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Mesquite
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First. This (and three others) arrived at my door about three hours before I returned home today. I got lucky - they were still sitting there when I arrived home.
Second. While the obverse strike is just OK, I think the qualiity of the reverse strike blows. Are there not two baby eagles under the mom's wing? Looks more like one baby under a mom's dislocated wing. And, what's going on with her right wing? The feather detail on the dad's chest? The strike is weak. Not very impressed with the quality.
I can't imagine that the Mint's revenues will grow with this level of commitment to quality and security.
Second. While the obverse strike is just OK, I think the qualiity of the reverse strike blows. Are there not two baby eagles under the mom's wing? Looks more like one baby under a mom's dislocated wing. And, what's going on with her right wing? The feather detail on the dad's chest? The strike is weak. Not very impressed with the quality.
I can't imagine that the Mint's revenues will grow with this level of commitment to quality and security.
There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by the sword. The other is by debt.
–John Adams, 1826
–John Adams, 1826
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.............isn't that copper?
Side by Side Reverse
I hope the dropping of many products will help things over the next couple of years.
–John Adams, 1826
Please correct me if I'm wrong! I get confused by all the Mint changes!
EDITED: NEVERMIND, I guess it was so mushy I missed the "W"
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I do agree with Dcarr, the design is a bit uninspired.
I think the 1/4 ouncer is the only "W" mint, but it is possible the ouncer is, three of these pics are old.
–John Adams, 1826
UHR arrived yesterday and it had spots and a scratch and what appears to be die polishing marks {although these appear to be on most or all of them}...
all 20 of my Lincoln Commem Proofs has smooth areas on the reverse where they should be frosty. one had a black spot with a scratch. another had milky spots and another had something struck into it. Three of them had rust-red fibers inside the capsule and on the coins.
same question...
is something wrong with the mint's quality control?
is this someting a group needs to point out to the mint?
<< <i>Those are bullion!! You buy them to own Gold. They are not coins. Who looks that closely at these things or cares? >>
Actually, they are issued as collector coins for a premium, not as bullion. And anyone that collects coins they like ought to look at their coins, care about their coins, and above all enjoy their coins.
I think the difference is telling when comparing to the Proof that Mesquite posted. Coin struck once vs. coin struck twice. One also struck slower and with more pressure. I would expect a mint state coin to have a mushy spot on occasion.
Austrailian bullion
Unless the US Mint wants to melt down their returns, they should produce coins that people like.
Mush? Yeck.
<< <i>One of the babies under the wing looks more like a lamb.... >>
I was thinking sleeping swan with the beak tucked in under the wing feathers.
{i'm trying to be generous because it isn't an ungly duckling}
Edit: Okay, I just looked at mine (THE KEY to the ENTIRE US GOLD SERIES), and it looks about the same.
My question is, what the heck is going on with Miss Liberty's nose?
She's always looked a bit mannish, but this face is just.... well, hopefully she has a good personality!
They must have a cartoonist doing the facial work. I refer back to my previous comments on the latest cartoon-like Lincoln cent.
When we go long, no matter how weakly or poorly struck, we're in a great position.
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edited to stay on topic.
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