TIL that the half-penny was discontinued in 1857 because it was worth too little. But in 1857, the half-penny had more purchasing power than today's dime.
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Submitted January 14, 2018 at 07:52PM by Tippingpoints http://ift.tt/2D6yDMU
Submitted January 14, 2018 at 07:52PM by Tippingpoints http://ift.tt/2D6yDMU
TIL that the half-penny was discontinued in 1857 because it was worth too little. But in 1857, the half-penny had more purchasing power than today's dime.
![TIL that the half-penny was discontinued in 1857 because it was worth too little. But in 1857, the half-penny had more purchasing power than today's dime.]()
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