reproduction of the Draped Bust Half-Cent obverse

[Keleum]

 

I haven't seen a discussion on the coin itself just the task of getting one. Not being a collector of busties, how good is the reproduction?

[TomB]

In my opinion, the US Mint had to reduce the details and complexity of the design either to accomodate higher speed production, extended die life or simply because the current US Mint dislikes attractive coinage.

[Zoins]

The most noticeable differences seem to be that the new version of Robert Scot's design: (a) lacks detail in the hair above the ear and behind the temple and (b) has less cleavage.

[Keleum]

Was production life really a consideration when the run is only 20,000 proof coins?

 

Since this was taken from the half cent, not the larger coins, was the detail missing from the 1/2 cent too?

 

the less cleavage is just a downright shame :-).

 

Is that just because the coin is smaller so the bust had to shrink or was that really discussed as showing too much cleavage?

[physics-fan3.14]

Was production life really a consideration when the run is only 20,000 proof coins?

 

Since this was taken from the half cent, not the larger coins, was the detail missing from the 1/2 cent too?

 

the less cleavage is just a downright shame :-).

 

Is that just because the coin is smaller so the bust had to shrink or was that really discussed as showing too much cleavage?

 

Actually, the fashion these days is "smaller" women. Back then a little bit larger was considered beautiful. The mint is just keeping up with the times.

[EZ_E]

Here's a comparison.

[Becky-migration]

Nice job.

[michael]

she is a firm confident woman and ready for her place in the world

 

and she looks good not great but good in gold

 

 

[James_OldeTowne]

I think it is a reasonably good facsimile of the original. Of course, it lacks the whimsical character and quality of the early mint production, but it's decent.