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<p>[QUOTE="krispy, post: 644341, member: 19065"]I agree with a commemorative or art medal placement, especially since MLK Jr. was a religious leader of a specific faith. Lincoln should be phased out from the cent. </p><p><br /></p><p>I would also like to see a move away from presidential portraits or narratives on coins such as the recent/current: westward journey, formatives, iconic symbols of the states on quarters, etc., because we'll end up seeing silly Washington chopping down cherry tree mythical coins before you know it. </p><p><br /></p><p>A return, at least for a few generations, of allegorical portraits and symbols of LIBERTY or national symbols of freedom, eagles, torches, shields, etc. would be very nice to see again in coin. Modern interpretations of these symbols would be markedly different than the classic coin types usually referred to in citing these designs because every era portrays their history and symbolism differently. It's high time![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="krispy, post: 644341, member: 19065"]I agree with a commemorative or art medal placement, especially since MLK Jr. was a religious leader of a specific faith. Lincoln should be phased out from the cent. I would also like to see a move away from presidential portraits or narratives on coins such as the recent/current: westward journey, formatives, iconic symbols of the states on quarters, etc., because we'll end up seeing silly Washington chopping down cherry tree mythical coins before you know it. A return, at least for a few generations, of allegorical portraits and symbols of LIBERTY or national symbols of freedom, eagles, torches, shields, etc. would be very nice to see again in coin. Modern interpretations of these symbols would be markedly different than the classic coin types usually referred to in citing these designs because every era portrays their history and symbolism differently. It's high time![/QUOTE]
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