Not everyone in Congress favored a national Mint -1792 0

[RWB]

From the Philadelphia Inquirer May 2, 1792. Page 2.

[Lem E]

Makes it a bit tough to read when most of the lower case “s” is replaced with “f”. I did however see the lower case “s” used as well. Interesting. Good thing he didn’t use the word suck anywhere.

[RWB]

Search "Long s" for info.

[Lem E]

On 8/18/2022 at 9:30 PM, RWB said:

Search "Long s" for info.

Learned something new today and very glad we don’t use the long s anymore.

Edited August 21, 2022 by Lem E

[CaptHenway]

Imagine if the plan had gone through to put the incumbent President on the coinage. I can just see the book now:

"The Fantastic William Henry Harrison Dollar!"  Struck only for inclusion in Diplomatic Proof Sets!