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PRESIDENTS, POLITICS AND THE COINAGE: Part I.
PRESIDENTS, POLITICS AND THE COINAGE: Part I.
- Source :
- Numismatic News; 9/12/2023, Vol. 72 Issue 25, p20-27, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
-
Abstract
- The article discusses about instances where U.S. presidents had significant influence over coinage decisions, particularly focusing on George Washington's involvement in the early years of coin production. Topic include highlights how Washington's input affected debates in Congress about presidential portraits on coins and how he played a role in selecting coin designs, including the first half disme and Chain cent.
- Subjects :
- COINAGE
PRESIDENTS
CENT
PAPER money
EAGLE (Coin)
MEDALS
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0029604X
- Volume :
- 72
- Issue :
- 25
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Numismatic News
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 170390492