Comments on: 2017-P Proof American Liberty Silver Medal Price is $59.95

By: michael angiolillo

michael angiolillo — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 20:59:25 +0000

My Liberty Medals from last year have so many milk spots, they are probably worth spot silver now. Buying modern silvern at a premium to spot is a waste of money.

By: Domination

Domination — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 16:53:07 +0000

There is an easy solution:
1. Coin/Medal with nice “presentation” case, priced accordingly, $59.95
2. Coin/Medal without “presentation” case/minimalist packing, priced accordingly, $44.95 (or whatever)
Personally, on most mint issues, I receive them and quickly PCGS them. Now, these nice, wood “Presentation” boxes and OGP are in plastic bags in the garage and I have no frickin’ idea where to “store” them – my wife says “donate” them – ugh
IMO, I don’t even know anyone that uses the presentation boxes for their intended purpose — as a decoration/conversation piece — I don’t even want ANYONE to know what I really have in my collection anyway, let alone having it out for everyone to see!!!

By: Seth Riesling

Seth Riesling — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 00:02:51 +0000

NW Robert –

You sure are right about that! Justin Kunz also designed the obverse of the first American Liberty high relief $100 gold coin in 2015 with a Caucasian Lady Liberty that started this biennial gold coin series. He is an instructor of Art at Brigham Young University in Salt Lake City, Utah. Such talent!

-NumisDudeTx

By: NW Robert

NW Robert — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 16:35:19 +0000

I think the two artists did a fantastic job with the design of this coin. Justin Kunz https://www.usmint.gov/learn/artists/aip-justin-kunz and Phebe Hemphil https://www.usmint.gov/learn/artists/sculptors-phebe-hemphill

By: TMoney_Detroit

TMoney_Detroit — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 05:03:04 +0000

I guess everyone who hates the 225th Black Lady Liberty coin will really lose their minds when later this year the US Mint will release the 4 Silver set that will show different color representations of the coin. It seems that one of the representation will show the skin tone of the Lady Liberty being black. Here is what is expected the 4 coin set is suppose to look like. http://expo.whitman.com/news/new-2017-american-liberty-silver-medals-unveiled-at-the-whitman-baltimore-expo/

By: NW Robert

NW Robert — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 19:03:18 +0000

I have a non metal subject ? I’m not sure where on this website to ask this:
I’ve been out of coin collecting for over 30 years. So I’m trying to learn all I can. I bought a proof coin the very first day it was offered from the mint so I’m thinking this is a top notch coin! Then I discover grading services out there that raise or lower the value of a coin. Is that for both uncirculated and proof coins? Do you recommend engaging one of these grading services? Things have changed! Again, my apologies for the ? in this section of the website. Lots of people here with insights that might help me on future purchases. TY!

By: KCSO

KCSO — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 17:18:19 +0000

In reply to NW Robert. $189 to $225.., when it comes to the U.S Mint, best just to throw a dart as to what they'll do

By: NW Robert

NW Robert — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 16:49:28 +0000

You have to wonder what some of the folks posting here will say about the future versions of Lady Liberty. The Asian version, the Latino version, and the Native American versions planned for the next several years. I hope the coins come out as well as the Afro-American version this year.
Anybody have a guess on what the American Liberty 4 medal set is going to cost later this year? $60.00 X 4 = $240.00? I bet higher. 🙁

By: Vadim

Vadim — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 05:45:38 +0000

From a graphic designer’s point of view. This is very much resembles the profile of our ex “dear” leader, the mint already offers Obama medals. Additionally, as was mentioned above, the stars on her head are to big. Maybe placing the model a bit further away, maybe in full figure, and holding a torch, or a wreath, or an eagle could have been more appealing. More importantly, the motive of this year’s Liberty does not match the political atmosphere and the times. I think 3-4 years from now the design can be more popular.

By: KC&SO

KC&SO — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 00:51:00 +0000

This puppy will be an easy find around $27 to $29, at some point in 2018.

What’s funny is this, of all the 225th Liberty offerings, the gold Liberty at $1,690, is likely to offer the best value of them all.

This P Silver medal release reaks of desperation by mint leadership, desperation for revenue. $59.95 – Unbelievable.