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Sorry I missed you at the show. Hope you enjoyed all the "eye candy" at the show! There were many cool coins on display. (View Post)

It is definitely AT, but look at the reverse final "A" in AMERICA. All proofs from 1840-1850 were struck from the same reverse die. The final A in AMERICA shows the middle crossbar extendin… (View Post)

Many of the coins were really under graded, but more importantly really fresh. The Monroe was incredible (as was the price). Bought a few coins for stock, including the 1807 quarter eagle (incredible… (View Post)

You could still buy these original sets intact pretty often at Major Auctions (as well as gem singles) throught the 1980's. Eventually, these sets were broken up and slabbed as grading became mo… (View Post)

My wife, who worked for David Hall back then, most likely typed those flips on a typewriter (yes in the early 80's). She says it does bring back some nice memories! (View Post)