Is this a US Coin?

seemyauction

LotsoLuck

Filipine. (sp?)

stinkinlincoln

If it was struck here, then I guess ut could be technically. But I conisder a true U.S coin to have circulated here in the states.

If these did circulate here, then I would say yes.

mrpotatoheadd

It's in the Redbook.

adamlaneus

If I recall correctly, that coin was probably made in the Manila mint, which was at the time, considered a branch of the U.S. Mint.

ColonialCoinUnion

<< <i>It's in the Redbook. >>



So are a few Hard Times Tokens, and the Libertas Americana Medal.

Zoins

IMO this is a US coin and has a greater claim to being a US coin than Trade Dollars and NCLT.

These and other similar coins were minted by the US Mint in continental and Philippine branch mints for circulation and commerce in the United States of America, which happened to include the Philippines at the time. This is unlike Trade Dollars which were meant to circulate outside of the US and NCLT which are not meant to circulate at all.

mrpotatoheadd

<< <i>So are a few Hard Times Tokens, and the Libertas Americana Medal. >>

AARC tokens from Alaska are there, too.

And don't forget Hawaii...

BlindedByEgo

Depends on what the definition of "is" is.

tradedollarnut

<< <i>IMO this is a US coin and has a greater claim to being a US coin than Trade Dollars and NCLT.

These and other similar coins were minted by the US Mint in continental and Philippine branch mints for circulation and commerce in the United States of America, which happened to include the Philippines at the time. This is unlike Trade Dollars which were meant to circulate outside of the US and NCLT which are not meant to circulate at all. >>



Trade dollars were legal tender inside the US for several years.

jessecarlk

I collect both US and world coins, and these are in my US collection.

Zoins

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<< <i>IMO this is a US coin and has a greater claim to being a US coin than Trade Dollars and NCLT.

These and other similar coins were minted by the US Mint in continental and Philippine branch mints for circulation and commerce in the United States of America, which happened to include the Philippines at the time. This is unlike Trade Dollars which were meant to circulate outside of the US and NCLT which are not meant to circulate at all. >>

Trade dollars were legal tender inside the US for several years. >>

That's true, but that wasn't the intention of the coin.

To me, US-Phil and Trade Dollars are both US coins. NCLT are also coins IMO, but each just has a differing claim to being a US coin.

tradedollarnut

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<< <i>IMO this is a US coin and has a greater claim to being a US coin than Trade Dollars and NCLT.

These and other similar coins were minted by the US Mint in continental and Philippine branch mints for circulation and commerce in the United States of America, which happened to include the Philippines at the time. This is unlike Trade Dollars which were meant to circulate outside of the US and NCLT which are not meant to circulate at all. >>

Trade dollars were legal tender inside the US for several years. >>

That's true, but that wasn't the intention of the coin.

To me, US-Phil and Trade Dollars are both US coins. NCLT are also coins IMO, but each just has a differing claim to being a US coin. >>



Nor the Seated Dollar in that case - they were predominantly minted for export. In fact, most US silver and gold coinage in the early years didn't circulate but rather was exported.

BlindedByEgo

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<< <i>IMO this is a US coin and has a greater claim to being a US coin than Trade Dollars and NCLT.

These and other similar coins were minted by the US Mint in continental and Philippine branch mints for circulation and commerce in the United States of America, which happened to include the Philippines at the time. This is unlike Trade Dollars which were meant to circulate outside of the US and NCLT which are not meant to circulate at all. >>

Trade dollars were legal tender inside the US for several years. >>

That's true, but that wasn't the intention of the coin.

To me, US-Phil and Trade Dollars are both US coins. NCLT are also coins IMO, but each just has a differing claim to being a US coin. >>



Nor the Seated Dollar in that case - they were predominantly minted for export. In fact, most US silver and gold coinage in the early years didn't circulate but rather was exported. >>




Well heck, while we are at it, $20.00 gold had far more use in international trade and holding of domestic banking reserves than in commerce.

Zoins

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<< <i>IMO this is a US coin and has a greater claim to being a US coin than Trade Dollars and NCLT.

These and other similar coins were minted by the US Mint in continental and Philippine branch mints for circulation and commerce in the United States of America, which happened to include the Philippines at the time. This is unlike Trade Dollars which were meant to circulate outside of the US and NCLT which are not meant to circulate at all. >>

Trade dollars were legal tender inside the US for several years. >>

That's true, but that wasn't the intention of the coin.

To me, US-Phil and Trade Dollars are both US coins. NCLT are also coins IMO, but each just has a differing claim to being a US coin. >>

Nor the Seated Dollar in that case - they were predominantly minted for export. In fact, most US silver and gold coinage in the early years didn't circulate but rather was exported. >>

Well heck, while we are at it, $20.00 gold had far more use in international trade and holding of domestic banking reserves than in commerce. >>

Let's not forget about Morgans which are stellar as non-circulated coins.

Kind of makes you wonder why circulating clad coins don't get that much respect! At least these Centavos were meant to circulate!

FilamCoins

<< <i>If I recall correctly, that coin was probably made in the Manila mint, which was at the time, considered a branch of the U.S. Mint.[/q

You are correct!

And these were struck in Philly .....

seemyauction

Holey Smokes FilamCoins, those are sweet........

adamlaneus

Yep, those are some of the nicest examples i've ever seen right there.

Thanks!

Zoins

Excellent Philly Mint US Coins there FilamCoins!

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