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<p>[QUOTE="HawkeEye, post: 2987902, member: 86305"]I am working on a study and web site to feature this one coin. But I have to do a lot more research to figure out if it is worth it. I would do something like I did for the 81-O Morgan, but on a much smaller scale. No politics allowed, just numismatics. </p><p><br /></p><p>I grew up watching them carve it and honestly thought finishing it would never happen. The politicians in Atlanta always promised that completing it was just around the corner, but it finally happened under Carters watch I think. But then the largest relief carving in the world ain't easy. </p><p><br /></p><p>The Stone Mountain effort will be paled by the Crazy Horse Monument when it is completed, as will all carvings in the world. If they finish it within 100 years it will be a miracle. Korzack's grandchildren are working on it now, and I bet it will go on to his great grandchildren. Started in 1947 and 2047 isn't that far off.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="HawkeEye, post: 2987902, member: 86305"]I am working on a study and web site to feature this one coin. But I have to do a lot more research to figure out if it is worth it. I would do something like I did for the 81-O Morgan, but on a much smaller scale. No politics allowed, just numismatics. I grew up watching them carve it and honestly thought finishing it would never happen. The politicians in Atlanta always promised that completing it was just around the corner, but it finally happened under Carters watch I think. But then the largest relief carving in the world ain't easy. The Stone Mountain effort will be paled by the Crazy Horse Monument when it is completed, as will all carvings in the world. If they finish it within 100 years it will be a miracle. Korzack's grandchildren are working on it now, and I bet it will go on to his great grandchildren. Started in 1947 and 2047 isn't that far off.[/QUOTE]
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