Illustrated history of the United States mint / with a complete description of American coinage, from the earliest period to the present time

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Good Samaritan Shillings.

The same general type and variety as the Pine Tree Shilling, but bearing upon the obverse a well-executed device, illustrating the parable of the Good Samaritan; but two or three specimens of this coin have been known, two of which are in existence and of unique varieties; they are supposed to have been pattern pieces, struck at the origin of the Mint of Massachusetts Colony.

PLATE III.

Large Pattern Cent. Not Issued. Bar Cent. Very Rare.

Fugio. “Mind Your Business.” First. Inimica Tyrannis Americana. Fugio. “Mind Your Business.” Second.

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PLATE IV.

Half Cent. 1836. Confederate C. S. A. Half Dollar. Half Cent. 1840.

Half Cent. 1845. “Jefferson Head” Cent. Half Cent. 1846.

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