Jefferson, Lewis and Clark coins
West Point Academy $1

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: MODERN COMMEMORATIVES
Item Description: S$1 2002 W WEST POINT BICENTENNIAL
Full Grade: NGC PF 67 UC
Owner: Eason_Collection

Owner Comments:

West Point was founded by Jefferson in 1802. He feared a standing army but knew that America needed to be defended. It's ironic that Jefferson proposed Americas decimal monetary system and a mint is located on the grounds of the West Point Academy.

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