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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I thought collectors would enjoy seeing this one. I didn't plan to acquire this coin until I ran across this for a steal. Aside from that, I really like this coin--especially the rims which are very square with no major dings.   I've also been searching online for a penny with the matching die crack on the reverse.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Nice cartwheel. I wish the one I have was as nice as yours.
Question: These were only made the one year, right? Seems like every one I see is 1797. There were tuppences too, weren't there?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I like the wide rims The ones on our dollars should be wider! |
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Pillar of the Community
Spain
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nice color and wonderful coin  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
5318 Posts |
Thanks...it's actually much nicer in hand too. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That is a terrific old Cartwheel! Looks great |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very nice! Would you say that is a VF or an EF?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I was guessing a VF due to details on the shield, but I'm sort of unfamiliar with these coins. It's actually better looking in hand because the lens picks up every blemish. Not bad for $6, eh? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Actually, is this the same size as the regular pre-decimal penny?
If so... then wow! I want one!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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David, this is quite larger than the later predicimal penny series.
It's 36mm and 28.35 grams, and is quite impressive in hand.
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New Member
Canada
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I always want a huge coin like this. I guess people at that time must have a huge wallet/purse when going shopping
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Was it made that big so that the value of the metal content equaled the face value?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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QuickSilver- actually these were only made for that one year since the bullion value was actually greater than the face value. They were made so large and heavy so that people would accept them rather than the small, silver pennies that had been circulating up until this point.
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02/06/2009 5:09 pm
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Australia
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WpgLwr wrote: Question: These were only made the one year, right? Seems like every one I see is 1797. There were tuppences too, weren't there?
Yes there were the larger and heavier tuppences (2d) of 1797.
I think they struck these coins for a few years all bearing the date 1797. But don't quote me on that.
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