I'm surprised no one brought this up yet, I don't like any of them. Well I guess I'm just an old curmudgeon http://mintnewsblog.com/2015/01/2015-high-relief-gold-coin-and-silver-medal-design-candidates/
Where is Saint-Gaudens when we need him? All of the candidate designs are hideously cluttered. Best Regards, George
I wasn't even aware of this. But I pretty much ignore any Mint items after 1964 (except to spend them).
Well, there is lots of money to be made (and lost) in those later issues. And now we are in year 51 since 1964. Maybe in year 75 or 90 some folks will change their tune about "so-called" moderns (those of us who are still around--I am at about 55 years in numismatics as well). Not being argumentative here, chacun à son goût as they say. I started a Registry Set of Kennedy halves about eight years ago and have succeeded beyond my wildest dreams, and I believe the 1964 SMS coins, cent through dime, are some of the rarest coins struck in the second half of the 20th century. Having said that, there is also a tremendous lot of junk out there as well. And speaking of artistry, I believe that Augustus Saint-Gaudens would roll over in his grave if he saw how the Mint has Barbie-ized his classic double eagle design on the modern American Gold Eagles. They slimmed her down and gave her a bland expression and blank eyes. What a travesty. It is a discredit to the Mint and Saint-Gaudens to call it a "rendition" of his design. And thus endeth ye rant. Best Regards, George
I need to do my 5-year update on my caption. This is year 60 for me as a collector (but with gaps). My "chacun à son goût" (I had to ask my wife what that meant) is silver Roosevelt dimes. I think they are less collected that even Jefferson nickels. One of these days the Mint will change the design and I'm ready Question is, "Will I still be around to cash in on that?"
I like Roosies too . Let's both hang in for another 40 or so, and in good health! Best Regards, George
Egad!!! Another 40 years and I'll be close to vying for oldest living person on earth. I'm currently 73. Dave
Hover over your screen name at the top of the page and click on Personal Details. It should be the 3rd item down, Custom Title, I think... edit - forgot to say, after changing, remember to click save changes at bottom of page
Wow, those obverses are terrible. I liked the comment on the forum about how they look like they were designed by comic book artists. So true.
