Or maybe, this is to interest a new generation of collecters. It would have worked on me. Or maybe I'm just simple.
You know Hamilton had a hard time of it getting the half cent added to the coinage. Bread was often priced at two for a cent, and his arguement...
The story as told in the 50's was the coins were passed by a deaf mute. Standard play was for the mute to purchase a 5 cent cigar with one. If...
truly beauty.
What was it someone said about the French and art?
I rather like the eagle, Lady Liberty's great great granddaughter not so much.
I too like the sword. It is NOT a bad thing to Honor the defenders of the Flag! It's a much more balanced design as well.
You are SO right about that ship.
Holy Cats. Beauty.
There have been a lot of English pennies posted, but here is one a little closer to home.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] 1 Penny, Bank of Upper Canada, 1850...
To say "WOW" is an understatement. Thanks.
It's not ancient, it's not rare, but it's pretty and it's square.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
We allowed that the Straits were British above, yes? So this coin is on the Square.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Am I seeing this correcty, a full repunch date? 1845 over 1843?
Awesome, that is a prize.
zumbly, this is the 1st. ancient square I ever saw when I was a child. It started my interest in them, I have remembered it for 60 years. Thanks.
Any idea what the Rev. markings are? I lust this coin, by the way.
Oh I am seeing coins I never saw before. Thanks.
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