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Nope....heard it clearly.

The Thomas Amendment led to the first use of the word "monetization" in relation to US coinage. The amendment meant that silver bullion could be "monetized" at 1.29+ per fine ounce instead of having to coin it into standard silver dollars. (Use of the term in relation to 1933 double eagles is both false and meaningless.)

Separation of the mundane from the "unique." A lot like "Saints," "angels" and other nonsense.

This letter relates to beginning of Denver Mint's only manufacture of standard silver dollars in 1934. Although the letter mentions 5 million pieces, these were to be spread over the fiscal year with about 1.5 million planned for 1934. By January 1935, the US Treasurer had determined that 1935-D dollars "were not urgent" and further production was eventually abandoned.

As with most other "coins" these planchets are made by a contractor and delivered in bulk - not individually weighed. The Mint pays for a bulk weight and quantity that averages the correct legal weight per piece. A few samples are taken for quality control, but most never see a scale or balance.

It could also be a slight touch-up from an engraving tool -- done to strengthen the ear. (Compare to similar but bolder touch-up on 1936-42 proofs, Pilgrim halves, etc.)

No. But I noticed in Mr. Garafalo's NNP symposium presentation on the 8th he said "....a MS-60 coin must be strictly uncirculated," then in response to a question commented that some early US coins didn't meet that requirement for various reasons and added the red herring of "cabinet friction." If I heard correctly, it becomes just another example of a lack of standards and "do as I say not as I do."

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Composer....something I want to get back to as soon as I can finish some other projects including the lunar radiotelescope.

NOTE: There is a small error in the CW bio. I've published 11 (eleven) numismatic books, not "15." (Not an embellishment. Just an error somewhere along the line.)

Nice coin. A bit above average is detail, although evident weakness at bust, hair, rays, etc. Grade's about right. This die pair must have been among the best, toughest, they made for the first day's production. It lasted through several medal press impressions, plus a bunch of circulation strikes in a toggle press. (PS: "Satin" in the term for a medal press struck coin from new dies; no luster, satin-like surface. "Sandblast" refers to literally sandblasting a satin proof to give it a duller, more medallic appearance. Sandblasting also suppresses detail, so they will not appear as sharp as a satin proof.)

Geeez...What did I do to deserve the publicity? Is there a theme or special section or something? I truly did not know this was coming. Thanks to members for your nice comments !

Resume....? Hmmmmm. Now I have to find a copy and see what they said. Hope they didn't blow my cover as 006-1/2 !

If it were someplace interesting, maybe. But in a shopping center way outside Chicago (Rosemont or Rosebud or Rosenkrantz....?) Illinois..? Nope. Got plenty of such places here. Washington Harbor, next to Washington DC would be great and a largely untouched area since the 1960s.

The digital photography class is great! The only drawback is coloring in all those tiny pixels by hand....got to keep the colored pencils really sharp! NNP (Newman Numismatic Portal) has occasional on-line "seminars" which are occasionally more like 1 or 2 hour classes.

"Secret Silver Seed Company" must have provided the seeds ---or cuttings?

The most meaningful advantage to ANA's August Convention and Bourse is the larger number of specialty and educational presentations. It also attracts better quality exhibits (and exhibit judging including Kurt Bell & Co.) and more display booths from other countries. The Bourse itself is no better nor worse than other large coin shows - it's still a dingy, flat wasteland of concrete, ugly signs and poor PA sound. Like other shows, it suffers from "bail out" after the first day or two, although since it's held in August, families have a better chance of finding out about the hobby. Floor planning is routine and there's almost no attempt at creative organization or synergy. (Grouping dealers by "type" does not count as creative.) If you can attend only one large show, try to make it the summer ANA and plan your bourse visits around the educational materials. Those who know everything, or for whom coins are merely profits, can attend any large coin show and notice little difference.

Thought she was going to get the cat slabbed?

....guess that applies to the cheerleaders....does that mean the coins, too?

Yes. You can't wear a dress if you;re wearing a beard. Other than that they don't care much as long as your cash money is well-groomed. Anyway, they might find a bit of authentic honesty refreshing!

If either major TPG had taken the CDRL test they'd know how to back up....

Gave up on CSNS when they started charging educational exhibitors. Ridiculous.

Sometimes those "course corrections" are better than the original !

That's OK... It wasn't going anywhere anyway... ...and those are "weighty" matters for discussion.