New domed baseball commemorative dollar and half dollar.

[skeeter]

What are the opinions on the collecting these coins when the mint releases them March 27.

George aka skeeter

[mumu]

They put so little artistic effort into these designs that they look like the bullion discs you can get from ebay from all the little shop refiners out there. And I dont mean just these but just about everything the mint has put out the past 20 years.

[GoldFinger1969]

Haven't seen it yet, but this is like the Topps-Donruss-Fleer-UpperDeck proliferation that killed the baseball hobby.

 

If I was on the CCAC, I would bring back CLASSIC coin designs from the time of our country's founding through the 1930's. They did it with the 2009 UHR.

 

Bring back a gold AND silver version of the Liberty Double Eagle.

 

Bring back some of the $10, $5, and $2.50 Indian Heads. Gold and Silver.

 

Bring back the Caped Busts. Gold and Silver.

 

JMHO.

[Gunny]

I don't like them either. I'm not in to the different gimmicky designs being used to make coins. I've seen triangular coins, bi & tri-metallic coins, and now bowl shaped coins.

 

The mint had an opportunity to do something spectacular with the baseball coin, and I don't think that they succeeded.

 

Won't be buying any.

 

 

[jpcienkus]

I don't like them either. I'm not in to the different gimmicky designs being used to make coins. I've seen triangular coins, bi & tri-metallic coins, and now bowl shaped coins.

 

The mint had an opportunity to do something spectacular with the baseball coin, and I don't think that they succeeded.

 

Won't be buying any.

 

 

I agree with you and Mumu. You would think with the technological advances, we would see more detail and nuance on the modern commems, not less.

 

 

[Crohnos01]

I don't know... Perhaps its my uncivilized nature... Or that if it weren't for low class, I would have no class at all, but I kind if like them. I get how they are kind of a gimmick, but that makes them unusual especially for the unimaginative mint... I will probably pick up a few to keep and a few others for gifts.... Now, if the mint can get them in my hands without milk spots, scratches, gouges, etc, that will be the real trick.....

[skeeter]

I am with crohnos01 but what do I know. I'll probably order a couple because of the difference,

George aka Skeeter

[mikew148]

At first it seemed that I shouldn't give them a second thought. They'll be worth a third of the purchase price before I get them home. Then I thought, wait, they might be a hit. My first impression might have been an error.

 

Should I sacrifice my hard earned cash on something that might be a strikeout? Should I be a player in this game and add these coins to my collection manager?

 

Honestly, my last few purchases from the mint have been a little foul. I can't wait for baseball season to start but I think I'll let these coins slide.

[GoldFinger1969]

At first it seemed that I shouldn't give them a second thought. They'll be worth a third of the purchase price before I get them home. Then I thought, wait, they might be a hit. My first impression might have been an error.

 

Should I sacrifice my hard earned cash on something that might be a strikeout? Should I be a player in this game and add these coins to my collection manager?

 

Honestly, my last few purchases from the mint have been a little foul. I can't wait for baseball season to start but I think I'll let these coins slide.

 

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[skeeter]

Mike148- very clever analysis I think I'll copy it and put it with the coins.

Keep up the good work.

Skeeter

[RWB]

Great for puns! A "Fall Classic."

[Crohnos01]

Uggghhh.... Isn't this more like "spring training?"

[rrantique]

Here is a L@@k

 

Wonder if they could engrave "Babe Ruth" in the sweet spot?

[Crohnos01]

Cool video. Thanks for posting the link.