Making $15,000.00 the Hard way in 1955
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That guy is hilarious!
It would be great to have him for a neighbor.
It would be great to have him for a neighbor.
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I'd like to know how much he spent on slugs etc.
a friend found one while bank bag hunting.
I got to inspect it.
it looked and felt like a real nickel
a friend found one while bank bag hunting.
I got to inspect it.
it looked and felt like a real nickel
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Back then, a nickel bought a lot more than today. I remember reading a book in the 50's where they caught another nickel counterfeiter because his coins all felt very greasy.
Thanks Jeff for another great article!
Thanks Jeff for another great article!
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Even when you could get a cigar for a nickel that was a humble choice.
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I wonder if some of those nickels are still in the river.
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