George Morgan or William and Charles Barber?

[rkkay-migration]

Whose designs do you like better? Why?

[BankNote1]

James and Laura Fraser! Their depictions of American Indians show an understanding of a proud heritage.

 

Oh! Between Morgan and Barber, I have to go with Morgan. The Barber coins look like Charles just flipped over Morgans design and went with it!!! IMO Charles should have kept his hands off of designing coinage...

[msmhappy]

 

 

I'd have to say, Morgan!!

 

Much much better design!! At least thats how I feel!!!

 

mike

 

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dont forget! collect proof sets!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hoot]

IMO Charles should have kept his hands off of designing coinage Here here!

 

Morgan, although he liked 'em gaudy. His eagle had peculiar wings. I really like some of the Morgan designs that never made it to circulation.

 

Hoot

[Oldtrader3]

I would have to agree that Geo. Morgan was better at his craft than Chas. Barber.

[rkkay-migration]

You are preaching to the choir. I was never really amazingly impressed by Charles, but love many of Morgan's patterns.

[true_grade]

Morgan.

 

At least they (designs) seemed to be alive before being coined.

 

TG

[trozau]

George Morgan learned under William Wyon (considered one of the best British designer/engraver) who was at the time the Chief Engraver of the British Royal Mint. Morgan being a foreigner and perceived as a threat to the Barbers (William & Charles), his career growth at the US Mint was stunted. What wonderful coinage the US may have had if only he was allowed to grow and develop to his full potential.

[jhar]

Morgan for sure!!

 

Morgan Silver Dollars are my favorites!!