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Edited by BH1964
01/08/2015 11:09 pm
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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I plan on picking up one of each in UNC.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Was thinking "why hasn't the Mint posted any pictures of these coins since they're going on sale soon?" yesterday.
Thanks for posting the pics. The best pics I could find recently were from October's "NGC Grades Special Release 2015 US Marshals Service Commems" and when I enlarge them they become blurry.
From what I've seen, The gold and silver came out wonderful but I'm not sure of how the female face came out on the half and I still haven't seen the clad reverse in detail yet. I'll be looking to take advantage of the introductory price though.
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I really like the designs, especially the gold.
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I'll likely be purchasing the uncirculated dollar ... not (yet) a true fan of modern commemorative - but keeping my options open.
David
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I really like the design on the gold coin and silver dollar I'll be acquiring some of these this year.
-MV
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That eagle looks great...anyone seen pricing on these?
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I was lucky enough to see them 'in the flesh' at the FUN show in Orlando this past weekend. They had them behind glass at the US Mint exhibit. I know I can't get the golds,  , but I am going to be waiting at the keyboard on the 29th to order the silvers.  Edited by Dar
01/12/2015 7:40 pm
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What great designs. I'm will be picking up the silver coins for sure, I probably won't be able to afford the gold coins, but it would be sweet to have one.
Also, won't the gold coin be smaller compared to the silver? The picture shows them being the same size, but traditionally the $5 gold coin is smaller then the silver.
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 What about the guy who ordered and receiveD the Clad version of the series and submitted them at the FUN show? Sticks in my craw that the Mint could make that kind of mistake. How could anyone, including a dealer be able to even order them? Read about it in ' Coin World'. I think they let 142 or so go out according to the article and NCG supposedly graded them with a FUN show label. Just wow. I really hope it's a false story and I got it wrong.  Edited by Dar
01/18/2015 5:26 pm
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I just got the ad in the mail from the mint. It includes the specifications and prices (except the gold). I think I have fallen in love with the gold coin design!  I love the eagle! And it is more affordable than the other gold coins the US Mint has, like the Kennedy and such. Gold value $312.69 ($1292.80/oz) |
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Just received the literature in the mail. Very nice looking coins. The introductory price is enticing.
I might have to order some. Does anybody think this will be a sellout?
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Mixed emotions here.
The two badge coins are fantastic. That would be the gold and the silver. Yea I want those.
The clad half is just awful though. I just received the sales literature and it is even worse.
From the sales lit, 'the obverse features an old west deputy and a modern day U.S. Marshal, showing the dramatic change from Western wear to modern day tactical equipment'.
Apparently tactical equipment is a radio and some sort of satchel or dare I say purse. Along with modernization of course is diversity.
'The reverse features a number of historic symbols. Blindfolded Lady Justice holds her balanced scales out with one arm as she extends a simplified U.S. Marshals badge above the Constitution.'
I like how it isn't Lady Liberty, it is Lady Justice. Apparently Lady Justice is too preoccupied to use both arms to hold the scales of justice. She is distracted by showing everyone the U.S. Marshal badge, which is symbolically above the Constitution, just as current law enforcement officers and their empowering cronies are above the Constitution somehow.
The reverse also features symbols of the state over liberty with references to the 1794 Whiskey Rebellion and the enforcement of tax revenues in raiding stills.
Worst. Coin. Ever.
Edited by BuckeyeCoinGuy
01/23/2015 12:16 pm
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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Interesting observations BCG...
Regarding your comment about how "Lady Justice is too preoccupied to use both arms to hold the scales of justice" - Lady Justice is traditionally depicted holding the scales in one hand and a sword in the other. So, I don't believe she is "too preoccupied" to hold the scales properly or "distracted" by the US Marshals badge in the depiction used for the coin. Personally, I think the design works well and presents an effective message regarding the Marshals Service's engagement in helping to ensure justice for all.
I agree the half dollar contains many symbolic elements representative of the Marshals Service's history. Aesthetically, there maybe too many for a coin the size of a half dollar, but I can't say until I have the coin in hand. I don't believe, however, that any of them are meant to place individual liberty in a subservient position.
To each, his own, however. I hope you enjoy whichever coins you do purchase.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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I'm really angry that some apparently entitled people were able to get their coins early......and I wasn't one of them.
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