[14] The old story of the weighing of John Hall’s daughter on her marriage-day is recalled in seeing these coins. Her dowry was her weight in “pine-tree” shillings; and the suggestion is allowable that these specimens formed a part of the portion of the blushing bride two centuries ago.
[15] This is the coin which caused such excitement and so much feeling in Ireland, and which Dean Swift attacked from the pulpit.
[16] From Chapman’s Collection Catalogue, May 14-15, pp. 24-25.
[17] From the proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, reported by Wm. E. Du Bois, in October, 1845.
[18] Considered unique, one recently sold for $640.00 at a public sale in New York.
[19] After the resignation of ex-Governor Pollock the title of Director was changed to Superintendent. The Director of all the Mints is now located at Washington.
[20] Dr. Linderman’s widow and only son, Henry R. Linderman (named for him), a prominent lawyer of Stroudsburg, Penna., are the only survivors of his family.
[21] The Phototype of Washington’s Profile likeness in the bound edition of this book, is from this Medal, known as the Houdon Medal.
[22] Mr. Barber has lately completed a large and very fine medallic likeness of President Cleveland.
[23] Kilogram of gold valued at $634.60.