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1872 Amazonian Quarter Dollar. The first in a series of three denomination depicting this classic obverse motif, a high point in Barber’s repertoire.
Obverse Description
William Barber’s Amazonian design: Liberty seated, facing left, with her right hand touching the head of a perched eagle, her left arm resting on a shield and her hand holding a sword.
Reverse Description
Barber’s standing eagle with talons holding shield inscribed IN GOD WE TRUST. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / QUAR. DOL. around border.
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