Commems Collection Classic: 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition Half Dollar

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commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12253 Posts	Posted 03/20/2012 8:16 pm OK, time for one more today... Here's my 1915-S Panama Pacific Exposition in PCGS MS-65. It took me some time to find an upgrade for the MS-64 coin I had, as many of the MS-65 coins I looked at had spotty, unattractive coloring or poor luster (many appear dull and lifeless). The piece shown here is nice and clean and almost seems to shimmer. I really enjoy rotating the coin and watch as the luster rotates through the rising sun's rays on the obverse. Read More: Commems Collection Definitely a classic design, featuring Columbia on the obverse (courtesy of Charles Barber) and a US shield surmounted by an eagle on the reverse (the work of George Morgan). The 1864 Two Cent Piece was the first US circulation coin to include the "In God We Trust" motto, but the 1915-S PanPac is the first commemorative coin to include it. Enjoy! 1915-S Panama Pacific Exposition: Obverse 1915-S Panama Pacific Exposition: Reverse Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff

muddler Pillar of the Community United States 7185 Posts	Posted 03/20/2012 8:38 pm Another wonderful coin, thanks for sharing. Report this Post to the Staff
cc99999 Pillar of the Community United States 1302 Posts	Posted 03/20/2012 8:53 pm This is without a doubt, my favorite silver classic commemorative. It's bathed in Art Nouveau and is positively gorgeous. Did you get the smaller gold pieces too? The quarter eagle is so cool. Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 03/20/2012 8:56 pm Wow! What a beautiful piece of history. You've got some great looking commemoratives. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15388 Posts	Posted 03/20/2012 9:00 pm Another outstanding coin indeed commems. I've often wondered how Charles Barber ... known IMHO for his rather pedestrian designs of circulating coinage ... had the vision to create this spectacular obverse design ... Columbia sharing her call with the rising sun while a (naked mind you) cherub holds forth a cornucopia filled with the bounty of the new continent. To your coin ... lovely. Note that I have never seen an original surfaces Pan-Pacific half without the ring toning that appears on your coin ... as it appears as well on my PCGS example. This is indeed a tough coin in the grade and eye-appeal you have posted ... very nice choice I say. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187662 Posts	Posted 03/21/2012 12:12 pm Very nice! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
D0ubl3Eagle Pillar of the Community United States 5854 Posts	Posted 03/21/2012 7:08 pm Sweet coin! Report this Post to the Staff
wquinn Pillar of the Community United States 2295 Posts	Posted 03/28/2012 10:42 am Very nice classic design and well done. Report this Post to the Staff
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