James G. Berline's Bio
OUR JEFFERSON NICKEL
The Buffalo/Jefferson Official Red Book", is where I came across one of Americas Greatest Designers (Felix Oscar Schlag).
His Life Story unfolds:
A German immigrant that came to America in search for work/job during the depression.Felix's determination paid-off as he won this competition of our new nickel in April of 1938'.
The US-Mint however' kept sending back his design, requiring changing the reverse-side.
Frustrating as that may of been, another personal issue faced Felix,(In the Red-Book) while working- creating his design. I would think all of this would have been very stressful for him during this time.
In my opinion, had Felix known about it beforehand, I doubt very much we would even have his design in our coinage today.An'Now, being able to reach this goal I feel I have achieved something that has been not only enjoyable,but also giving me historical knowledge as well. So Yes! Anybody who wants alot fun and learning experience,this is it!