But the Director of the Mint shall nevertheless have power, with the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury, to engage temporarily the services of one or more artists, distinguished in their respective departments of art, who shall be paid for such service from the contingent appropriation for the mint at Philadelphia. The Barber coinage was introduced in 1892 dimes, quarter dollars, and half dollars with similar designs by Mint Engraver Charles E. The new pieces attracted considerable public dissatisfaction. Beginning in 1905, successive presidential administrations had attempted to bring modern, beautiful designs to United States coins.

Following the redesign of the double eagle, eagle, half eagle and quarter eagle in 19, as well as the cent and nickel redesigns of 19 respectively, advocates of replacing the Barber coins began to push for the change when the coins' minimum term expired in 1916. As early as 1914, Victor David Brenner, designer of the Lincoln cent, submitted unsolicited designs for the silver coins. He was told in response that Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo was completely occupied with other matters.

Joyce appeared in the Michigan Manufacturer and Financial Record: On January 2, 1915, an interview with Philadelphia Mint Superintendent Adam M. There is no thought of issuing new coins of the 50-cent, 25-cent, and 10-cent values.

Us liberty coins 1926 used