The Liberty Seated Halves used to cover Lincoln’s eyes 0

[Walkerfan]

I thought that this 6 1/2 year old article by David W. Lange deserved a repost.

https://www.ngccoin.com/news/article/4397/USA-Coin-Album-Scrapbook-Gold-Part-3/

Very fascinating both from the historical aspect and from the beauty of the Seated coinage design.

 

 

[Henri Charriere]

Just when you thought you knew everything there was to know about the Lincoln assassination, along comes a thoughtful member who re-posts an oldie but goodie written by one of our own resident experts regarding a little-known fact from long long ago. Thank you, @Walkerfan  😉

[Walkerfan]

1 hour ago, Quintus Arrius said:

Just when you thought you knew everything there was to know about the Lincoln assassination, along comes a thoughtful member who re-posts an oldie but goodie written by one of our own resident experts regarding a little-known fact from long long ago. Thank you, @Walkerfan  😉

You're welcome!!  

[LINCOLNMAN]

As a collector of Lincolniana for many years I thought I had seen it all. Very interesting. Thanks for dusting this off and posting.

[Hoghead515]

Very cool article. Thanks for sharing. That was something I never knew and very happy to have read it.