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When Gimmicks Work
messydesk
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I'm not one for collecting the dizzying array of modern coin finishes that have been put out lately, but once in a while, the gimmick works. This "enhanced uncirculated" Ozark Riverways NP quarter got it right. The polished flowing water against the rest of the coin looks pretty good if you light it right. I just wish they could fix the 60-grit finish so that it looked good. They should have something in between for the sky, too. Anyway, it fills the 2017 slot in my Prime Number set.
John
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I like that design.
Nice view of Alley Spring and Alley Mill
The water does present a nice contrast and I agree with you that the sky needs a little something to set it apart.
That look way cool I like
That does look really cool. I also find the "Prime number set" intriguing.
Now the wait for 2027 then 2029.
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Yup, flowing water effect is nice. They couldn't put a poofy cloud in the sky...Come on! Peace Roy
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Very nice coin and a great picture of it. I like the effect of the flowing water... Could picture that entire scene on an overcast day....Cheers, RickO
I like that distinctive design. I bet that coin when tilted keeps visual interest. Nice!
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
That design turned out well.
Kudos to the imager who was able to catch the beauty of the design!
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The Mint is putting so much stuff out they are bound to get one right once in a while.
I agree 100% - this Ozarks design in enhanced just POPS. That water, wow! Wish the same effect had been applied to the 5-oz version.
I also think the enhanced finish works on the US Marshal silver dollar. Though not advertised as enhanced, it clearly is. The Marshal's white shirt is a different frosting that other features, and on the obverse, some elements of the design are light satin, while the silhouetted horses are heavily frosted, and the Marshal star is mirror finish.
Gives me time to deal with those I'm missing between 1487 and 1667
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Yes! This is using the ability to have multiple levels of frost so effectively, you don't realize it. From a technical standpoint, they should be able to produce an almost photographic image, since the level of frosting is simply related to the power of the laser that engraves the die, but that puts it into a lead roll, where it should be merely supporting the sculpture aspect of coin design.
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The fun coin to find would be from the year 2.
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I could cheat and use French First Republic coinage, where 2 is 1793ish, for dates up through 11, but I'm going to stick with AD stuff for now.
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