MORE ON THE 1870-S THREE DOLLAR GOLD PIECE

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The E-Sylum: Volume 15, Number 22, May 27, 2012, Article 11

MORE ON THE 1870-S THREE DOLLAR GOLD PIECE

Last week we questioned the authenticity and story behind the reported discovery of a previously unknown 1870-S Three Dollar gold piece. -Editor

Joe Boling writes:

The two 1870-S $3 gold pieces aren't even close to being from the same dies. And I know we can't expect the lay press to know the difference between striking and casting, but....

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see: ARTICLE CLAIMS 1870-S THREE DOLLAR GOLD PIECE FOUND IN A BOOK (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v15n21a18.html)

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Kolbe & Fanning's mail-bid sale of material from the libraries of F. Gordon Frost, David J. Davis and a major coin firm closes on June 7. The sale features works on ancient, medieval and modern coins, with a fine selection of U.S. material as well. Check out the catalogue at www.numislit.com, and contact David Fanning at (614) 414-0855 or df@numislit.com to bid.

Wayne Homren, Editor

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