These artists seem to have a lot more experience in advertising, creating logos and product design, so it is not surprising that this is reflected in the recent coin designs they produce.
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Whatever you are, be a good one. ---- Abraham Lincoln
The designers have impressive art credentials. What I'd like to know is do any of them actually collect coins as hobby? That might be what is missing. They approach their work solely from an artistic point of view, without the historic numismatic prospective that a collector could provide.
I enjoyed this one: "Oh, thank you, great and gracious mighty Mint for using valuable resources to produce those diversity platinums and untold numbers of Zachary Taylor coins and rolls. More than the stars in the sky or fishes in the sea oh, great and gracious mighty mint thank you." Big Blog on the '09 Plat
Im not surprised there's no diversity on the team.....
What is that supposed to mean anyway?
Doesn't matter who it is to share the same warped view.
Additionally, the call for artists........huh.......I know a decent artist who tried to submit his works, etc and could not even get to ANYONE who would take his information.....and that's with all the numbers that are offered on the US Mint site AND calling his Congressman...!!!!!!!!!!
Wow that is bad! It looks like it came off a Hallmark greeting card.
<< <i>... Lady Liberty, strong Native Americans chiefs, (full-bodied) majestic Bald Eagles, and few buffalo's for good measure. These are the unique designs that separate us from the rest of the world coins, ... >>
I agree completely NitroCruiser. I never get tired of the classics.
Yes, comrade. Now I see is camp for re-education! Is wonderful treatment for many days, even sometimes years. We learn how to be "nice" when terrorists - WHOOPS! I mean disenfranchised foreign agent - WHOOPS AGAIN! I mean unfortunate new immigrant without papers, decide to attack US Military - WHOOPS AGAIN and AGAIN - I mean to cause "unfortunate manmade casualties".
Comrade, it is difficult, many months of re-education for jmski. Don't worry, many others will qualify for this help - is new beeg government program for full employment!!!!
I get maybe new job soon. I get new university job teach remedial hamburger flip to former autoworker! He get new raise from SEIU, instead of old-fashioned AFL-CIO member. Congress give more money to union for extra free money!!! Is great!!!
Q: Are You Printing Money? Bernanke: Not Literally
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>>We should all guess how many will be sold... I am guessing 3,500... Guesses?<<
I guess 6,000 - including many orders from plat "completists", plat proof collectors, those speculating on a low mintage, and those wanting a Platinum Eagle dated 2009 (this is the only one available).
<< <i>>>We should all guess how many will be sold... I am guessing 3,500... Guesses?<<
I guess 6,000 - including many orders from plat "completists", plat proof collectors, those speculating on a low mintage, and those wanting a Platinum Eagle dated 2009 (this is the only one available). >>
Despite the design, too rich for my blood. I couldn't afford it even if it had Jessica Alba buck nakid on it.
Many of the earlier non-key $100 proof plats are selling for premiums comparable to (or higher than) the premium for the forthcoming 2009-W. This could also drive sales of the '09 higher.
<< <i>An absolutely horrible piece of S&#$ design.....
I am glad they are only making a 1 oz proof of this coin, so I don't have to waste money extending my 1/10 oz run.... >>
Im glad the fractionals were spared this. I do think they will sell the 8,000 max mintage. There are no other platinum eagles to buy, bullion proof or unc in any denomination and the 8,000 mintage will encourage speculators.
Its guaranteed to be at least 4th in $100 proof set 2009...4769 2004...6007 2005...6602 2009...8000 or less 2003...8246 2007...8363
It likely will sell out in my opinion but it will never be great nor rare in set.
Time to go work on the back date fractionals. Raven has the right idea. Thats what I am doing. Note 6 quarter proofs and all the quarter "w" issues are rarer than this $1700 coin.
I kind of of like the coin. The portraits are well done, and if the actual coin looks close to the mock-up I think it will be an attractive looking coin.
If anyone should feel slighted it should be Americans of other ethnicies (i.e. Hispanics, Hindus, Middle Eastern, etc.).
I wonder if he had a couple $Million in his back pocket, waiting to see how the shop would treat him?
At least, we know now how he'd be treated if they knew he didn't!
Pot, kettle, black. >>
Rest assured, good citizen, that the caller was treated with the utmost courtesy on the telephone! Though I understand your natural inclination to empathize with people who do not know what they are talking about, no totally gormless people were harmed in the making of that thread.
Cheers!
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Though I understand your natural inclination to empathize with people who do not know what they are talking about, no totally gormless people were harmed in the making of that thread.
You really can't make the assumption that I empathize with anyone who doesn't know what they are talking about.
