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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;KTO, post: 1464980, member: 37914&quot;]If the topic is aesthetics, then my favorite design is the Draped Bust series, and I think the most beautiful coin ever is the 1804 Draped Bust Silver Dollar, Class I, Watters-Childs Specimen.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH]183495.vB[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH]183496.vB[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>This coin is believed to have been minted in 1834 and presented as a gift from the US government to Said bin Sultan, the Sultan of Muscat &amp; Oman, for concluding a treaty that gave very favorable trade and transport terms to the US. And yes, this is the same specimen that was auctioned by Bowers &amp; Merena for $4.14 Million in 1999; however, I have posted it here not because of its value, but because I think it is the prettiest of the Class I specimens. And I own it only in my dreams. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Another favorite of mine is this 1807 Draped Bust Cent.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH]183494.vB[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>This is Sheldon variety S-271 from the Walter Husak collection that was sold in 2008. To my eyes, the S-271 variety is one of the best. Liberty&#039;s face has an open and friendly look, and the denticles are nicely done. This particular coin is well struck and has a great chocolate patina. The photo was taken by Walt Husak himself, and Tom Deck has kindly posted the entire Husak collection on his website, <a href="http://www.largecents.net" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.largecents.net" rel="nofollow">www.largecents.net</a> , if you are interested.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Draped Bust is my favorite representation of Lady Liberty. What else can I say...I am a sucker for a pretty face![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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