More on the Ames Monument
Regarding the Ames Monument,
Steve Mengler writes:
"My wife and I stopped here last summer on our way to Seattle (and subsequently Alaska). It truly is out in the middle of nowhere, and really seemingly out of place since the railroad tracks are no longer there. These are the best pictures that I was able to take on the cloudy day we were in the area."
Thanks - great photos; much better than I've seen before.
Such a forlorn place to see the monumental work of Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
-Editor
To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
SAINT-GAUDENS' GREAT PYRAMID PORTRAITS
(https://www.coinbooks.org/v26/esylum_v26n45a21.html)
Counterfeits in Fake PCGS Holders
Jack D. Young writes:
"My friend Russ Bega put together this informational video about counterfeit coins in fake PCGS holders, using a couple of examples I donated to the cause."
Thanks. Great information. Caveat emptor!
-Editor
To watch the complete video, see:
Fake PCGS Slabs!? Learn how to spot them!
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YIM3yIAfhE)
On That Unusual Star Note
Jim Haas writes:
"Looks like the artist converted the numeral 1 in the upper left into a penguin.
"What do I win?"
Sorry, no prize, but that does kinda look like a penguin!
-Editor
To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
WAYNE'S NUMISMATIC DIARY: NOVEMBER 12, 2023, PART 2 : An Unusual Star Note
(https://www.coinbooks.org/v26/esylum_v26n46a24.html)
On Those Morgan Dollar Bells
Michael Wehner writes:
"It seems that Morgan dollar bells are over eBay. All but one are from China. And none claim to be silver in the detailed description. There are at least three different styles starting at around $5. One is very crude and clearly cast. I suspect they are not made from coins at all but rather just cast copies of one made from two silver dollars.
Thanks. I suspect that if you call them on their description of these as "silver" they'll tell you that refers to the color.
-Editor
Michael adds:
"However there is a how to video on making your own bell out of two coins. So it is possible..."
To watch the video, see:
Making a Coin Bell from two half dollars
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Zkaty-mEBc)
To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: NOVEMBER 12, 2023 : Morgan Dollar Bell
(https://www.coinbooks.org/v26/esylum_v26n46a22.html)
Wayne Homren, Editor
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