Q: Are You Printing Money? Bernanke: Not Literally
Wow. With everyone here up in arms about this little issue, I wonder how people will feel once the legislation passes that mandates that one side of all circulating coinage be in Spanish...
<< <i>Wow. With everyone here up in arms about this little issue, I wonder how people will feel once the legislation passes that mandates that one side of all circulating coinage be in Spanish... >>
Living in San Diego County I sense that isn't far away with the free medical care attracting millions more.
<< <i>Wow. With everyone here up in arms about this little issue, I wonder how people will feel once the legislation passes that mandates that one side of all circulating coinage be in Spanish... >>
Que?
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<< <i>Wow. With everyone here up in arms about this little issue, I wonder how people will feel once the legislation passes that mandates that one side of all circulating coinage be in Spanish... >>
<< <i>Actually, that coin reminds me of this "classic" Coke commercial:
>>
I remember that ad campaign. It was positive, uplifting, and pleasant. I don't remember that it contained any hint of throwing white males under the bus. The D word hadn't been coined yet. --Jerry
"As the United States has expanded across the continent, overcome internal conflict, and welcomed new states, the nation has found enduring strength in its people's diverse origins and perspectives. The United States remains perpetually united by a shared dedication to the ideals of liberty, justice, and equality. Through those shared ideals, each new generation has sustained the Constitution's promise of "a more perfect Union." Interesting fact -The inspiration for this coin's design came from that well known libral politically coorect chief justice of our supreme court-John Roberts.
The inspiration for this coin's design came from that well known libral politically coorect chief justice of our supreme court-John Roberts.
Yeah, it's too bad that the coin itself isn't inclusive of "people's diverse origins and perspectives". I'm pretty confident that Roberts doesn't favor the four faces on this coin design over any of the faces that weren't included, but the coin sure does.
I think it's interesting to see what the reactions are when liberal thinking is applied against a liberal concept. They sure don't like their own medicine.
Q: Are You Printing Money? Bernanke: Not Literally
<< <i>The inspiration for this coin's design came from that well known libral politically coorect chief justice of our supreme court-John Roberts.
Yeah, it's too bad that the coin itself isn't inclusive of "people's diverse origins and perspectives". I'm pretty confident that Roberts doesn't favor the four faces on this coin design over any of the faces that weren't included, but the coin sure does.
I think it's interesting to see what the reactions are when liberal thinking is applied against a liberal concept. They sure don't like their own medicine. >>
I get the feeling that jmski52 is Basque, Bengali, or maybe Turkoman--three ethnic groups plainly missing from this design.
Do us a favor and tell us which minority ethnic group you are, jmski52. You're so upset that it's clear your ethnic group is excluded.
We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last. --Severian the Lame
Sold out??? They don't go on sale until Dec. 3. Spot platinum is down 86 bucks right now at $1352 according to The Bullion Desk. We should see if that's a misprint or if it is real by this afternoon. If real, it will certainly bring down the initial price a notch or two...
Edit: The $1352 was a misprint. The Bullion Desk now shows Pt up $4 at $1442.
<< <i>Sold out??? They don't go on sale until Dec. 3. Spot platinum is down 86 bucks right now at $1352 according to The Bullion Desk. We should see if that's a misprint or if it is real by this afternoon. If real, it will certainly bring down the initial price a notch or two... >>
The full eagle should be on the coin. Someone sold out.
and to think I thought progressive was a good thing!!
GB, I thought it was an arguement over the issue of what's on that stupid-looking coin, but instead it seems to have turned into a personal attack. Typical liberal tactics for shutting down anyone who doesn't agree.
Q: Are You Printing Money? Bernanke: Not Literally
Progressive usually means regressive, but not all progessives are bad.
First coin that I if I was able to obtain the entire strike I would and back to the melting pot for the lot. Melting pot is what America is all about after all.
Comments
<< <i>I am surprised they didn't include a Latino. If anyone is entitled to outrage, it would be them.
I just think it's an ugly design, considering the much more attractive ones that were submitted. >>
Introducing the mint designers:
Mint designers
Susan Gamble appears to have done this one.
Interesting there is very little diversity on that team (?)
<< <i>
<< <i>I am surprised they didn't include a Latino. If anyone is entitled to outrage, it would be them.
I just think it's an ugly design, considering the much more attractive ones that were submitted. >>
Introducing the mint designers:
Mint designers
Susan Gamble appears to have done this one.
Interesting there is very little diversity on that team (?) >>
Very white team I see there.
Susan's Website
<< <i>
Introducing the mint designers:
Mint designers
Susan Gamble appears to have done this one.
Interesting there is very little diversity on that team (?) >>
Interesting. Notice none of the design credits pre-date 2006.
