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Started by Figleaf, February 13, 2011, 06:50:58 PM

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Black Loyalist connection subject of coin exhibit
February 8, 2011, Kathy Johnson 

A unique exhibit is on display at the Barrington Municipal Library this month.

"A Significant Historical Connection"  is a coin display relating the connection between the Black Loyalist settlement in Shelburne County and Sierra Leone, Africa.

Compiled by renowned coin expert/historian Doug Shand, the exhibit features coins from the 1791 Sierra Leone Company that provided passage for Black Loyalists in Birchtown to Africa.

Shand decided to display the exhibit in recognition of Black History Month, and was one of several exhibits on display at a mini coin show at the Barrington library on Jan. 29.

"A Significant Historical Connection" will be available for viewing during open hours in February at the Barrington library.

Shand, Shag Harbour, is considered one of the foremost coin experts in Canada. He currently serves as area director of the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association.

Source: The Shelburne County Coast Guard
An unidentified coin is a piece of metal. An identified coin is a piece of history.

Figleaf

Can someone provide clear pictures of the coin types exhibited (half cent, cent, penny 1791)?

Peter
An unidentified coin is a piece of metal. An identified coin is a piece of history.

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#2
1964 ½ cent, as designed by Englishman Michael Rizzello for the Royal Mint.

See also: Michael Rizzello, Coin Designer.
Visit the website of The Royal Mint Museum.

See: The Royal Mint Museum.

Afrasi

Tonight I will scan the other two pieces.

Figleaf

While the 1964 piece is certainly very interesting, it is not dated 1791.

Peter
An unidentified coin is a piece of metal. An identified coin is a piece of history.

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Quote from: Figleaf on February 14, 2011, 01:26:27 PM
While the 1964 piece is certainly very interesting, it is not dated 1791.

Peter

Aha, that's because the piece on the scan is dated 1964. I know your eyesight isn't the greatest, Peter, so I'll let you off!  ;)

If this post and the 1964 scan spoil the sense of your topic, then feel free to delete them - I won't mind.  8)
Visit the website of The Royal Mint Museum.

See: The Royal Mint Museum.

Figleaf

Aw, c'mon, you know how I enjoy topic drift and looking at patterns...

Peter
An unidentified coin is a piece of metal. An identified coin is a piece of history.

Afrasi

Hope you didn't expect the proof coins, which are pseudo coins ...  ;D

Figleaf

Major wow coins, Afrasi. These are better than proofs: they show that the coins were in circulation. That lion is really well done.

I found more information on the story of the Black loyalists and the Sierra Leone company here. It's a fascinating story and new to me. Worthy of a read.

Peter
An unidentified coin is a piece of metal. An identified coin is a piece of history.