On The "new" Five Cent Pieces

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xshift Pillar of the Community United States 2669 Posts	Posted 10/13/2010 6:50 pm I ran across this doing some research and found it rather enlightening.. From the August 1866 American Journal of Numismatics and Bulletin of the American Numismatic & Archaeological Society, page 27. http://books.google.com/books?id=qI...ge&q&f=false The next page contains the text of the act that authorizes them, if anyone is interested. Report this Post to the Staff

Syaoran_2001 Valued Member United States 98 Posts	Posted 10/13/2010 7:54 pm Which 5 cent coin is that condemning? Report this Post to the Staff
johnny54321 Rest in Peace United States 4849 Posts	Posted 10/13/2010 8:00 pm that is the funniest thing ever...lol. Little did the author know how popular the nickel would be. Quote: Which 5 cent coin is that condemning? 1866 was the first year of the Shield nickel. The Half Dime had been around for 30 years. Edited by johnny54321 10/13/2010 8:02 pm Report this Post to the Staff
zeewool Pillar of the Community 3660 Posts	Posted 10/13/2010 8:03 pm 1940's war nickles perhaps? edited to add: Just read the print at the top of the article....I only missed it by about 80 years.....I thought the language was more typical of the mid 19th century, but the description threw me off. Edited by zeewool 10/13/2010 8:06 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Syaoran_2001 Valued Member United States 98 Posts	Posted 10/13/2010 8:09 pm If it's referring to the Shield nickel, then I agree with the author of the article that it was indeed an ugly coin especially compared to other coins of the time. I would take a Half Dime over a Shield nickel. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15457 Posts	Posted 10/13/2010 8:11 pm Great stuff xshift ..... truly enjoyed the blurb and your link. Imagine that 144 years ago we could have been there to read this ..... probably would have followed the herd. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
lorax Valued Member United States 162 Posts	Posted 10/13/2010 9:28 pm The next issue (viewable from the same url, page down a bit) has this description of it: "On the obverse of this remarkable coin, the first thing that attracts the attention, is a very elaborate and highly ornamented gridiron, the clumsy handle of which appears to be broken from the body, thus rendering this culinary utensil almost useless. The upper part and sides of this gridiron are hung with leaves of some sort, strongly reminding one of the savory bunches of herbs displayed in a market-house in autumn, or of a green grocer's sign in huckleberry time. Perhaps the same accident that severed the handle of the gridiron also fractured the lower part, for we notice that it is there skewered by two arrows, pointing in opposite directions. The motto "In God we trust," is very opportune, for the inventor of this coin may rest assured that the devil will never forgive him for such an abortion. Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 10/14/2010 09:53 am That article could and should have been reproduced in 1938. At least the ones he is knocking had some thought in design compared to our latest plain looking ones of today. I wonder what that author would have said if he saw what we have today. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188770 Posts	Posted 10/14/2010 11:08 am Very interesting. Thanks for Sharing! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
xshift Pillar of the Community United States 2669 Posts	Posted 10/14/2010 11:18 am Quote: I wonder what that author would have said if he saw what we have today. That's exactly what I was thinking.. if they thought the design so bad then, I could just imagine the diatribe about today's designs, especially considering some of the topics lately. Of course, they would have to be very PC about it, in order to avoid actually offending anybody Report this Post to the Staff
delaner Pillar of the Community United States 870 Posts	Posted 10/14/2010 2:22 pm Great article! "The Modern Age is never the Golden Age" --Anon Report this Post to the Staff
Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 10/14/2010 7:40 pm I love it! Report this Post to the Staff
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