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Just What Exactly Does FG Stand For

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Just was curious. Ty for any information ..I suppose me too lazy to do some research on it. Thank You...I will it no one can tell me and I will let you all know.
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The letters "FG" to the right of the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse of US cents minted since 1959 are the initials of Frank Gasparro, the Chief Engraver of the US Mint and designer of the Lincoln Memorial reverse

Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does...xzz22UxfbDG1
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Ty Vm...kind of thought that but wasn't sure so he designed for both the cent and Kennedy half dollar...Ty
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He also designed the Ike and the SBA
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Thank you All for your help.
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Just to let you know BTTB, the absence of, or varying styles of, the FG letters, including doubling, can lead to some collectible coins.
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