Liberty & Freedom Forever!
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by Helen P.
6M ago
Brand awareness goes back thousands of years. Emperors used their profiles and statues to ensure their influence and allegiance. If we leap forward into the post-WWII decades, America’s advertising historians might point to whiz kid Donny Deutsch, who famously helped clients build consumer loyalty for their brands. In between those two eras, 13 colonies banded […] The post Liberty & Freedom Forever! appeared first on Littleton Coin Company Blog ..read more
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Franklin & the Other Mrs. Ross
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by Helen P.
7M ago
Mention Franklin and Ross in the same sentence, and the young widow who stitched an early version of the American flag, Betsy Griscom Ross, leaps to mind. After all, both lived in Philadelphia as the colonies launched their daring bid for independence. But Benjamin Franklin was more closely linked to a different widowed Ross. True […] The post Franklin & the Other Mrs. Ross appeared first on Littleton Coin Company Blog ..read more
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7 Surprising Facts about Eleanor Roosevelt
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by Susan A.
7M ago
Eleanor Roosevelt graces one of the five new 2023 quarters in the Women Quarters Series. This commemorative coin was designed by Don Everhart, from the Artistic Infusion Program and sculpted by Craig A. Campbell, a United States Mint Medallic Artist. The reverse is graced with a portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt and the scales of justice […] The post 7 Surprising Facts about Eleanor Roosevelt appeared first on Littleton Coin Company Blog ..read more
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Gold! Gold! Gold from the American River!
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by Helen P.
7M ago
When gold was discovered in California in 1848, no one could have predicted the cascade of events that would change the course of American history. Meet John Sutter, a self-proclaimed Swiss military captain. He left his wife and five children, plus debt behind in Europe. By most accounts, Sutter was a free-spending bon vivant. After […] The post Gold! Gold! Gold from the American River! appeared first on Littleton Coin Company Blog ..read more
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5 Who Danced Their Way to Global Fame
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by Helen P.
10M ago
If ever there were a coin design with a richly complex story told in such a meaningful way, the 2023 Native American dollar reverse might be it! Struck just for 10 weeks, the legal tender coin celebrates the ‘Five Moons’ – Native American classical dancers all from Oklahoma who achieved international recognition. The number originated […] The post 5 Who Danced Their Way to Global Fame appeared first on Littleton Coin Company Blog ..read more
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80th Anniversary of the Jefferson Memorial!
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by Susan A.
10M ago
Nestled in the East Potomac Park in Washington D.C., the Jefferson Memorial is turning 80 this year. Approved as part of the beautification process for Washington D.C. in 1934, construction took nine years to complete. The memorial was dedicated on April 13, 1943, which was Jefferson’s 200th birthday. The structure was designed by John Russell […] The post 80th Anniversary of the Jefferson Memorial! appeared first on Littleton Coin Company Blog ..read more
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Discover the Mystery of Captain Kidd’s Treasure
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by Kierstin S.
10M ago
We’ve all dreamed of it… discovering a horde of pirate’s booty, thought to be lost forever to the depths of Davy Jones’ locker. Or locating the sweet spot on a treasure map – the one marked by the “X”! Rumors have circulated for generations about pirate ships lost to storms, or treasures hidden away and […] The post Discover the Mystery of Captain Kidd’s Treasure appeared first on Littleton Coin Company Blog ..read more
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Model of Mystery
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by Helen P.
10M ago
One silver dollar bore the profile of a Philadelphia schoolteacher. Another, a young bride. In between, a silver half dollar featured a professional figure model who briefly dabbled in silent movies. It was designed by prominent sculptor A.A. Weinman for a 1916 coinage competition. The U.S. Mint reprised his winning motif of a full-length Liberty […] The post Model of Mystery appeared first on Littleton Coin Company Blog ..read more
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Exploring the tradition of placing Coins in Foundations of Homes for Luck!
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by Kierstin S.
10M ago
I’m always fascinated when I come across a new tradition involving coins (like the money cake, or coins left at grave sites). Here’s one that was new to me: placing coins in the foundation of a newly-constructed home to bring the owners luck! Turns out, placing items inside a home dates back to the time […] The post Exploring the tradition of placing Coins in Foundations of Homes for Luck! appeared first on Littleton Coin Company Blog ..read more
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Behind the Scenes of the America 250th Set!
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by Susan A.
11M ago
The United States of America will celebrate her 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. In celebration of the Declaration of Independence, Littleton Coin Company has created a spectacular set that recounts the road of rebellion that led to freedom. As a copywriter, I worked closely on this project. I take a lot of pride in […] The post Behind the Scenes of the America 250th Set! appeared first on Littleton Coin Company Blog ..read more
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