Coal
The Slang Dictionary Etymological Historical and Anecdotal · 1913 · p. 7
money; “post the COAL ,” put down the money. The phrase was used by Mr. Buck stone at the Theatrical Fund Dinner of 1863. From this is derived the theatrical term COALING , profitable, very good, which an actor will use if his part is full of good and telling speeches—thus, “my part is full of COALING lines.” This term was used in the sporting world long anterior to Mr. Buck stone’s speech. See COAL .
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