Not exactly a popular thread but, oh well... The first piece is from 1806, though actually struck in 1812. This next one is also from Paris, this time from 1808:
Do 5804, 5806, and 5808 represent years? And if so, in what calendar?
.....GOD
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"For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; He will save us." -Isaiah 33:22
Interesting that they used another dating system. Do you know why exactly 4000 years had to be added? I can't really think of any big event that long ago that could explain it.
<< <i>Interesting that they used another dating system. Do you know why exactly 4000 years had to be added? I can't really think of any big event that long ago that could explain it. >>
Isn't that when they believed creation to have taken place?? I dunno.. just my WAG.
Nope the only problem with the link before was the person putting in the link... I fixed it in the first post.
I think that the 4,000 years is based on either the beginning of the world (at least in the Bible) or possibly the building of Solomon's Temple. It was common until the twentieth century to use this dating system on the medals as well as documents used in Lodge. Now days the Gregorian date seems to be used instead but I could be wrong on that.
They call it the begining of our era...Elverno is correct it includes the Old testament of the Bible. But what do I know, I'm just a dumb ole girl and they don't think I should know these things...
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Were they Napoleonic era Laurent? They're darn tough to find. These were part of a small collection that a dealer picked up about twenty-five years ago and held onto because he liked them.
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This next one is also from Paris, this time from 1808:
You want how much?!!
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"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." -Luke 11:9
"Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." -Deut. 6:4-5
"For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; He will save us." -Isaiah 33:22
You want how much?!!
NapoleonicMedals.org
(Last update 3/6/2007)
I really like the style of the eagle. The link does not work for me though
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19th & 20th Century coins from Great Britain and the Realm
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Nice photos and lovely medals.
<< <i>Interesting that they used another dating system. Do you know why exactly 4000 years had to be added? I can't really think of any big event that long ago that could explain it. >>
Isn't that when they believed creation to have taken place?? I dunno.. just my WAG.
My wantlist & references
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I fixed it in the first post.
I think that the 4,000 years is based on either the beginning of the world (at least in the Bible) or possibly the building of Solomon's Temple. It was common until the twentieth century to use this dating system on the medals as well as documents used in Lodge. Now days the Gregorian date seems to be used instead but I could be wrong on that.
You want how much?!!
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(Last update 3/6/2007)
is that you end up being governed by inferiors. – Plato
I tempted him with money...
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