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His 5 Cents' Worth.

Authors :
Hamilton, William L.
Source :
New York Times. 3/24/2005, Vol. 154 Issue 53163, pF1-F5. 2p. 1 Color Photograph, 3 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Focuses on Joe Fitzgerald, a Maryland painter who participated in the United States Mint at the Treasury Department's "Westward Journey" nickel series and the Artistic Infusion Program. How he won two commissions to design a new coin; Description of his controversial design; The number of coins bearing his designs that will be circulated; His interest in coin collecting; Fitzgerald's comments about the nickel's previous design; The choice of a bust made in 1789 by Jean-Antoine Houdon for Fitzgerald's likeness of Jefferson; Fitzgerald's second design that will commemorate the Lewis and Clark expedition; The amount Fitzgerald was paid.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
154
Issue :
53163
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
16506563