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NOTES FROM E-SYLUM READERS: FEBRUARY 17, 2013 Specific Gravity Testing The website giving ways to detect fake (plated) silver bars and rounds never mentioned the most reliable technique - specific gravity testing. It's not complex, and most numismatists of any longevity in the metallic side of the hobby have the equipment needed (paper money collectors probably don't). To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see: FAKE SILVER BARS OFFERED ON EBAY (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v16n06a15.html) Liberty Bell Columbian Exposition Badges I have an extensive collection of badges from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. The Liberty Bell was at the fair and there was a community celebration when it returned to Philadelphia. I am attaching a scan of two badges from this event. The longer one is about eight inches from hanger to the bottom of the tassels.
To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see: NOTES FROM E-SYLUM READERS: FEBRUARY 10, 2013: More on the Travels of the Liberty Bell (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v16n06a08.html) Tie Vote in Yahoo Penny Poll The YAHOO home page is running a poll about the U.S. Mint getting rid of the "penny". Currently it is nearly a 50 / 50 tie.
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