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Week #17 - Who is out there?

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What was the only United States coin issued at a standard of .750 fine silver?

 

First post that correctly answers the above question wins 3 FREE NGC Earlybird submissions.

 

Don't forget, we also draw for a runner-up prize from all posts with a correct answer.

 

Good Luck!

 

 

REMINDER: The Numisma-Quest ends/ended on Saturday at midnight EST. Entries after that time will not be valid. See the Trivia Info post for more details.

 

 

When you post your answer, only the administrators can see it. Stop back each Monday. We will make all the posts visible and announce the winners.

 

 

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Thank you for playing Numisma-Quest!

 

This week's question and answer:

 

What was the only United States coin issued at a standard of .750 fine silver?

 

The silver three-cent piece.

It was coined of .750 silver from 1851-53, and the standard was raised to .900 fine in 1854.

 

 

Congratulations rgv for being the first to answer correctly! Your prize is a certificate for 3 FREE NGC Earlybird submissions

 

And now, for the results of the drawing from all the remaining contestants who answered correctly.....

 

The winner is IrishMike!

Your prize is "The U.S. Rare Coin Handbook for Collectors and Investors" authored by Les and Sue Fox

 

Your prizes will be sent out right away.

 

Thank you all for playing. Please stop back again on Friday for week #18.

 

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