The Draped Bust design on all U.S, silver coins. The early half dimes are incredible given the amount of detail in such a small place before the days of the Hill and Janvier reducing machines.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
Classic Large and Half Cent. I was able to pick up the latter in 1999 apparently when no one else was paying attention. It's a cherry PC OGH in 65 RB when apparently everyone else was not paying attention. These things are very difficult to find.
Will probably never get a Classic Large Cent; after a scary experience with an expensive pre 1815 copper, I doubt I'll ever buy one again.
"Vou invadir o Nordeste, "Seu cabra da peste, "Sou Mangueira......."
Interesting question. "Embematic of liberty" started out free with flowing hair, later adding a hair ribbon, drapery, turbans, coronets and other accoutrements. Then became male and eventually only former presidents.
I still like the female flowing hair design best. I like the balance on the half dollar version if I have to pick one denomination.
I don't have a favorite per se, but I really enjoy the Capped Bust half dime, different large cent designs, and I like the fact that there are so many varieties of Seated Liberty Coins.
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@carabonnair But none of those were representations of Liberty. The indian quarter/half eagle were just representations of a Native American male in a headdress, not Liberty. Presidents are also not Liberty. Liberty is a mythical female figure.
the Indian obverse that EagleEye displayed has recently become my favorite..... unfortunately my sudden affection for gold is not supported by my silver collection budget
@Rexford said: @carabonnair But none of those were representations of Liberty. The indian quarter/half eagle were just representations of a Native American male in a headdress, not Liberty. Presidents are also not Liberty. Liberty is a mythical female figure.
That was my point. I didn't say they were the goddess Liberty - they were what was presented as "emblematic of Liberty". They are shown right under the inscription "LIBERTY"
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The Draped Bust design on all U.S, silver coins. The early half dimes are incredible given the amount of detail in such a small place before the days of the Hill and Janvier reducing machines.
Having fun with these now.
1913 Buff 5c of course! I also like the FE 1c, Merc 10c, and Sac $1.
Classic Large and Half Cent. I was able to pick up the latter in 1999 apparently when no one else was paying attention. It's a cherry PC OGH in 65 RB when apparently everyone else was not paying attention. These things are very difficult to find.
Will probably never get a Classic Large Cent; after a scary experience with an expensive pre 1815 copper, I doubt I'll ever buy one again.
"Seu cabra da peste,
"Sou Mangueira......."
That's almost too tough to answer.
Perhaps the Flying Eagle cent.......Flowing hair stuff was always beautiful too......
1916 Standing Liberty,
But a well struck three cent nickle with well defined cheeks, just want to pinch them.
You are kidding....right??
Some of my favorites, in no particular order:
Gobrecht's Engraved Mature Head Large Cent Model
https://www.instagram.com/rexrarities/?hl=en
Interesting question. "Embematic of liberty" started out free with flowing hair, later adding a hair ribbon, drapery, turbans, coronets and other accoutrements. Then became male and eventually only former presidents.
I still like the female flowing hair design best. I like the balance on the half dollar version if I have to pick one denomination.
Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association
@carabonnair When was liberty male?
Gobrecht's Engraved Mature Head Large Cent Model
https://www.instagram.com/rexrarities/?hl=en
@CharlotteDude sweet half eagle.
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
obverse buffalo nickel
I don't have a favorite per se, but I really enjoy the Capped Bust half dime, different large cent designs, and I like the fact that there are so many varieties of Seated Liberty Coins.
Fan of the Oxford Comma
CCAC Representative of the General Public
2021 Young Numismatist of the Year
Of these, I like the wire edge the best.
Abraham Lincoln cent, Buffalo nickel, Indian quarter eagle and half eagle. Then Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, Franklin, Eisenhower.
Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association
@carabonnair But none of those were representations of Liberty. The indian quarter/half eagle were just representations of a Native American male in a headdress, not Liberty. Presidents are also not Liberty. Liberty is a mythical female figure.
Gobrecht's Engraved Mature Head Large Cent Model
https://www.instagram.com/rexrarities/?hl=en
the Indian obverse that EagleEye displayed has recently become my favorite..... unfortunately my sudden affection for gold is not supported by my silver collection budget
Standing Liberty quarter. This was the first series that I collected (30-40 years ago, and since sold).
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That was my point. I didn't say they were the goddess Liberty - they were what was presented as "emblematic of Liberty". They are shown right under the inscription "LIBERTY"
Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association
I am in the 1$ Draped Bust camp
WLH close second
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Been slow to respond due to indication between SLQ and Buffalo
I'm going with Buffalo since I fancy both sides of the coin
Indian Head Nickel (a.k.a. Buffalo Nickel).
Buffalo nickel.
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