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Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 05/13/2009 2:08 pm I think the 1853 Seated Liberty quarter Reverse (with Arrows & Rays depicted) is the best design: with the Peace dollar reverse a close second: (Unfortunately both the Obverses of these coins are close to the worst designs, (in my opinion, obviously!)) (Why does the Peace dollar Obverse model/Lady Liberty have her mouth open?) BUT, I believe the Morgan dollar design is the best OVERALL, both Obverse & Reverse. Any one else have an opinion on the best coin design? I'd be interested to see what the prevailing opinion is! Edited by Moe145 05/13/2009 2:13 pm Report this Post to the Staff

cownas22 Pillar of the Community United States 1055 Posts	Posted 05/13/2009 3:22 pm My favorite Obverse designs would be Capped Bust, $2.50,$5.00 Indian Gold, Buffalo nickel, and Morgan dollar. Obverses I do like Capped Bust, Seated Liberty w/ Rays, Morgan, $2.5, $5.00 Indian Gold. I will agree with Seated Liberty and Peace Obverses as beening not my favorites... Edited by cownas22 05/13/2009 3:23 pm Report this Post to the Staff
nod2003 Pillar of the Community United States 3294 Posts	Posted 05/13/2009 3:43 pm Best obverse = Flying Eagle cent. Best Reverse = tie between Peace dollar and Franklin half dollar Worst obverse = 2008 nickel Worst reverse = Wyoming State Quarter Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 05/13/2009 4:30 pm Walking Liberty Half, hands-down. What an exquisite design. Report this Post to the Staff
mad258 Valued Member United States 171 Posts	Posted 05/13/2009 4:34 pm I like the reverses of the Walking Liberty half dollar, the 2004 & 2005 Westward Journey Jefferson nickel reverses and let's not forget the reverse of the "Demon Quarter"! I also like the reverses of the Washington, Califonia & Nevada State Quarters. I'm sure I've left some out, but that's a start. Report this Post to the Staff
Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 05/13/2009 4:54 pm Part of this post was to post pictures of your choices so we all can see! Report this Post to the Staff
steve199 Pillar of the Community United States 1882 Posts	Posted 05/13/2009 5:04 pm I agree with SuperDave. Here's one: Report this Post to the Staff
ratman4762 Pillar of the Community United States 2520 Posts	Posted 05/13/2009 5:21 pm The reverse of the Seated quarter is okay...but bigger is better. I like the reverse of the 1853 half myself! I pretty much like the obverse too. Some of my favorites are Standing Liberty quarters, Buffalo nickels, Flying Eagle cents and the Indian gold. Report this Post to the Staff
Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 05/13/2009 5:22 pm I agree with you both, now that I look at them. They are exquisite! (tough to look good if not close to uncirculated however, VERY prone to wear!) AND lets not forget the Mercury dime (Good Obverse, strange Reverse... what are we looking at here?) And Gold is always good! Edited by Moe145 05/13/2009 5:23 pm Report this Post to the Staff
coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 05/13/2009 5:27 pm Favorite obverses: $10 Indian Barber Draped bust Favorite reverses: Peace Heraldic Eagle Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 05/13/2009 5:35 pm Quote: AND lets not forget the Mercury dime (Good Obverse, strange Reverse... what are we looking at here?) I have a difficult time choosing a "best" since I love them all. However, if I were forced to make a choice, I would probably say the Mercury dime as well. From CCF's Coin Histories page: "The reverse of the coin depicts the fasces, an ancient symbol of authority, with a battle-ax atop it to represent preparedness and an olive branch beside it to signify love and peace. With World War I raging in Europe, these were emotional themes in 1916. " 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 05/13/2009 5:46 pm Hi, I will also agree that the Walking Liberty half dollar is the best US coin design. I don't have a good one to post a picture of. I do like showing people the back of a proof Ike dollar. They really like the design since it shows what they know about US....the Eagle and the moon landings. Some of them don't understand why we have to put dead presidents on our money. They also comment that Liberty figure on various coins does not look like the Statue of Liberty figure. Ken Report this Post to the Staff
Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 05/13/2009 5:57 pm The Eagle landing on the moon is one of my favorites too! Good choice, Kena! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 05/13/2009 5:59 pm Quote: I do like showing people the back of a proof Ike dollar. I do love the Eisenhower dollar! 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
Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 05/13/2009 6:59 pm "The reverse of the coin depicts the fasces, an ancient symbol of authority, with a battle-ax atop it to represent preparedness and an olive branch beside it to signify love and peace. With World War I raging in Europe, these were emotional themes in 1916. " JBuck! Again your unparalleled monetary wisdom supersedes my paltry "not-worthy" knowledge of U.S. coinage! Thank you for your info! That's THE major reason this Forum exists! "Son, fat, drunk and stupid is no way to got through life." Dean Wormer, Faber College Edited by Moe145 05/13/2009 8:13 pm Report this Post to the Staff
ratman4762 Pillar of the Community United States 2520 Posts	Posted 05/13/2009 8:06 pm However it works for me on the weekends! Report this Post to the Staff
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