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Re: Why Dahlonega over C & O?
RE: "The trouble with this plan was the high tariffs on imported goods prompted deep resentment in the South which almost resulted in a civil war during the Jackson administration. The South remained closer to the British because England provided a market for southern agricultural products, especially cotton and provided… -
Re: Who's looking forward to Long Beach?
I would go to Long Beach EXCEPT it is in Southern California... well.. California... sorry, lived there, both southern and northern, I do not like California.... will not go there. By the way, @AusLincolns ...be sure to see Charmy for Lincolns... (The Penny Lady).... She has great material and a wealth of knowledge.… -
Re: Two of the most deceptive sellers on ebay with their coin images...
They are well known here. https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/999636/great-southern-coins 2018 https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/912149/great-southern-coin-on-ebay 2014 https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/605340/great-southern-coins-on-ebay 2007 -
The Great New England Hurricane of 1938
Not necessarily off topic since such a rare storm as this has without a doubt contributed to many valuables being buried along its' path. THE GREAT NEW ENGLAND HURRICANE: September 21, 1938 Without warning, a powerful Category 3 hurricane slams into Long Island and southern New England, causing 600 deaths and devastating… -
Re: What drew you to your specialty?
Dahlonega Gold - 1. History - a great story of the rise and fall of Southern Appalachia, the discovery of gold in 1828, the wild-wild east (frontier living), the Trail of Tears, Jacksonian Era politics, the War of Northern Aggression. 2. Geography - Dahlonega sits in my backyard in Northern Georgia. Much of the surounding… -
Re: Shill Bidding
I clicked on another of Great Southern Coin's auctions and looked at the current high bidder. It's another bidder that bids exclusively with Great Southern Coin. Seems like there are at least 2 bidders now who use Ebay to bid almost exclusively on Great Southern Coin's auctions. Fishy.Another potential shill bidder -
Re: 2024 college football thread
None of them regret it. It was about money. USC and UCLA wanted out, Oregon and Washington literally begged the B!G to take them and wont have a full media share until the next TV deal. Even with Oregon and Washington splitting a TV share theyre still making significantly more than they would have if they stayed. Its not… -
Re: DLRC has a very nice piece of Americana for sale
I think items like this are cooler when they accompany a certain coin -- perhaps a 1792 Half Disme or 1793 cent? >> That's really a great marketing plan as well and I used to do that years ago when I could find the papers and if it made economic sense to do so. ( some of these things are available for 5, 10 bucks,… -
Birds on Coins - 2008 Belarus 10 Rubles - Great White Egret - Photos Inside
I just got my packet from Belarus via Poland yesterday afternoon and I'm pleased to share with you my latest acquisition for my Birds on Coins collection: a Belarus 10 rubles depicting the Great Egret (Ardea alba; on the COA, it's described as a "Great White Egret", a less-frequently used common name). Hope you enjoy! 2008… -
Re: Why is the Stone Mountain Commemorative Half-Dollar so popular??
It was about money, at least partially, just like most wars. My understanding is that most of the federal tariffs on cotton and tobacco exports was going to build northern manufacturing infrastructure and the southern states were getting crumbs. So they exercised their constitutional right to secede. What was different…
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