withthespigotonhot
02-11-2007, 03:47 AM
not sure if this has been discussed before, but......
This an American Mercury Head Dime:
(minted from 1916-1945 the year WWII ended)
http://www.nedbatchelder.com/pix/dime.jpg
The symbol in the center on the tails side that looks like an axe is called a Fasces, which dictionary.com defines as:
1. fasces
-noun
a bundle of rods containing an axe with the blade protruding; in ancient Rome it was a symbol of a magistrate's power; in modern Italy it is a symbol of fascism.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a6/Fasces.png
1. fas·cism
–noun
a governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, etc., and emphasizing an aggressive nationalism and often racism.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40732000/jpg/_40732471_swastika_203.jpg
What is a symbol for Fascism doing on an American coin?????
http://brainmind.com/images/BushNaziBrainMindcom.jpg
Sieg Heil!!!
This an American Mercury Head Dime:
(minted from 1916-1945 the year WWII ended)
http://www.nedbatchelder.com/pix/dime.jpg
The symbol in the center on the tails side that looks like an axe is called a Fasces, which dictionary.com defines as:
1. fasces
-noun
a bundle of rods containing an axe with the blade protruding; in ancient Rome it was a symbol of a magistrate's power; in modern Italy it is a symbol of fascism.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a6/Fasces.png
1. fas·cism
–noun
a governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, etc., and emphasizing an aggressive nationalism and often racism.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40732000/jpg/_40732471_swastika_203.jpg
What is a symbol for Fascism doing on an American coin?????
http://brainmind.com/images/BushNaziBrainMindcom.jpg
Sieg Heil!!!