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<p>[QUOTE="leeg, post: 3497035, member: 17073"]I'm going to run down this chapter in my book project. I don't own one yet. Tough to find one I like at the right price point. Please share your thoughts, comments, images, etc. I'm far from all knowing.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://oi11.photobucket.com/albums/a195/leeg1957/Book%20Project%20Images/Hudson/Heritage_Hudson_Plate_Coin.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><b>Mintage of 10,008, 8 coins reserved for assay. Designed by Chester Beach, and distributed by the Hudson Sesquicentennial Committee (Tristram Coffin, general chairman) through the First National Bank & Trust Company of Hudson, New York (John R. Evans represented the Committee in correspondence). Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions.</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Approved by Congress on May 2, 1935 and issued in commemoration of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the City of Hudson, New York.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Design:</b></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Obverse:</b> Neptune holding trident, riding on a spouting whale; in background a mermaid; around upper border, CITY OF HUDSON, N.Y.; on scroll surrounding chief design, ET DECUS E PRETIUM RECTI; between waves and lower border, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 1785-1935.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Reverse:</b> Ship sailing to left; in field a half moon; around upper border, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; in smaller letters, IN GOD WE TRUST; below ship, HUDSON; around lower border, HALF DOLLAR; Designers initials C.B. in monogram in lower left field.</p><p><br /></p><p> “A bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Senator Copeland, of New York, on March 11, 1934, authorizing the coinage of 6,000 half dollars to commemorate the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the City of Hudson, N. Y. The same bill was also introduced in the Senate. The report of the Committee on Coinage, Weights and Measures of the House recommended favorable action with an amendment making the issue 10,000 instead of 6,000. The bill was signed by the President on April 19.”<b>1</b></p><p><br /></p><p><b>1</b><i>The Numismatist</i>, More Commemorative Coins Proposed, May, 1935, p. 300.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://oi11.photobucket.com/albums/a195/leeg1957/Book%20Project%20Images/Hudson/Chester%20Beach%20Ltr%201.png" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><b>City of Hudson letter to Chester Beach confirming his acceptance to design and model the Hudson half dollar. Courtesy of Stacks Bowers Galleries.</b></p><p><br /></p><p> “A Regular Meeting of the Common Council was held Friday, March 31, 1935 at 8:00 P. M.</p><p><br /></p><p> There were present: President Marshall, Alderman Hallenbeck, Cartwright, Crouse, Solomon, Thorn, and Weinman.</p><p><br /></p><p> On motion of Alderman Cartwright, seconded by Alderman Weinman, the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was ordered dispensed with.</p><p><br /></p><p> The Clerk presented and read the following communication from His Honor Mayor Wise:</p><p><br /></p><p>May 31, 1935.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Honorable, the Common Council</p><p><br /></p><p>City of Hudson, New York</p><p><br /></p><p>Gentlemen:</p><p><br /></p><p> In connection with the attached invoice voucher in the amount of $1,000.00, I believe that some explanation is due. As you know as part of the Sesqui-Centennial program we have considered the coinage of a commemorative half dollar which was authorized by Congress and the bill was signed by the President. In order to obtain the full approval for this coinage it is mandatory that we obtain a design which would meet the approval of the Director of the Mint, Secretary of the Treasury and the Commission of Fine Arts. The Commission also recommended a recognized sculptor whose design would be acceptable to the Commission. From this list was picked the name of Chester Beach, who has since fulfilled and designed the model which has been acceptable to the Commission of Fine Arts. The price of $1,000 is set by Congressional agreement. In as much as Mr. Beach has fulfilled his part of the agreement, I am asking that this invoice be approved in order that he may obtain his fee.</p><p><br /></p><p> You will recall that in the 1935-36 budget there was set up in this budget the amount of $1,200.00 for this celebration, this item of $1,000.00 should be charged against the $1,200.00 as set up in the budget.</p><p><br /></p><p> This coinage which calls for the issuing of 10,000 one-half dollars will be sold by us at a cost of $1.00 each. We believe that we will be able to raise approximately $3,000.00 over and above all expenses which might be incurred in connection with this commemorative coin.</p><p><br /></p><p> I would also ask that you authorize me to use the additional $200.00 remaining in the Sesqui Fund as set up in the budget. This additional $200.00 would be used for the Government minting charge.</p><p><br /></p><p>Very truly yours,</p><p><br /></p><p>Frank W. Wise,</p><p><br /></p><p>Mayor</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> On motion of Alderman Weinman, seconded by Alderman Cartwright, this was received, placed on file, and the Mayor’s recommendations followed by the following vote:</p><p><br /></p><p> Ayes—President Marshall, Aldermen Hallenbeck, Cartwright, Crouse, Miller, Soloman, Thorn, Weinman.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Nays—0”<b>2</b></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> “. . . Meeting of May 31, 1935; on motion of Alderman Soloman, seconded by Alderman Weinman, the following bills were audited and ordered paid:</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Chester Beach - $1,000.00.”