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It's a 19th Century strike -- the Truxton medals were the first Congressional medals struck in the U.S. (previous medals were done in France). The medal was struck in a number of different varie… (View Post)

Newly Minted won the $85,000 stakes race paying $6.20 in a small six horse field. Two Cent Tootsie (possibly named after a former girlfriend of mine?) finished out of the money on the grass. (View Post)

I've always enjoyed the adaptation of Shakespeare's words on the reverse of the Sinkler & Davey piece. The two jackass reverse was used on quite a few store cards of the era and on seve… (View Post)

Although it is a bit dated (2007), this link should catch you up to speed on your original amazement: https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/signal/coins/worden-coinage0107c.htm (View Post)

Agreed - I've only seen it as the drop of a badge. Here's one from Worth Point: https://worthpoint.com/worthopedia/pan-american-exposition-1901-buffalo-499745581 (View Post)