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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;coleguy, post: 477288, member: 9167&quot;]Maybe it&#039;s been the countless discussions here, or perhaps my own disinterest in modern coinage, but I&#039;ve been thinking about what really defines a classical coin design. We all have read how Mint Director Moy is on some quest to redefine coinage and bring back a classical look. We&#039;ve all read posts here and elsewhere about how, what I gather is a majority of collectors, want more classical looks on modern coins. So, this poses the question:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What exactly is a classical coin design?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I mean, we all saw the rediculous headlines &quot;Godless Dollars!!!&quot; when the Mint accidently forgot to inscribe the edge lettering, and even then some people didn&#039;t know the lettering was there even when it was. So, are people actually ready for a traditional classic design sans the motto in reference? Will people get confused when the denomonations aren&#039;t spelled out in their entirety, but in a classical sense, like 50 C ? Not to mention, the uproar when people who normally pay no special attention to coinage except when popping them into vending machines, realize there are no more dead presidents dulling the fields of coins.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I ask these questions, because like many here I&#039;d love to see a true classical coin design re-introduced, if not on all coins, then on at least one or two. But, to be truely classical and not neo-classical, a lot of feathers would have to get ruffled. A lot of special interest groups, who seem to think coins are a convenient way to advertise, would be outraged. A lot of pressure would be placed on the Mint. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I don&#039;t think it would be possible to transform our coinage into anything remotely classical in this day and age. It&#039;s sad, but the logistics of it seem daunting if not impossible.</p><p>Guy~[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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