Coins have changed over time - Other things have not really changed

1630Boston · October 23, 2018 5:14AM

Coins have changed over time

Other things have not really changed

sparky64 · October 23, 2018 5:16AM

That is well done. 10/10 @1630Boston

Hallco · October 23, 2018 5:30AM

I never realized until seeing them in the same picture that the Large Cent is bigger than the Sacagawea Dollar!

Colonialcoin · October 23, 2018 5:40AM

Very nice coins!

Are those other things newspapers?? Today you need a wingspan of a mosquito to hold a newspaper open.

ricko · October 23, 2018 5:41AM

Interesting ....The difference between newspapers and smartphones though, is people did not walk while reading the newspapers... Cheers, RickO

1630Boston · October 23, 2018 6:19AM

@Hallco said:
I never realized until seeing them in the same picture that the Large Cent is bigger than the Sacagawea Dollar!

Classic Head 1C Dia = 28.00 mm, 10.89 g
Sac Dollar Dia = 26.50 mm, 8.10 g

grip · October 23, 2018 6:34AM

Nice work

thisistheshow · October 23, 2018 6:42AM

Nice post. Interesting.

Thanks!

thisistheshow · October 23, 2018 6:47AM

This is probably (definitely)not the time or place, but I personally feel very inclined to have discussions with people about topics such as: newspapers, reading the newspaper, how news used to be absorbed vs now, how this has influenced our lives, etc.

rte592 · October 23, 2018 7:02AM

Nice....I'd be willing to bet that 90% are listening to music and not absorbing anything.

jmlanzaf · October 23, 2018 7:04AM

@ricko said:
Interesting ....The difference between newspapers and smartphones though, is people did not walk while reading the newspapers... Cheers, RickO

Not true. In college, I even read while DRIVING! The more things change, the more they stay the same.

jmlanzaf · October 23, 2018 7:05AM

@rte592 said:
Nice....I'd be willing to bet that 90% are listening to music and not absorbing anything.

I'll take that bet. They'd be wearing headphones if they were listening to music. I think it's funny that my students headphones get bigger as their phones get smaller.

They are probably scrolling through instagram or twitter which is the modern equivalent of a newspaper.

silverpop · October 23, 2018 7:05AM

yes times have changed and not always for the best, but change has to happen to have a future, some people are scared of change but there is nothing to fear of change it's good in the long run , as for coins new ideas are being tried to see if they work just all part of the bigger picture

ricko · October 23, 2018 7:07AM

@jmlanzaf.... That is true.. there are a few who read while driving... I have even seen ladies putting on makeup while driving 60 MPH.... However, I really have not seen people walking down the street while holding a newspaper up in front of themselves...I have seen people trip, stumble, fall and bump into light posts while walking and looking at their phones...it really is fun to watch. Cheers, RickO

jmlanzaf · October 23, 2018 7:08AM

@ricko said:
@jmlanzaf.... That is true.. there are a few who read while driving... I have even seen ladies putting on makeup while driving 60 MPH.... However, I really have not seen people walking down the street while holding a newspaper up in front of themselves...I have seen people trip, stumble, fall and bump into light posts while walking and looking at their phones...it really is fun to watch. Cheers, RickO

The people who read the newspaper while walking usually have it folded down to paperback size in their hands. They aren't COMPLETE idiots. LOL

jmlanzaf · October 23, 2018 7:09AM

@jmlanzaf said:

@ricko said:
@jmlanzaf.... That is true.. there are a few who read while driving... I have even seen ladies putting on makeup while driving 60 MPH.... However, I really have not seen people walking down the street while holding a newspaper up in front of themselves...I have seen people trip, stumble, fall and bump into light posts while walking and looking at their phones...it really is fun to watch. Cheers, RickO

The people who read the newspaper while walking usually have it folded down to paperback size in their hands. They aren't COMPLETE idiots. LOL

I just realized that I dated myself with "paperback size". LOL. I should have said, they "folded it down to cell phone size".

Coinstartled · October 23, 2018 7:11AM

@Hallco said:
I never realized until seeing them in the same picture that the Large Cent is bigger than the Sacagawea Dollar!

And you could buy a newspaper with the large cent. You will need a few sacs today for a paper. 7 or 8 for a Sunday New York Times.

ricko · October 23, 2018 7:11AM

@jmlanzaf .... If people are going to be idiots, they should at least strive to be COMPLETE!! After all, as is often said, be the best you can be... Cheers, RickO

divecchia · October 23, 2018 8:31AM

@jmlanzaf said:
I just realized that I dated myself with "paperback size". LOL. I should have said, they "folded it down to cell phone size".

Yes you did. They probably fold them more to the size of an IPad or tablet.

Donato

JBK · October 23, 2018 8:57AM

Very interesting.

There was a little bit of mixing and matching with the coins (shouldn't the Sac have been in the top row?). Actually, I think you could do three rows of coins for an even greater compare/contrast effect.

But very thought provoking overall.

SkyMan · October 23, 2018 10:02AM

Fun stuff!

Elcontador · October 23, 2018 11:32AM

@ricko said:
Interesting ....The difference between newspapers and smartphones though, is people did not walk while reading the newspapers... Cheers, RickO

I enjoy seeing people obsessed with their smartphones walk into large inanimate objects.

BuffaloIronTail · October 23, 2018 11:37AM

@ricko said:
Interesting ....The difference between newspapers and smartphones though, is people did not walk while reading the newspapers... Cheers, RickO

Yes..........people walk with smartphones...........but they don't walk WELL.......or drive well for all that matter.

Pete

Paradisefound · October 23, 2018 11:42AM

Interesting read and when was the last time you hold a morning newspaper?

Catbert · October 23, 2018 3:43PM

Every day @Paradisefound - I know, that makes me in the minority.

I get two! The local daily (generally worthless in content) and the WSJ.

1630Boston · October 23, 2018 4:09PM

@Catbert said:
Every day @Paradisefound - I know, that makes me in the minority.

I get two! The local daily (generally worthless in content) and the WSJ.

I like the WSJ but have no time to read it...........I do do the WSJ crossword most every day though

Paradisefound · October 23, 2018 4:11PM

Our local newspaper got so very thin over the years ...... 4 pages at the most and that's includes ads

@1630Boston said:

@Catbert said:
Every day @Paradisefound - I know, that makes me in the minority.

I get two! The local daily (generally worthless in content) and the WSJ.

I like the WSJ but have no time to read it...........I do do the WSJ crossword most every day though

1630Boston · October 23, 2018 4:13PM

Not much news on a little Island, perhaps

@Paradisefound said:
Our local newspaper got so very thin over the years ...... 4 pages at the most and that's includes ads

@1630Boston said:

@Catbert said:
Every day @Paradisefound - I know, that makes me in the minority.

I get two! The local daily (generally worthless in content) and the WSJ.

I like the WSJ but have no time to read it...........I do do the WSJ crossword most every day though

Paradisefound · October 23, 2018 4:16PM

Topiary Trim today ........

@1630Boston said:
Not much news on a little Island, perhaps

3stars · October 23, 2018 4:54PM

Same Lincoln obverse for 109 years and counting, Same Washington Obverse for 86. Not much change at all really.

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