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WaterColor, Kimsdad and I went out for a bit...My first place didn't look that good so I called it off.... We then met up at a grove that WaterColor wanted to check out.... I got 2 wheaties 1924 & 1927 Kimsdad's heart wasn't into hunting today....Maybe a long night with Mrs. Kimsdad.?  or he just wasn't feeling well....anyway... Watercolor and I went and checked out an old homestead from the 1861 map....That I have been wanting to hit for almost a year. That's when the Iron started to be dug....I got a cool horse bit and some buckles. Next I pulled out THE SILVER HALF DOLLAR....then a couple IH's about ten feet away.... IH's are 1886 and 1905..... I also got a nice spoon and a very cool stove plate.... CONTEST IS FOR THE ILLINOIS FORUM ( Must live in ILLINOIS ) Contest ends on THANKSGIVING NIGHT at 11:59pm. Winner will receive a silver coin and some tokens. First one to guess the YEAR & Where it was MINTED will WIN..... Let the CONTEST BEGIN.......So Start guessing....ONE GUESS ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This contest's idea came from WaterColor...It also came from Litefires previous post with the coin in the clump... So my hat goes off to you 2 guys...... Thanks for looking...... |
GOTTA LOVE THIS HOBBY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and Happy Hunting from Des Plaines IL (AKA ) D P Bob
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 02:36:48 PM |
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Here's the IRON
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Illinois
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 03:26:20 PM |
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My guess would depend on how deep it was....... ? Oh yeah, Big congrats on digging a "somekinda" half dollar. Sorry, got too excited about the contest.  Nice Injuns too!  |
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 03:41:05 PM |
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1966 Kennedy Half Dollar (no mint mark) Do I need to be in Illinois to try and win?  I'm prolly not gonna win anyway. |
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Elgin
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 03:41:55 PM |
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1936 Bridgeport commemoraitve half with no mint mark!
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"I'd love to help you out, does that window open?" - Lowbatts of Moronia
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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 03:58:30 PM |
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My guess would depend on how deep it was....... ? Oh yeah, Big congrats on digging a "somekinda" half dollar. Sorry, got too excited about the contest. Nice Injuns too! as deep as the hole is...... about 2 inches below where she sits |
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It took you HOW long to put that kitchen floor in??? Posts: 3658
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 04:53:26 PM |
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God bless our veterans! Thank you for your sacrifices!  "Spread out! I feel a seated coming!" |
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 05:00:46 PM |
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"HER" ? Aahhhh... you must know something... so its not Ben or JFK .. Hmmmmm.... |
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It took you HOW long to put that kitchen floor in??? Posts: 3658
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 05:12:36 PM |
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"HER" ? Aahhhh... you must know something... so its not Ben or JFK .. Hmmmmm.... Please don't read into what I said - Im I G N O R A N T and I can prove it! I was using "her" as a generic term - like I call my car "her". I wasn't there when Bob dug "it", and didn't mean to convey any hint of "its" ID - I'm in the dark!!! I changed my response to fully gender neutral! |
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 05:16:46 PM |
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Yep that. . . ah. . . "coin" is really sweet. . . nice |
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 05:31:33 PM |
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"HER" ? Aahhhh... you must know something... so its not Ben or JFK .. Hmmmmm.... Please don't read into what I said - Im I G N O R A N T and I can prove it! I was using "her" as a generic term - like I call my car "her". I wasn't there when Bob dug "it", and didn't mean to convey any hint of "its" ID - I'm in the dark!!! I changed my response to fully gender neutral! Yeah, I know... I was just trying to be funny again without success. |
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Reply To This Topic #11 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 05:39:43 PM |
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"HER" ? Aahhhh... you must know something... so its not Ben or JFK .. Hmmmmm.... Let's say this The IH's are from 1886 and 1905 .......No Bens or JFK Then |
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Oswego, Illinois
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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 05:43:51 PM |
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Great find Bob!!!!
52 Franklin - Denver
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Oswego, Illinois
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Reply To This Topic #13 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 05:46:18 PM |
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Well I saw your post after I guessed - do I get another try?  ? |
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Reply To This Topic #14 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 05:57:20 PM |
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Lets see,,, contest ends on Thanksgiving night the 26th.. IT MUST be a '26 Walker!!! Wait a minute.... they didn't mint one in '26... Ok, back to the drawing board..... |
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DES PLAINES IL
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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 06:02:33 PM |
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1936 Bridgeport commemoraitve half with no mint mark!
