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Coins of Fort Union NM

MesquiteMesquite Posts: 4,075 ✭✭✭
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Stopped in to visit Fort Union this summer. A fairly thorough history of the fort is located here. They had a display that included some of the coins from the period. Thought I'd share some shots. There is a copper that I can't identify - anyone recognize it?

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There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by the sword. The other is by debt.
–John Adams, 1826

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  • Tvac897Tvac897 Posts: 1,478
    Cool display...copper looks like one of the pioneer currency right? Like the Daniel Boone coins you see from time to time...
    -Rome is Burning

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  • CaptainRonCaptainRon Posts: 1,189 ✭✭
    Try this link....


    Look down in the "Coins from the republic area"

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  • MesquiteMesquite Posts: 4,075 ✭✭✭
    Captain, I think you got that right. Here is a composite of my shot (manipulated in Paint.net to bring out detail) and the coin from the website you suggested. They look quite similar. Thanks!

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    There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by the sword. The other is by debt.
    –John Adams, 1826
  • TheRegulatorTheRegulator Posts: 1,232 ✭✭✭
    It's a Chihuahua copper. Not sure of the date, but it's from the mid-1800's. Really cool coins and usually seen in low grades.
    The Tree of Liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. -Thomas Jefferson

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