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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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British Sovereign St. George fighting the dragon. Is their one that is more of a (worldwide recognized and prolific) classic than this?  |
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Pillar of the Community
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'' What coin has the best backside ''?
Hmm, I thought this was a family forum ? I applaud you for getting to that joke before me. Maria Thaler is a coin and it has a nice backside. I also have a friend named Maria, I wonder if it runs in the name.  Edited by GrapeCollects
09/02/2019 10:29 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I think it's odd that we all call the Indian Head Nickel a Buffalo nickel and yet it's really a Bison and it's on the reverse, not the Obverse. So is it my favorite? No but I thought I'd just stick that one in here anyway. Never really gave it a thought though as to which I like better in any coins. So few people really look at the reverses. |
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United States
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Really like that British sovereign reverse. But I sure do like my Morgan $ eagle too. A classic, simple design that I never get tired of grading.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Never really gave it a thought though as to which I like better in any coins. So few people really look at the reverses. I have to disagree with you . Just to name a few : WLH ,Wheat Cent ,CBHD OF 1838 and The Morgan dollar .  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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One of my favorites. I'll let you figure out what it is if you don't already know:  "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Since it bears the date, is the British sovereign above really the reverse? Always wondered.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think it's still considered the reverse since most consider the side with the ruler's portrait to be the obverse.
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What Coin Has The Best Backside? The Ikes, of course!  Just watch from 2:43 to 3:11.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Best:- St Gaudens Double Eagle, with motto. The best overall coin design in the whole of numismatics, over the last 2,600 years of World coinage history. The motto below the eagle helps to balance the design to achieve complete perfection. The obverse design also has to be in the top 5. The design the St Gaudens $20 is the main reason why I had to have an example in my collection of World coins, that covers from ancient to modern. Runner up:- Walking Liberty half, but only in MS grades. A failing of the designs (both sides), is when they are worn, a high ridge develops as the wear progresses, and tends to dominate the design to the severe detriment of the overall eye appeal. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The bulky, benign image of our eagle on this coin suggests nothing of its fierce and determined face and nature.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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'Watchful' is a word that springs to my mind.
I rather like it .
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm partial to the Athenian owl:  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
Square die, round coin.
One of the best known of all ancient coin types.
This example better than most.
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