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Posted 08/01/2021 03:42 am
I'm inclined to agree with Condor101 on the reason for the Half Cent being made. It was for the common folk to be able to have a spendable coin in the pocket for things like food or small supplies.
Most stores people had an account they charged good against and paid off each month or week, little purchases were made by children in cash like Half Cents for candy.
Most stores people had an account they charged good against and paid off each month or week, little purchases were made by children in cash like Half Cents for candy.
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ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector.
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