The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
1879 “Washlady” Quarter Dollar. The reverse of this and the preceding are loosely styled after certain pattern eagles found on 1879 gold denominations. The Washlady name dates to the April 1891 Doughty sale.
Obverse Description
Charles E. Barber’s Society Lady (popularly called Washlady) design. IN GOD WE TRUST above, seven stars left, six stars right, date 1879 below.
Reverse Description
Perched eagle holding olive branch (with seven leaves) and three arrows (passing behind the wing). E PLURIBUS UNUM in arc above. Around border, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / QUAR DOLLAR.
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The designs will be featured on a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a half dollar clad coin.




