Apr 12, 2022 · The obverse features a right-facing portrait of George Washington, based on the familiar Houdin bust. The reverse features a heraldic eagle displayed, similar to the standard Flanagan reverse, but depicted in what appears to be higher relief and in a more rugged take on the majestic bird.

Mar 22, 2022 · Shunned the first time 90 years ago, the noted sculptor’s portrait of George Washington is finally appearing on the obverse of a U.S. quarter. Her design is part of a new, four-year quarter series whose one-year-only reverses honor women’s contributions to the development of our United States.

Apr 23, 2021 · Fraser’s portrait, facing right, of George Washington was recommended for the obverse of the 1932 quarter dollar by the George Washington Bicentennial Committee and the Commission of...

Nov 10, 2021 · Laura Gardin Fraser submitted a design that features a right-facing portrait of George Washington on the obverse, while the reverse shows an eagle with wings spread wide.

Apr 30, 2021 · Flanagan’s portrait appeared again, restored to its original size. With a new circulating commemorative quarter program honoring notable American women beginning in 2022, a new design for the...

Dec 18, 2024 · Fraser’s design depicts a portrait of George Washington, which was originally composed and sculpted as a candidate to mark George Washington’s 200th birthday. Though recommended for the 1932 quarter, then-Treasury Secretary Mellon ultimately selected the familiar John Flannigan design.

Dec 7, 2021 · One of her most famous coin designs is a bust of George Washington that was recommended as the obverse design for the Washington quarter dollar in 1932 but was not selected. Those coins were...

6 days ago · The Jovita Idar Quarter, part of the American Women Quarters Program, tells two unique stories through its design. On the front, or "heads" side of the quarter, you'll find a portrait of George Washington. This portrait was originally created by Laura Gardin Fraser in 1931 to commemorate Washington's 200th birthday.

Aug 8, 2022 · The obverse (heads) depicts a portrait of George Washington originally composed and sculpted by Laura Gardin Fraser to mark George Washington's 200th birthday.

Mar 18, 2024 · The obverse (heads) depicts a portrait of George Washington originally composed and sculpted by Laura Gardin Fraser to mark George Washington’s 200th birthday. Though her work was a recommended design for the 1932 quarter, then-Treasury Secretary Mellon ultimately selected the familiar John Flanagan design.