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<p>[QUOTE="DWSchmidt, post: 3207214, member: 98236"]<b>De gustibus non est disputandum</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p>If it were simply a matter of esthetics, I might defer to your preference for a "less defined and blended" design. However, more intricately executed details are a deterrent to counterfeiters. Perhaps in order to keep the classic ASE design, which I personally believe approaches perfection (no hyperbole here <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />), the mint could include a design element similar to the Canadian mint's privy marks (but with a different name to avoid the unfortunate reference to pre-indoor plumbing). A variety of finely detailed marks could be employed such as the Liberty Bell from the Franklin half, the native American profile or buffalo (bison) of the old nickel, or a flying eagle from any number of old designs, etc. These marks would also add a certain interest to collectors and allow for the current Walking Liberty/Heraldic Eagle design to remain unchanged.</p><p><br /></p><p>If the mint feels additional interest in the bullion program is needed, perhaps fractional ounce coins could be introduced or announce multiple ounce coins to replace the 5 oz ATB program when it ends. This would allow more artistic license by changing the designs regularly like the Australian kookaburras, but the mint design approval committees must avoid turning any new coins into a commemorative program as the Sacagawea dollars have become: i.e. With what relatively obscure facet of American history can we beguile the numismatists of America since no one else is paying attention.</p><p><br /></p><p>DWSchmidt[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="DWSchmidt, post: 3207214, member: 98236"][B]De gustibus non est disputandum [/B] If it were simply a matter of esthetics, I might defer to your preference for a "less defined and blended" design. However, more intricately executed details are a deterrent to counterfeiters. Perhaps in order to keep the classic ASE design, which I personally believe approaches perfection (no hyperbole here ;)), the mint could include a design element similar to the Canadian mint's privy marks (but with a different name to avoid the unfortunate reference to pre-indoor plumbing). A variety of finely detailed marks could be employed such as the Liberty Bell from the Franklin half, the native American profile or buffalo (bison) of the old nickel, or a flying eagle from any number of old designs, etc. These marks would also add a certain interest to collectors and allow for the current Walking Liberty/Heraldic Eagle design to remain unchanged. If the mint feels additional interest in the bullion program is needed, perhaps fractional ounce coins could be introduced or announce multiple ounce coins to replace the 5 oz ATB program when it ends. This would allow more artistic license by changing the designs regularly like the Australian kookaburras, but the mint design approval committees must avoid turning any new coins into a commemorative program as the Sacagawea dollars have become: i.e. With what relatively obscure facet of American history can we beguile the numismatists of America since no one else is paying attention. DWSchmidt[/QUOTE]
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