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09/27/2026

September 26, 1936, in William Simpson having been hired by the Norfolk Advertising Board along with his wife Marjory Emory Simpson to design the Norfolk, Virginia Bicentennial half dollar, submitted prints of his design to the Commission of Fine Arts. The designs were referred to the sculptor member of the commission, Lee Lawrie. In general, Lawrie was enthusiastic, but had some suggestions. One was to shorten the mace, which almost touched the letter "O" in DOLLAR on the original models. He also advised that further attention should be given to the lettering. The commission chairman, Charles Moore, wrote to William Simpson on September 29, informing him of this, and adding his own congratulations on the design. No formal approval was given at that time, as the coin had not been authorized.

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One Commemorative Coin bears five dates...but not the date it was struck! The Norfolk, Virginia Bicentennial Silver Half Dollar Commemorative Coin, to honor Norfolk, Virginia's founding, becoming a town, then a borough, has 1636, 1682, 1736, 1845, and 1936, inscribed, but not 1937, the date the coin was authorized and struck (authorized June 28, 1937). https://bit.ly/34XSkp4 [Note: This coin is no longer available from the U.S. Mint.]

09/27/2026

September 26 0046 in BC Julius Caesar dedicates a temple to his mythical ancestor Venus Genetrix in accordance with a vow he made at the Battle of Pharsalus

Julius Caesar (44 BC) AR Denarius, posthumous issue, April 44 BC. Extremely Fine. An exceptional portrait of Caesar, large area of weak strike to the obverse. Otherwise a superb piece with a pleasing blue toning. 😍

Such was the popularity of Julius Caesar with many of the Roman people, moneyers during the Imperatorial Period took the opportunity to depict the recently assassinated dictator on their issues of silver denarii. This example features a superb portrait of Caesar himself, though somewhat weakly struck.

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09/27/2026

September 25, 1714 William Romaine was born at Hartlepool, County Durham, He was educated at Houghton-le-Spring Royal Kepier Grammar School and Christ Church, Oxford. In his lifetime he was once an ordained Deacon, Priest, & Chaplain. In 1748 he underwent an evangelical conversion and used his positions as lecturer to preach evangelical doctrine to large crowds despite the opposition of the church hierarchy In 1766, following a long dispute over his election, he became Rector of St Andrew by the Wardrobe.

09/27/2026

In September 24, 1997, Representative Michael Castle, (R) Delaware introduced House version of 50 State Quarters Program.
Treasury opposition and congressional enactment The program's origins lie with the Citizens Commemorative Coin Advisory Committee (CCCAC), which was appointed by Secretary of Treasury Lloyd Bentsen in December 1993 and chaired by Mint Director Philip N. Diehl. From the first days of the CCCAC, one of its members, David Ganz, urged the committee to endorse the 50 States Quarters program, and in 1995, the CCCAC did so.
The committee then sought the support of Representative Michael Castle (R-Delaware), chairman of the House Banking subcommittee with jurisdiction over the nation's coinage.
Castle's initial caution was resolved when Diehl suggested the coins be issued in the order the states entered the Union (Delaware, Castle's home state, was the first state to ratify the Constitution and enter the Union). Castle subsequently held hearings and filed legislation to authorize the program.
Diehl worked with Castle behind the scenes to move legislation forward despite the Treasury's opposition to the program.[1][8] However, the Treasury suggested to Castle that the department should conduct a study to determine the feasibility of the program. With Diehl's advice, Castle accepted the Treasury's offer, and the agreement was codified in the United States Commemorative Coin Act of 1996. The act also authorized the secretary to proceed with the 50 States Quarters program without further congressional action if the results of the feasibility study were favorable.
United States Mint

The Statehood quarters series reintroduced the idea of obtaining designs for coins from artists outside of the Mint. Each state was allowed to select its own quarter designs and submit up to five variations to the Mint. The Mint would then choose the one most suitable for coinage. https://bit.ly/3z3pYZs

09/27/2026

September 24, 1788 in Allegheny County was officially created/founded. It was formed to respond to pressure from the increase in settlers living in the area around Pittsburgh; this was designated as the county seat in 1791. The county originally extended north to the shores of Lake Erie; it was reduced to its current borders by 1800. As population increased in the territory, other counties were organized.
Featured: 1888 Allegheny Centennial Bronze Medal

09/27/2026

September 25, 1789 in Congress Submits the First Constitutional Amendments to the States for ratification.
Some members protested that the Constitution was so new that they ought not hurry to change it. But during the ratification process, opponents had complained that the Constitution lacked specific guarantees of individual rights.
Representative James Madison told the House that he considered himself "bound in honor and in duty" to bring these amendments to a vote promptly.
First Amendment
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

09/27/2026

September 26 1890 in The U.S Congress passed a law requiring coinage designs be used for a minimum of 25 years before they can be redesigned without special Congressional approval
United States Mint

Ever wonder why coin designs stick around for so long? The Act of September 26, 1890, amended Revised Statute 3510, by authorizing a procedure for new coin designs generally known today as "the 25-year law". A portion of the legislation states that "no change in the design or die of any coin shall be made oftener that once in twenty-five years from and including the year of the first adoption of the design, model, die, or hub for the same coin." https://bit.ly/3DFcrtc

09/27/2026

September 23 0063 in BC Augustus Caesar [Gaius Octavius], the First Roman Emperor (27 BC-14 AD), was born in Rome, Roman Republic

Today is the 2000th anniversary of the death of Rome's first Emperor, Augustus...
Coins from his reign vary greatly in price. A Gold Aureus of the deified Augustus sold last January in our New York sale for US$49,725 (£29,920)! Whilst you can buy this very appealing Silver Denarius for £4,800 on our website >> http://bit.ly/1vdeqv7

09/27/2026

September 23 0063 in BC Augustus Caesar [Gaius Octavius], the First Roman Emperor (27 BC-14 AD), was born in Rome, Roman Republic

Gaius Octavius Thurinus, or Augustus, was born in 63 BCE. He became the first Roman Emperor, leading what appeared to be a republic that was, in fact, a dictatorship. This Roman coin is from his reign of from 27 BCE–14 CE.
1 as, Ancient Rome, 27 BCE–14 CE