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NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: AUGUST 23, 2020Here's a selection of interesting or unusual items I came across in the marketplace this week. Tell us what you think of some of these. -Editor
1839 Adam Eckfeldt Retirement Medal 
1839 Adam Eckfeldt Retirement Medal MT-18 CHIEF COINER U.S. MINT This auction is for a 1839 Adam Eckfeldt Retirement Medal MT-18 CHIEF COINER U.S. MINT Mortiz Furst, The obverse bears Eckfeldt's bust facing right, ADAM ECKFELDT CHIEF COINER U.S. MINT 1814-1839 around "Adam Eckfeldt was born in 1769 and entered the mint service in 1792. In 1814 he was appointed chief coiner, a post he held for 25 years. Even after his official retirement, Eckfeldt continued coming to the mint daily and actually superintended the coining department for his successor, Franklin Peale. He died in 1852." Source - coinbooks & Katie Jaeger Nice medal for a great numismatic personality well known to bibliophiles. -Editor
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1864 Seated Quarter 
Wow! An absolutely stunning gem of this no motto Civil War date Seated quarter. Frosty, brilliant surfaces with just a light touch of golden iridescence that adds to the already astonishing eye appeal. Nearly flawless with an exceedingly sharp strike. CAC approved for quality. PCGS+ grade for premium quality at the top of end of the assigned grade. From the David Lawrence Rare Coins site. This is indeed a gorgeous coin. I second that "Wow!". And check out their new viewing option - "NuTilt", an animated .gif of the coin being tilted like you would do with it in your hand to see the reflection from multiple angles. Nice feature! -Editor
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Proof Washington Quarter Error 
NGC Proof Washington Quarter double-struck overlapping, with each strike 35% off-center. An amazing proof double-strike off-center quarter, with very dramatic overlapping strikes! The coin's mintmark "S" is visible. Major striking errors are rare on proof quarters because of the high quality controls and because it is tough for them to get out of the Mint if they are larger than the proof sets or that they are shipped in. However, many rarities such as most U.S. patterns, the 1913 nickels, and more have made it out of the Mint through one means or another, and all are highly valued by the collecting community today (and for good reason.) A rare opportunity to own a major striking error on a proof quarter. PF68 Star with frosted devices and mirrored fields. From Jon Sullivan's website. -Editor
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