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Though US coins are not my major favour, I am attracted by this coin as there are something special on the coin - a private name of a company. This is rare and I think this is the first time in history that a circulating coin has a private name here. I want to know more about American history through this Bell so would you provide any relevant information. Thanks a lot. My questions: 1) Was the Liberty Bell made in 1753 as shown on the bell surface and does the company PASS AND STOW still survive today? 2) Who know what the two lines near the top of the bell write? Are they Latin? 3) Any information about the history of this bell is welcome. Henry    |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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This is rare and I think this is the first time in history that a circulating coin has a private name here. The 1925 Vancouver half dollar - part of the classic US commemorative series - features "Hudson's Bay Company" on its reverse. This piece pre-dates the bicentennial Eisenhower dollar (which was first released in 1975) by 50 years. While the Vancouver coin was not a regular issue and therefore not specifically intended for circulation, it was struck to the same specifications as the regular issue coins and a number definitely made it into general circulation alongside other US half dollars. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Bedrock of the Community
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That's a good-looking Ike, Henry!
And @ace_ftw, that's a good read. I lived near Philadelphia for years and only saw the Liberty Bell only a couple of times when guests were in town. That's usually how it works, I suppose.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yep, it's on the liberty bell on '765 ikes and on Franklin halfs. Nice Ike though! Good read, also!
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03/14/2015 1:17 pm
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And @ace_ftw, that's a good read. I lived near Philadelphia for years and only saw the Liberty Bell only a couple of times when guests were in town. That's usually how it works, I suppose. It's difficult to get to see in the summer, with the lines 50m long. Easy in the winter, though. I walk a lot, and have probably passed it a hundred times in the last few months. Can't find out where Pass & Stow worked.. No doubt the building is long gone. |
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All of you , thank you. I get useful information and bright comments.
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China
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I had to laugh at a 50m line up. I live in China and would only dream of such a short line. :)
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Bedrock of the Community
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I live in China and would only dream of such a short line. :) Perhaps you should relocate to Ordos. Kidding, of course... BUT...sometimes...when sitting in gridlock in the morning.... that really appeals to me. @jbuck, it would be an enormous surprise and I think several members here including me would fall over in shock if this thread didn't appeal to you.  |
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1) Was the Liberty Bell made in 1753 as shown on the bell surface and does the company PASS AND STOW still survive today? The bell was made in 1752. It had bad tonal qualities and cracked on it's first test ringing and was recast by Pass & Stow in 1753. The recasting was not considered successful so Pass & Stow recast the bell for a second time in 1753. Quote:
2) Who know what the two lines near the top of the bell write? Are they Latin? The inscription of from the bible and is in english, Leviticus 25:10 "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants thereof." Quote:
3) Any information about the history of this bell is welcome. Google is your friend http://www.nps.gov/inde/learn/histo...ertybell.htm |
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US Modern Coin Forum members have great passion for help. Thank you all!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm still confused as to why the writing is on the coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I learned something today reading this thread.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I'm still confused as to why the writing is on the coin Because they picture the bell and the writing is on the bell. if you showed a view that didn't show the Pass & Stow inscription it also would not show the famous crack. Without the crack you wouldn't have the Liberty Bell, you'd just have any old bell. Edited by Conder101
03/16/2015 08:36 am
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@jbuck, it would be an enormous surprise and I think several members here including me would fall over in shock if this thread didn't appeal to you.  Quote:
Because they picture the bell and the writing is on the bell. if you showed a view that didn't show the Pass & Stow inscription it also would not show the famous crack. Without the crack you wouldn't have the Liberty Bell, you'd just have any old bell.  |
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