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The E-Sylum: Volume 19, Number 26, June 26, 2016, Article 16

GRAVESIDE CEREMONY FOR COLONIAL MINTER WILLIAM COLEY

Gary Trudgen submitted this item about a ceremony that was recently held at the gravesite of William Coley, a partner in the Vermont and Machin’s Mills mints. Thanks! -Editor

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Colonel William H. Coley Graveside Ceremony

The Colonial Coin Collectors Club (C4) honored the memory of William Coley on June 18, 2016 at his gravesite in Otselic, New York. Coley is credited with engraving the dies for the Vermont landscape coppers while in partnership with Reuben Harmon, Jr. A numismatic plaque constructed from black granite was placed next to his gravestone specifying Coley’s involvement with the Vermont and Machin’s Mills mints. Also, a Revolutionary War veteran’s marker was placed next to his gravestone acknowledging his service in the fight for our independence.

The ceremony was conducted by the local Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapter with music provided by a bagpipe player. Coley’s great-great- great granddaughter, Linda Dodge, was present and talked to the audience about her grandfather’s life. More detailed information about Coley and the ceremony is forthcoming in the C4 Newsletter and The Colonial Newsletter.

What a great idea - a wonderful way to honor a numismatic pioneer. For reference, here's one example of the Vermont landscape design, from the CoinFacts.com site. -Editor

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To read the complete article, see:
VERMONT COPPER COINS (www.coinfacts.com/colonial_coins/vermont_coppers/vt_copper_varieties.htm)



Wayne Homren, Editor

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