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Frances E. Willard, Temperance Movement, Prohibition Party 1933
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States Illinois 1933 |
| Design Description: |
Frances E. Willard Temperance Dollar |
| Item Description: |
Bronze SC$1 1933 HK-772 FRANCES E. WILLARD HK-772 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 64 |
| Owner: |
Spencer Collection |
Owner Comments:
Medal, 1933, Bz, FRANCES E. WILLARD (Temperance Movement Leader), So Called Dollar HK-772 Bronze, NGC MS64, Cert# 2621753-022. Leader of Temperance Movement, President of the Christian Temperance Union in 1879, and she helped organize the Prohibition Party. Obv. Female bust r. with wreath at l. shoulder; above Frances E. Willard; wreath-like border; Rev. Scene of male figure addressing group of 12 females in front of building; second male figure at l. border; above, around Woman's Christian Temperance Union / Dec. 15, 1873; below all 1933. HK-772 Bronze. 35mm. Rarity-6. Among the Finest Known. History: Frances E. Willard (1839-1898) was leader of temperance movement; president of Women's Christian Temperance Union in 1879; helped organize Prohibition Party. Her statue is Illinois' contribution to Statuary Hall, Washington, DC.