Family Coin

wesmac

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Jan 22, 2006
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Ok all, I have a coin given to me by my grandfather. He worked in the different government offices and did carpentry work all over the capitol (D.C)before retiring. I tried to take a pic of the coin, but the stupid hp camera 5.1mp wont focus up close. Mabye its just me, cause its a good camera. The coin is dated 1875. It is about half dollar size and is copper in color. It has a Seated woman holding something with the date below the woman on one side. On the other side is either a man with a wig side view, or a woman with her hair up in some fashion. The only letters I can make out are on the side with the side view of the man/lady and its a D. on the right side of the coin. This coin is really most likely worthless b/c it is really worn away and can barely see it, but Im really curious.! THANKS! :-X ??? ::)
 

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wesmac

Greenie
Jan 22, 2006
10
4
I FOUND IT, ITS A
QUEEN VICTORIA 1875 H FARTHING
Finally!

Dont know how it got to him, but at least the search is over!
 

Klaatu

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Apr 24, 2005
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I was thinking it sounded like an English Penny when you said copper. I don't know English coins very well but I believe a copper English Penny is slightly smaller than a half dollar. You might want to look into that.
 

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Something like this one?
 

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