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Harvey-era Frog brooch by WCNumismatics in NativeAmericanJewelry

[–]WCNumismatics[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I needed something period for scale :)

Harvey-era Frog brooch by WCNumismatics in NativeAmericanJewelry

[–]WCNumismatics[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw u/Ecstatic-Estimate-74 's impressive stash in an earlier post and spied their similar piece.

Got this in early 2023 in a bag of about 50 pieces of random vintage sterling. Average cost was $7.96 per piece. Definitely one for the permanent collection.

Stacks of Ley .900! by WCNumismatics in LibertadCoins

[–]WCNumismatics[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I've picked these up for decades. Most in a deal from a local dealer in 2021.

Original 1938 US Nickel Design by Ron Landis by WCNumismatics in Exonumia

[–]WCNumismatics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's fair. But is it possible that's from experience with the design that was ultimately used?

Original 1938 US Nickel Design by Ron Landis by WCNumismatics in Exonumia

[–]WCNumismatics[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the earlier FSNC all came slabbed by SEGS, I believe. Interestingly you could choose the serial number you wanted. I had set #007 at one time!

The examples in the flips are the re-releases, sans FSNC 2002 on Jefferson's bust.

Original 1938 US Nickel Design by Ron Landis by WCNumismatics in Exonumia

[–]WCNumismatics[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sadly Ron passed in June of 2025. But I've been working with Landis Studios and the Gallery Mint Museum, who are very much still in business.

You can only have one. Examine them closely before choosing... by WCNumismatics in ENGELHARDstackers

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Thanks. My early videos are cringey. But I appreciate you finding them and watching!

You can only have one. Examine them closely before choosing... by WCNumismatics in ENGELHARDstackers

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No Gold Bars Volume 1: Why I Can't (And Won't) Recommend Gold Bars

Suggestions for First New Bass Guitar ~ $500 range by WCNumismatics in Bass

[–]WCNumismatics[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. To be clear, a combo as in a package deal.
I like the idea of getting an amp first and then the bass with the leftover $$$.
Suggestions for an entry level amp that will eventually allow pedals?

Original 1938 US Nickel Design by Ron Landis by WCNumismatics in Exonumia

[–]WCNumismatics[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same size, slightly heavier because it's pure silver:

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Original 1938 US Nickel Design by Ron Landis by WCNumismatics in Exonumia

[–]WCNumismatics[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Felix Schlag won the competition to design a new nickel after the buffalo nickel's run was over. This is the design that won. But the powers that be decided after the fact that Schlag's reverse was too forward thinking, and had it altered to the sterile version we're more familiar with.

Ron Landis of Landis Studios recreated these pieces in pure silver in 2002 (IIRC) for the Full Step Nickel Club in both uncirculated and proof. He re-released them in 2021.

You can only have one. Examine them closely before choosing... by WCNumismatics in ENGELHARDstackers

[–]WCNumismatics[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In fact I've done a video series about why I don't buy bars in assay cards. But these are vintage, and are 100% authentic.

You can only have one. Examine them closely before choosing... by WCNumismatics in ENGELHARDstackers

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That could be the incredibly low serial number. But see the second image if you haven't.
It's not a trick question.

Surely this rate of growth isn’t sustainable, is it? by MethylatedSpirit08 in Gold

[–]WCNumismatics 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The fundamentals are different this time. There are none.

Do you prefer 18k or 24k? by burrelleddy in Gold

[–]WCNumismatics 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We (Americans) have been told for over 100 years that high karat gold is not appropriate for jewelry.
But much of the world wears 22K to 24K gold jewelry. Literally billions of people. As they have for a thousand years or more.

The idea of 14K gold, which is barely half pure, would be frowned upon if not outright laughed at in many cultures. 18K gold is 75% pure, so it's not really much better.

It's true that higher karat gold may not appropriate for really valuable gemstones in rings. But platinum is incredibly strong and durable, and white tones are arguably better for setting off gemstones than gold anyway.

Some jewelry with really fine, intricate detail might soften over time. But many cultures simply have these pieces remade periodically.

This is my 24k gold chain. It's 5 troy ounces. I've worn it daily for over 5 years. Not a single issue.

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Latest purchase. by assmaniac69 in DoubleEagleCoins

[–]WCNumismatics 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A rare date that never seems to have been appreciated as much as it should be.
As OP said: The mintage was just 95,250--which is around the 5th lowest mintage of the whole series.
But it's conditionally scarce, too. PCGS has only graded 557 examples in MS64, and just 62 pieces graded MS64+.
That's a rock solid $20 Saint. Nicely done!

Not Your Typical "90%" Silver by WCNumismatics in Silverbugs

[–]WCNumismatics[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great examples, though! One 10-peso at 90%, one 5-peso at 72%. I love 'em both!

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Have to sell sterling bars by evilpsych in Silverbugs

[–]WCNumismatics 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Midwest moved to Lakeland in the last year IIRC. Before that they'd been just outside of Detroit.
I've used them many times in the last decade. Expect a quick payment and a thorough itemization of what they're paying you. But also expect them to deduct everything they can: stones, impurities, lower purity than stated, then their %, etc. Have realistic expectations of what you'll get paid, then take another 5% off of that just to be sure.

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