jtryka Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 With all the BS (my opinion) coins that the Congress has been authorizing lately (i.e. presedential dollars, idiotic first lady bullion coins, another dumb buffalo nickel reproduction in a different metal) there is one set that I would gladly go into hock to buy. In a little over a year, we will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Saint-Gaudens eagle and double eagle introduction. I would love for the mint to produce a 100th anniversary set but not some cheesy copy like those hideous American Eagle bullion coins. I mean a high relief version of the eagle and double eagle dated 2007, with the exact same design as the originals, the same metal content (i.e. .900 gold, 0.9675 oz. for the double eagle, 0.48375 oz. for the eagle). No motto, lettered/starred edges, offered only in a matte proof finish. Roman numerals on the double eagle, arabic on the eagle. I mean exactly like the originals except for the date! To me, that would be a set definitely worth buying! As for all the other crap they intend to put out, it's eerily reminiscent of the problems with commems in the 1930s which eventually resulted in a nearly three decade drought of new original mint products. So enjoy (or despise) them while they last! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 The MCMVII Double Eagle was the loveliest coin the USA has and will have ever created. Not much risk of it being commemorated unless it lines some congresspersons pocket though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 This would be the perfect gold coin if it were made out of the gold set aside for the First Ladies coin series!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan769 Posted December 20, 2005 Report Share Posted December 20, 2005 The MCMVII Double Eagle was the loveliest coin the USA has and will have ever created. Not much risk of it being commemorated unless it lines some congresspersons pocket though. Ain't that the truth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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