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United States
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Poll Question
This was inspired by COTW's US vs Canadian design poll. I would like to know whether the community prefers classic coin designs with a lot of wreaths, etc., or modern designs with realistic portraits, etc. This can go for any country's coins. The pictures presented here are all from the internet, so I apologize for the lack of uniformity. Classic examples:   Modern examples:  
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01/03/2016 04:23 am
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Australia
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I like the classic stuff, though the Kennedy half and New Zealand half crown I think fit pass as classic designs by definition given their intricate shield-like designs. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Okay, maybe those weren't the best choices.
UPDATE: I removed two images from each to keep it uniform.
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01/03/2016 04:24 am
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I am an ancients collector, amongst other things.
I prefer the U.S. neo classic designs in the period 1850 to 1950, that were often inspired by ancient Greek art.
Art has to move on I suppose, but there is a beauty associated with the designs of the neo classic period.
Modern coin design is different, and does not attempt to be a continuation of the best design period for U.S. coins.
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Belgium
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I generally do not like images of people.
Give some some stylized Liberty, animals, or probably even cool geometric designs!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The first time I received a Presidential dollar in change, I thought someone slipped me a Chuck E. Cheese token.  I think the US should go back to liberty figures.  |
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United States
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I generally do not like images of people.
Give some some stylized Liberty, animals, or probably even cool geometric designs! I agree. I understand the whole concept of honoring great presidents and whatnot, but I would much prefer to keep Liberty on the coins and erect a statue or something. |
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 United States
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As I write this it is 25 to 1 for the Classics.  |
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United States
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I love the classics but I wouldn't want them to revive the designs. I want them to remain special.
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United States
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I love the classics but I wouldn't want them to revive the designs. I want them to remain special. I agree. I would not mind some new designs using the classic style, but I do not want them to bring any particular one back for circulation. |
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United States
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No more Presidential heads. We are not a monarchy. New classic designs should be sought from artists of today
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The classics of course. There is a good reason why some things are popular for a very long time, and others fade quickly. Some of my most accurate rifles are over 100 years old. I prefer to drive my '64 pickup over the '98, and it never breaks down or needs repairs. Pizza or the latest test food from McD's? Jabber Rap is novel, but they will be forgotten while the classics live on. And pretty girls? I prefer claassic beauty and fashion to someone that is just seeking attention with shock value. Quote:
modern designs with realistic portraits ... is a contradiction. Go back and look a Q. Liz. |
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United States
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I must say that no classic inspired design will ever help modern coins as long as they are low relief, and that will not change as long as we have to mint billions every year.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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The people have spoken. 31:3.
I prefer classic designs though ironically I collect mainly moderns.
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United States
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I agree. I would not mind some new designs using the classic style, but I do not want them to bring any particular one back for circulation. I agree as well. I would not want my favorite classic coins cheapened by modern versions. The only advantages I can see to reviving classic designs would be 1) to educate the public about classic designs (most people wouldn't care, though) and 2) to CRHers, since people might get used to seeing, say, Indian Head cents in change and spend older ones (still unlikely). Quote:Quote:
modern designs with realistic portraits ... is a contradiction. Go back and look a Q. Liz. I suppose it would be more accurate to say 'modern designs with portraits that attempt to look realistic'. Two-thirds and three-quarters view portraits will never look good in low relief. As far as I'm concerned regarding relief, if you've got to use those portraits, go high or go home. Since high relief coins are more expensive and difficult to produce, I think we should go back to either side views or classic depictions of Liberty (I would prefer the latter). |
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Posted 01/02/2016 4:16 pm
