How do you like the redesigned obverse on the Parks Quarters?

Without seeing the actual proof coin in-hand, I can't make up my mind if I like it or not. It seems to lose a lot of the detail. Is the reverse the same way? What will some of the reverse designs look like if the details are "softened" like that?

By the way, thanks for posting the full pics.

Chris

 

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I like the portrait with the restored relief.

I hate the flat-headed dead dudes!

 

Thanks to Green18 and Grizz we now have some decent photos to compare.

State Quarter Design



AtB Design

 

I prefer the new look of the ATB obverse portrait. From the few examples I have, I do notice that the Hot Springs ones are somewhat weaker struck than the Yellowstone. It also looks like it would wear out quicker in circulation My biggest peeve with the 1998-2009 obverse portrait has been that high relief area on the base of the neck (directly above the designer's initials). I have yet to find one without that irritating abrasion that breaks the luster.