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1966 Philippines. 10 centavos.   |
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Devonshire, Tavistock, 1d 1811. Withers 1130, Davis 23 (35mm, 23.8g).  The outdoorsy scene depicted on the reverse of this British 1811 penny token is one of the many Devon Mines, located in Tavistock, noted for their production of arsenic, copper, and primarily tin dating back to the early 1200's. The "Cornish mining engine" shown here was typical for the Devonshire area; in Tavistock it employed coal-fired steam-power (note the smokestack) to pump water out of the mines and to keep buckets moving up and down the mineshafts. For both tasks, that extraction process relied on the tower-and-chain arrangement shown toward the right on this token. The photo below shows a well-preserved 19th-century mining engine of this type, now maintained by one of Cornwall's mining museums.  As for the Tavistock penny's obverse, the plumes of the Prince of Wales were a common device on the tokens of 1811-1820, basically signifying, honoring, and perhaps ingratiating the Prince Regent (and future Monarch) George IV, who was then governing the Empire through the administrative talents of competent ministers while the long reign -- and life -- of his father King George III wound down in a spiral of depression and illness.
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1931 R Russia. 20 Kopeks.   |
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1968 A German Democratic Republic (Germany) 1 Pfennig.   |
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Outstanding examples! |
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UK 2 Pounds 2004   |
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UK 2 Pounds 2004 Outstanding! |
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Great topic - only just discovered it! Here's another British £2 coin, with the normal definitive reverse design used between 1997 and 2015. The reverse represents the history of industrialization in Britain, with cogwheels representing the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century and an outer rim showing printed circuits and the internet to represent the 20th century:  Another industrial design - the reverse of the French 10-franc piece issued between 1974 and 1987, deliberately portraying modern industry in a stark contrast to the traditional motifs and allegorical figures normally depicted on French coins.  |
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Nice examples! |
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Here's the first of several coins that, while not specifically dedicated to an industrial theme, each incorporate elements representing important industries within their jurisdiction.The 1920 Maine Statehood Centennial half dollar features the State Seal on its obverse. Within the Seal (at the viewer's left) is seen a farmer leaning on a scythe; he represents the importance of farming/the farming industry to Maine's economy. Farming has had its ups and downs over Maine's history. After years or declining importance, farming is once again a growing industry in Maine, and currently accounts for ~$700 million and ~5% of the State's annual gross domestic product (GDP). Also seen within the Seal (at right) is a seaman leaning on an anchor. He is representative of Maine's shipbuilding and fishing industries. The economic value of commercial fishing topped $600 million in 2018, with lobster fisheries accounting for ~480 million of the total. Shipbuilding, an industry in which Maine was once a leader, is today more of a minor/niche industry, though a growing luxury yacht construction segment is helping to revitalize it. The fact that the Maine Seal was developed in 1820 illustrates how long the farming and fishing industries have been important to Maine's economy. 1920 Maine Statehood Centennial Half Dollar    For other of my posts about commemorative coins and medals, including more on the history of the Booker T Washington half dollar and other Design Discussion Index posts, see: Commems Collection.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Once again, a US commemorative half dollar that includes a Coat-of-Arms depiction that highlights two important industries from the early days of of a state's history that continue to be important to the present day. I offer, the 1934 Province of Maryland Tercentenary half dollar. The Coat of Arms serves as the primary design device for the reverse of the coin. The Maryland Seal / Coat of Arms traces its roots to the family crest created by Sir George Calvert, First Lord Baltimore, early in the 17th century; Calvert was granted the rights to a vast New World territory north and east of the Potomac River by King Charles I in 1632. The Seal was used in the Maryland Colony for many years, beginning in its earliest days. Though different Seals were used between 1794 and 1874, the original was again put in place by Resolution of the Maryland Assembly and continues to be used to the present. The law defining the Seal describes a plowman holding a spade and and a fisherman holding a non-specific fish. The plowman symbolizes farming, with the fisherman representing Maryland's robust fishing and shellfish harvesting industries. The coin's designs are the work of Baltimore-based artist Hans Schuler (1874-1951). 1934 Province of Maryland Tercentenary Half Dollar    For other of my posts about commemorative coins and medals, including more on the history of the Maryland half dollar, see: Commems Collection. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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The meaning behind the smaller details is fascinating. |
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Lead mining developed into a major industry in Wisconsin beginning in the early 19th Century (1810s). A large number of lead mines opened in the 1820s-30s, and brought many immigrants to the area - it was a major factor in the area's growth. The industry began in southwest Wisconsin, but expanded north as new deposits were found. The importance of the lead mining industry led (no pun) to its representation on the first Seal of the Wisconsin Territory - an adaptation of which is seen on the 1936 Wisconsin Territorial Centennial half dollar. The Seal (and the coin's reverse) depict an arm holding a pickax and a pile of lead ore. During the early 1840s, Wisconsin produced more than half of the US' lead output. Lead mining began to get more expensive as the easily obtainable lead supplies in Wisconsin were exhausted. Eventually, this rise in production costs resulted in mining areas giving way to farmlands - farming/agriculture took over as the region's primary industry. Though lead mining experienced several revivals over the years, the levels of the 1830s-40s were never again reached. The last lead mining operation closed in 1979. 1936 Wisconsin Territorial Centennial Half Dollar    For other of my posts about commemorative coins and medals, including more on the history and design of the Wisconsin Territory half dollar, see: Commems Collection. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Very nice! |
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