Which Classic Coin Design Should The US Mint Recycle Next?
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The US Mint has had some really poor Coin designs since the golden years of Teddy Roosevelt ended. Perhaps the worst of these designs have been the Susan B Anthony Dollar, the Eisenhower Dollar, and the current Presidential Dollar Series.
Some of the most successful and popular Coins of recent mintage have been simple reissues of past popular designs. The use of Saint-Gaudens Liberty from the double eagle design of 1907 - 1933 and Weinmans Liberty from the Half Dollar of 1916 - 1947 were well received on the bullion coins of 1986. The use of Frasers well loved artwork on the American Buffalo Silver Commemorative of 2001 was such a hit that it was again used on the 24K Gold Bullion issue of 2006.
Should the Mint continue with the winning designs of the past? If they were to strike a Paladium Coin, which resurrected past winner would be best suited to such a coin?
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If they were to strike a Paladium Coin, which resurrected past winner would be best suited to such a coin?
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<< <i>They should stop recycling old designs and come up with new artistic designs even if it means going to artists and sculpturers outside the mint. That's what Teddy R. had to do and it produced some great designs. >>
agreed! And with a coin that will not circulate, don't worry too much about keeping the relief so low -- we like details!
It should be noted that the 1905-1921 designs were not developed as a unified concept or a planned change. The only overriding idea was that the quality of our coinage had to be improved and that it was the responsibility of the government to see that improvements were made. The Coinage Act of 1890 added a mechanism for change by allowing new designs every 25 years, and excluding Congress form the decisio
I'm really in awe of the Full Strike 1921 Peace Dollar. I'd own one but last time I checked I still hadn't hit the Powerball or Mega-Millions lotteries for the big jackpot.
If the US Mint could find it within themselves to re-release this design in Platinum or Palladium, I would be very happy. A matte proof issue in limited numbers would be really cool.
It should be noted that the 1905-1921 designs were not developed as a unified concept or a planned change. The only overriding idea was that the quality of our coinage had to be improved and that it was the responsibility of the government to see that improvements were made. The Coinage Act of 1890 added a mechanism for change by allowing new designs every 25 years, and excluding Congress form the decision
I agree with Roger, although I would also point out that one of the biggest problems with our current coinage is its incredibly low relief. If artists aren't allowed to work in higher relief, all of our coin designs will continue to fall flat.
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<< <i>I've always liked the braided Liberty head. Maybe on a $5 gold commem would be cool. >>
According to Coin World article I read yesterday, the 1834 obverse design of $5 gold will be recyled in 2008 on US's 7th Presidency gold 1/2 oz coin.
And the 1834 obverse design of $2.5 gold will be used in 2008 on US's 8th Presidency gold 1/2 oz coin.
Both will have Unc and Proof versions.
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<< <i>They should stop recycling old designs and come up with new artistic designs even if it means going to artists and sculpturers outside the mint. That's what Teddy R. had to do and it produced some great designs. >>
agreed! And with a coin that will not circulate, don't worry too much about keeping the relief so low -- we like details! >>
Double agreed, but if we have to recycle I say use some of the pattern trade dollars. Some of these were fantastic and were not officially circulated so technically they would be new and not reused.
However, the public has become so used to portraits of our presidents that I doubt they will relate to depictions of Miss Liberty. On the other hand, the Bust dollar can easily be updated to reflect contemporary taste, or the lack thereof, by merely cropping out some of the archaic detail. I give you the Hooter dollar
i heard some one say the mint is thinking of high mpg suv's!
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<< <i>They should stop recycling old designs and come up with new artistic designs even if it means going to artists and sculpturers outside the mint. That's what Teddy R. had to do and it produced some great designs. >>
Though if I had to choose, I'd say the Mercury dime was in the batter's box.