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<div class="IPBDescription">How about buying a chance?</div>Muddy Gap Shootist hopes to raise a few $$ for the Posse by selling chances on this rare coin. It is certified by the American Historical Society and comes in an enclosed plastic case with the story on the inside, which explains:<br />
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In 1883 the Liberty Head Nickel appeared in America - and immediately started a minor crime wave. The original minting of this famous nickel carried a large "V" (for five) on the back, but the Mint left off the word "Cents." Con artists discovered that the coin could be easily and inexpensively gold-plated and passed off for a $5 gold piece as the two coins had a similar appearance. In the dim gas lights prevalent in most saloons, stores, and restaurants of the west, etc., it was hard to tell the two apart. The Mint discovered its error later in 1883 and corrected the coin so that the word "Cents" appeared below the "V."<br />
The most famous con artist was named Josh Tatum. He would walk into a store and buy a 5-cent item with his gold-plated nickel. If the clerk noticed that it was a nickel, Tatum simply left with his purchase. But there were times he would leave with $4.95 in change. Josh was arrested but was acquitted. See, he was mute and never said it was a $5 gold piece. Josh Tatum inspired the phrase, "I was just joshing."<br />
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Tickets will be available for $2 each or 3 for $5 at our next match.<br />
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Comments
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Way to go Jerry! <img src='http://www.goodguysposse.org/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':thumbsup:' />
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Okay ........... Mr. Ugly dude -- just what did you mean by that remark ("kinda appropriate ... comes from MGS?) ?? See ya at sundown, pard!!
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PtBW, I heard tell that you were right along next to Josh Tatum during his many escapades with the gold-plated nickel. Would that have been in Deadwood or Laramie between 1883-1886???
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Thanks, FH for making sure everyone understands about the THE......... <img src='http://www.goodguysposse.org/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':thumbsup:' />
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Ugly, the money should go to either Jeweler Jim or Dangerous Denny. Not sure how long the chances will be available. That is a question for DD to answer. I will not be at Bristol. Thanks, though, for your willingness to participate/donate........
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Probably 2-3 matches but with the bad weather we've been having on our match days, we're running behind.
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Thanks to MGS for the donation - AND for the intriguing history!