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Correct. From 1897 to 1914 the paper money issued by the government of Nicholas II was 100 per cent redeemable in gold or silver. It would have been much easier to pay in paper. (View Post)

My grandmother found a 1908 quarter eagle in the yard about 1920 and gave it to my father as that was his birth year. I now have it. (View Post)

The only other known image of William Barber is the medal executed by his son Charles. (View Post)

Given the high quality of the pieces, it is understandable that it took several years to complete the set. (View Post)

The figures were taken from the so-called Waste Book, which was the rough entry ledger kept by the mint treasurer. When the accounts were settled each quarter the final entries were then posted to th… (View Post)