A look at the much-maligned Barber Coins. Were they really so bad?
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walking liberty
There are no shortage of myths when it comes to the Confederate States of America. It’s the same when it comes to Confederate coinage.
- PoliticsThe Coin Blog
The Class of 1916: The Standing Liberty Quarter, Mercury Dime and Walking Liberty Half Dollar
“Speak softly and carry a big stick. And make sure you have beautiful-looking coins in your pocket.”
One thing I’ve learned is that federal politicians have a lot of power when it comes to coinage. Case in point: Sen. Jim McClure.
Truly popular designs never really go away – politicians and Treasury officials will always figure out ways to recycle them.
This is the coin that made me want to become a numismatist. Thanks mom!