You should have guessed a 1936 ELGIN ILLINIOS Centennial if you did you still would be wrong  |
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ILLINIOS
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Reply To This Topic #16 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 06:18:45 PM |
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CONGRATS ON YOUR INDIANS AND WHAT EVER YOUR HALF IS!
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Chicago IL
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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 06:24:08 PM |
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Awesome job buddy!!! My guess is a 1921d Walker (Come on big money, No Wamies, No Wamies)!!!! Hahaha
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Reply To This Topic #18 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 06:28:25 PM |
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Awesome job buddy!!! My guess is a 1921d Walker (Come on big money, No Wamies, No Wamies)!!!! Hahaha
lol |
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Seeker of lost treasure's Posts: 1916
C.R. HKt.B Sometimes there's not a right way, or a wrong way. Sometimes there's only one way.
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 07:23:18 PM |
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1901-s Barber Half dollar. My guess cause the barbs get no respect.
And they be a beautiful coin.
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Sometime's there's not a right way, or a wrong way.
Sometime's there's only one way.
Where there is no economy, people will create one.
No one rule fit's all
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It took you HOW long to put that kitchen floor in??? Posts: 3658
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 07:36:02 PM |
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Hmmmm.... Two seated halfs in two days? Nah. Not likely.
I'll go with a Barber, too - a 1900 plain...
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Reply To This Topic #21 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 07:53:30 PM |
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Hmmmm.... Two seated halfs in two days? Nah. Not likely.
I'll go with a Barber, too - a 1900 plain...
OK |
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Reply To This Topic #22 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 07:54:57 PM |
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1901-s Barber Half dollar. My guess cause the barbs get no respect.
And they be a beautiful coin.
Noted |
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Reply To This Topic #23 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 08:05:22 PM |
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Hmmmm.... Two seated halfs in two days? Nah. Not likely.
I'll go with a Barber, too - a 1900 plain...
I heard that there was an 1873CC pulled out today......from a Chicago park again...so that is 2 in 2 days.....so far..... |
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Seeker of lost treasure's Posts: 1916
C.R. HKt.B Sometimes there's not a right way, or a wrong way. Sometimes there's only one way.
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Reply To This Topic #24 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 08:40:52 PM |
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Sorry, Didn't see this CONTEST IS FOR THE ILLINOIS FORUM ( Must live in ILLINOIS ) So, I guess my guess don't count. lol... I yet will check to see what the date is.  |
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Reply To This Topic #25 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 06:40:01 AM |
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Ok,,,, I'm finished with my Remote Viewing session and I know it's a 1891. Nice looking half Bob! |
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It took you HOW long to put that kitchen floor in??? Posts: 3658
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Reply To This Topic #26 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 06:46:23 AM |
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Ok,,,, I'm finished with my Remote Viewing session I know it's a 1891.
Oh, man! Can you go back out again John, & tell me if I need to clean out my gutters?  |
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Reply To This Topic #27 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 07:14:58 AM |
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Great find Bob!!!!
52 Franklin - Denver
Hey Steve, just hit Modify of your original "guess" post and change it. That's what I'm going to do after Bob announces the date. |
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Reply To This Topic #28 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 07:27:02 AM |
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Ok,,,, I'm finished with my Remote Viewing session I know it's a 1891.
Oh, man! Can you go back out again John, & tell me if I need to clean out my gutters? LOL 1891 Noted |
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Reply To This Topic #29 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 08:02:36 AM |
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Ok,,,, I'm finished with my Remote Viewing session I know it's a 1891.
Oh, man! Can you go back out again John, & tell me if I need to clean out my gutters? Ok Neil, I'm back from my Peyote induced Remote Viewing trance. The gutters could use a little cleaning, but don't climb that ladder while your inner ear is making you walk to the left. |
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Des Plaines, IL
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Reply To This Topic #30 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 08:09:30 AM |
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Congrats on finding that big old half.  My guess 1891 P |
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Reply To This Topic #31 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 09:16:25 AM |
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1893-S Barber Half Baby!
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2010Counts:
Barber 1/2= ;WLH 1/2= ; SLQ ; SWQ=; Barber Q=1 ; Seated D.= ; Barber Dime=2 ; Merc's=4; Roosies=; Shield Nickel=1 ; V-Nickel=1 ; Buffalo Nickels=3 ; War Nickels=1 IH'S=4 ;
14k Gold Rings= ; 18k Charm= ; Silver Rings= ;
Silver=8
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Reply To This Topic #32 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 10:41:06 AM |
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1899-O Barber.
