1776 Pewter Continental Currency "FUGIO"

Mine didn't either!!! But, my decoder ring was AWESOME!

 

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I think I got one in a museum gift shop as a kid, I know that is where I got my replica Spanish milled dollar.

 

Usually real between 15-17g

 

1776 (Declaration of Independence) - where is it ?!

 

In Washington DC.

 

I meant the bank-note. But I didn't know the actual Declaration was in D.C. I believe the Liberty Bell is in Pennsylvania ? But I divert now.

 

The original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights are all on display at the National Archives in Washington DC.
https://museum.archives.gov/founding-documents

 

Thanks, Conder 101, for details about the original Decl. of Indep. To be free of Britsh oppression is understood. That all are treated equally etc., such statements look good as theory, but the practice doesn't always live up to the good intentions. When I last visited the States, I visited some well-known official places, but never the National Archives, maybe next time ? One place I did bump into, by chance, was the theatre, where Lincoln was shot.- I suppose, by now, those Documents almost look like they've been written with invisible ink !

 

Quite the contrary - if there is one thing Americans are good at, it's preserving our written history. Tragically, we're getting Edited: Political our history, but preserving important documents is a strength.

 

"written with invisible ink" impression, I suggested, re. fragile Decl. of Ind. "Quite the contrary" states JDL, with astounding ignorance of U.S. history. He is totally oblivious to the powers of sun, flash photography, nature and time - "Preserving human documents is a strength" !!! He might start by looking up Conder 101's attachment, including the faded pictures from the National Archives Museum. JDL, you may be knowledgeable in many areas, but this time, you are completely out of sync. What have you, in your own defence, got to say ??? Your silence would be unacceptable.

 

You have no basis to judge what level of ignorance someone has on a subject based on a single line of text and you throw out an ad hominem fallacy and then demand someone respond to your “debate”. Please go join Facebook or twitter if you just want to sit and argue. This is a place to discuss numismatics, not get into troll fights.

 

Another one incapable of facing reality, Seattlite86. It is my business whether or not I'm online. You may be an Outspoken Member, but, next time, make sure you know what you're talking about. Maybe you should simply keep zipped up.

 

The reality is you’re living in your own reality. Anyway. You’ll catch more flies with honey, and I have better things to do with my time.

 

P.S. I’m not trying to embarrass or insult you, but there’s clearly something going on with you and you’re lashing out on CT. I don’t think you’re being very constructive with your emotions.

 

You've got your Outspoken opinions, right or wrong,which you're entitled to, S.86. I didn't ask you to involve yourself about the Declaration etc., but you may have felt the need to, and that may be ok. I don't share your views about coins, as if they exist within a glass cube, unrelated to anything else. Maybe on a planet of their own ? - As for the discussion, which you invited yourself to, I have hard and fast evidence. Can you say the same ? If you have strong evidence, for your views, I'd be happy to consider it. If you, on the other hand, you prefer to catch flies with honey, that's fine - but mind those bees !!!

 

Congratulations on being added to my ignore list. Your angry little world just got one person lonelier.

 

Thanks for your reply, S.86, and it doesn't worry me unduly that I'm on your ignore list. But, angry or not, I'm sorry you felt unable to answer my challenge, and that you're now feeling even lonelier.

 

Admittedly I had no idea either that in your post #24 you were referring to a banknote (as you explained in #26). After all, unless I missed something, there had been no prior reference to such a note/bill in this topic before.

Sometimes remaining silent is more helpful than not remaining silent ...

Yes, of course documents such as the Declaration of Independence look different now from what they used to look like almost 250 years ago. Preserving them properly is an important issue - but I do believe that the people who professionally deal with these know what they do.

Christian

 

Sure, Christian, I too think that the professional people do know what they do. But, sadly, the damage of, for instance, 35 years of exposure to sunlight, cannot be undone. But preservation technology is saving what can be saved. However, tourists, and others, who visit the National Archives of Washington D.C. to see the original Declaration of Independence, will, inevitably, experience some disappointment.

 

Sometimes remaining silent is called for, can even mean wisdom - but not always. Sometimes remaining silent can be a form of cowardice.