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Moderator
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 to the Community! I moved your welcome post to the 'Classic US coins' forum for the proper attention.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If it is silver on the front and copper on the back, it's a Magician's coin. |
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United States
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I have one just like that...
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Pillar of the Community
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i have a half dollar like that ( silver and a english bronze penny on the reverse )
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Valued Member
United States
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I have a few with two of the same side (such as a Buffalo nickel with two buffalos, instead of a "heads" and a "tails" (I know thare are better terms... "observe" and "reserve" perhaps? Are those also magicians coins? Sorry to hijack your thread... |
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Pillar of the Community
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Yes, those are Magician's coins, too. Now, if a coin is all of a single metal, and one side is struck with the image of the wrong coin, because of the wrong die being placed in the press at the mint, that is called a "mule." |
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Pillar of the Community
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Quote:I have a few with two of the same side (such as a Buffalo nickel with two buffalos(sic), instead of a "heads" and a "tails" (I know thare(sic) are better terms... "observe" and "reserve" perhaps? The more correct numismatic terms would be obverse and reverse. (sic) = spelling incorrect (buffaloes and there) Ed ANA LM-3175 |
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sic: "thus"; in full: sic erat scriptum, "thus was it written" Used when quoting incorrect spelling, grammar, etc. so they are not seen as transcription errors. 
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Pedant.  |
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Which one, jbuck or gyrene?
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Oh, he meant that for me, no doubt in my mind!  |
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Hi. Welcome and what a cool name...Happysunshine...just noticed it is sonshine. Anyway I like it and welcome.
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New Member
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Is this fake
Thanks jbuck. I want to thank everyone for their information. For years I wonder what it was.
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New Member
Canada
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Is this a fake?
What made me wonder for years is the year of the coin. 1917 and someone had the sense to make it into a magican's coin. This coin looks so fragile. I need a good camera or have to learn how to take a good picture of this coin.
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Posted 08/30/2012 4:07 pm
