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Purchased from Tony Devane / Dublin, Ireland (Ju. 28, 2024) (Private treaty sale / $20). This coin being a conflict issue is problematic, but I've included it in my collection because of it's interest factor. The seller contacted me through Len Augsburger, Project Coordinator at NNP (Newman Numismatic Portal) in St. Louis. My collection is digitally housed there and was brought to his attention after viewing it online. He was curious as to my opinion on whether it might be a Troubles issue. During his research the seller discovered that the word Hansel is derived from the ancient word Handsel and roughly translates to "perseverance". The phrase "No Surrender" was commonly used by Loyalists during the Troubles as a show of defiance. He opined that Hansel might have a similar application. My search wasn't definitive on the subject so I defer to his.
Whatever the case may be, the issue is interesting and deserving of additional scrutiny. |
