2024 Random Thoughts

Checking the U.S. Mint's website to keep up with what's coming under my annual subscriptions, I see that the 2024 Flowing hair silver medal is set to be released October 15th. When this was announced sometime last year it drew my attention as to one I would be adding to the hoard. As time went on, from the first artistic designs giving an idea as to what it may look like to the actual now listed on the website, I understood that it would be a close rendition of the original. (Here's the link for quick reference: https://catalog.usmint.gov/230th-an...uct-schedule ). Meaning, the originals were hand cut dies with many nuances and varieties which is near impossible to duplicate using the current technology employed in the process. While I find the design as shown appealing it pales in comparison even if it were composed of it's original copper. Even so, they blew a great opportunity on that subject. From a collector's perspective, I applaud the mint for thinking outside the box so to speak resurrecting the early designs. For many new and novice collectors this may be the only way to obtain such designs even as they are mere commemorative types. As for the gold version, I had not added it to my subscription waiting to see where the spot is closer to the release date. My gut tells me just north of $3,000 based on current trends at which point I may have to give serious consideration against buying.