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An Interesting Iwo Jima Medallic Pair
I've handled several hundred of the World War II U.S. Treasury Award silver medals over the years, mostly blank but many named. I figured that they were struck by the U.S. Mint as they are .900 … (View Post)1 -
Re: Is collecting exonumia now like collecting coins 100 years ago?
I tend to agree with the +/- 35 years ago in exonumia vs. 100 years ago in coins except for certain areas which are now more similar in market to classic commems or U.S. patterns in their Wild West d… (View Post)1 -
Re: Help me understand the history behind Hard Times tokens and later Store Cards or Merchant tokens.
Be aware that there are three main catalogs that cover the Hard Times token series, all of which still have relevance in one way or another to this day: * Hard Times Tokens by Lyman H. Low, 1899. The… (View Post)2 -
Re: Ever started a collection you can't possibly complete?
My problem & a common problem in many token series is that they are open ended. In the main field that I personally collect I have about 84% of the listed items but even after 70 years of serious… (View Post)2 -
Re: The ANA Medal Thread!
Two 25 year membership medals from two of the best of many good people that I have met in the business over the years -- Bob is gone but friend Joe is still my go-to guy in several areas (and is stil… (View Post)3