Why Was The One Cent And Five Cent Coin Never Reeded? - Page 2

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Cascade Pillar of the Community United States 7390 Posts	Posted 07/12/2017 3:29 pm Because they weren't silver. Today its just tradition and what were used to. Report this Post to the Staff
Libertad Pillar of the Community Canada 3692 Posts	Posted 07/17/2017 11:38 pm As for Chinese coins, the holes were there to string the coins together. Possibly to avoid the clinking sound when walking through marketplaces. I heard another theory that a nobleperson would have a servant carry his/her coins strung together. Report this Post to the Staff
Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 07/18/2017 02:07 am Libertad, also, when strung on treated leather (water buffalo has very tuff hide) a couple pound string made avvery nasty defensive weapon against highwaymen! Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 07/18/2017 05:48 am Even with World coins, the instances of reeding for copper and bronze coins is far and few between. Report this Post to the Staff
FeltonRon New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 07/18/2017 08:34 am That is very interesting Mark. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189222 Posts	Posted 07/18/2017 11:56 am Quote: Libertad, also, when strung on treated leather (water buffalo has very tuff hide) a couple pound string made avvery nasty defensive weapon against highwaymen! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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