Walking Liberty Lovers--This is Probably One of the Inspirations for Weinman's Design

Clankeye

These are 2 Francs French coins. I know, it is the US coin forum, but I think it would be interesting for US collectors to see coins that where influences and or inspiration for American coinage. The first coin is 1915 NGC65, and the second is 1905 PCGS64.





Clankeye

FinallyHere

Clankeye.....nice....like those a great deal.

Mike

paigowjohnny

I hate you Clank...

Clankeye

Take a number Johnny.

Clankeye

cacheman

Roty is better known for his Art medals although this is representative of his work.

FC57Coins

Very nice Clanker!.... As I enjoy my box of "American" Fries

Clankeye

<< <i>I hate you Clank... >>



That reminds me of a funny story... it is reported that the composer Andrew Lloyd Weber once asked someone "Why do people take an instant dislike to me?"
The person answered "I don't know... saves time I guess."


Frank-- The American government decided that the best way to totally demoralize the French would be for me to start collecting their coinage. That a common American dog such as myself would find merit in their designs has depressed them so much, they can't even find pleasure in Jerry Lewis movies.

Clankeye

paigowjohnny

Forgive me Clank...you're an oak.

FC57Coins

<< <i>they can't even find pleasure in Jerry Lewis movies >>



Touche mon ami!

keets

from a historical standpoint, when was the symbolism of a slaves cap first used on coins?? i'm assuming that is what the figure on the obverse has on her head.

al h.

paigowjohnny

Clank...is that 15 the one you got from Northeast ??

paigowjohnny

Not mint state...not certified...but for a buck I couldn't go wrong....a Yahoo win...

ccr

Hey Lady!!!

stman

>>

That reminds me of a funny story... it is reported that the composer Andrew Lloyd Weber once asked someone "Why do people take an instant dislike to me?"
The person answered "I don't know... saves time I guess.

Clankeye >>



Hey I can relate to that. Kind of reminds me of me. BTW, very nice pieces you posted. I like

baccaruda

i almost bought one of those the other day. the dealer wanted way too much for it tho.

Clankeye

Piagow--

Yes, it is. Both coins come from Northeast Numismatics. And I will say they were pleasant and easy to deal with. My thanks goes out to them.

Carl

Fairlaneman

Carl one of those was seen a couple of years ago at the Tacoma Dome Show. Beautiful bluish rim tone and in a slab. Walked up and looked at it then walked off. Later on decided the coin was just too pretty to not take home. Went back and it was gone. Still looking for a example that looked like that coin.

Beautiful Pieces you have there.

Ken

morganbarber

I like the coin myself. I would expect, however, that a similar coin from France with a woman walking away would be more... inspiring.

shylock

You're picking up some interesting coins these days Clank, love the obverse of the 1915 2 Franc.

Vermeule mentions the influence of the French "Marianne" designs on Weinman often in Numismatic Art In America. His Mercury design obviously has some strong ties to the French 25 centimes:

cosmicdebris

I got this PR62 Matte Proof coming Next week:

cosmicdebris

Plus this raw one from eBay:

keets

from a historical standpoint, when was the symbolism of a slaves cap first used on coins?? i'm assuming that is what the figure on the obverse has on her head.

hello carl

what i was trying to turn the discussion towards with my original query about the slaves cap is that it is historically an American emblem. from that standpoint, the coins you posted as inspirations for the Walker are in actuality an inspired design themselves, borrowing from uniquely American designs. so it also seems to go with the much ballyhooed brittania issues. i'm not real clear on the date when that design first appeared, but i have seen some U.S. patterns which suggest to me that the design was inspired by our rejections.

i guess what prompted my line of thinking is a bit of reactionary thinking to the entire world political climate of today. france is such a leader there, wanting to play with the big boys but afraid to step up to the plate when it really counts. as if that's something new. heck, they've been eating our dust ever since they helped us out in the revolution, which is probably the last time they chose the right side!! maybe when we mint some of these new Jefferson's to commemorate the Louisiana Purchase-Lewis and Clark Expedition we should send some over to them.

i'm a 100% proponent for a total return to coin designs which return to classic symbolism. the first big change should be a temporary return of the arrows to the eagles right foot. we could send some of them to france, also.

BTW, i like the coin pics. and i'm back now. maybe i should burn the soapbox!!

al h.

Clankeye

That is very interesting, Shylock. Thanks for posting that. Yes indeed, it does seem that Weinman was certainly paying attention to what was going on over there. And that is not intended as any slam on him. Art influences art. That's the way it goes right down the line.

Clankeye

jom

Here are mine. Pretty nice design if you ask me. There are plenty of toned ones around for people who like that kind of thing.




jom

Clankeye

Those are nice looking coins, Jom.

Clankeye