First Fall 2024 Update

New Varieties

I was recently shown a new hand-made die Seated dime variety dated 1862. I also recently discovered and acquired a new variety of hand-made die 1921-dated Walking Liberty half dollar (just in time for the next book!); there are now 2 different 1921-dated WLH counterfeit half dollar varieties with no positive connection that these were made by the same counterfeiter.

I also recently purchased a counterfeit 3cS. I believe it could be a 2nd example of a documented variety, but its uneven strike and likely wear are such that it shows essentially the exact opposite details of the other example which I believe to be the same variety. A conundrum to resolve. So, it's either a 2nd example of a documented variety, or it is potentially a NEW variety!

New Shop Inventory

Earlier today I listed a few new contemporary counterfeits and I have a handful more pieces to add later today or this week (time permitting). I also have some genuine coins I’m listing, including Capped Bust, various counterstamps, and a variety of other pieces.

Discount Codes

Fall10              10% off your order of anything in the SHOP

Book10           $10 off my book, Bad Metal Copper and Nickel

Book Update

Still 97% complete. Waiting to study 1 collection, and waiting for another collector to share their varieties because they should have new varieties to add to this forthcoming book. I’m trying to be patient while also prodding progress from these collectors. I'm also still am searching for an XRF to use to confirm ~150 varieties.

Furthermore, I'm still massively busy with my regular job and thus I have little free time to work on extracurricular projects such as wrapping up this book - but yet I persevere!

Forthcoming Article

Micro O Morgan dollars and their numismatic collectability. Still being drafted, and potentially finished and posted here later this month.

Coin Show!

I'll be attending the Fall Baltimore coin show next month. I can't wait. I'll be wandering the floor (no table). If you see me, whether we have met or not, come say hi!

This is a recently purchased example of 1901-O VAM 60. Nice AU condition and there's not a lot of examples of this variety which are nicer!