Charlie 1952: I agree on the packaging / presentation quality issue. I purchased one too earlier this year as well. 😕

When it comes to American coinage, you are very correct, this coin is not the first to have showcased an African American image.

From my understanding, this the original 2017 one ounce coin was the first African American image to grace a Liberty coin. No likeness / but a true and beautiful image. I do not know of any beautiful African woman who has straight and flowing hair.

The value on the coins have little consequence – $100 or $10 as any minted coin (and not a medal) must show a dollar amount to be considered currency – coin. For me I do believe that the dollar amount on the coin serves it well as it is to date the highest dollar value placed on any Liberty coin / adds to its collectability and future rarity.

Medals will never have a dollar amount added to them. I am fine with that as most medals are exquisite works of art and hopefully remain that way. Large platform and no wasted space.

I believe that this and the original 2017 coin will serve our children and grandchildren very well. I refer to it as a “generational coin” as it will serve the next generation well. I do not believe that we will see any kind of significant gain in our life time, but hopefully that is not just why we collect.

I have a 1989 S – D (San Francisco – and Denver Mints) 50C Congress coins in my collection. They are not expensive by any stretch of the imagination but showcase Liberty with her stars. I feel in love with the design years back and was so happy to see them utilize the imagery for the 2017 version. Beautiful and stoic.

When it comes to any past / modern coins that have and will continue to do well, I would suggest trying to locate and purchase any 2008 fractional gold MS or P Buffalo. They come at a high premium now but are worth every cent. They will continue to increase in value, especially if the mint continues to release fractional proofs. I am happy to have two in my collection as to me the Buffalo design is one of my favorites and is timeless / never needs to change.

We have some very knowledgeable members in this community / coin site / that will be able to add more enriched information than I. I look forward to reading their replies to you as I am always learning. I wish you the best along your numismatic / stacking journey.

Cheers,

Mouse

I love reading all this back and forth. Thank you Mouse for helping me with the “First Day of Issue” question earlier. Myself, I’m not thrilled that a design can be changed just to meet the demand for ethnic varieties. Just create a new coin. The eagle was created as it was. Like our Native American series-a fav of mine.
I love the hipe behind it, hopefully my nieces and nephews will be financially rewarded. The fact that I’m giving them collections helps:). I didn’t even know the coin was released being I’m very new to Mint sold coins. Just lucked out on since I’ve recently started ordering from there. I didn’t need the mint because I started stacking and fell in love with coins! You tube and online has really helped. SO MUCH TO LEARN!

I’d love to ask everyone, especially considering the wealth of experience here…. a few questions if you don’t mind regarding potential value in the distant future.
Being that this is a first issue of a design
with a limited issue(1 oz and 1/10oz)
rarity of currency value ($100 and $10)
Controversy
I thought first African American (?)
Worse (maybe a good thing thou) it’s a knock off of the Traditional Lady Liberty, another benefit?
They still minted a traditional Lady Liberty gold coin.
Any other 1st or rarity’s I’ve missed??
Don’t you think it’ll make a difference in the future regarding $ increase?
Reading this will really tell my coin ignorance
I found this information on the 225th Anniversary website explaining the early eagle. I had no clue. A flowing long haired woman from back in the early 1900’s is actually an African American woman? If so, How can this be a new depiction? See my cut and paste below.

Double Eagle Gold Coin
(1907-1933)
Designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, this $20 gold coin’s design features “Hettie” Anderson, the first African-American woman whose likeness was used to portray Liberty. Often described as one of the most beautiful coins ever struck, the design shows Liberty advancing toward the viewer, with a torch in her front hand and an olive branch in the other and the dome of the U.S. Capitol in the background.

I just found this out -today! Wow, lots to learn but fun.

Another question, if you all don’t mind. Why did the call the Silver version a metal and not class it like the gold coins>>>>???? Of course I did get them too.
So amazing. I am really, really looking forward to your answers!!!! I may have what I think rare and 1st wrong-but I bet I’ll find out here:)

When it comes to the packaging, it’s at par with my Royal Canadian Mint for a coin of this caliber so I’m ok with it. Only thing I would have liked is knowing the exact mintage number. I am actually surprised that the US mint does not do this. Not only does it inform the consumer of when it was struck – by a specific dye – but it can also be a quality control measure for the mint if they receive returns – could have an issue with coins near the end of a run – better quality control measures for their next run.

Cheers,

Mouse

Thank you for the kind words, greatly appreciated. I to find your posts to be very grounded and insightful as well. I always appreciate others view point and educational posts. I am a fan of this site for not only the great and informative articles but also the like minded community members.

Mouse

-The US mint rarely has produced a 1/10 ounce proof coin.
-First Liberty gold in a 1/10 oz platform.
-The glowing success and steadily rising premium for any fractional / graded 2008 Buffalo (happy I have 2 in my collection)
-Unbridled reaction and controversy related to the original 2017 release.
-An affordable / initial cost to the consumer
-A sound understanding that no modern coin will quickly ski rocket in value / I am sure any historical coin was viewed in its time as nothing more than face value and expendable. – look at them now lol
-Low sales figures / equaling low mintage due to bias and intolerance / hope it keeps up for those who have vision and time on their side.
-Generational acceptance of change and understanding.

This coin is designed for the next generation, not flippers on the internet lol

Mouse