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I used to travel some to Denver for work, never made it to the ANA -- missed opportunities. That would be a fun trip. I also saw the show about the gold mine - that would be a nice add-on. There is a lot to see, but it's spread out - so travel time adds up.

You probably already know, but while searching the South Africian census information - the search does not return the majority of years that they were in production. Just an FYi

For sale: Australian 1871 S SOverign St. George reverse NGC XF45 $475 - plus shipping (sold) Australian 1873 S Sovereign St. George reverse NGC XF45 $429 - plus shipping (sold) Australian 1875 S Soverign St. George reverse NGC XF45 $425 - plus shipping (sold) check or PayPal (PayPal add 3%) photos available upon request

FS: 1883 M Queen Victoria/St. George sovereign - NGC AU55. $420 plus USPS insured shipping - check or PayPal (add 3%) photos on request

Neither of those yet - the book on Saints is high on my list. I just have too many waiting to be read at the moment. I'll probably pick it up sometime this month, however.

I bought, read and enjoyed the book - but I am not an Amazon lover (overall - not print on demand).

I briefly skimmed through the third edition and it looks good. It's on my list to read this year. Whitman is offering free shipping for anyone interested in the fourth edition. I prefer the Peace obverse to the Morgan. The Morgan is more interesting overall, however - in my opinion.

I imagine some new content and the price/population/price updates. 3rd edition 2016 4th - today - or at least that's when I was notified.

Roger - I just saw the releas of the fourth edition redbook on Peace dollars. I am very behind in my reading and haven't cracked the third edition. What is the main differences between the third and fourth editions? thanks

Not to get in the middle of this discussion, but I just received the below that I thought may be of interest: THE PENNY THAT NEVER SAW THE LIGHT OF DAY In 1933 the Royal Mint decided to temporarily cease the production of pennies. This was due to a surplus of the coin already in circulation. Millions of Victorian and Edwardian pennies still changed hands in the 1930s. Despite the lack of necessity, it was still decided to strike a small number of pennies in 1933. It was customary to place complete sets of dated coins beneath the foundations of buildings constructed in that year. The mint released 1933 pennies especially for this purpose, and packaged them in sets with other coins, to be buried beneath three buildings. A handful were also kept for the Royal Mint and British Museums. It is not known exactly how many were minted, but it is believed to be no more than seven. Thus, even fewer are in public hands. The design of the 1933 penny is much the same as the well-known design which came before it, and in the decades after. The reverse depicts Britannia seated facing right, holding a trident and a shield decorated with the Union Flag motif. During this year of hiatus, when no circulating pennies were issued, the mint attempted to create a new portrait for King George V. The seasoned and highly regarded artist Andre Lavrillier was commissioned to produce King George V’s likeness. He produced four proofs of the coin to show to the’ Standing Committee on Coins, Medals and Decorations’. With all being rejected by the committee, one of these proofs is now with the Royal Mint Museum and the other 3 are in private hands. The 1933 penny we are displaying sold at auction for a staggering £127,248. It is accompanied by a rare Lavrillier pattern piece, presenting an outstanding opportunity to view these two rare and legendary coins.

The Isle of Man has a horse drawn carriage (tram) in Douglas that is the longest continuous running tram in the world. My great great great grandfather owned and operated the tram when he opened it for service in 1876. I've been collecting coins and documentation associated with the horse tram. I just acquired a crown depicting the 1963 Queen Mum visit to the island. Below are a few of the items in my collection. The Isle of Man is a self governing Crown Depenency of Great Britain. It is not part of the U.K. or the European Union. It has the longest continuous running parliament in the world and has its own currency - although it also accepts U.K. Currency. Queen Elizabeth II is currently the Lord of Man - this title was transferred to the British Monarchy, King George III, in 1765. An interesting fact for the forum women - in 1881 the Isle of Man's parilment, the Tynwald, became the first national legislative body in the world to give women the right to vote in a general election, although this excluded married women.

I'm not big on NCLT offerings or most anything modern for that matter, but I do collect coins, both circulating and NCLT, from the Isle of Man. A small relatively unknown island in the Irish Sea. It is. British dependency. Below describes the offering. I like the art and the offering, but I cannot call it a coin. What do you think? Do you like it? Is it a coin? The highlight of CIT’s coin portfolio at World Money Fair 2019 is a breathtaking three ounce silver issue for the Isle of Man (often referred to simply as Mann). While depictions on modern coins often lack a significant connection to the country of issue, Manannán – 1st King of Mann – is a treasure of folklore and cultural identity. The coin, struck with smartminting technology in the shape of an ornamented celtic cross shows Manannán mac Lir “son of the sea” kneeling in knight’s armor clutching a shield and his sword Fragarach “the retaliator”. The polished Fragarach is adorned with the characteristic three-legged Manx triscelion. Manannán derived his name from the Isle of Man and is said to be the first king and defender of the island. He is a vital part of Manx, Irish and Scottish mythology and folklore. Aside from his famous sword, Manannán is said to have possessed a cloak of invisibility and the Wave Sweeper, a ship able to cross the seas without sails. The outstanding numismatic tribute to Manannán measures 55 mm in diameter, features an antique finish and nominal value of 5 £. Only 999 pieces will be struck of this Isle of Man issue. As a self-governing Crown dependency, Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state holding the title “Lord of Mann”.