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Pillar of the Community
United States
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This is the newest addition to my coin collection and I want to just show it off a bit and see what you think. Opinions on grade are also appreciated.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That is one Bad donkey cent!.
Ben himself would be proud to own such an even specimen.
Thank you for sharing it. I notice it is raw, make sure and take a new pick of it holding it in hand. They always make great shots in hand.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Great coin, looks like a solid VG-8 to me.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Very nice!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Valued Member
Canada
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Wow! Thats a cool coin! :)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hoooooly Wowwww!  ^2 Beauty! These are among my favorite coins EVER! Congrats! =) |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very nice indeed! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pardon my ignorance, But I never saw one of those before. It is beautiful.
How about a little history lesson
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Pillar of the Community
United States
870 Posts |
Well, I'll get things started - these are "Fugio Coppers" or "Franklin Cents" - the first coins issued for the Federal Government of the new United States. Although Benjamin Franklin didn't necessarily design these (as he did the Continental Currency pieces), his "MIND YOUR BUSINESS" motto allows him credit, and the design isn't far off of the coinage he penned.
To me, these are among the most important and interesting American pieces ever made. I dig!! :D
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United States
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I've never seen this coin ..... never heard of this coin ..... and now I want one! Excellent .... Thanks David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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United States
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Valued Member
United States
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That's a beautiful Fugio copper! The legends and sundial are clear, and the planchet looks nice and smooth. A really nice one! I believe it is a Newman 12-M.
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Valued Member
United States
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Absolutely beautiful and 100/100 points for the U.S. History factor. Right up there with the 1792 "disme".
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Posted 06/17/2010 3:05 pm
