jtryka

I posted this with links to your photos on the NGC forums, and apparently in the Overton/Parsley book (later edition than I have) it does mention this edge on some 1834s. The other interesting thing is the apparent edge error in the photo, with OR over the HALF.

I got 30 consecutive $2 bills!

Those photos seem to match up to my expectations, as for the recutting, the letters were completely recut, but those areas mentioned are the main places to see it, so that doesn't bother me. As for the center dot, I think I can see it in your photo, it's in the upper shield, on the left side (remember a center dot is at the center of the coin, not the center of the shield). I am still befuddled on the experimental edge, I think I will ask on the NGC forums as there are more experts there.

Ok, both appear to be large date-large letters, the first one appears to be an O-102 (R.1). The 3 in the date should be recut, but I can't tell from the photos. On the reverse there should be a center dot between crossbars 3 and 4. The second one appears to be an O-101 (R.1). Some of the numerals on the obverse may show signs of recutting. On the reverse, the stand of the 5 should be recut and the left base of E in America should be recut. Hope this helps!

I did look, and there is no mention in the Overton book about the experimental edge being used in 1834 (though Kneass did redo the obverse master hub creating a lot of fun varieties that year). The only mention was that they were used in 1830 and 1831 and could have the lines either vertical or leaning left or right. This weekend I will try to do a full attribution on the coins and see where that gets us.

Well, if you get the Jeffersons, keep me in mind for your duplicates! I have been meaning to upgrade my set as most of my coins are from circulation!

vfox, I won't be able to do an attrubution on the halves until the weekend, but I will see if I can do a little research on the experimental edge tonight. I thought they were mainly used in 1830-32, but I could be mistaken. In any case, we'll know more on the varieties this weekend (I like the look of the first on better). A photo of the edge might help too.

Got payment for a purchase super fast! Always a pleasure to deal with Art!

Sold some Lincoln cents to daggit, a pleasure to deal with, very thoughtful and a wonderful coinpeep!

My assistant bought a stamp from me this morning and I just looked and she gave me a 1947-D wheatie.

Today I got NO MAIL!!! That only happens maybe once or twice a year!

I guess my point before the massive inflow of historical data, was that the United States used to have similar wording on currency up until the late 1950s and early 1960s. Legal tender notes (aka United States Notes) until the series 1963 notes stated, "The United States of America will pay to the bearer on demand X dollars." These were issued by the US Treasury, were a direct obligation of the US Government and were legal tender, however the legal tender language also stated they were redeemable in lawful money at the US Treasury. The idea being that the notes were mere substitutes for lawful money which was specie. In the same way, Federal Reserve Notes and National Bank Notes were promises to pay in the same lawful money. Once the United States defaulted on its obligations to pay in specie, all those legends were removed from the currency, so now a Federal Reserve Note just says that it's X dollars, with no obligation explicit, though technically I think all the notes issued are based on US Treasury securities used as collateral, hence our currency is now based entirely on the issuance of debt rather than assets. I suspect the same is true in the UK, yet the language remains, which I found interesting.

So when you go to the Royal Bank of Scotland with your 1-pound note, and demand to be paid your one pound sterling, what do they give you?

Very cool Art!

I got this one in the mail on Friday from our good friend LostDutchman:

The seller described the spot as a rust spot, I am not really sure what it is, but overall I do not find it to be distracting. This note is pretty solid, with nice paper and no holes etc. A nice add to my type set of notes!

I got this one in the mail yesterday:

I would think a $2 type set would be fun, till you got to the lazy deuce of course!

At least you have a D-note! I still need to get a D and an M, maybe someday!

Thanks for the kind words vfox! A set of $100 notes would be an accomplishment indeed! I think I only have 4 C-notes in my collection, and 3 of them are FRNs! I think if I were to pursue another it would be a series 1922 gold certificate, as that is the only note in that late series that seems like a total throwback to the 19th century. Maybe someday!

Yes, these are pricey, I paid $625 for it.

I got this one in the mail on Monday, it's pretty worn out, but who of us will look better when we're 120?

I finally got my first series 2006 $1 note today! Man Hank Paulson has a freakish looking signature!

Well, patience will eventually be rewarded.

Well, if I have any, they would likely be in consecutive groups since that's all I have of those years.