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I think that is what add mystery to this pattern piece. Let me just offer David Bowers observations from the Stacks ‘98 Catalog. “ … While the circumstances of production may never be known, it seems… (View Post)

That J1354 can get anyone hook on the series .... what a very nice spin to the collecting goal. Nice display (View Post)

Other pattern samples I enjoy collecting are Goloid dollars. These pieces represent four different bust designs of 1880. Liberty Head with Coil Hair by G.T. Morgan J1654 PCGS PR66 Liberty Head w/ Hai… (View Post)

Speaking of Curious Mules – this J253 pattern is an unusual fantasy piece. This coin features Paquet’s Liberty Seated with fasces used on 1859 his half dollar patterns, paired a French Liberty Head d… (View Post)

Patterns can be a little funky ( one reason why I collect them) … here is a double dated piece: Judd-270 PCGS PR64BN. The rationale behind the mint's production of this piece remains unclear; however… (View Post)