I just wondered what you guys thought of the Colorado state quarters now that they are in circulation? Myself, I was a little dissapointed. I really like the Nevada and the Nebraska, but the Colorado seems a little bland for my taste. (I think the Nevada has some of the best artwork yet in the series.)
I agree. It’s kind of generic. However, I do think it was the best one out the six designs presented last year. And would you believe you are looking at mountain peak that does not exist. One would think out of all the beautiful mountain peaks we in this in this state you could find a one that actually exist. IMO, I think the committee was being too PC and did not want to offend anyone from other regions of the state.
I thought it was pretty good. Nothing spectacular. My favorites are Nevada, California, and Nebraska.
The peak on the Colorado State Quarter appears to be Longs Peak. Colorado State Quarter (US Mint) Longs Peak Longs Peak is located in Rocky Mountain National Park. Elevation 14,256' I hiked up it once in 1980.
I’ve done a little research and can not find any reference to any peaks. Here is the official description: “The Colorado quarter depicts a sweeping view of the state's rugged Rocky Mountains with evergreen trees and a banner carrying the inscription” http://www.usmint.gov/whats_new/CoinsOnline/index.cfm?action=June2006 Note the word “depicts”. I think its artist’s generic interpretation mountain scenery. Here a few peaks in the speculation circle: Creston Peak http://home.att.net/~statcy.bender/photos/Crestone_Needle_n_Peak.jpg, Longs Peaks http://www.summitpost.org/mountains...0__route_id____user_id____order_by____limit__ Mount Holy Cross Pagoda Mountain
I stand corrected. Here is an article explaining it all: http://www.thedenverdailynews.com/?page=details&id=2991&t=Archive
mountain I read in the numismatis mag that there was a little dispute if the the mountain on the coin was taken from longs peak or a generic rendition of a peak. It sure looks like longs peak to me.:kewl:
Coincidence: I put a post here around 1:15pm. I went to the store around 6:00pm and received a Colorado quarter in change; the first one I have seen. I wish they had put Mt. Whitney on the California state quarter.
I have a Colorado quarter from the Denver mint, and was wondering if there were more Colorado quarters out there from other places or that showed something else besides mountains? Probably a dumb question, but I'm just getting started in the collecting to help out the girl friend.
colo quarters They all are the same design and they are either from the Denver or Philidelphia mint. Unles its a proof coin, then they are from San fransisco.
I gag everytime I see a new design. The mints uninspired offerings are the current bane of my existance, and other than buying proof sets for my children I do no business with them.
We picked up a new Denver mint (appropriate!) Colorado quarter in California during our vacation; the only interesting coin picked up in circulation during the week's holiday out there. I guess I'd rate it in the middle of the pack, OK but not stunning.
My dad told me that the thing that confused the people in the mid-west and east the most was the mountains in the background. They didn't know what they were! He said it would be hard to get over seeing a streight and level horizon all your life. No wonder it was a shock.
Hurrah. I wasn't going to say anything but as long as I'm not alone I'd like to say what I think of all the state quarters and it is ----------------. I stopped collecting quarters with this mess.
I wonder what the mountains will look like in a few years when the coins have seen some circulation. Will it be just one big blob?
I'm a life long Coloradoan, and made the trip to Denver for the launch of the Colorado quarter. I bought several rolls at the launch, and gave many coins to family and friends. I was mildly disappointed in the quarter. I would have liked the addition of some wildlife, and perhaps a waterfall. But, I suppose there is only so much room to work with. My favorite SQ's so far: Nevada, Nebraska, Rhode Island.
