Hinkle Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Thought this was walking liberty at a distance lol. But also a interesting one. Thanks for any info. Can't find some of these in the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 The contemporary French 10 centimes piece in copper, about the size of a half dollar, is one of my favorite coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKK Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 National trends and styles are one of the most fascinating aspects of world coinage. You can nearly always count upon the French for elegance; the olive branch here is a clear hint at a desire for peace, rather a popular idea by 1917, and their motto beats most for powerful simplicity. If you ever get a look at a Vichy coin--and it's not hard; they're plentiful and show up in assortment bins--you will be struck by the fascist touches. "French State" vs. French Republic: "Work, Family, Country" vs. liberty, equality, brotherhood; the Frankish axe vs. a beautiful woman in a flowing robe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Just now, JKK said: National trends and styles are one of the most fascinating aspects of world coinage. You can nearly always count upon the French for elegance; the olive branch here is a clear hint at a desire for peace, rather a popular idea by 1917, and their motto beats most for powerful simplicity. If you ever get a look at a Vichy coin--and it's not hard; they're plentiful and show up in assortment bins--you will be struck by the fascist touches. "French State" vs. French Republic: "Work, Family, Country" vs. liberty, equality, brotherhood; the Frankish axe vs. a beautiful woman in a flowing robe. The Huns were not into beauty, says the guy thoroughly Hun on both sides of his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKK Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 28 minutes ago, VKurtB said: The Huns were not into beauty, says the guy thoroughly Hun on both sides of his family. As someone half Hun, I embrace the term "Kraut," myself. I even grew up in one Kraut religion and later ended up in a far Krautier one. To keep the topic to coins on some level, though, I'm a big enthusiast for the sheer quagmire of pre-unification German States coinage. Is that one Hesse-Hassenpfeffer or Hesse-Hochenluger? Many happy hours just figuring out what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 15 minutes ago, JKK said: As someone half Hun, I embrace the term "Kraut," myself. I even grew up in one Kraut religion and later ended up in a far Krautier one. To keep the topic to coins on some level, though, I'm a big enthusiast for the sheer quagmire of pre-unification German States coinage. Is that one Hesse-Hassenpfeffer or Hesse-Hochenluger? Many happy hours just figuring out what it is. The British Royal Family throws around the term "Hun", even to describe Prince Phillip, so I thought I'd play along. Hey, maybe I'm about 8 gazillionth in line to the throne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKK Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, VKurtB said: The British Royal Family throws around the term "Hun", even to describe Prince Phillip, so I thought I'd play along. Hey, maybe I'm about 8 gazillionth in line to the throne! Well they ought to, considering their origins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Just now, JKK said: Well they ought to, considering their origins. Let's see, a Greek prince whose native tongue was German. Hmm. Greek + German = Geek? Nah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
