Not a coin but coin related- new purchase
Em7
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So, this is not a coin but it is coin related. I just bought this 1786 issue of Gentleman’s Magazine. Inside it gives a description of a new halfpenny (Nova Constellatio) circulating in America. It also includes an illustration of the new coin. One of the things I love about coin collecting is the history behind each coin. I am excited to add this piece of numismatic history to my collection. 
Does anyone else enjoy collecting historical documents about coins like this?
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Thank you for posting this, it is really cool!
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
I particularly liked "The new American half penny is in weight as three to two of the English coin". Thanks for sharing
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Interesting piece of history.
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Documents that actually document coinage and medals are either neglected or just overlooked- congrats and well done. Thanks for sharing
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Nice!
I don't have anything like your great historical publication but I do have a couple letters by famous people that mention coins.
I have a typed note by Mamie Eisenhower from 1971 that mentions the "new" Ike dollar.
I also have a letter signed by Richard Nixon in 1965 that tells the recipient that he'll be receiving an example of the new Churchill Crown under separate cover.
@JBK Those letters sound really neat and interesting. I looked up a Churchill Crown, cool coin.
"Gentlemen's magazines" certainly changed over the years..
Sorry, I couldn't resist. In all seriousness that's pretty cool. I know the history about coins and the stories that surround them is why I am a collector.
@Em7 ... Welcome aboard. That is a very interesting article... Where did you find that old magazine??? Cheers, RickO
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No and I'm afraid to google it in case my wife looks at my phone.
That is a cool document, thanks for sharing.
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Thanks @ricko . There is a rare and historical newspaper store in PA. They have some really neat items. Occasionally they get in newspapers that contain articles about coins being circulated or minted during that time.