August 6, 1945 U.S.S. Athanasia Cover w/ 3 Page Letter (Hiroshima Date) Fr. 1909-G After unscrewing the bezeled crystal

After unscrewing the bezeled crystal you must pop the crown in order to lift up the face and works

Mintage 715

the first war crimes trials

The obverse of the coin shows Crispus Attucks

Rarely on special

August 6, 1945 U.S.S. Athanasia Cover w/ 3 Page Letter (Hiroshima Date) Fr. 1909-G After unscrewing the bezeled crystalGood cancellation date. Great letter. Titled "Jungle Jollies" Lieutenant Dan Paul describes some of his life aboard the Athanasia. The 3 page letter includes the following topics of interest: Trip from Mobil to Panama Panama to Pearl Harbor A lunch meeting with Admiral David Worth Bagley (and his Mangoes) Pearl Harbor to Okinawa Provisioning the Pacific fleet Meeting a local Raleigh, NC acquaintance in Okinawa and more Hand signed and dated August 4,