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Until 1909 when the penny was changed to feature Lincoln, all US coins featured a personification of liberty (or a non-person design such as on the shield nickel and 2 cent piece). Because of this, the tradition stuck with putting Liberty on coins even though they don't feature a personification of liberty like the earlier coins.
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Who was on the us quarter before George Washington?
Liberty. The previous design was known as the Standing Liberty quarter.
What year did they quit adding silver to the American quarter?
The last year the American half dollar, quarter, or dime where made of silver, for general circulation, was 1964.
What are two American symbols that stand for liberty and freedom?
Lady Liberty, & The bald Eagle.Hope i helped a little.
Whose picture it is on American quarter?
George Washington
What are the 5 American ideals?
Oppurtunity, Rights, Liberty, Democracy and Equality
Where can one find information about standing liberty quarter?
The Standing Liberty quarter is an American coin that was produced from 1916 to 1930. A quarter is a coin worth 25 cents. Information about the Standing Liberty quarter can be found on Wikipedia.
Why doesnt the 1947 quarter say liberty?
The word "LIBERTY" is on the 1947 Washington quarter. This word wore badly on these quarters so if your coin is heavily worn then the word "LIBERTY" has just been worn off.
What are four coins the eagle appears on the reverse side?
American Silver Eagle, American Gold Eagle, Kennedy Half Dollar, Washington Quarter Dollar, Standing Liberty Quarter Dollar, Walking Liberty Half Dollar, Barber Half Dollar, Barber Quarter Dollar and the list goes on with examples from the 18th and 19th centuries.
How much is liberty quarter dollar 1973 worth?
25 cents. It's normally called a Washington quarter. Check your pocket change - ALL American coins carry the word Liberty so that's not anything special.
Who was on the us quarter before George Washington?
Liberty. The previous design was known as the Standing Liberty quarter.
Why does it say Liberty on the penny?
If you look at your pocket change you'll see that ALL American coins carry either the word LIBERTY or an image of Miss Liberty. The intent is to demonstrate that liberty is a fundamental principle of American democracy.
What is the value of a 1941 standing liberty quarter?
1930 was the last year for a Standing Liberty quarter, with a date of 1941 it's a Washington quarter. Post new question.
What is an observe quarter?
its a quarter has liberty ,god we trust, united state ,quarter dollar on front
What is the value of a 1938 liberty quarter?
If the date is 1938 it's a Washington quarter not a liberty quarter. Coins in average condition have retail prices of $4.00-$8.00 depending on the grade.
1943 liberty quarter?
No such coin exists. The last Liberty quarter (the standing Liberty) was last minted in 1930, however if you have a Washington quarter, that date is rather common and it is worth around $5.25 in silver content in average circulated condition.
Value of a 1895 standing liberty quarter?
If the date is 1895 it's a Barber quarter, the first year of issue for the Standing Liberty is 1916.
Liberty quarter dollar?
The Standing Liberty quarter was a 25-cent coin that was struck by the United States Mint from 1916 to 1930. It followed the Barber quarter, which had been minted since 1892.
