Do you like people or allegorical figures on coins?

topstuf

I like allegorical subjects like Liberty, eagles, shields, stars, etc.

No real attraction to dead presidents and sentimental mishmash contrived as soon as one dies.

Regulated

I think that allegorical figures tend to lend themselves to much more interesting designs. In fact, I can't think of one portrait coin in the U.S. series that I consider to be a great work of numismatic art (I do not consider the Buffalo Nickel a portrait coin, as the Indian is a composite).

flaminio

<< <i>In fact, I can't think of one portrait coin in the U.S. series that I consider to be a great work of numismatic art. >>

The Dolley Madison commem. She got teh b00bies .

I've come to the realization that I don't really care what's on the coins, as long as it changes from time to time. The fact that Lincoln's been on the cent for nearly a hundred years now is absolutely abhorrent to me. Supposedly the Mint can change designs every 25 years without anyone's permission, but as we've seen you get people like the Virginians stepping up and usurping coins. We need another coinage champion, like T.R., but I doubt I'll see that in my lifetime...

Regulated

We need another coinage champion, like T.R., but I doubt I'll see that in my lifetime...Text

Perhaps we can find someone who will also address issues of production concerns vs. design. They've lowered the relief on our coins to extend die-life, but the coins look atrocious.

Myqqy

Give me attractive allegorical libertys every day of the week!!

coppercoins

I'm with Myqqy.

keets

In fact, I can't think of one portrait coin in the U.S. series that I consider to be a great work of numismatic art

hey now, someone else who isn't ga-ga over Morgan Bullion!!!!!!!

al h.

topstuf

<< <i>the Indian is a composite >>



General Custer....LOOK! Sioux warriors! Oh wait....sorry....this is composite country.

Baley

I like Lady Liberty on my coins, with an Eagle on the back.

For the minor coins, I like Liberty on the front and a wreath on the back.

edit: it's ok with me if Liberty is dressed up like a Native American.