I think you can have a great coin design based on a lot of things whether it be an idea or the 50 states. I just don't think the mint has any...
I find the obverse of the Liberty dollar gorgeous. On this coin,Liberty like our country is young, yet vulnerable, she faces the future with...
You've nailed it.....
Here's my opinion..art and design is a passion of mine. The mint may or may not have some great artists. I do not know. The best possible...
Not so sure about the 1912. Indian's cheekbone looks too high..lettering on reverse doesn't look right... I'm no expert..just my first impressions..
I inherited some bezeled goin coins. After taking them out, definitely the toning of the coin around the edge is different than the rest of the...
I'm very interested in developing my grading skills..I like the idea you've put forth about a "composite standard". Also...what do you think of...
A big reason I post these photos is that I'm pretty new to coin collecting.. I see your point in a bit of wear over the ear..I'll take my loupe...
Oh where oh where do you see wear......
It's the same thing with stockpicks, most people will tell you about their "winners"...but you won't hear about the stock buys that went bust..
There are breaks in the luster on the eagle's breast feathers, but I don't see any wear. The coin does look better in hand. The coin color in...
Great observation..I didn't see this before you mentioned it..kinda proves the coin has been cleaned.
With the smoke coming out of Liberty's nose and the psychedelic colors, this coin is screaming Grateful Dead and the "Summer of Love". I'm...
The tough part of the photo is getting the luster..when I look at this photo and then I look at the coin..the luster in the photo doesn't quite...
Honestly, part of the reason for posting this coin is to see if I'm getting any better at taking photos. The other reason is to get a few...
I've stared at it long enough...MS63
Looks like we have a definite consensus on this coin...I agree with AU and cleaning.. Disclosure: this coin came part of an inherited...
Beautiful..but be beware of women who carry swords..
Would have inspired me as well!
The U.S. is a very odd country in some ways. Portrayals of the human body without clothing even when done in an artful way are seen as "dirty" by...
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