194-160128 In the Treasure Corner - Oops! Three New Coins Issued - By Mistake!

The year, 1915. The new Director of the United States Mint, Robert Woolley, misunderstood the law. He thought he had to redesign the dime, quarter, and half dollar. So he did. Chief Engraver of the Mint, Charles Barber, had designed all three of those coins being replaced (shown here in this photo). He was furious. But coin enthusiasts cheered. Gone were Barber's dull designs, and they were replaced by - but listen to the story. And read my article about getting better depth from your detector, no matter what brand or model. Click the ARTICLES tab at .

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194-160128 In the Treasure Corner - Oops! Three New Coins Issued - By Mistake! is an episode from In the Corner with Dan Hughes by Dan Hughes.

This episode is 04:33 long.

This episode was published on Jan 29, 2016.

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