I love the heraldic eagle Morgan design, so I decided to get a tattoo.

morgansforever · June 29, 2013 11:56PM

What do you guys think? I was considering maybe the IGWT in Old English above it in a half circle.
It needs more, seems a bit naked. Also considering the laurel wreath around it. It's the 8TF design if anyone's counting.

LeeBone · June 30, 2013 12:02AM

Wow, I thought I liked Morgans

silverpop · June 30, 2013 12:03AM

coindeuce · June 30, 2013 12:32AM

You forgot the VAM attribution.

JK!

Tookybandit · June 30, 2013 12:32AM

Wow, the artist did an incredible job!!!

morgansforever · June 30, 2013 1:02AM

<<Wow, the artist did an incredible job!!!>>

Yes he did. I took an image of the only 8TF I have in 64 and blew it up, so he would have a decent representation to work with.
During the tattoo process, I may have turned this artist into a Morgan collector. I brought some slabbed pieces with me and he was blown away looking at MS65 pieces. We talked about everything from the designer to Anna W. Williams, to the Bland-Allison Act, key dates, VAM'S, prices, TPG's, old holders, toning, DMPL's, proofs, Pittman Act, to 1921, the last of the Morgans. Tried to do my part in expanding the hobby, while going through the pain of getting inked.

keyman64 · June 30, 2013 1:12AM

Oh My!

That being said, I will agree with others, the artist did a great job! That would be a big bit at coin shows.

ricko · June 30, 2013 1:36AM

I think that the addition of a CC would make it complete.....

Cheers, RickO

Constantine · June 30, 2013 1:44AM

That's hardcore! Good detail too.

Justlooking · June 30, 2013 2:12AM

<< That's hardcore! Good detail too. >>

Took the words right out of my mouth. Hardcore.

Type2 · June 30, 2013 2:19AM

Can you flip over to the other side. I would like to see the obv

Nice job

JJM · June 30, 2013 2:27AM

nice!

mbogoman · June 30, 2013 3:44AM

<< I think that the addition of a CC would make it complete..... Cheers, RickO >>

I'll second that!!!

Wolf359 · June 30, 2013 3:47AM

Best tattoo I've ever seen.

sparky64 · June 30, 2013 3:55AM

Ah yes the spitting, excuse me..........I mean the flexing eagle variety!
Love it!

BillJones · June 30, 2013 3:57AM

The artist certainly did a great job on that one. Well done.

The thought of having a coin design tattooed on me has actually crossed my mind, but know my wife would shoot me.

BAJJERFAN · June 30, 2013 4:01AM

<< I think that the addition of a CC would make it complete.....

Cheers, RickO >>

Why not go for a complete set?

morgansforever · June 30, 2013 4:07AM

<<The thought of having a coin design tattooed on me has actually crossed my mind, but know my wife would shoot me.>>

Go for it, get it done, she may like it. What design do you have in mind?

jmcu12 · June 30, 2013 4:14AM

Or how about a Tailbar?!

chumley · June 30, 2013 4:25AM

i,m not a big fan of tattoos but I would never say that to someone with a bicep that so easily supports an eagle

TwoSides2aCoin · June 30, 2013 4:51AM

I've never liked 'em and asked my daughters not to. I lost that round, but I must say your artist did a fantastic job. I'd go MS 64 with a shot at a sticker (despite all the rub). I'd wager even Longacre would approve.

coinsarefun · June 30, 2013 4:51AM

Pretty neat......now you need the obverse on your other arm

BryceM · June 30, 2013 4:54AM

Looks NT to me, at least from the elbow down.

lordmarcovan · June 30, 2013 6:42AM

I am not a fan of tats at all, especially on women, but I must say, if you're gonna do it, do it right. Consider my weak approval as high praise from the opposition camp. You and the artist did it right.

WildIdea · June 30, 2013 6:59AM

Enjoy your coins while your eyes are good and your skin while your in it! Now you've marked yourself as a free thinker and not one to get in line with the masses. Great way to add to your collection, but be aware, nobody stops at one once they crack the seal on tattoos my friend. Keep us posted on your additions.

