COIN WORLD DECLARES IT - ONLY ONE 1873-CC NO ARROWS DIME EXTANT

As you can see, in its August 18th edition, Coin World graciously retracted the incorrect information it reported about two 1873-CC No Arrows dimes surviving. To its credit, Coin World only published what PCGS reported in its Population Report.




We know that population totals listed in grading service records aren't always accurate, and certainly this is easily forgiven in regards to coins with larger surviving quantities. But in the case of a Unique coin like the '73-CC No Arrows dime, it's essential that population statistics remain 100% accurate. It would be like ESPN all of a sudden reporting that there were two Michael Phelpses at the Olympics. Imagine the confusion this would cause?


In all honesty, there's a greater chance that there's more than one '73-CC No Arrows dime on the planet than there is that a clone of Michael Phelps exists somewhere. But if and when a second '73-CC No Arrows surfaces, let's hope the numismatic press gives it at least as much coverage as it does the discovery of another 1943-S copper penny. I mean, come on now, which is the rarer coin and the one worthy of a front-page headline?

A MAGICAL WEEKEND

Greetings to all C4OA members and guests.

I invite all of you to check out Southgate Coins weblog to read my story of a very exciting weekend (August 8-9) that my wife Jo Ann and I had with Rusty and Marie Goe.

You can view it at Michael Parrott Guest Writer on Southgate Coin's Weblog

I was honored to have the privilege of being the first guest writer on Southgate's weblog. Rusty supplied the great pictures.

"What a truly wonderful weekend it was!"

Memories of C4OA Meeting at Baltimore World's Fair of Money

A group of about 18 C4OA members and guests gathered for the club's annual meeting at the World's Fair of Money in Baltimore on Thursday, July 31, 2008. We discussed a few business matters. Then I (Rusty) presented a brief talk on how my quest for knowledge about baseball and horse racing many years ago transferred over to the subject of the Carson City Mint and its coins. C4OA was launched to help all "CC" enthusiasts discover information that will enhance their collecting experience.

Next, Weimar White spoke on the subject "Why there was a need for a club like the C4OA." He provided his reasons in a four-point presentation, covering, 1. Learning about "CC" coins. 2. Preserving the history of the Carson City Mint. 3. The importance of Constitutional money. 4. The investment potential of "CC" coins.

Next, Michael Parrott spoke on "What the C4OA means to me." He shared how his contributing articles to Curry's Chronicle has turned him into a more confident writer.

We then adjourned, and had an informal discussion period.

Wish you all would have been there---maybe next year in Los Angeles.

8-Year-Old Boy Wins 1808 Coin Giveaway Away Competition

This posting doesn't have anything to do with the Carson City Mint or its coins--although it might someday because the kid in the story is interested in "CC" coins. But we thought you'd love the human-interest element invloved in this news release. (Click on link below)

8-Year-Old Boy Wins Coin Giveaway