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Wooden Nickel - Pine Tree Gardens and Gifts Wells, Maine
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1971 |
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| Reference(s) | TC#623085 |
| Obverse description | The obverse field is entirely text-based, with the curved legend "THE CHIEF'S PRIVATE NICKEL" arching along the upper rim. The central field bears the inscriptions "BEWARE OF IMITATIONS" and "MINTED IN MAINE 1971", with the issuer name "PINE TREE GARDENS AND GIFTS / Wells / Maine" prominently displayed in the lower portion. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a central device depicting a Native American figure seated cross-legged, shown from behind, raising a brush or tool to paint a large letter Q above their head. The curved legend "QUODDY MOCCASINS" arches around the upper field, flanking the device, while "WOODEN NICKEL" is inscribed along the lower rim. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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