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Re: THE WORD FOR TODAY IS
Since you asked so nicely, I will relate the story of the Logan model of the Castaing machine, as it is both interesting and educational. As many of you know, the Castaing machine was a device that imparted the edge lettering on some of our larger diameter coins at the early Mint. In the earliest days of the first Mint,… -
Re: Who on the forum is your...(pt.2)
<< <i>I can't believe no one has mentioned Russ. He's my first and last name on that list. Everyone else mentioned has been biased in some manner shape or form and for advice you can't afford to wonder about the person's motivations. Some names mentioned are just laughable. >> Russ is good, but Mark Feld was mentioned and… -
Re: I know it's probably a dumb quesiton but what is "SMS"?
<< <i> << <i>Did these special mint sets have special finishes too? >> Some have very special finishes. Russ, NCNE >> Hi Samuel.... I don't know if anyone mentioned this, but when Russ said "very special finishes", in addition to a specially polished die for manufacture of these coins, a limited few had this "birthmark" in… -
Re: A new, thought-provoking ethics question...
Based on the way the question is presented I don't see this as a question of ethics...it's a simple buy/sell transaction. The seller sold junk silver, the buyer bought junk silver...both unknowing of the actual contents, both entering into a transaction willingly, both receiving what they consider to be fair value at the… -
Re: Got lots of grades today!!!
<< <i> << <i><< A 1949-D in MS-65 FBL is a very difficult coin. Last printed Pop. I have is 63 and only 2 higher. >> There are 222 in MS65 FBL. Russ, NCNE >> Tell it to Rick Tomaska, at R&I Coins, the number came from his March '03 newsletter. >> Gee, DCAMFranklin, I'm looking at the March 2003 addition right now, and it… -
anyone for a trade ????????
Autographs 99 Playoff Contenders Auto Ray Lucas rc #178 99 Playoff Contenders Auto Rob Conrad rc #167 99 Playoff Contenders Auto Darnell MacDonald rc #163 52/100 speed 00 Playoff Contenders Auto Giovanni Carmazzi rc #122 00 Playoff Contenders Auto Ron Dixon rc #126 00 Playoff Contenders Auto Tim Rattay rc #146 00 Playoff… -
Re: Have you ever received the wrong coin?
Perhaps two decades ago one of the well-known and highly respected dealers sent me a box of certified commems when I hadn't recently asked for or ordered anything from them. The client name was similar to my name and they knew both of us and simply got us confused. I called them up, we had a good laugh and I sent the coins… -
Re: Whoa! David Hall says 20% to 40% of all toned coins are AT!
<< <i>That is a surprise. We all know that 100% of Russ' coins have been dipped >> Actually - Unless I'm misinterpreting - DCAM is saying that somewhat tongue-in-cheek. As personal witness to most of Russ' acquisitions, I can attest that they are most decidedly NOT 100% dipped. His cobalt-blue toned set is just one… -
Re: Researching rarity with AI...
Here's an example of what I normally can pull from it- Can you tell me what you know about the Baldwin $10 25 web pages** The Baldwin $10 coin, often referred to as the "Horseman" or "El Vaquero," is a notable piece from the California Gold Rush era. Here's what is known about this coin: Design and Origin: The coin was… -
Re: CC BU Morgan
Those are the most common dates for CC Morgans. Don't rush to purchase if you're not sure that you love the coin. There are plenty more.
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