Edge Lettering on American Eagles

[asdfgh]

I just received my 2016 proof AE. The edge lettering looks junky. I am not sure why they would not just put a 30th in the field. Kind of like the Canadian privy marks on coins.

[CaptHenway]

Because Congress told them to do this.

[coinman_23885]

Because Congress told them to do this.

 

You mean that people and government agencies are required to comply with the law?

 

P.S. My post isn't direct at you OP.

[RWB]

Congress legislates, the Executive implements, the Judiciary resolves disputes.

 

Works the same in all the states, too.

 

[Mr.Mcknowitall]

I just received my 2016 proof AE. The edge lettering looks junky. I am not sure why they would not just put a 30th in the field. Kind of like the Canadian privy marks on coins.

 

It was my understanding that Canada ordered a lot of privies to be built. For all I know, they still do. Goodness knows they need them now more than ever, from what I gather.

[asdfgh]

It would have been much better if they had issued a regular proof with the reeded edge and then this one in a limited quantity for the 30th anniversary.

[RWB]

Why have any "special" issue for this meaningless anniversary?

[Conder101]

Because Congress told them to do this.

I don't believing Congress told them to put the lettering on the edge, but to put something on the face of the coin would probably have been considered a change in design and would have required Congressional approval. Adding the edge lettering was something the mint could do on it's own initiative.

[Conder101]

Why have any "special" issue for this meaningless anniversary?

Because collectors will buy it. We will probably see a jump in proof silver eagle sales this year.

[CascadeChris]

Because Congress told them to do this.

I don't believing Congress told them to put the lettering on the edge, but to put something on the face of the coin would probably have been considered a change in design and would have required Congressional approval. Adding the edge lettering was something the mint could do on it's own initiative.

 

I believe it was included in the FAST act that wasn't passed until last December conder

[synoptic12]

Received some today from the U.S. Mint. The strike on the incuse looks a little weak, otherwise nice coin.