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Week # 29 - It's Friday again....

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A major rarity in the United States regular coin series was not discovered until 1978 and remains unique today. What is it?

 

First post that correctly answers the above question wins the Coin World Comprehensive Catalog & Encyclopedia of United States Coins.

 

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

 

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unique 1870-S half dime.

 

To further clarify:

Unquestionably, 1870-S is the rarest and most fascinating Legend half dime. When construction started on the second San Francisco Mint in 1870, coins minted specifically to commemorate the occasion were placed inside the cornerstone. Only one 1870-S half dime was supposed to exist (and the mint building still stands), but in 1978 a duplicate specimen was reportedly found in a dealer's junk box. The coin's display at the 1978 ANA convention caused quite a stir. It subsequently sold for a six-figure price.

 

 

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A major rarity in the United States regular coin series was not discovered until 1978 and remains unique today. What is it?The 1870-S half dime.

 

 

The winner is gmarguli!

Your prize is the Comprehensive Catalog & Encyclopedia of United States Coins.

 

The winner of the drawing from all the remaining contestants who answered correctly..... a2labmom!

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

 

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