Wrong coins in Gangs of NY?

vega1

I went to see "Gangs of New York". There's one scene where they are playing poker and they briefly show the coins. I didn't know it was coming so I didn't get a chance to be absolutely sure, but I think they were Barbers.

Cool!...

Except the movie is set in 1862

Maybe I just "projected". ;-)

It was a pretty good movie by the way, kind of long though.

supercoin

Probably SBA dollars. Cheaper, and just as unrecognizable to the general moviegoing public.

Gemini

Maybe they were Civil War tokens.

nwcs

I have a hard time imaging DiCaprio as a tough guy. So I won't watch the movie. but it would be funny if they were titanic medals.

wingedliberty

They did use Barbers in Titanic, at least they got that right!
I often look for that accuracy also, Producers are suppose to hire consultants on historical accuracy.
I guess they take shortcuts.


Happy holidays,
Brian.

DaveG

Actually, by 1862, both gold and silver were out of circulation (hoarded) and even Indian Head cents were being replaced or augmented by tokens, so it would be rather unlikely that they would be using coins at all - unless they were showing off, sort-of like playing Monopoly with real money!

nwcs

Fractional currency!!

wingedliberty

Wow, I guess if they did use a consultant, they should get the money they paid him back.


Brian.

Casey

I saw at least one seated liberty. Couldn't make out anything else.

JoyofCollecting

Hey.,..that's it. I just found my new career. I'll move to Hollywood and became a "Historical Coin Consultant" to the the major studios. Just think.....

Swimmming pools...movie stars.......Oscar night....throwing tantrums....political statements on issues I know nothing about....five wives.

Wish me luck guys...I'm packing the car!!!

Gilbert

Well, i t seems that in DiCaprio's "Catch Me If You Can," Spielberg consulted with the ANA to make sure they got it right. If there is any discrepancy, we'll know who's at fault.