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Re: Thomas Elder paperweight with embedded 1854 Large Cent
The good Captain is most probably correct about his example - the three I've handled over the years and the others that I've seen have - when identifiable - bits and pieces of obsolete currency on to… (View Post)1 -
Re: The Long-Awaited Keyman64 Central States Show Report
Every major show (ANA, FUN, CSNS, etc.) goes to one way traffic (usually) one half hour before the bourse closes which means you cannot re-enter the bourse room unless you have dealer credentials (i.… (View Post)5 -
Re: OK, I'll ask...what the heck is this??? Quite the fake $20 gold piece???
sellitstore has it correct - it is a stock reverse die used on shell cards of the post-Civil War period. The Liberty Head $20 is one of the two most commonly seen reverse dies with 1867, 1868 & 1… (View Post)1 -
Re: Saturday morning coffee with coins
An unexpected addition to my personal collection arrived in time for coffee this morning after a recent negotiation with a long time collector friend who has supplied me with several rare pieces over… (View Post)7 -
Re: Down Time in Hotel Purchases
It's cheaper than the mini-bar. (View Post)5