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NASA-Tom Wrote:
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> F70/F75 gold coin ID as follows:
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> U.S. Gold $1.00
> Type-1........................25/26
> U.S. Gold $1.00 Type-2 & Type-3..........24
> U.S. $2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle..............42
> U.S. $5.00 Gold Half Eagle...................53
> U.S. $10.00 Gold Eagle........................62
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TNdirtdigger
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
steveg Wrote:
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> TNdirtdigger --
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> If you are talking about Bowers' illustrated
> history of U.S. gold coins book, it's a good read.
> I'm about 1/3 to 1/2 of the way through it, and
> I'm enjoying it.
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> Steve
Yep,that's the one. Looking forward to the read!
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TNdirtdigger
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
steveg Wrote:
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> deathray, I'm not TOO far into it, yet. It
> started out giving a history of gold discoveries
> in different places in the U.S., with lots of neat
> details. Now, I'm into the part where it's been
> talking about the different mints, when they were
> established, alot of the details t
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TNdirtdigger
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
The sad truth is that reality is way more interesting than what was portrayed on the show. Hours of research.....the eureka moment when you find the spot....and the excitment of the dig. Most of what this hobby is got boiled down to 30 minutes of hogwash. Having said that.....al least they didn't seem to seed their hunt....and what's up with the prices they were quoted!?!!?!?
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TNdirtdigger
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Stunning....amazing.....simply not enough adjectives to describe that find.....wow!!!!!! I'm with Keith, no way would I have been as calm as this guy. If I'd had only found one of those beauties, I would have jumped out of the water and started to look for someone to "high five"!!! LOL!!!
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TNdirtdigger
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
With riots all over the world- including here in the States, people cutting live lines-just to get at the copper, flash mobs, etc. most people aren't aren't putting two and two together. It really seems only folks-like that are on here- see what's happening with debasement of the dollar and most of the major currencies. Anyway, I'm with the group and believe that Au and Ag wil
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TNdirtdigger
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Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum