2021 American Liberty - CCAC recommended design revealed. (Updated: The CFA checks in...)
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Well, this is different...
Coin World is reporting the CCAC is recommending a different direction for American Liberty. A direction I applaud, considering the controversy surrounding the previous issues. Instead of a multi-racial/cultural Liberty, we're going an equine direction...
Coin World: Bucking horse suggested as ‘Liberty’ for 2021 coin, medal
(Image courtesy of the U.S. Mint)
(Edit: The CFA recommended design can be found here.)
The gold high-relief coin will be the normal 1ozt 24K W-Mint, and the silver medal a 2.5ozt silver P-Mint.
According to the Mint:
The proposed obverse recommended by the CCAC depicts, according to the U.S. Mint’s design narrative, “a wild American Mustang horse, bucking off a western style saddle, evoking the throwing off of the yoke of British rule during the American Revolution.”
Uh, right. Whatever. @Hydrant was wondering what a "sensitive and caring multi-cultural eagle looks like." Well, here it is. No talons, no arrows (but no olive branch, either). The beak isn't even razor sharp.
They still won't get me to bite on the gold if prices remain the same as today, but I'd for sure do the silver medal, assuming the design translates to a decent image when struck...
(Looking at the design again, it's a horse Ghost Rider would be proud to have ridden... 
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Well OK I guess. Too soon to count on this actually being minted. Wait and see.
I would like to see a 2021 Peace dollar commem, offered in gold and silver, jmo.
The reverse doesn’t look too bad, but the horse has to be one of the silliest design proposals I’ve seen the CCAC come up with. I was under the impression that the CCAC was intended to come up with good coin designs, but I guess I must be misinformed since they’ve yet to do that.
EDIT: For some reason I thought this was the CCAC’s suggested design for the ASE redesign that’s supposedly happening in 2021. Since it’s not, I guess the design is slightly less silly, but I still wouldn’t buy one.
I do not like either the obverse or reverse. The recent past offers were hideous. But I guess that's the sign of the times,. What's next - color, glow in the dark, 3D offerings?
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Wow! Throughout the upcoming centuries, this design will no doubt be heralded as a stylistic masterpiece of numismatic art.... the very moment coin design leapt forward to new pinnacles of excellence.
Or not.....
It’ll be popular in Wyoming, perhaps.
And Denver
Maybe they could make "LIBERTY" in larger font and put the peyote plant in the corner?
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I assumed that the obverse was a commemorative coin honoring rodeos.
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I am a strong proponent of art on our coins. That being said, I do not care for this design at all. Cheers, RickO
Would certainly pass on this one, even if offered at bullion prices.
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Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
Do they still have a chance to revise? What about a mustang stallion in the wild with flowing mane, etc.?
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I actually was expecting this to be satire.
the throwing off of the yoke of British rule during the American Revolution.”
They are symbolizing "the yoke of British rule" as an unbuckled Western-style saddle? Say what? What did the British rule during the American Revolution have to do with The Old West? Who dreams this stuff up? I agree - there should be a peyote cactus somewhere in the mix.
Seriously.
The sun depicted on the obverse is misplaced clip art that clutters the meaningless imagery.
Just nix the saddle and the horse is better suited to Michael Murphey's song, "Wildfire".
I knew it would happen.
Only missed it by about 100 years.
The only people who seem to care about these issues are the flippers and the flippees.
Upon seeing the design my first thought was:
Who was the unfortunate rider and where did they land ?
If this design is used I predict a low-mintage issue (due to reduced demand).
I think Mickey Mouse would turn into a smash hit instead of some Crazy Horse. A bit of reconsideration?
If that’s the narrative the horse should be bucking an English saddle. Odd design/concept
Even after reading the Coin World article, I still don't see the purpose of this coin, medal or whatever it is. And yes, the artwork is undistinguished yet again.
A literal WTF with this design. And I don't cuss. But this kinda makes me want to. They say it is "a wild American Mustang horse, bucking off a western style saddle, evoking the throwing off of the yoke of British rule during the American Revolution." Well why is it bucking off a WESTERN saddle and not an english one??? You can't get more american than the western cowboy. Buck off a dang english saddle for goodness gracious. I think the whole idea is odd.
Okay, you didn't like the CCAC blessed design. Here's the CFA's choice:
(Image courtesy of the U.S. Mint)
Which do you prefer? I'm still with the horse.
Article can be found in Coin World:
CFA favors American diversity design for 2021 American Liberty coin, medal
Additional information, the gold coin will be an Enhanced Reverse Proof, the medal in matte...
OMG!....I'm with you 100% now....
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IMHO - both designs are horrible. Suitable for the melting pot.
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St. Gaudens would be proud of the artistic growth we have experienced. The baseball cap is a touch of excellence. Move over James Earle Fraser, the Buffalo is taking backseat to the Horse!!! Liberty represents the freedom of a horse shaking off a saddle with a broken strap and no reins. I'm all for new designs, but this modern style looks more like a token illustration worthy of a fleeting quarter design or an innobuck.
Horse looks like it is being propelled by a firefart!
CFA "choice" - well, maybe not choice. Absolutely horrific. Table this junk and try again!
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That coin will be stunning in PO1.
Back to the drawing board.
Please!
Dance Pilgrim! Looks like someone threw firecrackers under that horse. Looks like a scared horse rather than a wild horse throwing off the saddle of tyranny.
But... better than that other choice.
Not this part of Denver! Hard pass.
Gonna get me a $50 Octagonal someday. Some. Day.
Wow, everyone still ripping on the horse and completely missing the bigger piece of dreck further down. The hope for classical designs is dead. PC is the new game.
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Another awful design - sad!
Anyone know if that would be the first Muslim on a US coin? And holding "In God We Trust", which would mean Allah for her. I know this has the potential to get ugly, so keep it civil.. I researched a bit but could not find any info.
The drawing of the woman with a headscarf my not be for anything except to keep her hair in-place when it’s windy. Just saying. I do not know the Artist’s true intent.
Quote of a quote: The CFA’s recommended obverse, according to the U.S. Mint’s design narrative, “presents a group of disparate demonstrators displaying a request for liberty with the crown from the Statue of Liberty as a backdrop, suggesting that the advancement of liberty is one of continuing importance and personal responsibility.”
Now I need to find out what’s going on with the Mayflower 400th Anniversary Joint Venture Project. Much more interesting.
The obverse with the three folks holding the banner is horrible, in my opinion, but my first thought when seeing the horse obverse was that the horse was a metaphor for modern-day American and LIBERTY was being thrown off of it!
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Fine. But human made. Not computer generated
Too much, too rushed.
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This was the exact reason I was applauding the CCAC (something you'll rarely hear from me) for moving away from the divisive/PC "allegories" of previous years.
Besides, I have ulterior motives for wanting another horse coin/medal...
New Designs Posted In Today's Coin Update
CCAC has some nice possibilities for the 2021 American Liberty Gold and Silver Medals . They are certainly worth a look and a comment on the ones you like. Please take a look.
news.coinupdate.com/october-15-2019-ccac-meeting-2021-american-liberty-high-relief-24k-gold-coin-and-silver-medal/
If they really want to capture the American spirit, the sign should have a some poorly thought out argument about abortion, gun control, taxes, or climate change. That would be much more realistic. Oh, and the people holding the sign would be angrily yelling.
Interesting they don't mention the recommendation by the CCAC (chosen at the meeting on the 15th that they reference), nor the CFA recommendation, who met two days after the CCAC.
Doesn't Coin Update read Coin World?
Hey, I like the magician and ball of flame with the star or the gypsy woman!!
Maybe she can wear an outfit like the Lib Standing Quarter, Type I?
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Here’s a better image from the collector’s guide.