POLL: Favorite dollar!

lclugza · March 17, 2003 8:48AM

Which is your favorite dollar? And I would like you to tell me why you chose that one.

LincolnCentMan · March 17, 2003 8:57AM

I picked the Morgan. I know everyone has their personal preference, but it's easier for me to find a Morgan that "blows me away" than any other dollars. I have a particular intrest in Cameo'd DMPL's and rainbows.

David

fantasiize · March 17, 2003 9:00AM

Well, that is a very tough question (for a person that likes specializing in dollars, it is kind of like asking, which child is your favorite).

Nothing exhibits Americana and just the sheer power like a large dollar. Since the Morgan dollar will overwhelmingly win this poll, I chose the freckled red-haired stepchild (i.e. Ike) as it is the dollar that I grew up with, spent and did not take seriously until about 10 years ago (and very very seriously about 5 years ago). It may be bald, it maybe ugly, but quite a few went through my hands in commerce AND it was the last of the large dollars.

Macqui · March 17, 2003 9:05AM

I have to agree with lincolncentman, DMPLed cameo dollars are incredible. I can't get enough of them.

Maqui

GC's DMPL Morgans

Russ · March 17, 2003 9:06AM

The SBA of course! Followed closely by the Sac!

Russ, NCNE

ms71 · March 17, 2003 9:06AM

Type 3 gold dollar. I have always favored this "Indian princess" design.

mdwoods · March 17, 2003 9:11AM

Draped Bust. I love the Draped Bust series the best for most denominations. mdwoods

wayneherndon · March 17, 2003 9:24AM

OK, I just moved DBs into second place.

WH

DCAMFranklin · March 17, 2003 9:35AM

I just moved the Trade Dollar into a tie for 2nd place.

The common, can find them in every collection, Morgan is currently number 1. Words from Rick Tomaska that convinced me to turn my attention to Cameo/DCAM.

StillLurking · March 17, 2003 9:37AM

I don't see my favorite listed!

I prefer the Federal Reserve Note ONE DOLLAR BILL. Why? Because I can carry 20 of them in my wallet without discomfort. They are guaranteed by the government to be legal tender for all debts, public and private. They don't cause problems when given to lackwit cashiers and are readily available from my local banks.

Bustman · March 17, 2003 10:09AM

Top five dollar designs in order

1)Draped Bust
2)Trade Dollar
3)Seated
4)Flowing Hair
5)Morgan ( sorry morgan lovers)

relayer · March 17, 2003 10:12AM

Since I could only pick 1, I had to go with the Bust Dollar. Gotta love them old coins

ursabear · March 17, 2003 10:13AM

You can probably figure out my favorite from my signature. I've really enjoyed studying and collecting them.

However, I'll always have a real soft spot for Peace dollars, too.

sumnom · March 17, 2003 10:19AM

I chose the sac. I don't understand why it is so maligned. It is by far the most beautiful coin in circulation in the US in the last fifty years. As for the large dollars, the Peace dollar is the most beautiful design both obverse and reverse. While the morgan is blessed with a stunning obverse, the reverse is rather clunky, don't you think?

ER · March 17, 2003 11:10AM

1. Draped Bust: elegant hair, facial feature, and......bust
2. Flowing Hair: 1st American silver dollar
3. Morgan: classic Greek-like face
4. Goldbrecht: seated Liberty looks tired, but reverse flying eagle is beautiful
5. Trade: better looking seated Liberty
6. Liberty seated
7. Peace: can't get used to the face, too concave; looks like she's about to cry ( sorry Peace lovers )
8. Ike: modern
9. Sac: ugly
10. SBA: ugliest

tradedollarnut · March 17, 2003 11:13AM

What happened to the Gobrecht? I had to settle for the trade dollar!

wingedliberty · March 17, 2003 11:15AM

Peace. I love everything about the design. One of my favorite designs period.

Brian.

ccr · March 17, 2003 11:21AM

I picked Morgans.

prooflike · March 17, 2003 11:24AM

I just like cameoed Morgan dollars, and I also like the design of the trade dollar a lot.

Tootawl · March 17, 2003 12:02PM

The SAE was not listed.

Blade · March 17, 2003 12:31PM

Draped Bust all the way. Beautiful design and nostalgic.

DAM · March 17, 2003 12:36PM

Definitely the Draped Bust. Followed closely by the Flowing Hair. Classic coins!

Take a look at Cardinal's collection. How can you not LOVE those coins?

Merc · March 17, 2003 1:20PM

I had to look up Red book to answer this one. I have Morgans, Peace and Seated dollars, but I have never seen some of the early ones. I like the looks of the Draped Bust Dollar with the small eagle the best. Now I need to buy one

Hadleydog · March 17, 2003 1:45PM

I picked the Morgan.........my Grandfather gave me one when I was about 5 years old and living in Canada, I thought it was pretty cool.

numobri · March 17, 2003 1:55PM

Gotta say Draped Bust.The next is spendable dollars,it's what i use to buy what i like to collect the most,Draped Bust.

shirohniichan · March 17, 2003 2:03PM

While I collect trade dollars, I like the design of draped bust dollars the most.

lclugza · March 18, 2003 11:25AM

I think I like the Trade dollar best.

trozau · March 18, 2003 11:28AM

Morgan because he was a Royal Mint engraver who apprenticed under William Wyon.

fcloud · March 18, 2003 11:42AM

Flowing Hair

Because of the design, and the hand cut dies.

lordmarcovan · March 18, 2003 12:35PM

Voted Seated Liberty, but it was so close to the Bust dollar I couldn't really make up my mind. In fact, I think I should have voted for the Bust dollar.

I guess I was remembering past coins I've owned, and my best Seated dollar (a toned EF40, though I had a scuffy AU50, too) was far prettier than my best Bust dollar (a typical-quality VG8).

RNCHSN · March 18, 2003 12:41PM

I chose Draped bust because I feel it's the nicest design, but I buy Morgans more than any other coin. I always like to check out a nice bust!

cardinal · March 19, 2003 5:48AM

No surprise -- my favorite design:

-- Cardinal

Early Dollar Website

satootoko · March 19, 2003 9:04AM

The Trade Dollar, without doubt. Loaded with history!

cosmicdebris · March 19, 2003 9:32AM

Cardinal I agree 100%

smprfi · March 19, 2003 10:33AM

Mine isn't listed so I'll just show you.

EVillageProwler · March 19, 2003 10:38AM

Hmmm... Clearly, the originator of this poll isn't a Seated Dollar aficionado because he put down "Seated Liberty" instead of "Liberty Seated".

All true Seated Dollar aficionados call them as Liberty Seated Dollars, and they do so with reverence!

EVP

dollarmike · March 19, 2003 10:58AM

Does having the handle Dollarmike give me an extra vote?

I unfortunately (due to cost) like the Draped Bust dollar the most.

KlectorKid · March 19, 2003 11:00AM

I will go with Drapped bust and then Gobrecht because of that awesome eagle!

tradedollarnut · March 19, 2003 11:01AM

Cardinal - I'm shocked! I would figure you for this type:

cardinal · March 19, 2003 11:20AM

TDN,

If we're just talking about OBVERSES, then for me it's Flowing Hair all the way. But I like the Heraldic Eagle reverse much more than the one dubbed by 18th century Americans as the "scrawny eagle."

I must say, though, that you sure picked a nice Flowing Hair dollar to illustrate your post!!!

--Cardinal

EVillageProwler · March 19, 2003 12:09PM

Since we're posting pictures, here's a pretty good one...

EVP

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