Amanda

Thanks for the kind words, you both.

 

 

Mike, I love that large cent!

 

-Amanda

 

Thought you might comment on the clashing -- as soon as I saw it, it reminded me of your quirky buffalo collection.

Well, I didn't notice the clashing at first, I don't really see many large cents. But now that I see it, it's just that much more awesome!

The Quirky Buffaloes Collection does have several clashed examples.

Die clashes rock!

-Amanda

Mike, I love that large cent!

-Amanda

I like the tree part. It reminds me of Winnie the Pooh’s home

Funny, it reminds me of the Connecticut quarter.

Thanks, Mark!

-Amanda

That's a cool Connecticut!

-Amanda

Here's better pictures of my Peace Dollar.

-Amanda

-Amanda

That thing is shiny! Is it PL?

I'd say it's semi PL, maybe.

Thanks.

-Amanda

New Peace Dollar!

Please excuse the awful images, I am away from my camera setup.

-Amanda

 

The latest addition to the Quirky Buffaloes Collection.

 

 

-Amanda

 

 

Fun Buffalo Amanda. Why is it quirky?

 

Quirky buffaloes are the subject of Amanda's buffaloe nickel website. That's just the title... I think.

Yes, my website. This particular buffalo is not so very quirky, but some of the others I have listed on my site are indeed special, coins with die cracks and die clashes among other things. In the 'About' section I describe my goals for the collection. I eventually plan on a collection of every date/mm with a little quirk. A die crack, a lamination, a clash just SOMETHING that makes it extra special.

Thanks!

-Amanda

The latest addition to the Quirky Buffaloes Collection.

My friend who does not collect coins sent it to me to brighten my day! It's a 1929-S in good condition. I will add it to the Quirky Buffaloes website later today!

Lee, I really like that proof Kennedy.

-Amanda

Wow! Very interesting, thanks for sharing!

-Amanda

Don't worry Amanda, none of us can ever keep up with Boiler...

 

I like that half dime in your sig...Is it new?

Thanks, not new per se, but a new image I was pleased with.

Hope it's okay if I post it.

-Amanda

Not as cool as Boiler's, but this is my new coin:

AmandaView™ Franklin Commem.

Only sad bit is that it's a get well present.

-Amanda

Mini Morgans.

Nice!

-Amanda

Wow! Nice Bust, Lee!

I love die cracks!

-Amanda

I was born in RI!

That's a cool commem.

-Amanda

Ah ic. My goodness you know a lot

 

Thanks

Thanks.

Most of my time is spent reading because I love learning new things!

-Amanda

I have a seen a couple of these and not known what they are. This looks real nice, can you tell me what “Hard Times Tokens” are?

 

Thanks, Winston

Hard Times tokens were issued by private parties in the period from 1837-1844. President Jackson had chosen to not renew the charter for the Second Bank of the United States, so the most reliable paper currency was suddenly removed from commerce. Less reliable banks took its place, issuing large quantities of notes with little or no REAL value. The notes also traded with different clout everywhere. Federal coins were hoarded and Gresham's Law (bad money will drive out the good) proved true. These tokens were usually issued with political meanings and are large cent sized. People liked having hard money to put their faith in.

Thank you!

-Amanda

This is my newest piece, a Hard Times token!

-Amanda

That's way cool, Bruce!

That's such a neat coin.

-Amanda

That 1827 is a very nice curled base two. I 've been looking for one for my Bust half set and having a very hard time finding one.

Thanks, Mike. I bought it from Sheridan Downey, and it just jumped RIGHT out to me.

He also let me examine an 1824 over varous dates!

-Amanda

-Amanda

My newest Morgan. My dad bought it to resell, but I loved the die clashes on the Reverse and the excellent peripheral die cracks! Both which, unfortunately, do not show up well in my photo.

-Amanda

Hi Larry!

D/S OMM 2!

-Amanda

Die clashes!

-Amanda