1878 rotated reverse

Several months ago i purchased a 1878 dollar with a 45 degree rotation on the reverse. I didn't find enough information on this coin to submint a article for Curry's Chronicle, maybe someone who has some information on these coins could write a article about these interesting coins.

Hello and Happy Autumn to all C4OAers!

Even though winter has not technically begun, as your C4OA membership services representative, I am proud to announce that the winter 2008 edition of Curry's Chronicle has already been shipped from our printers. (Of course, that means that we are a whopping eleven days ahead of schedule!)

I have already published the winter 2008 Curry’s Chronicle table of contents, containing eight articles that will be appearing in this issue, so please browse the right-hand column of the blogsite to view them. I think that reading them should give you that familiar tingle of anticipation.

For those of you that contributed to this chronicle by submitting articles and letters to the editor, we solemnly thank you, and hope that you continue contributing. For those of you that have not submitted anything, I hope this issue assures you that no matter what your expertise level is, your articles and letters to the editor will be treasured, and they will become apart of the C4OA legacy.

Aside from the anticipation of receiving your Curry's Chronicle, I hope that you all have a wonderful end-of-November, and a very special Thanksgiving holiday.

Warmest regards,

Maya

NCS talk

Question to all you numismasters...

I have an important type coin that I purchased in an NCS holder. I have no intention of selling the coin, and frankly was very lucky to have found this piece, graded "MS details" by NCS, since it would be an absolute monster in an NGC or PCGS Mint State holder.

I am starting to see a lot of coins in PCGS holders graded "Original". Am I correct to assume this is their way of capturing more "holdering" business that otherwise would have been sent back in a body bag? If so, then good for them. There are no worries as long as the action is not misleading or missinterpreted by the public.

But here's the real $64,000 question...who's holder in the long run will provide my "would be monster coin" with the most upside value gain...the "NCS, MS Details holder" or the "PCGS - Original holder"?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts. It's your lead....Off Belay

Article in Numismatic News-Southgate 1808 half dollar giveaway

Greetings C4OA members and all "CC" fans. There's a nice article in the latest issue (Nov. 11, 2008) of the Numismatic News business section (page 44) about the four month long, six question competition that Southgate Coins hosted earlier this year. The prize was an 1808 capped bust half dollar and the contest was won by Garrett Allen, an 8-year-old Reno boy. The article contains an interview with Garrett and includes a nice picture. It's a great article about a wonderful event that shows another positive aspect of our C4OA club. Congrats to Garrett