Groovedymond
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- May 23, 2006
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Hey everyone.
So, looking through all my coin books (trying to school myself further in US coin variety and scarcity), I came to realize something.
I think I hate seated coins! As I look through all denominations of the Seated Coins through the 1800's, I came to realize that there are hundreds of varieties!
With arrows, then without arrows, then banner with arrows, then banner without arrows, then drapery, no drapery, drapery with arrows... etc... etc.. etc...
I don't find the overall design very eye appealing to begin with, and on top of all the varieties, it makes it damn frustrating!
What the HECK was going on at the mint during those years? Why so many darn changes?
Now, as a collector, I am willing to admit that the number of different designs offers a great adventure when trying to put a collection together, but seriously... did the mint designers have A.D.D. for a few years (no offense for those of us who suffer from this.. as I know I do!)
What are your thoughts on these coins?
So, looking through all my coin books (trying to school myself further in US coin variety and scarcity), I came to realize something.
I think I hate seated coins! As I look through all denominations of the Seated Coins through the 1800's, I came to realize that there are hundreds of varieties!
With arrows, then without arrows, then banner with arrows, then banner without arrows, then drapery, no drapery, drapery with arrows... etc... etc.. etc...
I don't find the overall design very eye appealing to begin with, and on top of all the varieties, it makes it damn frustrating!
What the HECK was going on at the mint during those years? Why so many darn changes?
Now, as a collector, I am willing to admit that the number of different designs offers a great adventure when trying to put a collection together, but seriously... did the mint designers have A.D.D. for a few years (no offense for those of us who suffer from this.. as I know I do!)
What are your thoughts on these coins?