U.S. coinage compare with foreign.

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by anchor1112, Sep 24, 2005.

  1. anchor1112

    anchor1112 Senior Member

    are u.s. coins more attractive from that of europe or any other countries?. let's not talk about prices. let's talk about design. i see u.k., italy, and some other countries have beautiful coins than us. many also say that our stamps can't compare with world stamps. our stamps are ugly.
     
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  3. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Since beauty is in the eye of the beholder - a matter of personal taste - there is no way to answer such a question except as a matter of personal opinion.

    But since since you asked - my opinion is that none of the modern designs, worldwide, can hold a candle to those of past ages ;)
     
  4. sylvester

    sylvester New Member

    I agree with GD 100% (for once).
     
  5. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator


    :eek: :eek: :p
     
  6. satootoko

    satootoko Retired

    Three for three. :D
     
  7. anchor1112

    anchor1112 Senior Member

    u.s. versus foreign

    i still think british and italian coinage always attracted me. french, austria, germany were alright.
     
  8. SCNuss

    SCNuss Senior Member

    I would extend this critique to paper money, also. Much of the pre-1900 U.S. currency had superior artwork to the 1900-to-current offerings, IMHO.
     
  9. anchor1112

    anchor1112 Senior Member

    paper money

    i think canadian paper money were beautiful.
     
  10. GaryBurke

    GaryBurke Senior Member

    Look at Canadian, Australian, and UK coinage, especially the one ounce bullion "coins," and we (the U.S.) can't come close.

    :) :)
     
  11. anchor1112

    anchor1112 Senior Member

    uk bullion coin

    i like uk bullion coin. its design is fantastic and beautiful. and it changes every year. like american eagle platinum.
     
  12. jmpearso

    jmpearso New Member

    i agree, its a personal taste. I find older US coins more attractive. but thats me.
     
  13. Morgan Dollar13

    Morgan Dollar13 New Member

    I dunno, I thinkk the italian euros are pretty, but my collecting is mainly us coins
     
  14. annie21

    annie21 Senior Member

    u.s. versus foreign

    some foreign coins are better designing than our u.s. made.
     
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