Isaac Newton and coins

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edduns
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Posted: 25 Nov 2017, 06:05 #
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I found this very interesting - just thought I would share. Ed

https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/famous-inventors/5-isaac-newton-inventions8.htm
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ZacUK Numista team
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Posted: 25 Nov 2017, 07:22 #
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Thanks. I always wondered why he was on this 1793 coin I have ...

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces79531.html
and on that page it mentions he was in charge at the mint.
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
arvin11
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Posted: 25 Nov 2017, 07:24 #
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Thank you for Sharing this.....
coin collector.....
arcobaleno7
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Posted: 25 Nov 2017, 07:28 #
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Great Isaac!!! He saved many many coins!
edduns
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Posted: 25 Nov 2017, 09:00 #
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Quote: "ZacUK"​ Thanks. I always wondered why he was on this 1793 coin I have ...
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​https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces79531.html
​and on that page it mentions he was in charge at the mint.
​ceremonial role of Warden at the Royal Mint in 1696
Those who believe they can do something and those who believe they can't are both right.
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