Thoughts On The Cent Shield Design?

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TheForce Pillar of the Community United States 4867 Posts	Posted 04/04/2018 2:52 pm What are your thoughts on the shield design on cents from 2010-present? I'm not particularly fond of it. I actually thought some of the other design candidates were better. I preferred these over the shield design. Edited by TheForce 04/04/2018 2:57 pm Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 04/04/2018 3:00 pm I like it. I have always liked it. I liked it when it was a candidate (technically my second choice). I know that makes me atypical and I am okay with that. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
X2an Pillar of the Community Sweden 1078 Posts	Posted 04/04/2018 3:04 pm I like it too, infact more than the previous design. It's simple, yet clearly defined as to what it is: One cent. Feels modern. Report this Post to the Staff
Alpha2814 Pillar of the Community United States 2023 Posts	Posted 04/04/2018 3:15 pm I like it too for its simplicity. Looking at modern commemoratives and larger bullion pieces, the art is often more detailed and appealing with increasing face value. It doesn't make much sense that the smallest denomination should have a very intricate design. That said, I really like the last of the images above (LP-17). A bit larger and with a wider wingspan, it would look great on a bigger piece. The others look kinda cartoony for my taste. Report this Post to the Staff
sosicoin Valued Member United States 393 Posts	Posted 04/04/2018 3:27 pm Hi, I think the shield is very symbolic for our country. This is my opinion. I am not starting a contoversial response. I think it was put there on purpose to let us all be aware of what's coming, one way or the other. Economically, Chinese Yuan started taking over the Petro Dollar. The other aspects of life, it will come, one day at a time. The reason why, I am enjoying this coin hobby. Learning a little bit at a time. Thanks to all the coin teachers, and analysts. Report this Post to the Staff
nfine Pillar of the Community United States 3468 Posts	Posted 04/04/2018 3:33 pm I think Lyndall Bass came up with a lovely design. Report this Post to the Staff
GMS5 Pillar of the Community Canada 1527 Posts	Posted 04/04/2018 3:36 pm LP-17 is an excellent design, much better than the current design. Report this Post to the Staff
TheForce Pillar of the Community United States 4867 Posts	Posted 04/04/2018 4:06 pm I tend to gravitate towards LP-17. That design would look super on a larger coin. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 04/04/2018 4:07 pm I did like this shield design better... Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
kena Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1682 Posts	Posted 04/04/2018 4:08 pm I like the LP-17 design. Never liked the shield design. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 04/04/2018 4:35 pm Tough for the eagle to fly on 15 when it has two left wings. I like 17 better, although it doesn't matter since the Zicolns won't survive long. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 04/04/2018 4:54 pm Quote: Tough for the eagle to fly on 15 when it has two left wings. Left wing is viewed from below, right from above. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
NumisRob Bedrock of the Community United Kingdom 17896 Posts	Posted 04/04/2018 5:04 pm I also like the shield design! I prefer it to the British 'shield jigsaw puzzle' where you have to piece the coins together to make the shield! My Trade List: https://goccf.com/t/194596 My Wants List: https://goccf.com/t/191710 Report this Post to the Staff
SawtoothJack New Member United States 37 Posts	Posted 04/04/2018 5:14 pm LP-17 looks good, but all of those ridges would make it easier for the elements (or whatever) to get through whatever finish they're now using, and cause them to get those fantastic black spots we all know and love. Assuming that's what causes them, of course. ~MΩNSTER~ Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 04/04/2018 5:23 pm to the Community, SawtoothJack! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
SawtoothJack New Member United States 37 Posts	Posted 04/04/2018 5:39 pm Thank you. Long time reader, first time poster. Still working on getting things figured out on here. Haha ~MΩNSTER~ Report this Post to the Staff
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