Here's one I've never quite figured out. Can't honestly say I've dug into all that much either. Does anyone know a good way to easily identify a Medium Motto, Heavy Motto and Light Motto on a 1934 Washington. I picked this one up today cheap. Opinions on motto? http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x275/clembo1872/scan0009-10.jpg http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x275/clembo1872/scan0010-7.jpg http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x275/clembo1872/scan0011-7.jpg Any help would be apprciated. clembo
Nice pix! I believe that is a medium motto. The light motto is very light and mushy looking. the medium is stronger/sharper, and the center point of the W is sort of squared off and ends below the points on either side. The heavy motto has very thick and prominent letters, and the center point of the W is pointed and is slightly higher than everything around it. (sorry I'm no quarter guru, just peeked in Cherrypicker's!) The medium motto is the most common variety of the 3.
