thedeadpoint Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 The reverse design of the 2010 Lincoln cent has been announced: I have mixed feelings on it. 1) I like that it's a design reminiscent of the late 19th century coinage - all designs I love. It's not another eagle or another monument. A classic motif. 2) It's a little too simple and uninspiring. I would LOVE to see it in high relief though. Most importantly, there is no end date for this design. It could become the new wheat back or memorial reverse - last for generations. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 You've got to be kidding. To me, it seems like classic simple meets modern art = 2 thumbs down. A more rounded shield (ala shield nickel) would be nicer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jugoslavija_post Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 "A more rounded shield (aka shield nickel) would be nicer." I agree too. It doesn't look right at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 I'll reserve my judgement until I see the actual coins. On paper I think I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 I like this one a lot, it's certainly better than that dreadful flag design they were contemplating for a while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saor Alba Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 The dumbing down of US coinage continues in earnest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwing Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 I'm indifferent about it for the time being. I do wish there was more to the design, but at the same time I kind of like the simplicity of it. I wish the Lincoln on the obverse would be changed to more of a 3 quarters view like on the nickel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 I do like it! I would have been more of one of the flying eagle reverses they were considering but this will do. Anyway, I'm sure the design will be flattened out so much it'll end up looking as dreadful as the obverse of the new nickels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn235 Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Honestly, I think it's bland and unimaginative. I had my hopes up when I saw the eagle design in the running, though. Sadly, since the composition change in '82, most pennies don't seem to be holding up in circulation very well. I've started seeing cabin and log splitter cents in moderately circulated condition now, and the beauty of those coins fades after they are spent about 5 times. I am not holding my breath for this design. I can't help the feeling that this design, like the confounded new nickel design, will show nicks and scratches too easily. But then again, with the way things are going, the mint is probably only going to make 12,000,000 of the new design, so we won't even have to worry about seeing it in circulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockdude Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 The reverse design of the 2010 Lincoln cent has been announced: I have mixed feelings on it. 1) I like that it's a design reminiscent of the late 19th century coinage - all designs I love. It's not another eagle or another monument. A classic motif. 2) It's a little too simple and uninspiring. I would LOVE to see it in high relief though. Most importantly, there is no end date for this design. It could become the new wheat back or memorial reverse - last for generations. What do you think? Don't like it. I wish it were the LP-12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted November 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Where did you find that design? I must have missed the other design choices. I'd love to see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockdude Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Try this site; http://2010lincolncents.com/2010-lincoln-c...sign-proposals/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn235 Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Try this site; http://2010lincolncents.com/2010-lincoln-c...sign-proposals/ I'd have to say I wouldn't mind seeing designs 14, 15, or 17. They're detailed enough to really inspire some appreciation and attention from numismatists as well as the general public, they're fundamentally American, and they will probably handle circulation reasonably well. But I guess it's too late to really throw our two cents out there at this point. We'll see how the new design looks in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted November 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 I think I like 12 best too. I wouldn't have minded two of the eagles or the wheat bail. Too bad the other shield has "1 c" (cent symbol) instead of "cent" or "one". If they didn't have that stupid "1 c", that would have been my favorite design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn235 Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 I think I like 12 best too. I wouldn't have minded two of the eagles or the wheat bail. Too bad the other shield has "1 c" (cent symbol) instead of "cent" or "one". If they didn't have that stupid "1 c", that would have been my favorite design. I was thinking the same actually. Put "ONE CENT" in the banner, and move "E Pluribus Unum" to the bottom, below the shield, and we've got a winner right there. Maybe in 2059... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vfox Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 I made a quick rendering of a copper version of this. It's not perfect but it gives you the idea of what a copper one may look like...sorta. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 That looks better than the b/w version... did you do that on ps? - it's pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Thanks, V. Good rendering. The design could be worse. It's not amazing but it's fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneydog Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 I like 12 or 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockdude Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 I wonder who was responsible for the decisions on the reverse for 2010? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyLoafer63 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 I like it pretty good,The one way I'd like it better....A DDO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottO Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 hmm, looks sort of wild westish, looks alright, although i prefer the LP-14 version, LP-16 seems more fitting with this age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven_2b1ask1 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I like the LP-12, LP-15 and the LP-16 if the ribbon was removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vfox Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 That looks better than the b/w version... did you do that on ps? - it's pretty good Yeah I tossed it into Photoshop and just doubled some layers and colorized it. Not exactly what a true rendering would look like; the light, shadows, and depth are not correct. However, it makes a good rough reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 There aren't any shadows and depth on American coinage anymore. Just a whole lotta detailed surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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