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Back in 1802, did Lady Liberty get in a Fight?


Proof of tough times in the old US Republic...

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1802 BUST DOLLAR, BB-242, B-5, NGC AU-55

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    CladiatorCladiator Posts: 17,921 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yeah she really got drilled!

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    Actually nailed might be more appropriate with the square hole that
    indicates the coin was holed early in it's lifetime. Sheldon S-242,
    very common variety but also very cool with a killer reverse cud.
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    OuthaulOuthaul Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭✭✭
    But did she ever get hammered?
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    BaleyBaley Posts: 22,658 ✭✭✭✭✭
    those sword strokes nearly cut her face

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    (she took a couple licks on her shoulder)
    1802 half dollar, the only known variety is O.101

    Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry

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    HyperionHyperion Posts: 7,438 ✭✭✭
    what a classic design. this should make a comeback.
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    << <i>what a classic design. this should make a comeback. >>


    It's a strong possibility that it may be used on the Thomas Jefferson First Spouse coin. Since Jefferson was a widower when he was in office they will be using a representation of Liberty as she appeared on coins issued during his administration. That would be either the draped bust, or the turban head that was used on the gold coins. I think the draped bust is much more attractive, so natually they will pick the turban head because it was used on the gold eagles back then.
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    what's the name of that dog on The Little Rascals?!
    USPI minimalist design collage
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    Treasury Seals Type Set
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    TootawlTootawl Posts: 5,877 ✭✭✭


    << <i>what's the name of that dog on The Little Rascals?! >>


    Petey.
    PCGS Currency: HOF 2013, Best Low Ball Set 2009-2014, 2016, 2018. Appreciation Award 2015, Best Showcase 2018, Numerous others.
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    TorinoCobra71TorinoCobra71 Posts: 8,025 ✭✭✭
    Thats quite a black eye........ image

    TorinoCobra71

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