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Week #22 - Better late than never...

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Two coins were placed over the eyes of President Lincoln upon his death. What denomination were they?

 

First post that correctly answers the above question wins "The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels, Second Edition" written by our very own David W. Lange.

 

Don't forget, we also draw for a runner-up prize from all remaining 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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The web site Return to the scence of the crime stated that it was silver half dollars. Because the liberty seated was minted between 1839 and 11891 I have to ay that was it.

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Thank you for playing Numisma-Quest!

 

This week's question and answer:

 

Two coins were placed over the eyes of President Lincoln upon his death. What denomination were they?

 

Half dollars, dated 1854-O and 1861

 

Congratulations IrishMike for being the first to answer correctly! Your prize is "The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels, Second Edition" written by David W. Lange.

 

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

 

The winner is jeh46544!

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.

 

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