August 6, 1945 U.S.S. Athanasia Cover w/ 3 Page Letter (Hiroshima Date) Philadelphia these coins were not struck

these coins were not struck until 1921

while the reverse and primary motif is that of the famous Charter Oak

It was the middle of the Gilded Age

Presents in pre-loved condition exhibiting light surface wear and a few dents

Reverse: Features a trio of pandas drinking at the local watering hole

August 6, 1945 U.S.S. Athanasia Cover w/ 3 Page Letter (Hiroshima Date) Philadelphia these coins were not struckGood 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,