SeattleSlammer · June 30, 2013 7:04AM

I think it's great! ....and it sure fits your handle, too.

BustHalfBrian · June 30, 2013 7:16AM

Can't tell if it's the Reverse of '78 or Reverse of '79...

GoldClause · June 30, 2013 7:35AM

8TF, neat!

magikbilly · June 30, 2013 9:06AM

Hi

I think it looks great on your arm. It is so prominent and attractive that were it me - I'd leave it be. To add the wreath or motto would detract from the careful placement the artist created, IMHO. Just my .02.

Best wishes,
Eric

Edited to change "for" to from"

kimber45ACP · June 30, 2013 12:41PM

AnkurJ · June 30, 2013 1:30PM

Very nice!

hchcoin · June 30, 2013 1:41PM

I like it

3keepSECRETif2rDEAD · June 30, 2013 2:08PM

Very Cool Tattoo! IMO, now instead of looking like you could be a main-character on NYPD Blue, you look like you could be cast in the next 'Departed' movie

I really do think that is one of the coolest ideas for a tattoo I have ever seen, and I got a couple left over from my younger days that still won't rub off.

Erik

Meltdown · June 30, 2013 2:17PM

Way better than Firstspouseforever's tatto idea.

The artist did a great job!

CoinJunkie · June 30, 2013 3:42PM

I'd go back and get a "CC" just underneath.

JustNeedCoins · June 30, 2013 3:44PM

The one time a DDR is bad lol

HighRelief · June 30, 2013 4:23PM

Thats what I call dedication to numismatics with some fine artwork

Broadstruck · June 30, 2013 9:14PM

Do you think maybe you took your username morgansforever a bit too seriously

djdilliodon · June 30, 2013 9:59PM

You got a license for those guns lol? J/K Tatt looks sweet!

morgansforever · June 30, 2013 10:33PM

<<Do you think maybe you took your username morgansforever a bit too seriously>>

The decision was easy, I enjoy collecting Morgans, I shoot birds of prey, and wanted something outside the norm. The artist has never done a heraldic eagle in his 20 years of tattooing. I'm confident this is not a common request for a tattoo.

messydesk · June 30, 2013 11:04PM

<< You forgot the VAM attribution.

>>

Looks like an A1c reverse. Should have had an A1h done.

SaorAlba · July 1, 2013 12:45AM

Very hardcore and the artist rendered a very nice job. I usually don't care for tats, but that has cool factor.

guitarwes · July 1, 2013 2:10AM

That could've turned out oh so horribly with the wrong artist, but that tat looks awesome. He did a fantastic job. The shading and layers are great. Props to him.....and for never doing one before?!? Wow.

When you flex those Tri's does it flap like a live bird?

SeattleSlammer · July 1, 2013 2:15AM

<< Can you flip over to the other side. I would like to see the obv

Nice job

>>

I'm pretty sure that member dizzyfox has the obverse tat?

...and MWallace has a fugio tat ... and a couple other members too ...

You guys are gonna have to start a gang.

shylock · July 1, 2013 2:47AM

Wow, love the detail and you have the delts to cover the wing span

Just my opinion but you should definitely leave it as is, more is often less on a great piece of art.

When (and where) will Rick Snow get his flying eagle tat?

guitarwes · July 10, 2013 1:48AM

This was too cool to let it sink into the forum abyss.

Lakesammman · July 10, 2013 1:28PM

Glad Shylock spoke up - it's the deltoid that is the key here, not the biceps.

Trying to figure out how to explain the Schoolgirl tattoo to the wife.....

morgansforever · July 10, 2013 11:03PM

<<Trying to figure out how to explain the Schoolgirl tattoo to the wife.....>>

One of my favorite patterns, that and the Wash Lady design quarter. The driving factor for me was simple, it's a representation of what I collect the most and the best example of an eagle on American coinage IMO. The reverse of a $10 Liberty Head eagle is also quite attractive. Talk to her about it, she may be ok with it, doesn't hurt to ask.

I love the heraldic eagle Morgan design, so I decided to get a tattoo.

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