2006-12-27 14:34:16 · 3 answers · asked by Jorge L 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Like others have said, which direction the portrait faces is an artistic choice, (left, right, or straight ahead). Actually, left facing portraits are rare in this country's history, (as well as most countries). We got the tradition of profile portraits on coins from the ancient Greeks and Romans, and 95%+ of those were always right facing. Having left facing portraits now may seem normal, but it is actually VERY rare!
2006-12-29 05:41:02 · answer #1 · answered by medoraman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's all about the design, really. And not only Lincoln. The earlier silver half dollar minted from 1948-1963 also has Franklin facing right. Also, Susan Anthony on the earlier clad dollar faced right.
2006-12-27 19:16:42 · answer #2 · answered by silverpet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because he freed the slaves !!!! started the civil war.so they turned their backs on him .
2006-12-27 14:44:33 · answer #3 · answered by dirtdevil215 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