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What are your thoughts on coin designs that convey motion and fluidity? See what I mean with an exa
wingedliberty
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1992 Olympic 50c PCGS-MS69
I recently purchased this from David Hall.
I love coins that convey fluidity and motion and a nice centralized design.
Obviously that is why I love Mercs. I also think that Flying Eagle cents and Gobrecht dollars convey
excellent motion. Don't get me wrong, designs like the Peace Dollar which are stationary are great,
but a sense of movement is really interesting. Does anyone else take note of this?
Brian.
I recently purchased this from David Hall.
I love coins that convey fluidity and motion and a nice centralized design.
Obviously that is why I love Mercs. I also think that Flying Eagle cents and Gobrecht dollars convey
excellent motion. Don't get me wrong, designs like the Peace Dollar which are stationary are great,
but a sense of movement is really interesting. Does anyone else take note of this?
Brian.
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Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
i imagine that to be a sub-concious thought process, but it may help to explain the undeniable appeal of the Walking Liberty design. heck, even the eagle on the reverse of that coin seems to be walking!! looking past the aspect of motion suggested by the obverse design of a coin, i think it's very appealing to have an entire figure and not just a bust pictured. hence, the lovely designs embodied by the seated coinage, standing liberty quarter and many comemmerative coins. it just looks nice to see a whole person that may/may not be moving.
al h.
You're right, Walkers and SLQs are excellent examples. I think Saints too, but they are walking toward you. Interesting stuff.
Brian.
That's what attracted me to the "French Walker" that you saw a scan of. The flowing figure of liberty, the graceful look of the movement....
Carl
That was a beautiful coin. I remember it vividly.
Brian.
I like the motion, the subject, and the overall composition.
Very interesting, especially on a proof.
Brian.
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Now there is a coin I don't understand. Is there a benefit to that design, or was it a precursor to ... the waffling nature of the minting country? I'm sorry - I really wanted to avoid that detracting remark, but ...
I agree , its tough to keep numismatics and politics apart, but I will
hold on to my Laffayette dollar for now.
Brian
trozau I remember you showing that coin.Pretty cool die-crack once you spot it.
mercury: messenger god!, motion.!
Brian
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I could not have said /shown it better myself.
Brian
Brian.