Good Samaritan Wyatt Copies
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About This Coin
Copies of the rare 1652 Good Samaritan shilling produced by William S. Wyatt in the 1850s and 1860s. The original Good Samaritan shilling was a Massachusetts silver coin featuring the Biblical parable on its reverse — an unusual departure from the typical tree designs. Wyatt, a skilled engraver working in Baltimore, created high-quality copies in both silver and copper that have become collectible in their own right. His reproductions are identifiable by subtle die differences and are cataloged as part of the broader Wyatt Copy series.