Dockwalliper Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 At least the first designs are. The Martha Washington reverse was designed by Susan Gamble of Arlington, Virginia, an Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Master Designer. The image was sculpted by Don Everhart, a United States Mint sculptor-engraver. The reverse design depicts the future First Lady sewing a button onto her husband's uniform jacket. During the Revolutionary War, Martha Washington's concern for the colonial soldiers earned their lasting respect and admiration. The Abigail Adams reverse was designed by Thomas Cleveland of Houston, Texas, an AIP Master Designer. The image was sculpted by Phebe Hemphill, a United States Mint medallic sculptor. In one of her most memorable letters, Mrs. Adams requested that her husband "remember the ladies" when creating the new Republic. That inscription is on this coin. John Adams acknowledged that Abigail Adams had as much political insight as any of his colleagues, and that he valued her counsel above all others. The reverse of the Thomas Jefferson coin was designed and sculpted by Charles Vickers, a United States Mint sculptor-engraver. The reverse design depicts Thomas Jefferson's monument, located on the grounds of his Monticello estate. Jefferson is widely recognized for his unmatched expertise with the written word. Even in death, Jefferson left no room for interpretation, leaving careful and precise instructions detailing exactly which words would mark his final resting place. The Dolley Madison reverse was designed by Joel Iskowitz of Woodstock, New York, an AIP Master Designer. The image was sculpted by Don Everhart, a United States Mint sculptor-engraver. The reverse design depicts Dolley Madison, in an act of patriotism, saving the Cabinet papers and the beautiful Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington, when forced to flee the White House in advance of oncoming British troops in August 1814. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 Well, the saying goes, Looks are not everything. At least these things are made of gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 The Jefferson one is probably going to be the most sought after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpnyc Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 I won't be buying any but the designs don't look too bad given the material the mint had to work with. The Jefferson one is kind of interesting. Liberty's better looking than any of these women, that's for sure. I can only imagine what Hillary's will look like... "Ugly Coin Competition" material, no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dockwalliper Posted December 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 I can only imagine what Hillary's will look like... Are you planning on knocking off Bill in the next 8 or 9 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlueke Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 I like the Jefferson one as well. For coins profile usually works better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syzygy Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 ... I can only imagine what Hillary's will look like... ... Just think of it - she could be the first to be in the spouse and president series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henare Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Are you planning on knocking off Bill in the next 8 or 9 years? kinda like her majesty elizabeth ii, but more jowly. abigail adams looks pretty p-o'd in the above photo ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 I think they could have gone with more "stylized" portraits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuldFartte Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 I do not mean to offend anyone who plans on collecting those, so I'll just keep my mouth shut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt-AWACS Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 I like the Jefferson one. I dated a girl that looked like Abby Adams... Ciao, and Hook 'em Horns, Capt-AWACS, Not all pilots are alcoholics, we don't go to meetings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostDutchman Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 ick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 How come Sally Hemmings isn't on the Jeff coin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 I am sure the First Mistress coins would be, in some cases, better looking and certainly more numerous. However, I wouldn't hold your breath for that Marilyn Monroe coin either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 I am sure the First Mistress coins would be, in some cases, better looking and certainly more numerous. However, I wouldn't hold your breath for that Marilyn Monroe coin either. Oh Jaysus puhleez, then we would have a Paula Jones and Linda Tripp commem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dockwalliper Posted December 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 That set could be HUGE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Dolley Madison looks soooo much better in silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 The silver version is awesome to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dockwalliper Posted December 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 That must be her good side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 That must be her good side. Well the mint only have a 50/50 shot, imagine that they got it wrong at first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuldFartte Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Oh Jaysus puhleez, then we would have a Paula Jones and Linda Tripp commem Wonder what the Monica Lewinski coin would look like ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Oh Jaysus puhleez, then we would have a Paula Jones and Linda Tripp commem Isn't there a double chin variety Franklin? I wonder if people would hoard the Linda Tripp commem thinking it was an accidental double chin too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwfletcher Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 That is a nice looking coin. Anyone think that the addition of the first lady coins will draw more women to numismatics? If it does, they are a very powerful purchasing demographic that has been historically absent from our chosen hobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syzygy Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 That is a nice looking coin. Anyone think that the addition of the first lady coins will draw more women to numismatics? If it does, they are a very powerful purchasing demographic that has been historically absent from our chosen hobby That is a potential positive aspect. I wonder about a potential negative aspect of all this modern gold being sold by the mint. Isn't it also possible that a huge amount of new numismatist $$$ is going straight into these modern pieces and nothing into the more 'classic' pieces? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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