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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;900fine, post: 242816, member: 6036&quot;]I always thought the peaceful option was offered by the olive branch. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>My understanding is that any US coin motif involving an eagle with arrows also includes the olive branch, as if we are offering anyone in the world two options. Peace and friendship first, but if you insist...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What a powerful statement our young republic made with those early heraldic eagles from the 1790&#039;s - an eagle, a shield, arrows, and an olive branch. The meaning is clear, and stands to this day.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Once again, coins give us a real insight into what was happening at the time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I really appreciate the Trivia series, Clinker. Always &quot;food for thought&quot; for me.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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