I lost a World - the other day! 1
Has Anybody found?
You'll know it by the Row of Stars
Around its forehead bound.
A Rich man－might not notice it－5
Yet－to my frugal Eye,
Of more Esteem than Ducats－
Oh find it－Sir－for me!
Has Anybody found?
You'll know it by the Row of Stars
Around its forehead bound.
A Rich man－might not notice it－5
Yet－to my frugal Eye,
Of more Esteem than Ducats－
Oh find it－Sir－for me!
(F.209/J.181)
[1] lost a World:: lost the liberty; a coin with the word LIBERTY.
[3, 4] Stars, forehead:: a coin with stars around; e.g. the 1858 seated liberty half dime, or the 1855 large cent with "LIBERTY" in the bust's forehead.
[5, 6] Rich, frugal:: a hint on money.
[7] Ducats:: gold or silver coins.