New England Artist Makes New Coins to Find

I read a few blogs and articles today that all pointed me in the direction of one Matthew Hincman of Massachusetts. Matt has been busy distributing his newest art project in various, random places across the Northeast, but mainly in the greater Boston area. Get updates on drop sites by following Matt on Twitter, HERE.

In lieu of the recent economic duress in the nation, he has taken it upon himself to mint a variety of copper and silver coins (roughly 1250 in total) that he says are loosely based on the Hard Times Tokens that were abundant pre-Civil War in the US.

In the image above you can see an example of the coins. One depicts a potato entwined with a ribbon that reads, "Pomme de Terre", which is French for well... you guessed it, potato. I think literally it means "Apple of the Ground." The other, similarly designed coin is of an apple entwined with a ribbon that reads, "Pomme en l'Air", or "Apple in The Air."

If you're up in the Northeast and come across one of these, if not more, please drop me a note, I'd love to own one!

NPR Article on the subject: HERE.
Matt's Blog: HERE.