Irving Weil collection, 1844-1985.

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Irving Weil collection, 1844-1985.

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Consists of commemorative gold and silver coins, U.S. and foreign currency, gold and silver mint pieces, State seals, gold and silver plates, and other misc. numismatica. Included in collection are plates with renditions of works by Dali, Wyeth and Rockwell. Commemorative coins cover various subject areas such as American history, Super Bowl, Apollo flights, Olympics, and world events. Many State seals have letters accompanying them. There is also a series of pewter figurines.

12 linear ft.

Broward County Libraries, Broward County, Library Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 7657126

Broward County Libraries, Broward County, Library Division

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Weil, Irving H.,

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United States Mint

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Indian head pennies or cents were minted from 1859 to 1909. They were designed by James Barton Longacre. Buffalo nickels were minted from 1913 through 1938, they were designed by James Earle Fraser. The nickels were different from previous coins that pictured an Indian in that the Indian portrayed was more than a European looking individual adorned with a headdress and instead had more accurate facial characteristics. From the description of Indian head penny and buffalo nickel, 1905...

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Washington Mint.

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Franklin Mint

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