1984 Squared Quarter 1/2oz Silver X#301b Original Mint Packaging

Description: 1984 Squared Quarter 1/2oz Silver X#301b in Original Mint Packaging with Certificate of Authenticity Obverse: Stylized bust of George Washington facing left. Lettering: LIBERTY IN GOD WE TRUST 1984 Designer: Andor Orand Reverse: Eagle with wings spread facing left. Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E PLURIBUS UNUM SQUARED QUARTER Designer: Andor Orand Edge: Reeded Mint: Medallic Arts Company, Danbury, United State (1942-1991) The Squared Quarter, a computer generated circle-to-square projection of the U.S 25c piece, was released in 1983/84. The press referred to it as a satirical coin-token, pop art piece, coined cartoon, sci-fi coin, etc. It gained nationwide attention as a "coined satire" of Reaganomics. President Reagan's attempt to bring Supply-Siders and Monetarists, two mutually exclusive economic schools, together in his fiscal policy, was seen by many observers as trying to square the circle. In the numismatic press the Squared Quarter was recognized as a unique technical achievement, the first square coin-item with sharp corners and serrated edges struck in a die with collar, and the first coin-token designed with the aid of a computer, (before the Personal Computer). it was issued in two limited .999 silver editions, a 1/4 oz.piece and a 1/2 oz. version. The 1/4 oz. edition was limited to 1300 pieces and the 1/2 oz. edition to 600. In addition 330 pieces were struck in nickel-silver as promotional samples. The Squared Quarter was produced and sold by Square Deal Productions, Inc. New York and minted by the Medallic Art Company in Danbury, CT. At the end of 1984, Square Deal Productions was dissolved. The dies were disabled and donated to the Smithsonian Museum, where they are permanently archived in the National Numismatic Collection. This was the first successful attempt of creating a square coin with reeded edge 1984 Squared Quarter 1/2oz Silver X#301b Original Mint Packaging Click images to enlarge Description 1984 Squared Quarter 1/2oz Silver X#301b in Original Mint Packaging with Certificate of Authenticity Obverse: Stylized bust of George Washington facing left. Lettering: LIBERTY IN GOD WE TRUST 1984 Designer: Andor Orand Reverse: Eagle with wings spread facing left. Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E PLURIBUS UNUM SQUARED QUARTER Designer: Andor Orand Edge: Reeded Mint: Medallic Arts Company, Danbury, United State (1942-1991) The Squared Quarter, a computer generated circle-to-square projection of the U.S 25c piece, was released in 1983/84. The press referred to it as a satirical coin-token, pop art piece, coined cartoon, sci-fi coin, etc. It gained nationwide attention as a "coined satire" of Reaganomics. President Reagan's attempt to bring Supply-Siders and Monetarists, two mutually exclusive economic schools, together in his fiscal policy, was seen by many observers as trying to square the circle. In the numismatic press the Squared Quarter was recognized as a unique technical achievement, the first square coin-item with sharp corners and serrated edges struck in a die with collar, and the first coin-token designed with the aid of a computer, (before the Personal Computer). it was issued in two limited .999 silver editions, a 1/4 oz.piece and a 1/2 oz. version. The 1/4 oz. edition was limited to 1300 pieces and the 1/2 oz. edition to 600. In addition 330 pieces were struck in nickel-silver as promotional samples. The Squared Quarter was produced and sold by Square Deal Productions, Inc. New York and minted by the Medallic Art Company in Danbury, CT. At the end of 1984, Square Deal Productions was dissolved. The dies were disabled and donated to the Smithsonian Museum, where they are permanently archived in the National Numismatic Collection. This was the first successful attempt of creating a square coin with reeded edge Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

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Location: South Bend, Indiana

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