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The E-Sylum: Volume 02, Number 12, March 22, 1999, Article 5CURIOUS COIN OF 1652The May 1865 issue of The Historical Magazine contains the following article titled "Curious Coin of 1652", authored by "D.F." of Providence. "Can any of the readers of the Historical Magazine throw any light upon the origin or history of the following curious coin, which was dug up in the town of Norton by Mr. Briggs a few years since. It bears upon the obverse the impression of two distinct punches -- one giving the date 1652; the other the figures VIII, surmounted by a lion. Below the Roman numerals is the letter S between two dots. Upon the Reverse, there is an impress of the figure XII, underneath which is a shield between two dots. The planchet is the same size and bears a similar resemblance to the N.E. shilling, but is of copper. This coin has recently come into the possession and is now is the cabinet of Mr. George T. Paine of this city. The coin bears a decidedly New England appearance, and may have been struck as a trial or pattern piece to supply the want which was felt at that time for a copper currency. Can anyone suggest anything further in regard to this interesting coin." Martin Gengerke's "American Numismatic Auctions" lists Mr. Paine as a consignor to W. Elliot Woodward's 15th sale, December 10, 1866. Can anyone tell us if this coin was catalogued for the sale? Wayne Homren, EditorContent presented in The E-Sylum is not necessarily researched or independently fact-checked, and views expressed do not necessarily represent those of the Numismatic Bibliomania Society. The Numismatic Bibliomania Society is a non-profit organization promoting numismatic literature. For more information please see our web site at http://www.coinbooks.org/ There is a membership application available on the web site. To join, print the application and return it with your check to the address printed on the application. Visit the Membership page. Those wishing to become new E-Sylum subscribers (or wishing to Unsubscribe) can go to the following web page link. To submit items for publication in The E-Sylum, write to the Editor at this address: E-Sylum Editor Copyright © 1998 - 2020 The Numismatic Bibliomania Society (NBS) |
