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In that case here is another sample - J170a ex/ Bob Simpson 1855 FE patterns appeared to have been focused on experiments in various metallurgical compositions. The J170a is reported to be 75% CU , 1… (View Post)

Very nice looking coin and a solid pedigree. Nice to be part of the ownership chain. However, I am not sure want you meant by "unchartered territory"? I like these motifs as they were used … (View Post)

I previously posted this piece in an older post back in 2023 by @Zoins on the subject of Virgil Brand ... I like to re-post again here, Judd-244 (Pollock-300) 1859 50c (Half Dollar) Longacre’s “Frenc… (View Post)

Another Pattern ... I just had to collect one of the 3 1849 3 cent patterns .... they are just so pure in design and true trials. This piece was from Stacks Aug 2025 Summer Showcase Auction / Lot #65… (View Post)

While I have several interesting pieces with numismatic history … a recent pick up that I think is a hoot is this J650. This piece was originally part of one of the few known 1868 Aluminum 16-piece C… (View Post)