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I think the Standing Liberty is far and away the more beautiful design. It's certainly among my favorite coin designs.
But I do, however, think the Warshingtons are more iconic since they've been around a lot longer. Everyone recognizes them, and they're certainly easier to collect, particularly if one is doing coins from the post-silver era. I myself, for example, have no interest in collecting silver Washingtons other than adding to my stack (such as it is), but I have considered starting a set of 1965-present clad quarters.
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02/20/2016 11:56 pm
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I guess I never did weigh in on my preference, just made comments that were off-topic.
While at this point I exclusively collect Warshington (ahem) quarters, I prefer the design of the SLQs. I'll move onto those when I have finished up most of my Washingtons.
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Slq.....no question. Not to start a fight but I personally find Washington quarters boring. Actually slq may even be my favorite design or at least right up there. |
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SLQ definitely. It's way past time to get all of the dead presidents off the coins. And I mean no disrespect to any past president. I just think the Liberty designs are way better.
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I believe the Standing Liberty would win a poll handily. I like Washington quarters better though! Just love getting them in AU or even MS when I buy 90% silver. Or EF S mints from the 40's etc. Classic design, people take it for granted because it is so familiar. Also all but 2 coins in the set are pretty easy, and the last 2 aren't too difficult. The 1916 SLQ is very tough. I actually think the SLQ design is overrated. Liberty's body is usually worn completely flat, resulting in an ugly coin, whereas the profile on Washingtons holds up better, and the date on SLQ's can wear off, like the Buffalo nickel. And for MS SLQ's, there is lot of debate over whether is a really Full Head or not, even for certified coins. |
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As a boy in the sixties I liked collecting Washington quarters. There were many dates to find, yet the collection was relatively easy to fill. There was also something unique about the way a mintmark jumped out during inspection that was exciting. This helped fuel my love for coin collecting. In contrast, the SLQs were rarer in circulation, often with unreadable dates and with many hyper-rare. This was frustrating so starting a collection seemed futile. At the time I didn't appreciate the virtues of miss Liberty, and now I'll admit the design (other than the wear problem) and beauty of a high-grade SLQ specimen is far superior to a Washington. But I also maintain she's not standing, she's descending! |
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All respect to Mr. W, but can always go for a classical design like the SLQ!
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I am a fan of the slq because it is a very nice artistic piece in my opinion.
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SLQ great classic coin. But hard to put a set together, even harder in UNC. Washington quarter was only supposed to be a one year commemorative coin. People in 1932 liked it so much it was decided to keep it as a permanent replacement for the SLQ. What's not to like about the Washington quarter. 1932 - 1964 90% silver 1992 to date has 90% silver proof State and territory quarters America the beautiful ( national parks ) I would vote Washington |
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The SLQ, hands down. Both obv and rev are beautiful designs. I find the presidential portraits of the late 20th century not very aesthetically appealing.
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