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1. Characterization of the mistura alloy used for Venetian sesino coins: 16th century.

Author

Martorelli, D., Bortolotti, M., Lutterotti, L., Pepponi, G., and Gialanella, S.

Subjects
*COIN collecting, *COIN design, *SILVER coins, *COMMEMORATIVE coins, *X-ray fluorescence, *X-ray diffraction
Abstract

The information provided by material investigations on ancient coins is interesting in many respects, as concerns the archaeological and historical research. In this study a set of Venetian sesino coins, minted over a period ranging from 1554 until 1605, have been investigated in order to shed light on some aspects of the so‐called mistura (mixture) alloy. The widespread diffusion of these relatively low‐value coins of the Venetian Republic, commonly used in commercial transactions in the second half of 16th century, also outside the territories of the Republic, makes them an important proxy to be used in the reconstruction of the political and historical events of the period. The specific issue of the actual composition of the mistura alloy is herewith addressed for the first time, using a combined approach based on X‐ray fluorescence and X‐ray diffraction nondestructively applied to the analysis of the samples. It turns out that the mistura alloy, traditionally regarded as a Cu‐Ag two phase alloy, over the latest period of circulation of the sesino coins, was actually made of copper only, still containing minor concentrations of lead, to be regarded as an impurity of the alloy and not as an intentional addition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2019
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2. The Philadelphia Mint: A Coinage Legacy.

Author

Pearson, Kristen

Subjects
*COINAGE, *COIN design, *GODDESSES, *AMERICAN coins, *COIN hoards, *COIN collecting, *ANCIENT numismatics, *HISTORY, *NUMISMATICS
Published
2018

3. MINTY FRESH: U.S. Mint follows up state quarters with "America the Beautiful" program, focusing on national parks and other uniquely American places.

Author

Kirkwood, Scott

Subjects
*NATIONAL parks & reserves, *AMERICAN coins, *COIN design, *COIN collecting
Abstract

The article reports on the America the Beautiful program which authorizes the featuring of the American national parks in the U.S. Coins. It presents the statement by U.S. Mint spokesperson Cynthia Meals about the goal and theme of the program, and the reason they use the coin collecting hobby as a vehicle for promoting the parks. It cites the bill that introduced the program, and the process involved in selecting the design for the coin. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2010

4. Freshly Minted Coin to Toss Out Susie B.

Author

Angell, Elizabeth

Subjects
*DOLLAR coins, *MONEY, *COIN design, *COIN collecting
Abstract

Mentions plans for the March 2000 introduction of a United States Golden Dollar coin. Composition, size and weight; Use in vending machines; Number of Golden Dollars to be made; US coin collectors; Representation of Shoshone Indian Sacagawea.

Published
1999

5. His 5 Cents' Worth.

Author

Hamilton, William L.

Subjects
*NICKEL (Coin), *COIN design, *PAINTERS, *DESIGNERS, *COIN collecting
Abstract

Focuses on Joe Fitzgerald, a Maryland painter who participated in the United States Mint at the Treasury Department's "Westward Journey" nickel series and the Artistic Infusion Program. How he won two commissions to design a new coin; Description of his controversial design; The number of coins bearing his designs that will be circulated; His interest in coin collecting; Fitzgerald's comments about the nickel's previous design; The choice of a bust made in 1789 by Jean-Antoine Houdon for Fitzgerald's likeness of Jefferson; Fitzgerald's second design that will commemorate the Lewis and Clark expedition; The amount Fitzgerald was paid.

Published
2005

6. Project at Mint Draws Complaints From Many Quarters.

Author

Barnes, Brooks

Subjects
*QUARTER-dollar, *AMERICAN coins, *COIN design, *COIN collecting, *COINS, *DESIGN, *U.S. states
Abstract

Examines the controversies that have erupted at the United States Mint over the federal agency's commemorative quarters program designed to spur coin-collecting. Comments from David Ganz, a coin-collector, regarding the intent of the commemorative quarters program; Role of U.S. Mint Director Henrietta Fore in the program; Discussion of the process used to place a design on the quarter to commemorate the state of Iowa and the designs that were nixed by various groups; Estimates of the financial success of the quarters program; Rules and regulations limiting the type of design that can be put on the quarters; Impact of the quarters on state tourism; Percentage increase in visits to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas since that state's quarter was released; Recount of battles over coins commemorating Wisconsin, Iowa and Missouri.

Published
2003

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