Monday Picks – new cameras in my camera shop!

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Happy Monday! I’ve added some new cameras and photo gear in my online camera shop hosted by Etsy at http://www.ccstudio2380.com over the weekend. Take advantage of these awesome finds at a 10% discount. I mail worldwide.

You’ll find an exciting array of cameras, collectibles, lenses, and photo gear in the shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Comments are always welcomed as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan

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New items in my Camera Shop for September

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Hello and thanks for stopping by! I’ve added some really unique and rare items in my online Camera Shop which is hosted by Etsy at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

Lots more to see at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

Happy SUNday! – US Trade Dollar

December 22, 2019December 22, 2019Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Here’s a coin that few have seen. A United States Trade dollar. It’s a large silver coin that was designed to be used in the Orient to facilitate trade with Eastern Asian markets. This example is free of “chop marks” that would often be struck by merchants onto the coins as they moved through the marketplace.

Miss Liberty extending an olive branch as she gazes across the Pacific Ocean to the trade markets in Asia. Of course, the obverse of the coin features 13 stars representing the original thirteen colonies.

The coin is slightly larger than a Morgan silver dollar that most are familiar with. A close-up of the date shows the level of detail within the coin.

trade dollar date

trade dollar rev

For a while, the coin circulated within the United States as well as in East Asia. It has the distinction of being the first US coin that was demonetized while in circulation. The coinage act of 1965 remonetized the coin which makes it legal tender again but its worth is far more than a dollar.

Have a lovely day and thanks for stopping by! – Chris