<b>3</b></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>2</b><i>Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Hudson</i>. Published by Order of the Common Council, The Hudson Press, Hudson, N. Y., May 31st, 1935, p. 54-55.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>3</b> <i>Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Hudson</i>, 1934-1935. Published by Order of the Common Council, The Hudson Press, Hudson, N. Y., May 31, 1935, p. 72.</p><p><br /></p><p>More to follow.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="leeg, post: 3497035, member: 17073"]I'm going to run down this chapter in my book project. I don't own one yet. Tough to find one I like at the right price point. Please share your thoughts, comments, images, etc. I'm far from all knowing. [IMG]https://oi11.photobucket.com/albums/a195/leeg1957/Book%20Project%20Images/Hudson/Heritage_Hudson_Plate_Coin.jpg[/IMG] [B]Mintage of 10,008, 8 coins reserved for assay. Designed by Chester Beach, and distributed by the Hudson Sesquicentennial Committee (Tristram Coffin, general chairman) through the First National Bank & Trust Company of Hudson, New York (John R. Evans represented the Committee in correspondence). Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions.[/B] Approved by Congress on May 2, 1935 and issued in commemoration of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the City of Hudson, New York. [B]Design:[/B] [B]Obverse:[/B] Neptune holding trident, riding on a spouting whale; in background a mermaid; around upper border, CITY OF HUDSON, N.Y.; on scroll surrounding chief design, ET DECUS E PRETIUM RECTI; between waves and lower border, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 1785-1935. [B]Reverse:[/B] Ship sailing to left; in field a half moon; around upper border, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; in smaller letters, IN GOD WE TRUST; below ship, HUDSON; around lower border, HALF DOLLAR; Designers initials C.B. in monogram in lower left field. “A bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Senator Copeland, of New York, on March 11, 1934, authorizing the coinage of 6,000 half dollars to commemorate the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the City of Hudson, N. Y. The same bill was also introduced in the Senate. The report of the Committee on Coinage, Weights and Measures of the House recommended favorable action with an amendment making the issue 10,000 instead of 6,000. The bill was signed by the President on April 19.”[B]1[/B] [B]1[/B][I]The Numismatist[/I], More Commemorative Coins Proposed, May, 1935, p. 300. [IMG]https://oi11.photobucket.com/albums/a195/leeg1957/Book%20Project%20Images/Hudson/Chester%20Beach%20Ltr%201.png[/IMG] [B]City of Hudson letter to Chester Beach confirming his acceptance to design and model the Hudson half dollar. Courtesy of Stacks Bowers Galleries.[/B] “A Regular Meeting of the Common Council was held Friday, March 31, 1935 at 8:00 P. M. There were present: President Marshall, Alderman Hallenbeck, Cartwright, Crouse, Solomon, Thorn, and Weinman. On motion of Alderman Cartwright, seconded by Alderman Weinman, the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was ordered dispensed with. The Clerk presented and read the following communication from His Honor Mayor Wise: May 31, 1935. The Honorable, the Common Council City of Hudson, New York Gentlemen: In connection with the attached invoice voucher in the amount of $1,000.00, I believe that some explanation is due. As you know as part of the Sesqui-Centennial program we have considered the coinage of a commemorative half dollar which was authorized by Congress and the bill was signed by the President. In order to obtain the full approval for this coinage it is mandatory that we obtain a design which would meet the approval of the Director of the Mint, Secretary of the Treasury and the Commission of Fine Arts. The Commission also recommended a recognized sculptor whose design would be acceptable to the Commission. From this list was picked the name of Chester Beach, who has since fulfilled and designed the model which has been acceptable to the Commission of Fine Arts. The price of $1,000 is set by Congressional agreement. In as much as Mr. Beach has fulfilled his part of the agreement, I am asking that this invoice be approved in order that he may obtain his fee. You will recall that in the 1935-36 budget there was set up in this budget the amount of $1,200.00 for this celebration, this item of $1,000.00 should be charged against the $1,200.00 as set up in the budget. This coinage which calls for the issuing of 10,000 one-half dollars will be sold by us at a cost of $1.00 each. We believe that we will be able to raise approximately $3,000.00 over and above all expenses which might be incurred in connection with this commemorative coin. I would also ask that you authorize me to use the additional $200.00 remaining in the Sesqui Fund as set up in the budget. This additional $200.00 would be used for the Government minting charge. Very truly yours, Frank W. Wise, Mayor On motion of Alderman Weinman, seconded by Alderman Cartwright, this was received, placed on file, and the Mayor’s recommendations followed by the following vote: Ayes—President Marshall, Aldermen Hallenbeck, Cartwright, Crouse, Miller, Soloman, Thorn, Weinman. Nays—0”[B]2[/B] “. . . Meeting of May 31, 1935; on motion of Alderman Soloman, seconded by Alderman Weinman, the following bills were audited and ordered paid: Chester Beach - $1,000.00.”[B]3[/B] [B]2[/B][I]Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Hudson[/I]. Published by Order of the Common Council, The Hudson Press, Hudson, N. Y., May 31st, 1935, p. 54-55. [B]3[/B] [I]Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Hudson[/I], 1934-1935. Published by Order of the Common Council, The Hudson Press, Hudson, N. Y., May 31, 1935, p. 72. More to follow.[/QUOTE]
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