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i just read a VERY interesting article written by RWB.............

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halfpint

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...in the august 8th issue of coin world. it was titled "disappointed with

 

the mint". it talks about collectors that complained because they were

 

unable to buy new proof coins from the mint--------------------in 1909!!!!! i

 

thought it was VERY VERY GOOD!!!! i hope everyone has a chance to

 

check it out! it is a fine read! thank you roger! :applause:

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RWB

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Thanks! It was fun to write and brings together info located over nearly a decade of research.

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halfpint

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...I enjoyed the article very much Roger! I found it interesting to read of

 

things happening with the Mint in 1909. I really got a kick out of the

 

complaint of Giles Anderson and his correspondence with Treasury

 

Secretary Franklin MacVeagh. Very entertaining! I was shocked to see the

 

prices of proof coins in those years too. Thanks again for the great article! (thumbs u

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thanks again roger (thumbs u

 

way cool article and evenmoreso with the context this can be put into with collectors of early 20th century proof coins

 

:applause::cloud9::applause:

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It is very unusual to have the internal mint comments regarding a citizen request. Normally, the internal discussions were verbal.

 

I tried to locate Mr. Anderson's descendants but was not able to.

 

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