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national dealer Pillar of the Community United States 2724 Posts	Posted 02/14/2005 6:55 pm A few years ago I researched this very concern only to find that the only documentation about the view of Miss Liberty came from some Virginian delegates. Virginia incorporates a simular version of Liberty on their state flag. Bare breasted and all. The leaders at the time of the redesign made several public comments in the Richmond newspapers. For many years, several versions of Lady Liberty were seen in all her glory on currency. There are still rumors among the coin community that McNeil himself wanted the coin to reflect his original designs, which had Lady Liberty covered. Report this Post to the Staff
Susanlynn9 Forum Mom United States 5877 Posts	Posted 02/14/2005 7:27 pm ND and Catman, I am definitely not trying to argue this point. The research I did today is the extent of the research I had done on this series. What the two of you are saying makes a lot more sense. In poking around further, I am seeing a lot of references to the Type I design not being what was originally intended. It would make sense though for someone along the line (probably someone who had a lot of these to sell) to add the notoriety of covering the bare breast for moral issues though. Bet those stories really perked up interest in the series (and sales). Report this Post to the Staff
catman Rest in Peace United States 954 Posts	Posted 02/15/2005 03:49 am Next Question.... Where is Lady Liberty standing or walking on the coin.? catman Report this Post to the Staff
Susanlynn9 Forum Mom United States 5877 Posts	Posted 02/15/2005 11:50 am On the obverse You're making me crazy here, you know that don't you? I'm still working on this new one. Report this Post to the Staff
catman Rest in Peace United States 954 Posts	Posted 02/15/2005 3:37 pm Susan, You won't find that answer either..! She is stepping off a ship..! catman Report this Post to the Staff
Susanlynn9 Forum Mom United States 5877 Posts	Posted 02/15/2005 3:57 pm quote: Originally posted by catman Susan, You won't find that answer either..! She is stepping off a ship..! catman I probably spent 45 minutes today trying to find this...it's a good thing you live all the way across the country And how do you know that, anyway? What reference books do you have that I don't? Report this Post to the Staff
catman Rest in Peace United States 954 Posts	Posted 02/15/2005 5:13 pm I have a friend who wrote the main reference book on Standing Liberty quarters. J.H. Cline. I learned that piece of trivia from him. If you study a high grade you will see the wooden texture on either side of Miss Liberty. I believe he is correct. However I have been unable to find any kind of a reference to hat part of the design. catman Report this Post to the Staff
Susanlynn9 Forum Mom United States 5877 Posts	Posted 02/15/2005 7:36 pm I feel better now that I couldn't find anything. I always thought I was pretty good at research until that question Report this Post to the Staff
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