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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;mark1224, post: 805329, member: 23190&quot;]I found another interesting old coin in the collection I received from my grandfather.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is dated 1789.&nbsp; The peripheral lettering says: INAUGURATED NEW YORK APRIL 30.&nbsp; Underneath the lettering is the bust of George Washington, but there is no mention of his name on the coin.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>The reverse side depicts the Brooklyn Bridge with the lettering above the bridge:&nbsp; NEW YORK - BROOKLYN</p><p>PROGRESS OF 100 YEARS</p><p><br /></p><p>Beneath the bridge is&nbsp; the lettering:</p><p>THE EIGHTH WONDER</p><p><br /></p><p>I dont know if this is a coin or a commemorative medal.&nbsp; It is slightly larger in diameter than a modern quarter.&nbsp; It is made of copper or bronze, and has a small hole punched in the top where it was strung together with several other old coins (1837 half-dollar; 1862 cent; 1859 cent; and 1870 dime...all with holes punched in the top of them, strung together).</p><p><br /></p><p>I have googled the coin description all over the web, but have not found anything close that describes it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Does anyone know what this coin is?</p><p><br /></p><p>I know a picture would be helpful.&nbsp; I will post a picture soon, but my scanner is not currently working.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for your help.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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