mint coin

[KentG]

found this metal detcting in my back yard

 

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[jeff of pa]

I did some Work on your Pics

 

[Montana Jim]

Good work Jeff... Yes, what do they say... can you read them at all?

I see the eagle with scale in beak, the date August 14, 196? and the building... any other clues for us?

 

[jeff of pa]

I think I see

AUGUST 14, 69

 

[Jeffro]

Looks like a mint coin- Duh.... I just saw the title of the post..... LOL!

 

[Montana Jim]

Got it...

http://auctions.yahoo.com/i:Medal 1969 US Mint Issue Independence Mall Bronze Phila:99218955

Opening of Philadelphia Mint Bronze Medal 1-5/16"

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This medal commemorates the official opening of the largest and most modern quarters ever to house the Philadelphia Mint, and the fourth move in its 177-year history.

The obverse of the medal features the main entrance view on Independence Mall with the inscription "UNITED STATES MINT PHILADELPHIA AUGUST 14, 1969" centered under the building. The inscription "DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY" is centered along the bottom of the medal.

The reverse of the medal features our national emblem, the Eagle, with the wings displayed. The balanced scales of Justice, and the key denoting an office of state. In the Eagle's right talons is the olive branch, symbolic of peace

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Design: Obverse - Philip E. Fowler
Reverse - Edgar Steever

Place Minted: Philadelphia Mint (no mint mark)

Composition: 90% Copper &10% Zinc

 

[Angelo]

Jim's the man!

Jeff, what program do you use to enhance the pics?

Beat me again.

Tony

 

[jeff of pa]

Jim's the man!

Jeff, what program do you use to enhance the pics?

Beat me again.

Tony

Microsoft Photo Editor

 

[KentG]

THANKS JIM

 

[Montana Jim]

THANKS JIM

Your very welcome Kent... I work pretty hard to beat Angelo to the punch and sometimes I'm a second faster... we are all here to help.

Oh yea, and Google... that helps too!

 

[DANGLANGLEY]

I am always amazed at the knowledge and resources you fellow T Net members have. WTG!!!