Letter
Dear Mr. Moy:
In its meeting of 15 March, the Commission of Fine Arts reviewed the proposed designs for the second set of four one-dollar coins in the First Spouse series. The Commission's recommendations were as follows:
Elizabeth Monroe:
For the obverse, alternative #3, which reflects the portrait made when she resided in the White House. For the reverse, alternative #6, with the comment to correct the perspective rendering of the vase so that it appears to be resting on the table.
Louisa Adams:
For the obverse, alternative #1, which the Commission members thought has the superior composition. For the reverse, alternative #4; the Commission supported the depiction of a harp and concluded that #4 is the better design, with the comment to improve the rendering of Mrs. Adams's face.
Andrew Jackson's Liberty
For the obverse, alternative #4, which the Commission preferred as the most handsome design. For the reverse, alternative #8, with the comment to improve the rendering of the horse to appear less mule-like.
Martin Van Buren's Liberty
For the obverse, alternative #3, similar to the obverse design for the Jackson coin. For the reverse, alternative #4, which has the most engaging image of Van Buren as a young man.
As always, the staff is available to assist you in future submissions.
Sincerely,
Thomas E. Luebke, AIA
Secretary
Edmund C. Moy, Director
United States Mint
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Washington, DC 20220
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