Happy US Independence Day.

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  1. TJC

    TJC Well-Known Member

    Happy 4th of July Everyone!!!

    Great coins Eduard!!! Some great history there!!

    These George Washington cents were made in England. Oh the irony. Here is a large eagle version that is a centre piece of my collection:
    See here: http://www.coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColCoinIntros/WashEAGLECent.intro.html
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    And here is my favorite Fugio, 8 pointed star var. Same obverse as Eduards. The design was created by Ben Franklin and is the first official US coin. Time Flies. Mind Your Business. We Are One.
    See here:http://www.coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColCoinIntros/Fugio.intro.html
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  3. Smojo

    Smojo dreamliner

    Very cool.
    I can dig up some of my coins to go here.
    Happy Indepedence Day America!!
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  4. Sallent

    Sallent Live long and prosper

    From back in the day when I collected US coins.

    Happy Birthday America.

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  5. Johndoe2000$

    Johndoe2000$ Well-Known Member

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    Part of a series paying tribute to American coin designers.
    Happy Independence day to all.
     
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  6. jwitten

    jwitten Well-Known Member

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  7. Deacon Ray

    Deacon Ray Well-Known Member

    Greetings Cucumber—I'm certain that American independence would never have happened without the help of France. Lafayette, Rochambeau, and thousands of French soldiers and sailors are national heroes here.

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  8. ValiantKnight

    ValiantKnight Well-Known Member

    Happy 4th of July!

    One of a small group that inspired me to collect coins:

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    And my chosen ancient related to today's holiday:

    Ptolemy II, Ptolemaic Kingdom
    AR tetradrachm
    Obv: Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis
    Rev: ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; S monogram in left field
    Mint: Alexandria
    Date: 285-246 BC
    Ref: Svoronos 548

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  9. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Happy Independence !

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    Connecticut 1785 1M-E, high R-3 or low R-4. Rare
    Mailed Bust Right
    This was the only use of the obverse die.
    This was the only use of the reverse die.
     
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  10. Johndakerftw

    Johndakerftw Mr. Rogers is My Hero

    Happy Independence Day to all of my American neighbours!!! :D

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  11. Santinidollar

    Santinidollar Supporter! Supporter

    Happy Fourth to all!
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  12. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    Happy Independence Day to All, and Thank-You!

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  13. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    Happy Independence Day, US friends!
     
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  14. Orfew

    Orfew Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus

    Happy independance day to all my American friends.
     
    Orfew, Jul 4, 2017
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  15. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    I've always liked the washington cents, just never could justify the cost of them.
     
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  16. Johndoe2000$

    Johndoe2000$ Well-Known Member

    Most newer ones are only .25¢ :)
    Joking, yes expensive for sure.
     
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  17. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    i don't have many pics of my few US coins, but here is an ugly pic of a pretty coin...

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    I hope everyone had a great 4th of July, wherever you live!
     
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  18. Theodosius

    Theodosius Fine Style Seeker

    Happy July 4th!

    I still collect US coins now and then. This is a recent find from our local coin show, one of my favorite US designs.

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    As a teenager I collected half dollars and was working on a complete type set, which I never managed to complete.

    I recently picked up this beauty for only a small premium over the bullion value.

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    You must have really felt the value of $20 back when these were circulating.

    John
     
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  19. Curtisimo

    Curtisimo the Great(ish)

    Fireworks are almost spent... but there is still some time for a few more eagles :)
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    Happy 4th to both my US and world coin friends :)
     
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  20. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    Speaking of Independence Day,
    I recently purchased this. Can anyone please tell me what it is? Is it a coin?
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  21. Cucumbor

    Cucumbor Well-Known Member


    Thanks for the kind words @Deacon Ray
    My thoughts too : I was visiting George Washington's house at Mount Vernon with my wife and kids in 2003, when relationship between France and USA were a bit on the coldish side, and while the guide there was showing the big key of the Bastille Lafayette had gifted Washington with, I allowed myself to interup her to say "whatever happens in modern politics, friendship between USA and France will ever be stronger". And I was glad to see visitors approving :)

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