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Thurman's Coin
Thurman’s coin is a quarter with heads on both sides, found in a bag. Donald is unsure how it acquired its unusual stamp.
Story so far
The bag contains a quarter that reminds Donald Keene of the lost civilization. On examining it, he finds heads on both sides. He wonders whether the misaligned stamp is a minting mistake or whether the coin was a gift from someone in the Treasury; neither possibility is established.
Appearance
A quarter with heads on both sides and a misaligned stamp.
Role
A remnant of the lost civilization whose unusual minting prompts Donald’s speculation.
Relationships
Donald Keene — The quarter reminds Donald of the lost civilization and leaves him wondering about its origin.
Sources — 3 recorded facts, by chapter
Chapter 69
- The bag contains a quarter that reminds Donald of the lost civilization.
- The quarter has heads on both sides.
- Donald wonders whether the coin’s misaligned stamp is a minting mistake or whether the coin was a gift from someone in the Treasury.