<< <i>Introducing the mint designers:
Mint designers
Susan Gamble appears to have done this one. >>
These artists seem to have a lot more experience in advertising, creating logos and product design, so it is not surprising that this is reflected in the recent coin designs they produce.
The Artist Infusion Program is actively looking for new members Call for Applications.
If you don't like the designs, find someone whose designs you like and get them to apply ...
edited for grammar
Whatever you are, be a good one. ---- Abraham Lincoln
I enjoyed this one:
"Oh, thank you, great and gracious mighty Mint for using valuable resources to produce those diversity platinums and untold numbers of Zachary Taylor coins and rolls. More than the stars in the sky or fishes in the sea oh, great and gracious mighty mint thank you."
Big Blog on the '09 Plat
What is that supposed to mean anyway?
Doesn't matter who it is to share the same warped view.
Additionally, the call for artists........huh.......I know a decent artist who tried to submit his works, etc and could not even get to ANYONE who would take his information.....and that's with all the numbers that are offered on the US Mint site AND calling his Congressman...!!!!!!!!!!
<< <i>... Lady Liberty, strong Native Americans chiefs, (full-bodied) majestic Bald Eagles, and few buffalo's for good measure. These are the unique designs that separate us from the rest of the world coins, ... >>
I agree completely NitroCruiser. I never get tired of the classics.
I am guessing 3,500...
Guesses?
We go for long time.
Make brain smart.
Make tongue soft.
Is there this camp in America?
Yes, comrade. Now I see is camp for re-education! Is wonderful treatment for many days, even sometimes years. We learn how to be "nice" when terrorists - WHOOPS! I mean disenfranchised foreign agent - WHOOPS AGAIN! I mean unfortunate new immigrant without papers, decide to attack US Military - WHOOPS AGAIN and AGAIN - I mean to cause "unfortunate manmade casualties".
Comrade, it is difficult, many months of re-education for jmski. Don't worry, many others will qualify for this help - is new beeg government program for full employment!!!!
I get maybe new job soon. I get new university job teach remedial hamburger flip to former autoworker! He get new raise from SEIU, instead of old-fashioned AFL-CIO member. Congress give more money to union for extra free money!!! Is great!!!
I knew it would happen.
<< <i>I wish we had a "whiners forum". >>
Isn't this it?
<< <i>
<< <i>I wish we had a "whiners forum". >>
Isn't this it?
I was using this place as a means of therapy.
``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5
I guess 6,000 - including many orders from plat "completists", plat proof collectors, those speculating on a low mintage, and those wanting a Platinum Eagle dated 2009 (this is the only one available).
My Adolph A. Weinman signature
<< <i>>>We should all guess how many will be sold... I am guessing 3,500... Guesses?<<
I guess 6,000 - including many orders from plat "completists", plat proof collectors, those speculating on a low mintage, and those wanting a Platinum Eagle dated 2009 (this is the only one available). >>
Despite the design, too rich for my blood. I couldn't afford it even if it had Jessica Alba buck nakid on it.
My Adolph A. Weinman signature
<< <i>I'd like to like it... but a couple of those chicks look like dudes. >>
Hmmmmm and my complaint was that the four profiles were femalesMaybe its time for new glasses
<< <i>
<< <i>I wish we had a "whiners forum". >>
Isn't this it?
How about a whiners forum for those who whine about the whiners??
<< <i>An absolutely horrible piece of S&#$ design.....
I am glad they are only making a 1 oz proof of this coin, so I don't have to waste money extending my 1/10 oz run.... >>
Im glad the fractionals were spared this. I do think they will sell the 8,000 max mintage. There are no other platinum eagles to buy, bullion proof or unc in any denomination and the 8,000 mintage will encourage speculators.
Its guaranteed to be at least 4th in $100 proof set
2009...4769
2004...6007
2005...6602
2009...8000 or less
2003...8246
2007...8363
It likely will sell out in my opinion but it will never be great nor rare in set.
Time to go work on the back date fractionals. Raven has the right idea.
Thats what I am doing. Note 6 quarter proofs and all the quarter "w" issues are rarer than this $1700 coin.
If anyone should feel slighted it should be Americans of other ethnicies (i.e. Hispanics, Hindus, Middle Eastern, etc.).
Isn't this it?
Here it is! The official "Whiners Forum"
I wonder if he had a couple $Million in his back pocket, waiting to see how the shop would treat him?
At least, we know now how he'd be treated if they knew he didn't!
Pot, kettle, black.
I knew it would happen.
<< <i><< I wish we had a "whiners forum". >>
Isn't this it?
