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Message:: [QUOTE="ZoidMeister, post: 5294763, member: 114169"]Okay,  so I couldn't wait and opened Santa's gift upon arrival.   I'm really glad I did because I've been able to do a LOT of reading and research with the book that Santa sent. [ATTACH=full]1222563[/ATTACH] Because of that research,  I was able to identify a really cool cherry pick on Ebay when I saw it.  The coin below is listed on page #225 of the book Santa gave me.   It's a Great Britain silver center Model Penny,  minted as a test pattern piece between 1844 and 1848.  I knew the US experimented with silver center cents, but had no idea the idea was floated in England as well. As a pattern coin,  this undated bi-metallic penny was made with copper centers, copper plated white metal centers, and silver, with the silver being the most desirable.   Enough of these patterns were made and released for circulation that most of them are fairly worn or have environmental damage issues.   This one is fantastic,  and I owe my knowledge of it to Santa. Take a look at the incredible die break on the reverse of this one. Thanks again Santa! I don't have it yet, but with the speed the Post Office is delivering packages,  I may not live long enough to show it after it arrives. Enjoy. Z [ATTACH=full]1222558[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1222560[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1222562[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]