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I am very certain that we can all agree that the "present-day" designs pale in comparison to the "classics" of yester-decades past!  Edited by oih82w8
08/20/2012 09:28 am
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muddler, that walker is fantastic. I absolutely love it
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A well struck MS Walker half dollar is hard to beat. I can never just pick one favorite. #1 Walker and Seated Liberty Halfs #2 Indian Head Nickles #3 Peace dollars |
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"A dirty black Walking Liberty half with the eagle gleaming through the black grime." Thanks, I couldn't help it after this statement describing the coin. Edited by muddler
08/20/2012 12:09 pm
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I am very certain that we can all agree that the "present-day" designs pale in comparison to the "classics" of yester-decades past! Except for the Eisenhower dollar.  |
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How old would a coin design have to be to be considered classic?  Ike may be quick on the approach if it has not already had a fly-by.  Edited by oih82w8
08/20/2012 1:12 pm
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HA! Many of these so-called "classic" coins were contemporary to me. Sure, rarely did a Standing Lib show a date. I can remember one which was a Type I with the date gone. Many Walkers passed through my hands. Too much purchasing power to keep. Once I dropped one and it acquired a very nice "rim ding." Many Buffaloes. Many Mercs. But my favorites: 1) Barber dimes2) Barber quarters3) Barber halvesA chacon son gout - to each his or her own. |
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How old would a coin design have to be to be considered classic? Ike may be quick on the approach if it has not already had a fly-by. According to the Classic-Modern categories here at CCF, the Eisenhower dollar is a modern coin. Considering that every other current circulation series is older (except for the dollars that replaced it, of course), it would be a stretch to call it a classic. |
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dunno about Ikes being the best moderns. The ASEs have a very beautiful desi-
oh wait.
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There can be only one.. well TWO in this case   |
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Agree with philadelphian. Draped Bust coinage my #1 as well.  |
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And a very lovely Draped Bust you have there, I must say!
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Posted 08/20/2012 09:22 am
Why am I not surprised at this response? 
