Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
House passes major coinage bill
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="BronzeAge, post: 7441912, member: 119750"]Quote "Most of the state quarters are nice like Kentucky and Nevada. The problem with final products though generally isn't the designers its the committees that almost never pick the best designs. There's countless amazing designs (especially for commemoratives) that they don't pick"</p><p><br /></p><p>Seems like some states have trouble chosing a design to represent their state. Although I like them and collect them, and they are really well done, how many states can lay claim to the buffalo? Is Connecticut reallly represented by that one tree? Can North Carolina ever brag about something other than the Wright brothers taking a short trip to Kill Devil Hills?</p><p><br /></p><p>I like Ohio's coin with Neil Armstrong opposite the Wright B Flyer. And Florida's coin puts the Space Shuttle opposite a humongous sailing vessell (probably a Spanish explorer).</p><p><br /></p><p>Wyoming's coin is perfect. If you've ever been there, you would know what I mean. I actually got stuck in a cattle drive on my motorcycle on a lonely 2 lane highway where homes are 20 miles apart and driveways are a mile long.</p><p><br /></p><p>Nevada should have had a mushroom cloud from a nuke, but the wild horses are fine.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BronzeAge, post: 7441912, member: 119750"]Quote "Most of the state quarters are nice like Kentucky and Nevada. The problem with final products though generally isn't the designers its the committees that almost never pick the best designs. There's countless amazing designs (especially for commemoratives) that they don't pick" Seems like some states have trouble chosing a design to represent their state. Although I like them and collect them, and they are really well done, how many states can lay claim to the buffalo? Is Connecticut reallly represented by that one tree? Can North Carolina ever brag about something other than the Wright brothers taking a short trip to Kill Devil Hills? I like Ohio's coin with Neil Armstrong opposite the Wright B Flyer. And Florida's coin puts the Space Shuttle opposite a humongous sailing vessell (probably a Spanish explorer). Wyoming's coin is perfect. If you've ever been there, you would know what I mean. I actually got stuck in a cattle drive on my motorcycle on a lonely 2 lane highway where homes are 20 miles apart and driveways are a mile long. Nevada should have had a mushroom cloud from a nuke, but the wild horses are fine.[/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
>
House passes major coinage bill
>
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...