Why do you have to tease us like that?? lol
Joe
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I was born a self-styled crusader in the amazing race of human elavators. It's risky, you know how it is.
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Reply To This Topic #33 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 10:50:47 AM |
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Congrats on finding that big old half. My guess 1891 P ok |
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Reply To This Topic #34 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 10:51:17 AM |
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1893-S Barber Half Baby!
ok |
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Reply To This Topic #35 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 10:52:08 AM |
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1899-O Barber.
Why do you have to tease us like that?? lol
Joe
ok It's a little fun..... |
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da book worm--researcher Posts: 9445
callahan,fl
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Reply To This Topic #36 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 11:40:05 AM |
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well can't win (nit from ill) but with 1886 to 1905 IH coins popping up -- the ideal would be a similar date range to then half -- not lets see which half had the highest mintage .
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Reply To This Topic #37 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 12:55:06 PM |
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Lets break this down. Your IH were 1886-1905 and 10' away. From your reaction when you found your seated dime, I am going to say you would not have held back and made a contest with it so that rules out 1886 to 1891. With the IHs so close to the half, I am going to say Barber. Barbers where struck between 1892 and 1915. Since you made emphasis on the range of your IHs that to me narrows the window down to 1892-1905. Since you also capitalized "MINT MARK", I am going to assume it has one. Out of all the Barber Halves from 1892-1905, w/mint marks, the 1900S had the most minted with 2,724,000. Therefore, I am going to guess you found a "1900S Barber Half". What did I win?!?!?  |
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Reply To This Topic #38 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 12:58:18 PM |
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I heard that there was an 1873CC pulled out today......from a Chicago park again...so that is 2 in 2 days.....so far.....
Actually, its more like 2 seated halves in 24 hours or close to it. |
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Reply To This Topic #39 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 03:53:20 PM |
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Lets break this down. Your IH were 1886-1905 and 10' away. From your reaction when you found your seated dime, I am going to say you would not have held back and made a contest with it so that rules out 1886 to 1891. With the IHs so close to the half, I am going to say Barber. Barbers where struck between 1892 and 1915. Since you made emphasis on the range of your IHs that to me narrows the window down to 1892-1905. Since you also capitalized "MINT MARK", I am going to assume it has one. Out of all the Barber Halves from 1892-1905, w/mint marks, the 1900S had the most minted with 2,724,000. Therefore, I am going to guess you found a "1900S Barber Half" What did I win?!?!? WINNER!!!!!! WINNER!!!!!! WINNER!!!!!! |
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Reply To This Topic #40 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 04:16:33 PM |
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Thanks for the call, Bob! Now you have to post a picture of that bad girl!
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da book worm--researcher Posts: 9445
callahan,fl
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Reply To This Topic #41 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 05:20:48 PM |
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smart % play -- of the mint "marked" coins by numbers struck between 1892 and 1905 ==the 1900 S is the most --thus % wize the most likely one, now if it had no mark (philly mint) 1899 was the logical pick. |
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Reply To This Topic #42 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 05:31:24 PM |
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smart % play -- of the mint "marked" coins by numbers struck between 1892 and 1905 ==the 1900 S is the most --thus % wize the most likely one, now if it had no mark (philly mint) 1899 was the logical pick. Thanks, Ivan. My OCD of over analyzing everything finally paid off.  |
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Reply To This Topic #43 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 05:36:28 PM |
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smart % play -- of the mint "marked" coins by numbers struck between 1892 and 1905 ==the 1900 S is the most --thus % wize the most likely one, now if it had no mark (philly mint) 1899 was the logical pick. Thanks, Ivan. My OCD of over analyzing everything finally paid off. Dan, you better buy a lotto ticket ASAP |
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Reply To This Topic #44 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 05:40:14 PM |
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Actually, I picked up $5.00 worth earlier today. Funny thing is, I hardly ever play. |
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da book worm--researcher Posts: 9445
callahan,fl
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Reply To This Topic #45 Posted Nov 23, 2009, 05:41:42 PM |
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I couldn't play --not from ill -- but my guess would been philly 1899 based on the % factor --twice as many as the 1900 S
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