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Re: My Box of 20 updated
A chance to talk about how great I am?! OK! :D In brief (Upper left to lower right)... * The trite of Lydia is arguably the first coin ever made. I named my company after the natural alloy of gold and silver from which these are made. This is the alpha coin. There are other slightly earlier pieces that served a very… -
Re: Post some new Barber images - the Mega Barber Thread
Casey, I think most Barber Collectors have alot to report. The Heritage auction was great as it was the first "Live" auction I have attended since the mid 1970's. The best part of the auction, aside from the fantastic material being offered by our good friend, Dale, was the presence of all the collectors I have had the… -
Re: PAoutdoorsman Arrested in PA?
<<<<< Sports Memorabilia Dealer Will Stand Trial Share This Story?Thursday, 18 September 2008 Allegations of re-sealed wax packs are a big part of the case against a Pennsylvania dealer who will now state his case in front of a jury. Cumberland County, PA judge Charles Clement ordered 47 year-old Roger Hooper back to court… -
Revolutionary Era Fortification Found Below Ground in Manhattan
I thought this was a neat story--some cool history involved, and yes, a coin found as well New York Times Article Ancient Wall Found in Path of New Subway Tunnel By PATRICK McGEEHAN Published: December 7, 2005 Three weeks after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority started digging a new subway tunnel under Battery… -
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Numismatic History – John Jay Pittman A lot has been written about John Pittman and his collection. You can easily find information online and in books. My intent with this post is to try to capture some of the little known facts about the man, the experiences that influenced his perspective, and his collecting philosophy.… -
Old Thread: Numismatic History – John Jay Pittman
A lot has been written about John Pittman and his collection. You can easily find information online and in books. My intent with this post is to try to capture some of the little known facts about the man, the experiences that influenced his perspective, and his collecting philosophy. John Pittman was born in Chase City,… -
Treasury Dept. investigating Tom Noe's Washington connections
WASHINGTON - In the months before Tom Noe came under scrutiny for his state-funded rare-coin venture, he used a federal appointment to forge relationships with U.S. Mint officials that opened doors for him on Capitol Hill, documents obtained by The Blade show. And before he was brought down by scandal last year, the coin… -
FOR SALE: "History You Can Hold In Your Hands" SALE PENDING 10/27/17
1852 General Winfield Scott Presidential Campaign Token, 28mm Diameter, “Silvered” Brass, PCGS MS-63 @ $ALE PENDING Winfield Scott was the foremost American military leader in the first half of the 19th century, playing a prominent role in every major conflict from the War of 1812 to the Civil War. This token is unlisted… -
Rare Coins as Investment
You are here: FPA Net > FPA Journal > Between The Issues > Technical Articles > Rare Coins: A Distinct and Attractive Asset Class Return to normal view Between the Issues Rare Coins: A Distinct and Attractive Asset Class by Robert A. Brown, Ph.D., CFA… -
Great article about the state of the hobby
It ran during the National and I'm sure some read it, but for those that didn't: By Jeff Passan, Yahoo! Sports July 28, 2006 Link to article Jeff Passan Yahoo! Sports ANAHEIM, Calif. – I went to a baseball card show and a bling contest broke out. In the right light, a refractor card may very well blind someone. There is…
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