http://www.coinlink.com/News/whats-new/united-states-mint-unveils-modern-ultra-high-relief-double-eagle-gold-coin/ Rare Coins & Currency News for Numismatic Collectors - Updated Daily Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:20:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.coinlink.com/News/whats-new/united-states-mint-unveils-modern-ultra-high-relief-double-eagle-gold-coin/comment-page-1/#comment-37021 Aldrin Sat, 31 Jan 2009 19:13:49 +0000 http://www.coinlink.com/News/whats-new/united-states-mint-unveils-modern-ultra-high-relief-double-eagle-gold-coin/#comment-37021 I don't think it is "aided by advancements in modern technology" that allowed this to happen. Simply the present coinage in 24K gold, so it is softer and easier to mint in ultra high relief. Back in 1907, it was 22K gold, harder and not so easy. I would think that if in 1907, 24K gold was used, it could be minted as envisaged by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, except that 24K gold is too soft for regular coinage. I don’t think it is “aided by advancements in modern technology” that allowed this to happen. Simply the present coinage in 24K gold, so it is softer and easier to mint in ultra high relief. Back in 1907, it was 22K gold, harder and not so easy. I would think that if in 1907, 24K gold was used, it could be minted as envisaged by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, except that 24K gold is too soft for regular coinage.

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