Poll: America's Coin - Which do you think it is?

FC57Coins

My vote goes to the Buffalo Nickel - nothing says USA more fervently than a strong proud Native American bust and an equally proud beast of the prairies. What's your vote and why?

LanLord

The buff nickel is so uniquely American that every other coin pales in comparison.

I am not slighting the design of all those other coins, some are better from an asthetics standpoint, but from an Americana standpoint,

nothing can touch the buff.

MadMonk

Hey! Where is the Franklin Half!

nwcs

Has to be the St. Gaudens double eagle. Gold for the gold rush. Liberty personified. Beautiful design that draws you in to keep looking.

Coulport

Buffalo nickel is the only all American coin.

The others are derived from French and/or Greek/Roman designs.

puff

I am a Walker collector. But I would have to say that it would be hard to choose between the Buffalo, St. Gaudens, S.L.Q., or the Walker.... After completing a set of Buffalo's 5 years ago, (all PCGS average grade 65.3), I sold it so I could work on Walkers.

I wish I could afford to collect them all!!! They are all great coins!!! But even though I now collect Walkers, I would still have to place my vote for BUFFALO'S!

CoinHusker

Buff! Uniquely American head to tail! (I wish the mint was that creative and unique today)

paigowjohnny

I like the idea of the buff...but what's more American than Liberty and an eagle in flight ?...$20 Liberty gets my vote.

CoinHunter2003

I'll take the Morgan $ anyday!







The most valuable Morgans I have were not purchased - My Dad gave them to me.

Russ

I chose "other" because I think it's the Washington quarter. At it's heart, America is comprised of working men and women: The spirit and success of this nation is based on the foundation of that hard work. The Washington quarter is the workhorse coin, the "everyman" coin and was born at a time when that spirit of industry and achievement was severely tested.

Russ, NCNE

Lakesammman

Would have to agree.....killing them off and putting them on a coin IS uniquely American.

Stuart

Frank: I vote for the St. Gaudens $20 Gold as "America's Coin". I am very biased by the fact that it's also one of my personal favorite coins.

If you consider it from an American design motif perspective, then the Buffalo Nickel may get higher marks because of the native American Bust obv & Great Plains Bison rev and their "Wild West" American historic deep rooted significance.

However, when you also consider the actual coin, the St. Gaudens $20 is one of my favorites because of it's large size, substantial weight, precious metal content, classic & beautiful design motifs, and the gorgeous gold color and luster.

When I consider the entire package my vote goes to "The Saint" -- Just my own 2 (thousand) cents worth...

dpoole

Where's the Dallas Cowboys Dollar??

Actually, I go along with the Buff Nickel, Frank. Pure Americana by conception. Looks cool, as well.

CoinHusker

<< <i>Would have to agree.....killing them off and putting them on a coin IS uniquely American. >>



Do you mean Buffalo's, Native American's or President's?

FC57Coins

Interesting that no one voted for the $10 Indian, which in my opinion is a gorgeous coin, but obviously overshadowed by the "Saint". Interesting too that Morgans and Walkers combined almost had as many votes as the Buffalo Nickel - just goes to show you - theres a little bit of everything out there for everyone!

wingedliberty

I've thought about the options Frank, and I've got to go with the Walker and be objective.
I can think of no other coin that is more American.

airplanenut

By content, the buffalo nickel is American... by meaning, the Walking Liberty Half...

It's Liberty, draped in a flag with an outstretched, welcoming arm, walking towards you as the sun rises, starting a new day. On the reverse stands proud a strong eagle.

fcloud

$20 Saint for me.

Gold, Liberty, Strength, Beauty, Gold, Gold, and Gold!

Baley

ldhair

Lincoln cent.

Washington quarter as my second choice.

ARCO

Definitely the Buffalo nickel. It is iconic americana. It is lowly, base, rugged, and somehow perfectly represents America and her working class ideals.

If coinage would only return to the golden age of the merc, walking lib. and buffalo nickel I believe most of the world's problems could be solved!

Tyler

Fairlaneman

Freedom of thought on the obverse with the symbol of authority on the reverse. Nothing more American than this....even today 87 years later....





Other was the vote.

Ken

mojorizn

Being a native American myself (my Grandmother was full Algonquin, one of the twelve tribes of the Iroquois) and since it is my passion, I vote for the Buffalo Nickel.

Mojo

fantasiize

In my opinion, nothing exhibits the power of "Americana" more than a large and lustrous Morgan.

Skipper53

Much as I love the Buffalo , the Lincoln, and actively collecting the Morgan,
the Washington quarter is the coin most Americans would recognize and use
on a daily basis.
Our first President and our national bird always strikes a chord.

cladking

The buffalo nickel may well be as "American" as has ever been produced.

But when the states quarters are done they will top it. And they'll all blend
into one American state quarter.

While the buffalo may reign supreme now, I voted other because its days are
numbered.

baccaruda

Baley is that WL a proof? - man that thing is something else. Nice.

Catch22

Varying differences in design and artwork make this such a tough call. All among my favorite designs.

I guess i'll go for the Morgan, though.

mozeppa

My vote is for a round coin preferredly copper, silver or gold with a design and united states of america on it

but i'm being picky

darktone

liberty gold

Barry

<< <i>While the buffalo may reign supreme now, I voted other because its days are
numbered. >>


In case you weren't aware the buffalo (actually, bison) was removed from the endangered list years ago.

beartracks42

Since the topic is "America's Coin", I think that it is probable that more people collect or started this hobby collecting copper cents. So, I will vote for Other and the Lincoln cent.

razorface1027

Welp, needless for me to say...

stujoe

I have always considered the Buffalo as the most American of Coins. I don't think there has been anything quite like it minted in any other country...but if there has, let me know so I can start a collection.

dollardude

There is no one answer. It's whatever turns you on. America is a melting pot of cultures, religions, and ethnic groups. We have the freedom here to express ourselves any way we want.