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Pillar of the Community
United States
1954 Posts |
1. An 1804 dollar 2. An 1894-S dime 3. A 1913 Liberty nickelHave you ever been able to actually see any of these wonderful coins in person? |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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I believe that I saw the 1804 dollar and 1913 nickel at the Smithsonian. However that was many many moons ago.
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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An example of all three were in Detroit for the ANA show in 1994 along with a 1907 high relief St. Gaudens $20 piece and a 1893 S Morgan. All five were handed to my young son when we entered the hall and each coin was described to him in great detail. 6 very large men with firearms formed a circle around us and kept a very close eye on things until all were returned. It was an amazing experience. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21593 Posts |
Not these specific coins, but
I have seen some other extremely rare or unique coins in the strong room of British Museum Coins and Medals Department.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2938 Posts |
I have one!   I found this at the gas station on top of the pump. A couple of days earlier I saw some Guatemalan immigrants who were trying to buy gas with a handful of large coins. The clerk told them the coins were no good. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I have one! Wow! Very Nice! 
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3619 Posts |
Surprised I have not seen any of these yet in person! Hoping to handle at least one of these rarities raw in my lifetime.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3113 Posts |
Have seen them at the Smithsonian. Very interesting to be in the vicinity of rarities such as these!
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Moderator
United States
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very nice Tunnioc! I have never seen one (yet)
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
13259 Posts |
Yes - at the Smithsonian
Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.artToo many hobbies .... too much work .... not enough time. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21593 Posts |
I have had a pair of gold octagonal and round $50 Pan Pac coins sitting in the palm of my hands at an auction view day.
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Moderator
United States
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I believe that I saw the 1804 dollar and 1913 nickel at the Smithsonian. Quote:
Have seen them at the Smithsonian. Quote:
Yes - at the Smithsonian I saw these two when I was there back in 2023.  
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New Member
United States
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I saw one of the 1913 nickels at the Money Museum in Colorado Springs when it was on tour in 2013. I was surprised to see it, I was just passing through town that day.
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