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01-18-2018, 09:16 PM | #1 | ||
The future is unwritten
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Jan 19th, 2018 : Da Da Da… Dime
The Roosevelt dime, designed by John Sinnock, the U.S. Mint’s Chief Engraver from 1925 to 1947.
See his initials, JS right under where they guillotined Roosevelt’s head. But, but, along came Burke… Quote:
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I see a difference, a big difference but who knows… Da Shadow do. Link
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01-19-2018, 11:53 AM | #2 |
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Good story, especially for an old coin collector
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01-19-2018, 03:04 PM | #3 |
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I thought I would find a left profile for comparison with the ones shown.
They turned out to be few and far between, but here is a good one: https://espnfivethirtyeight.files.wo...6x9.jpg?w=1600 I think Selma's is better. |
01-19-2018, 05:56 PM | #4 |
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I agree Selma's is better, so much better it makes me think the accusation he copied her less believable. After all he had to have skills to become the Mint’s Chief Engraver for 20 years in the first place.
But I'm not the Shadow.
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01-19-2018, 07:30 PM | #5 |
I love it when a plan comes together.
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There are additional considerations when sculpting for coins. A more appealing design may not carry well after wear and tear. Notice the difference in relief for the different applications. Coins need broader, flatter designs to hold up. Mint engravers transform every design element to suit that purpose.
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