Research Notes: V.D. B.

DrDarryl

I was reading the newspapers of 1909. Why? Researching the V.D.B. controversy on the release of the 1909 Lincoln cent. First hand perspective from 1909.

1630Boston

Great info @DrDarryl
It's funny, I was searching 1909 newspapers yesterday also.

ricko

@DrDarryl ... Thank you for a very interesting post. While most of us are familiar with the issue, it is most interesting to read the printed articles of the time. It provides a unique perspective of societal opinion, sort of a time capsule of human values. In today's America, such an issue would not be even noticed. Cheers, RickO

Mr_Spud

Great info. Does anybody have an image of the $10 bills they mentioned that have the upside down eagle donkey image on them? I never heard of such a thing before, so I tried doing a google image search and couldn’t find one

1630Boston

@Mr_Spud said:
Great info. Does anybody have an image of the $10 bills they mentioned that have the upside down eagle donkey image on them? I never heard of such a thing before, so I tried doing a google image search and couldn’t find one

Here it is @Mr_Spud
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https://youtu.be/XqtZM8eHESc

1630Boston

Namvet69

Very interesting commentary on mint business. Thanks. Peace Roy

Mr_Spud

@1630Boston said:

Thanks, that’s really cool!

gonzer

Great read. Thanks for sharing.

MWallace

But, but, but, an "L" was added to some 1864 Cents.