SYMBOLISM OF NEW
UNITEDSTATES COINS
The report of the treasurer of the
United States for the year 1916 con
tains an interesting and instructive
article dealing with the new silver
coinage and explaining tlie symbolism
of tlie designs stamped upon the va
rious pieces of the issue.
Tlie majority who have taken notice
of the new coins have been much
impressed with the singular beauty
of the designs. From tlie artistic
standpoint the coins arc well entitled
in the appellation of works of art
as they combine the highest type of
portroitiire possible in metal with a
variety of design both novel and har
monious. Probably nothing so ornate
has ever been, issued by a government
in the form of minted coin.
In addition, the various designs
express an idea tha is both beautiful
and interesting.
The new mintage also lias the dis
tinction of being tlie first that has
been issued by tlie United States in
which Hie several denominations wore
of separate design. Yet they, at the
name time conform in every way to
(lie statutory designation relative to
tlie general features of design which
may lie stamped upon metal coins
issued by Hie United States govern
ment.
The new issue comprises three
coins of ten, twenty five and fifty
cent denominations. The process of
selecting Hie new designs began in
January, 1916. Following conferences
between the director of the mint ami
the American commission of line arts,
noted sculptors were commissioned
to prepare sketch models and a total
of more than fifty designs were sub
mitted.
From tlds array three sets were
chosen. Tlie designs for the ten and
titty (••nl pieces are the work or
Adolpli A. Weiumitnn, the noted New
York sculptor, who has designed some
of the most famous of American
mrmtimciiis. The beautiful fifty cent
piece vi us modeled III Herman A. Me*
.*•' t. ui.H achieved world wide fame
tliiuiigli liis masterly work at tlie
Cliii■ogii, Paris arid Buffalo expositions.
The syndiohsm of Hie coins is
beautifully expressed. The half dol
lar hears a full length figure of i-.il)
city, indicating the first principle of
our government. Behind the beau
tifully modeled figure and forming a
background is the stars and stripes
Hying to thu breeze. The figure of
J.iberty is progressing in full stride
toward tlie dawn of a new day, typi
fied by a rising sun on a distant hori
zon and bears in her hand branches
of laurel and oak, symbolical of civil
and military power. The reverse
side of the coin shows an eagle of
exeeed'mfcy graceful design perched
high on a mountain crag with wings
unfolded. Springing from a rift in
the rock is a sapling of mountain
pine, symbolical of America. The de
sign portrays 'tn vivid manner tire idea
of the sculptor—fearlessness of spirit
and consciousness of power.
The obverse side of the quarter dol
lar is intended to typify in a meas
ure the awakening of interest .of the
country to its own protection. The
law specifics that the obverse s'ide of
the coin shall bear not only the word
"Liberty" but also a represetnatlon of
Liberty, and Die designer lias embod
ied tlie two in a happy manner. Lib
erty is shown as a full length figure,
front view, with the head turned to
the left, stepping forward through the
gateway of tho country, represented
by a passage through a low wall on
which are the words: "In God we
trust." The left arm is upra’ised bear
ing a shield in token of protection
while the right hand is holding forth
an olive branch, indicating the desire
for peace, while at tho same time Is
drawing the cover off the shield as
if to show that w'liile seeking peace
preparation Is being madfe for de
fense. On the field above the head is
inscribed the word "Liberty” and on
the stone steps beneath the feet is
"I9lii.” The law also necessitates that
the reverse side bear an American
•'agio which is shown on the coin in
full flight, wings extended across the
field and displays the idea of strength
and freedom in vivid manner. Above
the eagle is the inscription: United
States of America and below “R Plur
ibus Unum” and “Quarter Dollar."
The lettering Is connected above on
the outer circle of the coin by thirteen
stars.
Tho ten cent piece owing to the
smallness of the coin, is of inois
simple design hut is still distinguished
by a remarkable beauty. The obverse
shows a head of Liberty of great
beauty although devoid of the classic
outlines of designs of Liberty on the
older coins. A winged cap covers
the head. The reverse design ’ is a
bundle of rods bound about the handle
of a battle axe with cords. The
"Fasces,” as is it designated, is sym
boltcal of the unity in which lies the
nation’s strength. Surrounding the
fasces is a full foliagod olive branch
symbolical of peace.
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