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Rest in Peace
United States
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Ye know, Alpha, I never noticed the significance of the reverse until you mentioned it. And now that you have it's kind of off-putting.
The U.S. eagle shredding the olive branch. Man, I just do not like that. It's kind of amazing that it made it through the design phase. You would have thought SOMEONE would have noticed the symbolism.
But maybe, like me, they were looking at the cool eagle and not seeing what he was really doing.
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 United States
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@moxking APMEX has a quick description of the reverse image: "Reverse: A majestic eagle perched atop a rock along with the weight, purity and $25 face value. This design, also created by Adolph Weinman, has been used since 1907 on the American Institute of Architects' annual Gold Medal"  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Olive branches have to come from somewhere. In previous designs (and in general), I just figured they were just picked up off the ground, or were otherwise detached. Maybe this branch isn't really growing out of the ground and the eagle is just breaking off a smaller piece.
As for the design phase, the original legislation reads, "the reverse shall bear a high-relief version of the reverse design of the 1907 American Institute of Architects medal" (also by Weinman). There's not much leeway in the design phase there -- the problem (if there is one) lies, as it often does, with the legislation. I wonder what their thinking was, besides respecting the designer of both sides of this piece.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Gorgeous! Bad timing with the QB 1 oz. gold Unicorn coming out at almost the exact same time, but I'll find a way to stretch the coin budget somehow.
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09/21/2017 3:48 pm
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New Member
United States
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MINTAGE OF Palladium EAGLE. FIRMS STATE LIMITED mintage of 15,000. Does that mean the firm has 15,000 coin or total for all firms is 15,000?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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http://news.coinupdate.com/american...akes-flight/ -- "On September 25, the Mint reported sales of 15,000 coins to the Authorized Purchasers, but it is not clear if that is all that will be offered, or whether the initial supply is greater than that amount. The Mint has not, to date, announced a sell-out, which seems to suggest more coins will be sold as part of that initial supply."
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Valued Member
United States
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I agree with the few that would like one in silver. Palladium? I'll pass, I don't even have any platinum. So far just gold and silver, can't see a good reason to delve into anything else at this time.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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are they going to do proof versions of this?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Proofs will come next year.
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Valued Member
United States
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I was thinking of getting one of these, but premiums on them are not agreeing with me. Pricey for a bullion version coin.
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New Member
United States
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Hopefully there not as dull as they appear.
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United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Is it just me, or since this coin was announced, has anyone else noticed palladium has outperformed platinum in spot prices. Palladium cost more than platinum per ounce now. Can this new line of coinage or future US minted medals be related in anyway for the spike in the palladium?
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10/12/2017 5:38 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm the odd man out, but I like the flat look of the first image. Seems to accentuate the devices. With the high relief it would look cool in my opinion.
I am more of a proof fan, but I would pick this up were it not for the astronomical price.
A question: I wonder if palladium tones and, if so, how it would look?
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd been tracking the price of palladium for about a year now (still don't own any, just for reference). The tinfoil-hat part of me thought the rise was due to the US buying so much to make these coins.
I'm more of a proof collector as well. May pick one up eventually, if the price is right.
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