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Poll Question
As far as I know, every American gold and silver coin large enough has an eagle on the back. Some are majestic, powerful and inspirational. The soaring eagle on the SLQ bespeaks freedom, the Morgan's beauty is timeless. The historicity of the Capped Bust/Seated coins is matched only by the Liberty Head gold coins (the ones with the "happy eagle.)" Others, not so much. Because I see shapes in clouds, the Washington quarter reminds me of the Bacardi bat. I see a little bit of the turkey in the beautifully executed Walker. The St. Gaudens $20 looks like a B-52. It seems too fat to fly. Then there's the teeny weeny apologetic eagle on the Franklin that seems to be there only because it is supposed to be. It reminds me of the little Polish eagle on a jar of Polish dill pickles. (Please don't take offense anyone who loves these coins, I'm just stating how they impress me personally). Anyhow, this is a positive poll on favorites. Please vote for your own personal favorite. For simplicity, I have described the choices as broadly as I can. If I miss your favorite, please point that out in a reply. I ran out of room and couldn't include the Gobrecht Dollar/Flying Eagle Cent, which is probably my favorite, but arguably doesn't count.
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Quote: Franklin halfKennedy half These are not Classics, but if they are, then where is Ike?   |
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My favorite is Gobrecht Dollar/FEC
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Jbuck, I took the forum definition of 1964 and earlier as cut off for"classic." I don't disagree with you, though.
As for Ike, I'm not sure anything will ever beat the eagle landing on the moon.
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Peace dollar is my vote. Also love Gobrecht dollar and St. G. $20 eagles. If you are taking the entire reverse into account then the Saint Gaudens for sure.
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I found it odd that I never thought of all the Eagles on coins.
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You can see my favorite US eagle in my profile pic. Quote:
I found it odd that I never thought of all the Eagles on coins. Over the years, there have been quite a few:  Even more if you include commemoratives and bullion:  |
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Jbuck, I took the forum definition of 1964 and earlier as cut off for"classic." For what it is worth, this is not how CCF separates them. Basically: Liberty is classic, dead people are modern.  Quote:
As for Ike, I'm not sure anything will ever beat the eagle landing on the moon. Agreed.  And I get it. You wanted to give the people a choice. With Ike in the running, there is only one choice.  |
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Of the choices offered, the Walker wins in my book. But, I prefer several of the eagles on classic and modern commemoratives. Two of my favorites are on the 1984 Olympic and the 2008 Bald Eagle Half. Can't forget the art deco eagle on the Bridgeport half as well.
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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From the list provided, I picked the Morgan.
My all-time favorite would be the Ike. I am old enough to remember, "the Eagle has landed".
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I'm torn between the FE cent and the Moon Landing Ike's. They are beautiful!
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Barber half for me, and I'm not sure why. Maybe it is just the symmetry of the entire reverse that I like.
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St. Gaudens $20.  |
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"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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