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tahoe98tahoe98 Posts: 11,388 ✭✭✭
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......on the small buck coins?image
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  • erwindocerwindoc Posts: 5,286 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I really dislike things on the edge of a coin. Really have a hard time seeing them when they are in a holder. Stuff like that belongs on the obverse/reverse.
  • GRANDAMGRANDAM Posts: 8,763 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No, it suxs image
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  • STONESTONE Posts: 15,275 ✭
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  • BillyKingsleyBillyKingsley Posts: 2,661 ✭✭✭✭
    If the date was on the obverse or reverse, I would like it. Having the date on the edges is, in my not-so humble opinion, incredibly stupid.
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  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭
    I used to but am getting very neutral about it anymore. Way too many stars.........

    I do like the variations in edge lettering styles on the earlier coins though.
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  • tahoe98tahoe98 Posts: 11,388 ✭✭✭


    .......myself, i like the edges for holding the coin, that's it! stick all dates, portraits, legends on the obverse or reverse!image
    "government is not reason, it is not eloquence-it is a force! like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." George Washington
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No, it is poorly done. Compare it to some old German silver coins. Cheers, RickO
  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,893 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nope. But I do like the feel of reeded edges.
    Lance.
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  • OKbustchaserOKbustchaser Posts: 5,546 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The return to lettered edges is the only thing that I DO like about the damn things.
    Just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't love to look at a pretty bust.
  • MillertimeMillertime Posts: 2,048 ✭✭


    << <i>The return to lettered edges is the only thing that I DO like about the damn things. >>



    I totally agree. They just look too much like Chuck E Cheese tokens.

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  • ProofCentsProofCents Posts: 1,656
    I don't like it but i don't like what it casued the TPG to do the their holders even more
  • BaleyBaley Posts: 22,663 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like when the dollar coin is really big and the edge lettering says, "hundred cents one dollar or unit"

    Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry

  • SUMORADASUMORADA Posts: 4,797 ✭
    To be honest, I prefer the ones without the edge lettering..........image

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  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,597 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I don't like them in a flip, they look better after a dip
    I don't like them in plastic, the view becomes much less drastic.
    I don't like them in a book, I don't like the very look.
    They don't fit in with normal spam, so I don't like them , Sam I am

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  • pocketpiececommemspocketpiececommems Posts: 6,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • RayboRaybo Posts: 5,339 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>image

    I don't like them in a flip, they look better after a dip
    I don't like them in plastic, the view becomes much less drastic.
    I don't like them in a book, I don't like the very look.
    They don't fit in with normal spam, so I don't like them , Sam I am

    ... or something like that. image >>



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  • barbershopperbarbershopper Posts: 1,201
    Nyet!

    I think it's one of the worst designs ever foisted on numistmatics.

    JMHO.

    JT
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  • fcloudfcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭
    Okay on the proof, but not on the circ.

    President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay

  • tightbudgettightbudget Posts: 7,299 ✭✭✭
    Not really. It becomes a pain to read on circulated coins when the copper edge turns black.
  • SilverstateSilverstate Posts: 1,537 ✭✭✭
    It makes interesting varieties....BUT

    I would prefer the dates on the obverses.
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  • diamondmandiamondman Posts: 2,020
    no, my eyes are bad enough already.image
  • GemineyeGemineye Posts: 5,374 ✭
    Edge lettering on our coinage is a novel idea and a revival of old ideas.Unfortunately the metal of our coinage today is too hard to edge letter and fails to be legible and deep enough to be signifigant to be appreciated.I personally don't like the date ..ON..the edge.If the mint were a bit more serious about edge lettering it would be more dramatic..and not so dull...!!!
    ......Larry........image
  • LanLordLanLord Posts: 11,723 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Although I like the concept of edge lettering (I'm also a bust half fan), the implementation for our small dollars really is poor.

    They took important information and made it nearly impossible to see for anyone of average or less vision. Dates, mintmarks and the like should not be relegated to the edge. I'd also like to see the font used on the edge improved (larger, bolder, better font style).
  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No has lead to the fostering of the idea that poor quality workmanship makes a rare and valuable coin.
    And that some body really cares whether the lettering is up or down when the coin is heads or tails.
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  • JulianJulian Posts: 3,370 ✭✭✭
    I dislike the date and mintmark being on the edge.

    Bad for collectors and therefore, bad for the hobby.
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  • telephoto1telephoto1 Posts: 4,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Putting the date and mintmark on the edge is one of the Mint's worst ideas in recent memory. I like the idea of a lettered edge, but for things like the motto, and not the date/mm. People with vision problems can't see them, plus most coin albums, folders and aftermarket holders for these obscure the edge lettering and thus the date/mm cannot be seen. Bad idea.

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  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,932 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Makes for interesting errors: Dropped Star in Polk's forehead.

    bob
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  • zeebobzeebob Posts: 2,825 ✭
    Need thicker coins for edge lettering. The presidential dollars are horrible. The edge lettering is poorly incused. The portraits are cartoonish. The alloy and overall quality is ugly.
  • RWBRWB Posts: 8,082 ✭
    Not for the date and mintmark. It's the perfect place for EPU and IGWT.
  • notwilightnotwilight Posts: 12,864 ✭✭✭
    A lot of replies here are how it could be done better, not an answer to the question.

    I don't worry or even form an opinion on anything out of my control unless it really bugs me or really makes my day better.

    So I'm fine.

    --Jerry
  • ProofArtworkonCircsProofArtworkonCircs Posts: 4,223 ✭
    No, but it is much more tolerable on a dollar size coin and when it doesn't contain critical information like dare and mint.
  • Halfhunter06Halfhunter06 Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭
    bad idea, when in rolls you dont know if its a P or D, plus they have messed so many up
  • AkbeezAkbeez Posts: 2,697 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have no issue with a motto on edge, and agree with the premise of having more space for artistic designs -- BUT -- the date's gotta be on a side to show in the coin albums.

    For collector's sake...!! (would you have collected wheats if the date was on the edge?)
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  • richbeatrichbeat Posts: 2,288 ✭
    No! Don't likey. image
  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,600 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Not with pertinent info. Date and IGWT should be on the obv/rev only.
    Jim

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  • Snowman24Snowman24 Posts: 468 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Although I like the concept of edge lettering (I'm also a bust half fan), the implementation for our small dollars really is poor.

    They took important information and made it nearly impossible to see for anyone of average or less vision. Dates, mintmarks and the like should not be relegated to the edge. I'd also like to see the font used on the edge improved (larger, bolder, better font style). >>



    i would have to agree with this !!!!

    look at the middle dollar, i got this circulated dollar at a amusement park this year that uses them all around the park
    the edge is almost worn smooth
    i could barely see the " 2009 P " and i knew where it was and knew what to look for. Imagine these if they circulate - i bet they would be considered dateless like alot of buffalo nickels

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  • anablepanablep Posts: 5,160 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Not my cup of tea...
    Always looking for attractive rim toned Morgan and Peace dollars in PCGS or (older) ANA/ANACS holders!

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  • MorganChickenMorganChicken Posts: 221
    I think its kind of weird. On bust halves, ok, but not on moderns. I like reeded edges better.
    Currently collecting Morgan Dollars and Seated Liberty Halves
  • illini420illini420 Posts: 11,466 ✭✭✭✭✭
    don't really like the incused lettering as it fills up with dirt or isn't stamped in deep enough in the first place.

    I really do like raised edge lettering though like on the $20 Saint or the raised stars on the edge of the $10 Indian.

    But in any event keep the date and mintmark off the edge!!!

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