We will soon begin a new year. I always like to look at coins that are celebrating a centennial birthday. Here are three coins of mine celebrating a tricentennial birthday next year (not my pictures): The first coin is a British 1717 farthing known as a dump farthing for its small size. It was both smaller and thicker than the typical previous farthing. Similarly, the second coin is a dump halfpenny (despite being incorrectly labeled as 1/4 P or farthing on the slab label). Finally, the medal presented, "The Act of Grace," represents the magnanimity shown by George I. He judiciously gave a pardon to most the Jacobite rebels after the failed Jacobite uprising in 1715 (known as The Fifteen). Because he was from Germany, George I was viewed by many as not only a foreigner, but also a usurper. He hoped to win support for his reign with his leniency. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacobite_rising_of_1715 The reverse of the medal is inscribed with the "Clemency of the King." A winged image of Clemency is supposed to be the personification of the (relatively) benevolent government of George I. She calms the serpent (the image for rebellion) with a caduceus. So, I will soon wish these coins a Happy 300th birthday and all of you a Happy and Healthy 2017. Stay thirsty (for coins), my friends.
Yeah, I gots some: Australia 1917 3 Pence with "Third Leg" die crack Canada 1917 Large Cent Switzerland 1917 B 5 Rappen NGC MS64
I have 39 coins from 1917 in my collection US and World. 2017 is the 100th anniversary of US entry in WW1 and also JFK's birth.
I know it's cheating, but this is the closest I've got. This here's an 1818 Bust half, but she's a special one: the 1818 is punched over an 1817. You can see it in the last digit.
