1792 Half Disme Debate

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Mr. Numismatist, Sep 18, 2026 at 2:13 PM.

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  1. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Moderator

    I've said some unkind things about that portrait rendering, but I wouldn't quite say it looks like a ten-year-old corpse.
     
    -jeffB, Sep 19, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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  3. KBBPLL

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    I always heard it was Alexander Hamilton's eagle on the reverse. Aaron Burr wanted his on there instead.
     
    KBBPLL, Sep 19, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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  4. longnine009

    longnine009 Darwin has to eat too. Supporter

    A raped scarecrow running for it's life was my favorite.

    According to wiki Jefferson had 4 daughters out of six that died in childhood. His wife died at 33 several months after giving birth to a 16 pounder. No wonder he stayed a bachelor after that.
     
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    longnine009, Sep 19, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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  5. longnine009

    longnine009 Darwin has to eat too. Supporter

    Hamilton should've gone to range before saying no.
     
    longnine009, Sep 19, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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  6. Barney McRae

    Barney McRae Supporter! Supporter

    Try living here. I went fishing today. It's nearly October, and it's still HOT.:(
     
    Barney McRae, Sep 19, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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