Thursday, October 18, 2012

Old Money: A Numismatic Mystery





We have here a numismatic (which means of or pertaining to coins) mystery,  a fascinating treasure trove of coins from the vault of the Hagaman Library.

The coins most likely belonged to Isaac Hagaman or his father. Some are so obscured by tarnish or patina, which in coins is called "toning," that the age and origin are a mystery.

Of particular interest are the two shown below: