COIN TRIVIA
DID YOU KNOW????
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The first coinage struck specifically for the English-American
colonies was called the "Hogge Money" of Bermuda and was
minted in London. The name was derived from the fact that
hogs were very plentiful on Bermuda.
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The first regular issue cent, struck in 1793, is referred to as a
"chain cent". It derived its name from the reverse design which
is a circular chain of 15 links.
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James Longacre was the designer of the Indian Head cent. The
initial "L" is on the bonnet ribbon of the headdress, right below
the last feather. The initial is on the coins from 1864 and after.
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The Shield nickel from 1866 to 1883 was the first nickel to have
"In God We Trust" on it.
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The term "Mercury Dime" is actually a misnomer. The designer
of the coin was Adolph Weinman. The bust is Weinman's design
of Liberty, which was required by the coinage law, and the wings
on the Liberty Cap was to symbolize freedom of thought.
Remember, when you purchase a coin, you also receive a piece of history, and given as a gift, it is always worth something.
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