Happy 115th birthday, Grammy!

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  1. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Today (January 14th) would have marked the 115th birthday of my paternal grandmother, Jean Norton Shinnick (1911-1980). She was a talented painter and a wonderful grandmother.

    In her honor, here are two coins from her birthyear. Got any 1911 coins to post? Share 'em! :)

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    lordmarcovan, Jan 14, 2026 at 4:56 AM
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  3. dwhiz

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    1911 Quarter Eagle PCGS AU58 1-horz.jpg 1911 D Quarter Eagle 1a-horz.jpg 1911 10c A1-horz.jpg 1911 50c A1-horz.jpg
     
    dwhiz, Jan 14, 2026 at 6:05 AM
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  4. Chris B

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    I have a few.

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    Chris B, Jan 14, 2026 at 6:53 AM
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  5. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Here is a portrait Grammy painted of me in 1968, when I was not quite three years old. I swear I remember sitting for it, in my wooden highchair, though perhaps I’m confusing that with a later sitting. I do remember being told to sit still. She worked in watercolors a lot, but this is an oil painting, of course.

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  6. paddyman98

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    Love the portrait painting!
    Thanks for sharing.

    Low mintage Barber Quarter
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    Metal Detected V Nickel
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    BuffaloHunter, Jan 14, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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    Grammy had a lot of talent.
     
    Tall Paul, Jan 14, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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  9. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Here’s my $2.50 Gold $2.50 1911-D, weak D variety.
    Happy birthday to her! My grandfather was a young boy during the Civil War.
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    Collecting Nut, Jan 14, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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  10. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    I like the look on this one, @dwhiz.

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    lordmarcovan, Jan 14, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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