Tiffibunny Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Year: 2005 Mintage (max.): 600,000 Based on independent market research provided by the recipient organization (the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation), the Secretary exercised his authority (for the first time) to increase the legislated maximum mintage (500,000) to 600,000. U.S. Mint Facility: Philadelphia Public Law: 108-291 Obverse Engraver: Norman E. Nemeth Description: Historic flag raising on Iwo Jima, Inscriptions: "Marines," "1775," "2005," "In God We Trust," "Liberty." Reverse Engraver: Charles L. Vickers Description: Eagle, Globe and Anchor — the Marine Corps Emblem, thirteen stars. Inscriptions — "Semper Fidelis" (the Marine Corps Motto), "United States of America," "E Pluribus Unum," "One Dollar." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted August 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Will add the Unc when I get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Cool! I am waiting not so patiently for my Unc. Grrrrrr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted September 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Added the Unc. Boy, it's a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostDutchman Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 i'm still waiting for mine grrrrrrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpnyc Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Added the Unc. Boy, it's a beauty! IMO, this is one of those coins that looks much better in frosty Unc. There's too much field in the design for the proof to look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted September 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 IMO, this is one of those coins that looks much better in frosty Unc. There's too much field in the design for the proof to look good. I quite agree. When I opened the Unc I thought it looked much better than the proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpnyc Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 I do like the way the USMC logo "pops" on the proof though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggit Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Oh Tiff I want one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted September 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 I believe they are sold out now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 I am always partial to the Uncs. I was really happy with the look of mine when I got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowtracks Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Very nice coin, I really like both versions. Simple, clean design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Beautiful exmples of an outstanding design. I personally prefer the proof. Always have had a soft spot for Commemorative Proofs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sisu Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 Beautiful exmples of an outstanding design. I personally prefer the proof. Always have had a soft spot for Commemorative Proofs. I find that interseting! You are a collector of the humble cent and prefer old used copper in general, yet you like Proof modern commems. I myself prefer 20th century silver, and other modern designs, yet in terms of US commems I like the Uncs better. Preferences and tastes sure are strange animals aren't they?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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