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RickO has a very good point. Coupled with the misspelling of CURRENCY this indicates that some or all of the dies were prepared abroad, probably in Germany. Spelling errors and anachronisms (Yorke) w… (View Post)

The question of the legality of the 1792 half disme coinage is an interesting one. The law did require that the chief coiner and assayer each post $10,000 bonds before beginning their work in the pre… (View Post)

Despite what Rittenhouse claims, the auction records say nothing of the sort. What actually happened is that someone struck a considerable number of extra pieces in 1858 or 1859 and then gradually so… (View Post)

There is a general misunderstanding of the events surrounding the role played by Leland Howard in the 1933 matter. The following points apply: 1) The Tripp book is not a neutral report. It is, in my … (View Post)

Some points need to be made: 1) Leland Howard Howard was acting mint director because Mrs. Ross was unavailable. Period. 2) Acting mint directors were officially appointed for this purpose as early a… (View Post)