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Had a interesting time in the field this week.
Hunted the yard of a 1800's house and in the woods behind a Church that was built in 1846.
1868 - 2 Cent
1873 - Seated Dime (with Arrows) - (read below)
1882 - Indian Cent
1936 - Walking Liberty Half Dollar - (my 13th - all time Walking Half )
1941 - Mercury Dime
1909 - 1947 - 1951 D - Wheat Cents
1962 - Canadian Cent
Enameled Lutheran SS Pin Back - (SS is for Sunday School)
Vintage Key Return Fob - HOFFER - Buick / Pontiac / GMC - Zanesville, OH - ("If Found Drop In Any Post Office Box" )
(2) - 1800's Flat Buttons
(16) - Modern Clad Coins - (not shown in photo's)
Why are there Arrows on some Seated Liberty Coins ?
The arrows found on certain Seated Liberty Dimes (and other denominations like half dimes, quarters, and half dollars) signify changes in the coin's weight.
.There were two instances where arrows were added to the design:
1853 - 1854 - 1855: During this period, the value of silver increased, leading to hoarding and melting of coins for their bullion value.
To prevent this and encourage circulation, the weight of these silver coins was slightly reduced.
The arrows were added flanking the date to clearly identify these new, lighter-weight coins.
1873 - 1874: The arrows reappeared in 1873 and 1874, this time indicating a slight increase in the coin's weight.
This change was a result of the Coinage Act of 1873.
This was to bring U.S. silver coins into alignment with the metric system to facilitate their potential use in international trade.
In essence, the arrows were a visual cue to the public, signifying a change in the mandated silver content and weight of the coins.
Good Hunting !
Hunted the yard of a 1800's house and in the woods behind a Church that was built in 1846.
1868 - 2 Cent
1873 - Seated Dime (with Arrows) - (read below)
1882 - Indian Cent
1936 - Walking Liberty Half Dollar - (my 13th - all time Walking Half )
1941 - Mercury Dime
1909 - 1947 - 1951 D - Wheat Cents
1962 - Canadian Cent
Enameled Lutheran SS Pin Back - (SS is for Sunday School)
Vintage Key Return Fob - HOFFER - Buick / Pontiac / GMC - Zanesville, OH - ("If Found Drop In Any Post Office Box" )
(2) - 1800's Flat Buttons
(16) - Modern Clad Coins - (not shown in photo's)
Why are there Arrows on some Seated Liberty Coins ?
The arrows found on certain Seated Liberty Dimes (and other denominations like half dimes, quarters, and half dollars) signify changes in the coin's weight.
.There were two instances where arrows were added to the design:
1853 - 1854 - 1855: During this period, the value of silver increased, leading to hoarding and melting of coins for their bullion value.
To prevent this and encourage circulation, the weight of these silver coins was slightly reduced.
The arrows were added flanking the date to clearly identify these new, lighter-weight coins.
1873 - 1874: The arrows reappeared in 1873 and 1874, this time indicating a slight increase in the coin's weight.
This change was a result of the Coinage Act of 1873.
This was to bring U.S. silver coins into alignment with the metric system to facilitate their potential use in international trade.
In essence, the arrows were a visual cue to the public, signifying a change in the mandated silver content and weight of the coins.
Good Hunting !
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