Whenever the United States releases a new coin to the public, there seems to be a mad rush for the new coins. This was seen when the first Presidential dollar coins were released to the public back on February 17, 2007, when the George Washington dollar coins were released. Anxious patrons stood in lines at banks around the country to snag the first rolls of the newly minted coin. Today, customers are able to buy coins on a first come first serve basis, no matter if they are man, women or child. This scenario was not the same back in 1862, when the Philadelphia Mint was sent to release the new Indian Head Cent.
When the new 1862 Indian Head cent was released from the mint, men had began to line up for the new coins hours before the release date. Women, on the other hand, took their time getting to the Mint. Back in 1862, Women were able to walk right up to the Mint without having to wait in line like the men. This of course sparked anger in the men, who had been waiting for hours. The first man was not served until each and every woman was served.
Reference- The Philadelphia Mint, The New York Times (1857-1922)
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