Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Franklin silver dollar
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 3284378, member: 26302"]Normally, I agree. I still, (I know, still on this rant), think the low relief makes it hard for any design to really shine. There are some really, truly terrible modern designs. They do have moments of nice coins at times, though. Yes, they would have been better if higher relief, Yes I want another Teddy Roosevelt to bring artistry to our circulating coinage, Yes, there can be an end to made up anniversaries and juvenile designs. I have said this along with many here. However, I just wanted to say this one surprised me in hand. It is quite pretty in proof. I keep it in my nightstand along with a couple of pandas and many ancients for something pretty to look at when the mood strikes. If all modern designs were as good, I wouldn't be as grumpy about the US mint as I usually am. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 3284378, member: 26302"]Normally, I agree. I still, (I know, still on this rant), think the low relief makes it hard for any design to really shine. There are some really, truly terrible modern designs. They do have moments of nice coins at times, though. Yes, they would have been better if higher relief, Yes I want another Teddy Roosevelt to bring artistry to our circulating coinage, Yes, there can be an end to made up anniversaries and juvenile designs. I have said this along with many here. However, I just wanted to say this one surprised me in hand. It is quite pretty in proof. I keep it in my nightstand along with a couple of pandas and many ancients for something pretty to look at when the mood strikes. If all modern designs were as good, I wouldn't be as grumpy about the US mint as I usually am. :)[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Franklin silver dollar
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...