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I don't know anything about half pennies but, if it's real, it's a nice one.  |
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Beautiful coin !  I would love to add one like that to my collection  |
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That is a real beauty! Amazing how many generations its passed through and remained in that condition. Great find. nlp
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Very nice coin  Mine is well traveled a.k.a worn Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
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Very nice did you just get it? or are you thinking of getting it > |
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Wasn't aware these had any engraver's initials. What's that under the bust that looks like EWF?
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You pullin' our leg, Stoney?   |
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Is that original and if so, is it yours? It is in amazing condition and the details are so crisp! I wasn't aware that the early American coins were struck so fine.
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If it's original, it wasn't coined in America. They were minted at the Tower Mint in London on behalf of the Virginia Assembly. The grade isn't uncommon, either; there was a large hoard of mint state specimens that turned up in the nineteenth century.
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You pullin' our leg, Stoney? Ahh...shoot  I wanted it to go longer but not when philadelphian is in the mist I bought it a couple weeks back as a restrike but I'm not really finding too much info about it. Quote:
The grade isn't uncommon, either; there was a large hoard of mint state specimens that turned up in the nineteenth century. Yep. I had a chance awhile back to purchase a nice PCGS MS64RB example but opted for another Colonial at the time. swcoin.ecrater.com
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Sorry v! Looking again, is that "£WF"? Even less of an idea what that could mean.
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It's actually EWF. Here is one I found that states, "COPY". Can't find any info on mine or who made it?  swcoin.ecrater.com
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Perhaps a reference to the funk band Earth, Wind and Fire? These coins were minted almost exactly two centuries before the group's first album; coincidence?
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 philadelphian! Makes me want one with P-Funk stamped on it.... |
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Posted 10/21/2012 05:30 am
