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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
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