"Peace" Dollar

savoyspecial

"The War to End all Wars" (or not)

In the post-WWI era we ushered in a new era of peace by minting a dollar with that key element part of her design: Peace

Why then was there a second World War enabling a soldier, presumably 'Lawrence Klein' of Brooklyn, NY, to engrave this Peace Dollar with all of his WWII destinations: Cuba, Hawaii, Nome Alaska?? Oh, the irony.....

magikbilly

Hi,

That says "use Peace"? Neat coin!!

Best,
Eric

savoyspecial

nice catch

MWallace

You always find the coolest stuff.

ricko

Now that is a great coin... we often say "I wish this coin could talk.".... Well, here is one that literally 'speaks to us'.... great find. Cheers, RickO

golfer72

I see Cuba and Alaska but not Hawaii. Is it just not visible in the picture ?

DNADave

<< <i>I see Cuba and Alaska but not Hawaii. Is it just not visible in the picture ? >>



Right there at "AMERICA" at about the rim.

astrorat

Another cool find ...

savoyspecial

>>Right there at "AMERICA" at about the rim>>


yes, correct

the order (by carved dates) is:

Cuba 1942
Hawaii 1943
Nome, Alaska 1944

AuroraBorealis

Very cool!

AB