Here it is! The official "Whiners Forum"
I wonder if he had a couple $Million in his back pocket, waiting to see how the shop would treat him?
At least, we know now how he'd be treated if they knew he didn't!
Pot, kettle, black. >>
Rest assured, good citizen, that the caller was treated with the utmost courtesy on the telephone! Though I understand your natural inclination to empathize with people who do not know what they are talking about, no totally gormless people were harmed in the making of that thread.
Cheers!
You really can't make the assumption that I empathize with anyone who doesn't know what they are talking about.
I knew it would happen.
<< <i>We should all guess how many will be sold...
I am guessing 3,500...
Guesses? >>
6347, give or take one piece
1/2 Cents
U.S. Revenue Stamps
<< <i>Wow. With everyone here up in arms about this little issue, I wonder how people will feel once the legislation passes that mandates that one side of all circulating coinage be in Spanish... >>
Living in San Diego County I sense that isn't far away with the free medical care attracting millions more.
<< <i>Wow. With everyone here up in arms about this little issue, I wonder how people will feel once the legislation passes that mandates that one side of all circulating coinage be in Spanish... >>
Que?
<< <i>Wow. With everyone here up in arms about this little issue, I wonder how people will feel once the legislation passes that mandates that one side of all circulating coinage be in Spanish... >>
And the other side in braille....
<< <i>Actually, that coin reminds me of this "classic" Coke commercial:
I remember that ad campaign. It was positive, uplifting, and pleasant. I don't remember that it contained any hint of throwing white males under the bus. The D word hadn't been coined yet. --Jerry
Interesting fact -The inspiration for this coin's design came from that well known libral politically coorect chief justice of our supreme court-John Roberts.
Yeah, it's too bad that the coin itself isn't inclusive of "people's diverse origins and perspectives". I'm pretty confident that Roberts doesn't favor the four faces on this coin design over any of the faces that weren't included, but the coin sure does.
I think it's interesting to see what the reactions are when liberal thinking is applied against a liberal concept. They sure don't like their own medicine.
I knew it would happen.
``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5
<< <i>The inspiration for this coin's design came from that well known libral politically coorect chief justice of our supreme court-John Roberts.
Yeah, it's too bad that the coin itself isn't inclusive of "people's diverse origins and perspectives". I'm pretty confident that Roberts doesn't favor the four faces on this coin design over any of the faces that weren't included, but the coin sure does.
I think it's interesting to see what the reactions are when liberal thinking is applied against a liberal concept. They sure don't like their own medicine. >>
I get the feeling that jmski52 is Basque, Bengali, or maybe Turkoman--three ethnic groups plainly missing from this design.
Do us a favor and tell us which minority ethnic group you are, jmski52. You're so upset that it's clear your ethnic group is excluded.
--Severian the Lame
That was fast.
``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5
Edit: The $1352 was a misprint. The Bullion Desk now shows Pt up $4 at $1442.
mbogoman
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/classic-issues-colonials-through-1964/zambezi-collection-trade-dollars/7345Asesabi Lutho
<< <i>Sold out??? They don't go on sale until Dec. 3. Spot platinum is down 86 bucks right now at $1352 according to The Bullion Desk. We should see if that's a misprint or if it is real by this afternoon. If real, it will certainly bring down the initial price a notch or two... >>
The full eagle should be on the coin. Someone sold out.
``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5
``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5
If the message was the same, but the design better, and I mean completely different, I just might have ordered one.
It's just a bad design for a coin. It doesn't look like a coin. It looks like the cover of some kind of sappy greeting card.
Don't address the facts, Weiss. Make sure to avoid the issue by trying to ridicule the opposition. Isn't that how it's done?
HUH???Please use a chalkboard when explaining your complicated theories-it really helps
Is the conversation moving a bit too fast for you drfish?
I knew it would happen.
<< <i>I get the feeling that jmski52 is Basque, Bengali, or maybe Turkoman--three ethnic groups plainly missing from this design.
Don't address the facts, Weiss. Make sure to avoid the issue by trying to ridicule the opposition. Isn't that how it's done?
HUH???Please use a chalkboard when explaining your complicated theories-it really helps
Is the conversation moving a bit too fast for you drfish? >>
jmski52, sounds like a progressive onslaught....and to think I thought progressive was a good thing!!
edited to add: Weiss left out Somalia and East LA ethnicity folk.
GB, I thought it was an arguement over the issue of what's on that stupid-looking coin, but instead it seems to have turned into a personal attack. Typical liberal tactics for shutting down anyone who doesn't agree.
I knew it would happen.
First coin that I if I was able to obtain the entire strike I would and back to the melting pot for the lot.
Melting pot is what America is all about after all.