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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... issued bore no slight likeness to the English Penny and Halfpenny , for the laureated bust in cuirass is plainly an imitation of the bust of one of the Georges and the figure which was to be taken as emblematic of Liberty is only Britan ...
... issued bore no slight likeness to the English Penny and Halfpenny , for the laureated bust in cuirass is plainly an imitation of the bust of one of the Georges and the figure which was to be taken as emblematic of Liberty is only Britan ...
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... issued by the Congress of the united colonies during the War of Revolu- tion was made redeemable in " Spanish Milled Dollars or the Value thereof in Gold and Silver ; " and in contracts of 10 CATALOGUE OF COINS , TOKENS , AND MEDALS .
... issued by the Congress of the united colonies during the War of Revolu- tion was made redeemable in " Spanish Milled Dollars or the Value thereof in Gold and Silver ; " and in contracts of 10 CATALOGUE OF COINS , TOKENS , AND MEDALS .
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... issued was a bust of the Goddess of Liberty , though the law permitted the greatest freedom in the composition of a design to express the idea . The bust of Liberty which appeared on the Cent and Half - cent in 1793 ( Pl . V , 1 ) , the ...
... issued was a bust of the Goddess of Liberty , though the law permitted the greatest freedom in the composition of a design to express the idea . The bust of Liberty which appeared on the Cent and Half - cent in 1793 ( Pl . V , 1 ) , the ...
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... issued . The new piece weighed only 72 grains , while the Cent authorized in 1792 weighed 264 grains , which was reduced to 168 grains in 1795. The law which authorized the Cent of reduced size also prescribed that it should consist of ...
... issued . The new piece weighed only 72 grains , while the Cent authorized in 1792 weighed 264 grains , which was reduced to 168 grains in 1795. The law which authorized the Cent of reduced size also prescribed that it should consist of ...
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... issued in 1892 and 1893 , the former with the bust of Columbus and the latter with the crowned bust of Isabella of Spain . The Lafayette Dollar , in silver , issued in 1900 to commemorate the unveiling in Paris of the equestrian statue ...
... issued in 1892 and 1893 , the former with the bust of Columbus and the latter with the crowned bust of Isabella of Spain . The Lafayette Dollar , in silver , issued in 1900 to commemorate the unveiling in Paris of the equestrian statue ...
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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.