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<p>[QUOTE="jaceravone, post: 365078, member: 9474"]<u><b>George Washington Death Bicentennial $5 Gold</b></u></p><p> </p><p>This is one of my favorite sets from the mint and one of my all time favorite coins. Below is an excerpt from Q. David Bowers book, <i>A Guide Book of US Commemorative Coins</i>:</p><p>"Congress authorized the minting of a $5 commemorative gold coin to observe the 200th anniversary of Washington's death (Dec 14, 1799). The legislation included what many called a pork barrel provision - $10 from each coin sale would go to the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, which cares for Washington's home today. There is no question that the organization is a fine one. The problem is that collectors dislike being forced to donate to this or any other cause when buying coins."</p><p> </p><p>Continuing:</p><p>" The obverse and reverse motifs were adapted from models created by Laura Gardin Fraser and submitted for consideration during the development of the Washington quarter dollar in 1932. Secretary of the Treasury, Andrew W. Mellon rejected her design in favor of one by John Flanagan. Many artists and some numismatists at the time said Fraiser's art would have been the better choice."</p><p> </p><p>Also Noted:</p><p>Obverse: the portrait of Washington inspired by the bust modeled in 1785 for French sculptor Jean Antoine Houdon. Reverse: a perched eagle with feathers widely separated at left and right.</p><p> </p><p>Mintage: Authorized on Oct 20, 1996, part of the US Commemorative Coin Act of 1996. Max allowed - 100,000 both formats combined. Total minted at West Point - Proof - 41,693 and UNC - 22,511.</p><p> </p><p>If you collect commemorative coins, this book is a must have. Hope you enjoyed the info and pics.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="jaceravone, post: 365078, member: 9474"][U][B]George Washington Death Bicentennial $5 Gold[/B][/U] This is one of my favorite sets from the mint and one of my all time favorite coins. Below is an excerpt from Q. David Bowers book, [I]A Guide Book of US Commemorative Coins[/I]: "Congress authorized the minting of a $5 commemorative gold coin to observe the 200th anniversary of Washington's death (Dec 14, 1799). The legislation included what many called a pork barrel provision - $10 from each coin sale would go to the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, which cares for Washington's home today. There is no question that the organization is a fine one. The problem is that collectors dislike being forced to donate to this or any other cause when buying coins." Continuing: " The obverse and reverse motifs were adapted from models created by Laura Gardin Fraser and submitted for consideration during the development of the Washington quarter dollar in 1932. Secretary of the Treasury, Andrew W. Mellon rejected her design in favor of one by John Flanagan. Many artists and some numismatists at the time said Fraiser's art would have been the better choice." Also Noted: Obverse: the portrait of Washington inspired by the bust modeled in 1785 for French sculptor Jean Antoine Houdon. Reverse: a perched eagle with feathers widely separated at left and right. Mintage: Authorized on Oct 20, 1996, part of the US Commemorative Coin Act of 1996. Max allowed - 100,000 both formats combined. Total minted at West Point - Proof - 41,693 and UNC - 22,511. If you collect commemorative coins, this book is a must have. Hope you enjoyed the info and pics.[/QUOTE]
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