On a serious note, have any of my US friends noticed how thick ol Washingtons neck has gotten on the newer quarters? Got rid of his braid too.

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        5 months ago

        And were they steam engine powered? I guess that would explain the paintings where they look like there’s a plume of white smoke around their heads …

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      6 months ago

      It is what gave them their white colour. Powderless wigs were quite the improvement.