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The E-Sylum: Volume 5, Number 35, September 3, 2002, Article 7

SHIELD SYMBOLISM

A web site visitor asked, "Can you please tell me what the Shields on coins represent?" My reply (assuming he was referring to U.S. coins) was: "As I understand it, the shield represents the Union. Typically there are thirteen horizontal and vertical bands, representing the 13 original colonies. The shield also represents military strength." How'd I do? Did I get it right? Is there more to it than that? -Editor.

Wayne Homren, Editor

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