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I wasn't thinking about a shell card at all, but I do think you've got it exactly! https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-9JN99/new-york-new-york-american-institute-bowers-ny-3520-white-metal-… (View Post)

Based on your photos (which are quite fine, thank you), you are correct about the die cracks. The one at the top right of the Memorial is a typical crack that appears on many coins in many years. I d… (View Post)

As mentioned, Brunk is the standard reference for counter stamps. That one is listed as C-546. The current price of "a few hundred dollars" is in line with sales of similar pieces. Many ide… (View Post)

Plating is microscopically thin. The weight of the plating is far less than the weight tolerances of normal production. (View Post)

Worth a lot more than a real coin! (View Post)