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there are actually a number of different dies that have a weak "D", only three of them are known to have the "D" completely wear off before the die was retired. I was privy to exa… (View Post)

Wow! Thanks guys! **blush** (View Post)

<< <i>I do agree that this looks like Laura Fraser's work BUT, I've seen a drawing by Gilroy Roberts that looks exactly like this... Perhaps Fraser's design made it to the mint and Robert… (View Post)

Essentially what you have is an example of die fatigue, probably combined with overpolishing of the die. The redesign of the cent in 1969 left us with small, indistinct initials, which survived that … (View Post)

Pronounciation of Dahlonega: duh - LAW - ne - guh Loosely translated word from Cherokee meaning "yellow rocks," so I hear (and read once). The book, "Neighborhood Mint," is a real… (View Post)