Odd Denominations for Monday. (why not?)

ambro51 · November 4, 2012 11:39PM

OK we have a set of denominations that is pretty well "standard" but every so often something "weird" comes along....like this 12 1/2 cent R. E. Russell one bit feuchtwanger style issue. Incredibly mysterious since no one has ever found any reference to anyone known as RE Russell. Plus, the odd situation of a few coins worth 12 1/2 cents mixed in with a great number of circulating feuchtwanger one cent pieces .... Imagine back in the day arguing with some merchant to take YOUR silver penny for 12 1/2 cents ( which would buy you a full dinner) instead on one cent like all the rest you've seen. Possibly this WAS intended as a pattern only piece but most seen are well circulated. This is an R5.

Unknown · November 4, 2012 11:46PM

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DeliaBug · November 5, 2012 12:10AM

While odd today, that denomination is not strange at all for back in those days. It is a bit.

Broadstruck · November 5, 2012 1:20AM

tydye · November 5, 2012 1:28AM

I think Broadstruck just made ambro soil himself

LindeDad · November 5, 2012 1:31AM

Need a bunch as change for a 8 Reale or dollar back then.

johnny9434 · November 5, 2012 5:28AM

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Justlooking · November 5, 2012 5:38AM

Two for a quarter.

ambro51 · November 5, 2012 6:55AM

Feuchtwanger did propose a 6 1/4 cent piece, and was certainly first with the three cent coin. I think this type may predate the issue of the NY Shield design and was intended as a pattern rather than a circulating piece. I base this on the fact it is the thickest and heaviest variety... Which proved more prone to planchet cracks. Later types are lighter and thinned. This piece also has the JMP counterstamp and only five or six are known. Also...Broaddie cannot top me on this one

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savoyspecial · November 5, 2012 8:55AM

NumisOxide · November 5, 2012 9:24AM

Here's my R.E Russell

ctf_error_coins · November 5, 2012 10:14AM

Six Cent Piece ....

Odd Denominations for Monday. (why not?)

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