Showing results 21 - 25 of 25 for the author: Ed McDonough.
Boston Red Sox Jersey OUT of New Yankee Stadium(4/25/08) The Boston Red Sox “curse jersey” number 34, which was secretly included as a “curse” in the construction of the new Yankee Stadium in New York City, and later jackhammered out of the concrete, has been auctioned for $175,000. How affluent we have become!
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United Kingdom Launches New Coin Designs(4/16/08) New designs for seven of the United Kingdom’s circulating coins have been revealed by the Royal Mint. The coins have different details of the Shield of the Royal Arms and when placed together in the correct positions, the complete shield of arms is revealed.
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Coins of India Republic(4/2/08) Here are examples of coins of the India Republic. I purchased these coins 28 years ago at M.A. Storck Inc. in Portland, ME. At that time I was collecting coins of India. Since then, I have branched out to collecting world, USA coins and paper, as well as rare and unusual medals. I have included photographs of some of the India coins from my collection.
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Cuban 1897 Contribution Issue(2/29/08) The Junta Or Delegation of the Cuban Revolutionary Party established in New York City in 1892 decided to issue coins besides bonds and stamps. In 1897 the designs were created by Philip Martiny in conjunction with the Gorham Manufacturing Company. Because of the urgency the words “un peso” were replaced by “souvenir” as patents were being awaited.
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