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Heritage just finished selling off a tremendous collection amassed by Rev. Dr. James G. K. McClure, which was stored in a bank in Lake Forest, Illinois since he passed away in 1932. I find this kind … (View Post)

For some reason, I doubt the winning bidder will ever receive the 1878-s half dollar shown. I expect to hear that their money was refunded with no coins shipped. (View Post)

I believe the coin on the left has been burnished and recolored. It had rough surfaces at one time, which were closer to the darker patch to the right of the date. Most of the roughness/verdigris was… (View Post)

Whoever was in charge of making the dies for the proof 25c coins in 1890 hopefully got a promotion. There are more killer DCAMs for this date than any other. (View Post)

I'll take #1. I find the larger contact mark in the left obverse field of #2 distracting. Both are quite nice for 1851-P, though. (View Post)