This models for this coin were made by Gutzon Borglum who also sculpted Mount Rushmore. The first coins were struck at Philadelphia on Jan. 21, 1925, General Stonewall Jackson's birthday. Robert E. Lee and Jackson mounted on horses are on the obverse of the coin. The funds from the sale of this coin were dedicated to building the Stone Mountain Memorial in Georgia. The carving was completed and dedicated in 1970 and a stamp was issued. The stamp shows the complete memorial. The coin goes for $60.00 in AU and $300.00 in MS-66. This is one of my favorite coins because the toning is many different colors and I live in the south.
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