The First (REAL) Lady Liberty

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Bonedigger, Feb 3, 2008.

  1. Bonedigger

    Bonedigger New Member

    We've all heard the stories about Anne Bingham and her exploits/beauty during the US Revolution, but here is a picture of her which many may not be aware of. This was painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds in 1785-86 almost a full decade before her appearance on US Coinage...

    http://www.abcgallery.com/R/reynolds/reynolds204.html

    Take Care
    Ben
     
    Bonedigger, Feb 3, 2008
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  3. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    Ben:
    Shouldn't you be busy emptying that bottle and grading your coins?
     
    Treashunt, Feb 3, 2008
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  4. Hobo

    Hobo Squirrel Hater

    She was a beauty. It's easy to see why she was chosen as the model for Liberty on Draped Bust coinage.
     
    Hobo, Feb 3, 2008
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  5. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    Now do you really think he's still on the same bottle? :D
     
    Ardatirion, Feb 3, 2008
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  6. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    we have got hired help now we dont actually grade anymore :D that way if something is wrong we know whom to fire ;)
     
    spock1k, Feb 3, 2008
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