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Who is Mint Engraver Michael Gaudioso?
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Michael Gaudioso is an accomplished artist and illustrator, known for his striking and dynamic visual style. Born and raised in New York City, Gaudioso developed a passion for art and illustration at a young age. He studied at the Parsons School of Design, where he received a degree in Fine Arts and Illustration. After graduation, Gaudioso began working as a freelance illustrator, quickly building a reputation for his bold and dynamic illustrations. He has worked with a wide range of clients, including publishing houses, magazines, and advertising agencies. His illustrations have been featured in books, magazines, newspapers, and advertising campaigns....
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Who Was David W. Lange? In Memoriam
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David W. Lange was a numismatist, author, and researcher who made significant contributions to the field of coin collecting and numismatics. He was born in 1958 and passed away in 2023 due to a long battle with cancer.
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The 1874 CC $5 Gold Liberty is a Great Carson City Date!
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The 1874 CC $5 Gold Liberty is a Great Carson City date! With only 150 on the planet and 2 in an uncirculated condition, this date is a real rarity!
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Who Was Titus? | Ancient Roman Coins
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He was emperor during some very trying times including the cataclysmic eruption of Vesuvius, which buried half the towns of the Bay of Naples, including Pompeii in 79 AD and a fire in Rome in 80 AD. He was described as handsome, charming and generous. Titus once complained that he had lost a day because twenty-four hours passed without his bestowing a gift. He was, however, generous to a fault, which depleted the treasury. If he had ruled longer, he might have brought the empire to bankruptcy and lost his popularity. He died of illness in 81 A.D., succeeded by his brother Domitian.
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$5 Gold Eagle Collection: 1844-D Liberty Head Half Eagle
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With a mintage of 88,982, the 1844-D is one of the most available Dahlonega half eagles struck during the 1840's. Compared to other obtainable dates, 1843-D & 1845-D, the 1844-D is the hardest to come by in high grades. In particular, NGC and PCGS have only graded 19 & 24 uncirculated examples, with the highest grade being an NGC MS64+. The surface of many 1844-D $5 gold eagles have defects caused by the minting process. Some of these include stains, nicks in the planchet, and coarse areas. On the other hand, the strike of these coins are...