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1226. Jefferson Nickel Design Recto
Circle with the bust of Thomas Jefferson. Possible submission to the national competition to design the Jefferson Nickel, 1938.
Published onJan 09, 2024
1226. Jefferson Nickel Design Recto
Date | 1938 |
|---|---|
Material | Plaster |
Description | Circle with the bust of Thomas Jefferson. Possible submission to the national competition to design the Jefferson Nickel, 1938. |
Markings | Inscription: Liberty & 1938 |
Provenance / Location | Submitted to the competition; presumed destroyed. |
Alternate Title(s) | n/a |
Notes / Sources | National Archives, College Park, Maryland, Record Group 104, Records of the U. S. Mint., Press Release: “National Competition for [the] New Design for [the] Five Cent Coin Open to All American Sculptors.” The press release indicated that it should be released to the afternoon newspapers on January 25, 1938. See also: http://www.felixschlag.com/nickel.html |
