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United States
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Um -- yes yes it is matter of factly well almost a sure thing I think. As of now -- no body can yet pinpoint a name for the liberty figure - but with just looking at a fully clear AU coin or higher , u can see how it really dose match up correctly. George did comb his hair straight--- as there are few paintings as such. Ok bla bla bla---- but I think I got a point* How exciting is that?  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Valued Member
 United States
297 Posts |
Ok every one -- get your quarter out -- forget the curls , I can't believe how obvious it is---
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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No, I think it is just Liberty, I see no resemblance whatsoever to Washington.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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its also my understanding that George Washington would not let any coins be struck with his image.
Feel free to call me Will.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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George Washington explicitly stated that he did not want his face to be on the coinage, as that was the practice in England. He wanted to be as non-monarchical as possible. Absolutely no chance that it is Washington.
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Russian Federation
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There actually was an early cent prototype featuring George Washington, in 1791; the image on it didn't look much like the Chain Cent either. That said, if this (rather whimsical) description of what went on in 1791 is anywhere close to reality, it would be rather in-character for the mint to make a coin with a "Liberty" that looks like Washington anyway. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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IMHO, she looks more like Twisted Sister ...   |
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Valued Member
United States
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Ahh but ! As I can understand I see a Sheldon 3 and that is what made Washington angry--- "Remove my image at once he declared" and so it was---. Ey is there possabilaty that he said after the fact? Any ways compare only the Sheldon one or two only* its these 2 variety that are of a better carfull art of the presidents more acurate portrait that was ok until the 3rd variety arrived that got got george mad or he may have dislike them all ---- do I need to look like a beaten slave ohhh gosh o mighty ! And lastly it is a man figure head %100  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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@732amran
Could you please proofread your posts before you post them? I am having a hard time understanding what you are writing.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Oh, and the curls? They are just a wig, as was common for the era.
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Valued Member
United States
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Ha ha ha-- sorry for the mistakes on em grammer Typecoin u have a point. I'm typing from a cell phone-- uggg . Anyways my strong point is -- I believe all chains were made before Washington ordered the mint to stop-- making ugly images of him or just discontinue em minting. Ohh the political rangals that must have been going on about the slavery Chain look -- the portrait of Washington became obscure d and forgotten. I can't seem to attach a picture at this time to clarify better--- . somebody throw up a picture of Sheldon #1 or 2 only.
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Valued Member
United States
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Januarymay -- I would put it this way--.
Many ideas came up for the coin and the portrait seemed only fitting to put somebody of importance* Why put a nobody Liberty but happened to be a continuation of ok,a figure that represents liberissm. But Let's say the very modest figure of the president with flowing hair ain't to corky of an idea for the time. The Chain had to fit with the lettering (rep the 13 states) so an idea was to form them as they are seen today and as then seemed good at the short time until people started complaining. And there are portrait paintings of george without the wig-- hence I suddenly thought when looking at my coin in F grade I was like holy Mano what a resemblance. Too bad I can't send a picture at this time but will soon
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Washington's portrait was featured on a very substantial number of commemorative medals and tokens; he may have objected to his portrait being used on a Mint-issued coin intended for general circulation.
Keep in mind that when Washington was President, before the Large Cents, the very thought of a national Mint was still extremely controversial among certain of the founders; there was a large push for states to each be responsible for their own currency and circulating coinage. Didn't turn out that way, obviously, with coins, although states continued with their own currency for much longer.
Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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United States
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^ Please explain. The constitution was signed in 1787. Washington was president 2 years later. The constitution reserves the right to make money to the Federal government. Who was controversy?
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