Catalogue of Coins, Tokens, and Medals in the Numismatic Collection of the Mint of the United States at Philadelphia, PaU.S. Government Printing Office, 1912 - 634 páginas |
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... value . With the view of relieving to some extent the money stringency of the colony , Massachusetts in 1651 projected a mint for the coinage of silver . Preliminary arrangements were speedily made , and in the following year the mint ...
... value . With the view of relieving to some extent the money stringency of the colony , Massachusetts in 1651 projected a mint for the coinage of silver . Preliminary arrangements were speedily made , and in the following year the mint ...
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... value on both the Cent and Half - cent is a further peculiarity not found on the coins of the other States . During the period between the beginning of the War of Revolution and the establishment of a mint in 1792 there was a great ...
... value on both the Cent and Half - cent is a further peculiarity not found on the coins of the other States . During the period between the beginning of the War of Revolution and the establishment of a mint in 1792 there was a great ...
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... value of it . In the western part of the country the Real was popu- larly known as a Bit - a term which yet survives as a popular money of account , the terms Two Bits , Four Bits , and Six Bits being employed to express the values ...
... value of it . In the western part of the country the Real was popu- larly known as a Bit - a term which yet survives as a popular money of account , the terms Two Bits , Four Bits , and Six Bits being employed to express the values ...
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... value , on the theory that the coin would preserve the same value amid the fluctuations in the value of silver . If the theory were sound , the coin would be unpractical because only an assayer could detect the presence of the gold in ...
... value , on the theory that the coin would preserve the same value amid the fluctuations in the value of silver . If the theory were sound , the coin would be unpractical because only an assayer could detect the presence of the gold in ...
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... value . - On the first gold coins of the country there was no statement of the value , the size of the pieces being deemed sufficient to assure a true appreciation of their correct value . The silver Dollar and Half - Dollar had their ...
... value . - On the first gold coins of the country there was no statement of the value , the size of the pieces being deemed sufficient to assure a true appreciation of their correct value . The silver Dollar and Half - Dollar had their ...
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Términos y frases comunes
AMERICA arrows beaded circle beneath bronze Bust of Liberty Bust to left Bust to right Cent Centavos Centesimos Centimes coinage coins cross Crowned arms Crowned bust Crowned shield Cuartilla Decimo Denarius diadem Dime Ditto Dollar Double eagle Draped bust DS 20 GS Ducat E PLURIBUS UNUM Escudo exergue Female figure Francs gold Gulden Half-cent Half-dime Half-dollar Half-eagle Halfpenny Head of Liberty Head of Roma inscribed LIBERTY Inscription Laureated bust Laureated head laurel branches laurel wreath Legends and types LIBERTAD liberty cap Liberty to left mark of value Medal Medio peso Medio real monogram Necessity piece oak wreath obverse olive branch Onza Oval shield palm Peseta Peso Plain quadriga Quarter-dollar Quarter-eagle reading Reis Republic REPUBLICA right claw ROMA scroll inscribed seated Sestertius shield of arms Shilling silver Speciesthaler surmounted Tetradrachm Thaler thirteen stars Toston Types similar UNITED Value and date Vereinsthaler Victory
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Página 11 - Liberty, and the year of the coinage; and upon the reverse of each of the gold and silver coins there shall be the figure or representation of an eagle, with this inscription, "United States of America" and upon the reverse of each of the copper coins, there shall be an inscription which shall express the denomination of the piece, namely, cent or half-cent, as the case may require.
Página 8 - WE ARE ONE' ; on the other side of the same piece the following device, viz. : a dial with the hours expressed on the face of it ; a meridian sun above, on one side of which is to be the word 'FUGIO,' and on the other the year in figures ' 1787 ' ; below the dial the words 'MIND YOUR BUSINESS.
Página 11 - Upon one side there shall be an impression emblematic of liberty, with an inscription of the word "Liberty" and the year of coinage, and upon the reverse shall be the figure or representation of an eagle, with the inscriptions "United States of America...
Página 389 - We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Página 17 - No nation can be strong except in the strength of God, or safe except in His defense. The trust of our people in God should be declared on our national coins.
Página 20 - Carolina, laid up, with prudent foresight, for future use." 4 The question of the justification of these enterprises is raised by John Landis, formerly superintendent of the mint at Philadelphia, when he says : " There can hardly have been any reason of necessity for either of these enterprises, since neither community was beyond the reach of assay offices where gold could have been dis> Feathentonbaugh, 67-77.
Página 7 - A dial with the hours expressed on the face of it, a meridian sun above, on one side of which is to be the word "Fugio," and on the other the year in figures 1787. Below the dial the words "mind your business.
Página 368 - Obverse. — Bust of General Scott, upon a pedestal, and supported on each side by an eagle. Colors and other military emblems project at either side of the pedestal. " THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA PRESENTS THIS MEDAL TO MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT, AS A MEMORIAL OF HER ADMIRATION FOR THE GREAT AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICES OF HER SON WHILST COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES IN THE WAR WITH MEXICO, 1847.
Página 18 - Quarter-dollar, with the motto were prepared, and in 1866 those denominations were issued bearing the motto. Of the smaller coins this motto has been placed on only the bronze Two-cent piece, as already stated, and on the nickel Five-cent piece from 1868 to 1883. When the Double-eagle and Eagle of new design appeared in 1907, it was soon discovered that the religious motto had been omitted from them; and in response to a general demand Congress ordered it restored, which was done in 1908, and the...
Página 21 - A Manual of Gold and Silver Coins of all Nations struck within the past century, showing their history and legal basis, and their actual weight, fineness and value, chiefly from original and recent assays; with which are incorporated Treatises on Bullion and Plate, Counterfeit Coins, Specific Gravity of Precious Metals, Sic.