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To: Katelew who wrote (252873)	1/2/2008 10:17:55 PM
From: steve harris	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

You might want to research it before you accept his post as fact. en.wikipedia.org The reverse design, a fasces juxtaposed with an olive branch, was intended to symbolize America's readiness for war, combined with its desire for peace. coinresource.com The reverse of the coin depicts the fasces, an ancient symbol of authority, with a battle-ax atop it to represent preparedness and an olive branch beside it to signify the desire for peace. With World War I raging in Europe, these were emotional themes in 1916.