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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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0029604X
Volume :
72
Issue :
25
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Numismatic News
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
170390492