There are a number of terms for playing a joke on somebody but one of the most interesting word origins for such schemes is called “joshing.” Its origins go back to 1883 when the U.S. mint unwittingly introduced the new Liberty nickel. The face on one side was the unmistakable image of the Goddess of Liberty. On the reverse side they placed a large Roman numeral “V”, instead of the usual, “Five Cents”. This presented a golden opportunity for con artists to make a tidy profit. Also th
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