I could certainly see that. Now I'm wondering what someone would have bought with these pennies when they were actually coin of the realm. Edit: per an up leve

I could certainly see that. Now I'm wondering what someone would have bought with these pennies when they were actually coin of the realm. Edit: per an up level comment, 15 chickens or half a knife? Hmm, chickens are easy the knife isn't. (wide variability in knife pricing). Given that the 'collectible' value has increased beyond the monetary value.