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muddler Pillar of the Community United States 7187 Posts	Posted 12/23/2017 2:00 pm Another addition this year. Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/23/2017 4:46 pm Beautiful! Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 12/23/2017 5:00 pm Lovely example. Congratulations. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15392 Posts	Posted 12/23/2017 6:59 pm There are interesting (to me) connections between this $5 gold coin and our classic silver commemorative set and modern circulation coinage ... the only modern commemorative IMHO to achieve this trifecta of intersections. The story begins with the competition to design the 1932 dated Washington quarter ... it was originally intended as a 1 year commemorative to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Washingtons birth. The 'winning' designer for the 1932 Washington quarter commemorative was Laura Gardin Fraser ... she of much fame as the designer of several classic silver commemorative ... notably the 1921 Alabama half ... 1922 Grant half ... 1925 Fort Vancouver half ... and the obverse (Indian Chief) side of the Oregon Trail half. Alas Laura 'winning' design for the 1932 Washington quarter was vacated ... and replaced by the John Flanagan design that we have all been carrying in our pockets for over 80+ years. Soooo ... in 1999 ... on the Bicentennial of George Washington death ... the US Mint issues a $5 commemorative gold coin and the obverse is .... Laura Gardin Fraser rejected 1932 quarter design. You have to enjoy that history as a fan of these coins. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
muddler Pillar of the Community United States 7187 Posts	Posted 12/24/2017 03:11 am Great to know that Nicklesearcher Report this Post to the Staff
Chopped Triumphs Pillar of the Community United States 562 Posts	Posted 12/24/2017 05:56 am Nice coin Muddler and thank you Nickelsearcher for the history. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 12/25/2017 12:48 am Very nice! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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