here are some links to pictures of early US pattern coins cortesy of the Esylum: Saul Tiechman writes: "Here are some interesting die trials in the Smithsonian that many people have not seen. http://uspatterns.com/uspatterns/p3058.html http://uspatterns.com/uspatterns/sip3176.html http://uspatterns.com/uspatterns/p3212.html http://uspatterns.com/uspatterns/p3305.html http://uspatterns.com/uspatterns/p3383.html http://uspatterns.com/uspatterns/p3425.html http://uspatterns.com/uspatterns/p3437.html http://uspatterns.com/uspatterns/p3440.html http://uspatterns.com/uspatterns/p3443.html http://uspatterns.com/uspatterns/p3444.html http://uspatterns.com/uspatterns/p3465.html http://uspatterns.com/uspatterns/p3486.html http://uspatterns.com/uspatterns/p3524.html http://uspatterns.com/uspatterns/p2080.html 8O
8) Actually the whole site is worth touring. http://uspatterns.com It's totally free and has alot of information for research.Not only old patterns,but even new stuff as it's discovered.Many of Mike Byers discoveries have been showcased here.Check the site out,it's worth the time invested. ~ Jim
