AU-50. Photos by Stacks. These were the first En… (View Post)

Sad news. Always enjoyed his posts here. (View Post)