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After reading through the description on the Mint's website, I didn't notice an official finish for this high relief coin.
It appears to be a MS. But I think it should have been a proof.
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Is anyone else out there on the fence/indifferent about this coin? I like the design. I would probably buy it if gold were cheaper or it were available as a silver medal. |
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HH limit of 50....that's five zero Guess my "friends" are not needed  |
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No, not at all this time.  But can you afford five of them, let alone fifty?  |
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@Bret the pair initials on the obverse and reverse are for the designer and the sculptor. The initials above God are those of Artistic Infusion Program artist Justin Kunz. Those in the flag are Phebe Hemphill, sculptor. Paul Balan from the Artistic Infusion Program designed the reverse which was sculpted by Don Everhart. |
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I like the concept and will probably get it IF my pocketbook is BIG enough. Unfortunately, my pocketbook is not that big at the moment and this coin is not on my top priority list.
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Quote:@Bret the pair initials on the obverse and reverse are for the designer and the sculptor. The initials above God are those of Artistic Infusion Program artist Justin Kunz. Those in the flag are Phebe Hemphill, sculptor. Paul Balan from the Artistic Infusion Program designed the reverse which was sculpted by Don Everhart. I assumed that the initials are all from legitimate people involved in the design process. I just think that they could have been more thoughtful about where they put the initials and done a much better job of making them less noticeable. I guess that I should be happy that it was Justin Kunz and not Fred Ubanks. |
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But can you afford five of them, let alone fifty? It's not a question of affordability but more potential percentage gain on your purchase....other than that you would be buying just one Which products bought direct from the mint will produce the greater percentage gain? A $1500 gold coin or a $57 C & C set? Does the gold have potential to go to $4500 or does the $57 set have a greater potential to go to $180? |
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Agree with you assessment.  If necessary, I suppose you can always buy them on plastic and flip before the statement comes.  I guess I do not have the stomach for that! |
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Wait, when did jbuck started giving ideas about flipping.....lolololo.
On a more serious/brighter note: CCF is more open minded and friendlier than before (btw "flipper" vs "collector" mentality). We all should be able to get along. Disclosure: I am in the middle of the road and I like both side.
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I said it in the other thread regarding this "coin". It is a coin in name only and is more of a medal than anything else. The $100 face value is meaningless.. a $20 gold piece was $20 because that was what gold sold for at the time. For this to have any real 'Coin" value it should be an $1100 coin - directly related to the underlying gold - so that it won't lose value. It is $1100 of gold with $100 face value selling for about $1500 and on top of that it will not be a proof. It is a marketing ploy trying to bilk buyers out of $400 and will not be worth more than bullion when it is done. Only a collector will buy it from you for more than the current bullion price and I don't see an upside - the design is Meh... and the price is not good either.
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It appears to be a MS. But I think it should have been a proof.
I like the reverse eagle design alot and I'm happy without the skin which only adds to the price/ appealIf the price is right I say buy and hold |
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I said it in the other thread regarding this "coin". It is a coin in name only and is more of a medal than anything else. The $100 face value is meaningless Going with that thought then the collector version silver, gold and platinum Eagles and ALL commem issues are also not coins |
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Wait, when did jbuck started giving ideas about flipping.....lolololo. I can pretend.  Hey, I have no problem with flippers as long as I get what I want from the mint. |
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i was thinking of getting one but now I think I will pass and wait for the aftermarket where I think? I will be able to get it for much less than the crazy premium for just a bullion medal. also I look at the last few gold specials that did really nothing ( kennedy, RP buffalo)
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