Two dimes and a nickel or a quarter straight?

Way Walker · 2006-11-16T16:18:08

I just bought a book of Langston Hughes' poetry and, in what little of read out of it so far, dimes, nickles, and quarters recur often in situations that seem to put some significance behind the coins. Can anyone offer some context to help me understand? EDIT: Bah, le for el. [Edited by - Way Walker on November 14, 2006 1:17:41 PM]

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Started by Way Walker November 14, 2006 10:53 AM

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LessBread

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November 15, 2006 07:59 PM

Smallest and largest denominations of the coins in the poem, but back when he was writing 50 cent and dollar pieces were a lot more common.

"I thought what I'd do was, I'd pretend I was one of those deaf-mutes." - the Laughing Man

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November 16, 2006 10:33 AM

Quote:Original post by LessBread
Smallest and largest denominations of the coins in the poem, but back when he was writing 50 cent and dollar pieces were a lot more common.

The distinction I was seeing was more that "no eagle" is bracketed by "eagle" denominations. Do you think the existence of pennies and half dollars is significant?

LessBread

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November 16, 2006 04:18 PM

According to the wikipedia entry for nickel, it appears that it's never featured the image of an eagle: Shield, Liberty Head, Indian Head and the Jefferson profile. However, the dime has.

"I thought what I'd do was, I'd pretend I was one of those deaf-mutes." - the Laughing Man

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