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But since no "branch Mint" had the equipment to make a proof, they have a legitimate population of -0-

For at least the last 150 years, all alterations to dies or hubs were documented in small pocket notebooks, and later in paper and digital files. These are considered proprietary and are not publicly available for modern materials. Comments and test production information also can appear in internal correspondence, such as multiple changes and tests of the Jefferson nickel in 1938. A few bits and pieces of information survive in Mint archives. Here's a sample for Washington quarters, 1936-37.

Your coin is actually a half-gratia of the wife of Roman Consul Detritus Trebonius Commutatus. Historians do not know her name, so they call her "Fil" or "Phil," after her hairband. Detritus was Consul from 221-220 BCE and led five legions against the Veii until he learned they were Rome's ally and was forced to turn back. It was also said by Pliny the Very Younger that he took the title of his 12 lictors seriously, and insisted they lick his toes whenever he presided over the Senate.

Your quarter is ordinary pocket change with minor mechanical doubling - very common and of no added value. The coin is worth 25-cents. If you have it authenticated and "graded" it will cost you about $40-$50 -- and your quarter will still be worth 25-cents. (Where did you get the idea this was a valuable coin? Would merely like to know so the liar can be castrated or spayed.)

Hmmm.....If the statement of value on a coin is on the reverse, then what is its value when held face-up? Should the phrase really be "reverse value" not "face value?"

Possibly --- your coin was used as a seat cushion for one of those cable "reality" shows like "My 1,000 Pound Existence" ? The quarter's appearance might have been caused by a combination of pressure and corrosive out-gassing.

It turned out that sales of Hobbs' slot machine mechanism were hot air. No railroad or other company had committed to buy the coin acceptor, and other companies had more advanced versions in use. But McVeagh didn't check until February 1913 even though Hobbs' complaints date from July/August 1912.

Fraser had completed the design in August 1912, and it was approved in Dec 1912. Had Hobbs not interfered, and had the Treasury Sec, McVeagh, had any backbone the Buffalo nickels would have been released in 1912 -- and the "1913 Liberty nickel" might never have existed.

"Cheese" stickers will be out of the oven soon.

Very sorry about your conflicts, and pleased to learn you are not having any at present. Let's think through this a little. Most daily conflicts are emotionally-based, so consider: What core concerns of yours are not being met? If you are overwhelmed by the quantity of choices, try grouping different choices into sets, to shift your focus to smaller, more manageable options. Plan to face conflict with an "out," or escape from the immediate situation. This can be temporary or permanent. Be patient. Listen and watch the perpetrators/causes of emotional conflict. If you would like to schedule an appointment with the admissions nurse, I can help you talk through these conflicts and possibly suggest ways to avoid, approach and resolve them in future. [PS: Comfort of a warm pet can help break through emotional roadblocks, as can a hot, tasty slice of pizza. Please remember which is which.]

Who said "register sets are important?" Was it, 1) Alfred E. Newman; 2) Alfred the Great; 3) Dan Quail; 4) breaking news on Fox "Nuz"; or 5) Elmer Fudd ? [Must agree with Kurt - not important at all except to the owners as some sort of detached competition.]

Yeah, me too...and maybe some of those gold proofs!

The reason for putting the denomination in a recess is more obtuse than recessing the quarter's date. The prime antagonist in changing from Liberty to Buffalo nickel design was Clarence W. Hobbs, Sr., president of Hobbs Manufacturing Company of Worcester, Massachusetts. His company had developed a counterfeit detector for nickels, and hoped to sell it to railroads and others using coin operated ticket dispensers, etc. After months of his complaints, and Jim Fraser reworking the entire design relief, Hobbs remained unsatisfied. A soon as the coins were released in 1913, Hobbs asserted that when the "expression of value" was worn off, the nickel would be worthless because no denomination was visible. Mint Engraver Barber and Fraser agreed that to avoid any more complaints, and shut Hobbs up for good, that the reverse would be revised to put the value FIVE CENTS in a recessed and protected area. The work was done by Barber with Fraser's complete approval. Barber also used the opportunity to remove some of the surface roughness that was causing poor die life. (In my book RAC 1909-1915 go to page 179, Chapter 8.)

Until the early 1950s, these could be purchased for a couple of dollars each.

The original design models were in high relief, and dies did not last very long. After 1921, several tests were made to try to get better die life, but all failed. That led to having the sculptor remodel the design in lower relief. {See A Guide Book for Peace Dollars for facts.]

Doesn't matter what one calls it; it is a counterfeit $2 bill. Let Treasury know where you got it and who you got it from. They will notify USSS.

St. Louis or Kansas City would be better central locations. Of course, ANA continues to make excuses to avoid Washington DC (National Harbor - Just outside the city).

It's a 1921 Peace dollar. From the photos, it does not appear to be uncirculated. These used to be called "sliders."

Anyone want to guess the value in today's coin market?

Authentication absolutely required. These adjusted photos might help a little:

Low end EF, but authentication required. Might be worth $6k if it gets into a slab.

Here's a sample page from 1886. The manuscript reads: February 16, 1886 George R. Dreese Providence, R.I. Sir: In compliance with your order of the 10th inst., I send you by Adams Express three silver proof sets for 1885, two silver proof sets for 1886, five minor proof sets for 1886, one three dollar gold piece of 1886, one gold dollar 1886, and one Cleveland Presidential medal. Very Respectfully D. Fox, Superintendent

Yep. It's not even a real survey. it is, however, a fun diversion.

Details on the new book are on the Coin Marketplace. But, members can ask questions here.

If most countries were not using it, it was not needed in the US either. It meant that if the US Govt held domestic price at $20.67, and the non-US price floated above that, then every ounce would be exported. If the Govt prohibited export, the market would shift to smuggling. It put the US in speculative conflict. Prohibition was a good example of the US trying and failing to buck everyone else.