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11/29/2013 06:09 am
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Bugo, that's the first time I've heard anyone describe a coin as "sensual" :) Gotta say I like it, might have to use that in an ebay description sometime :) |
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We all seem to be talking of the American Neo Classic Era of American coin design.
There must have been a certain type of artistic culture at the U.S. Mint in that era that only approved a certain style or theme of coin design. That era includes the Walking Libery Half Dollar, and the St Gaudens Double Eagle, two of the most beautiful coin designs of entire numismatic history.
You have to go right back to ancient Greek coinage to find designs of equivalent artistic merit. In the ancient Greek period of highest classic art, the most meritorious of ancient Greek artistists were employed as die cutters.
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@bugo
you are spot on in the erra coins for beauty, might I also mention the $10 Indian head eagle, the $20 Saint-Gaudens double eagle, and one of my favorites the Oregon trail commemorative half.
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1892 to 1916. BARBERS RULE! But, a few words about 1916 to 1945: "Perhaps in anticipation of America's destiny to enter into war, truly "American" designs are introduced: "Winged" or "Liberty" or "Mercury" head dime, Standing Liberty quarter and Walking Liberty half. It made sense: stir up patriotic fervor with new coin designs. These coins remain very popular today." {From an article I wrote] Prior to this, the designs still showed a pronounced classical European influence. Edited by matthewvincent
11/29/2013 11:33 am
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1964 and earlier. I'm partial to certain specific periods, coins and the designs of certain sculptors, but in general... Everything from the silver coin era is my overall favorite.
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Though I do appreciate the brief period of redemption and transcendence that the neoclassical coinage gave to the US Mint, I have to say, the US coins that lose my interest are those minted after the first steam press was introduced in 1836. |
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1921-1929 also saw the Pilgrim half (1920-1921), to me one of the most beautiful designs.
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