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jbuck Moderator United States 187862 Posts	Posted 01/05/2022 11:29 am Quote: I quit smoking cigarettes in 1984 when my wife found out she was pregnant. Excellent! Quote: Currently so many coins have a more exciting reverse that the Obverse is relegated to the back of the slab with the Reverse taking front stage. All 3 of the major TPG's now do this. It makes sense they would. As commems said above, "All bets have been off, however, since the Statehood Quarter's Program was launched in 1999." I cannot imagine anyone ever putting these quarter or dollar program coins in their albums with the common side showing. 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
psuman08 Pillar of the Community United States 1763 Posts	Posted 01/05/2022 11:33 am I have always felt that the obverse had the date, not counting recent quarters. Report this Post to the Staff
NumisEd Pillar of the Community United States 5177 Posts	Posted 01/05/2022 11:42 am For me, the denomination would be on the reverse. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15398 Posts	Posted 01/05/2022 12:51 pm Kudos to you commems for the follow-up thread - fascinating that there are so many classic commemorative where the Mint and the collecting market disagree on the obverse vs reverse. I was familiar with the distinction on a few of the examples you shared. The one most surprising to me is the Connecticut half. Henry Kreis fabulous art-deco eagle aside - who would ever consider the Charter Oak side to not be the obverse? Quote: By popular demand - OK, at the suggestion of two I'm thrilled that you acted upon the suggestion. This was a great read and opened my eyes to some examples that I had never considered. Many thanks for sharing all of your knowledge. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12258 Posts	Posted 01/05/2022 5:20 pm @jbuck/nickelsearcher: I'm glad I was able to deliver a post you enjoyed on the topic you requested! Quote: I have always felt that the obverse had the date, not counting recent quarters. Quote: For me, the denomination would be on the reverse. As always, beliefs/opinions are fine, but they don't override the facts - there are multiple exceptions to the traditional conventions within the classic US commemorative coin series. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95200 Posts	Posted 02/11/2023 9:05 pm This conversation came up again in another topic. http://goccf.com/t/32990#3791658 So thanks Commem, for the lesson on these commemoratives coins. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5604 Posts	Posted 02/12/2023 08:12 am Designs and Styles have Certainly changed. IMO There are No more detailed, More Intricate Eye grabbing Artwork from the Classic Era Commemoratives, Thanks Commems, You've done it Again...... The Charter Oak, The Oregon Trail, Arkansas, Wisconsin, as they should be, Classic Coin designs. Report this Post to the Staff
CelticKnot Bedrock of the Community United States 12815 Posts	Posted 02/12/2023 10:24 am I missed this one the first time around; thanks for the bump, Dearborn. Quote: The traditional convention - not law - for US coins has been that the date is found on the obverse and the denomination is on the reverse. And then to really throw a wrench into things, some brain trust decided it would be a good idea to put dates on the edge of some coins, so occasionally I wish it were law, along with the required location of the mint mark. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95200 Posts	Posted 02/12/2023 10:41 am Quote: some brain trust decided it would be a good idea to put dates on the edge of some coins so would that make the edge the 'obverse' on edge dated/Mintmarked coins? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
NumisEd Pillar of the Community United States 5177 Posts	Posted 02/12/2023 3:02 pm I am still looking for a PCGS graded Oregon Trail Half with the reverse (Wagon) showing upfront. Let me know if you see any in the wild. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95200 Posts	Posted 02/12/2023 3:04 pm Got it, you want one with the real obverse showing on the front. I'll keep an eye open for you.. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
hvacfreak Valued Member United States 67 Posts	Posted 02/15/2023 5:47 pm Man some really neat stuff in this thread. My wife gave me this yesterday , I've always wanted one . Report this Post to the Staff
hvacfreak Valued Member United States 67 Posts	Posted 02/15/2023 6:47 pm Wife scored this one , no one was bidding on this. I'm working on my photography , please bear with me. Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12258 Posts	Posted 02/15/2023 7:12 pm @hvacfreak: Welcome to CCF! Thanks for posting your commemorative coins. Congrats on the additions to your collection! The Oregon Trail piece is definitely one of the most popular designs of the classic series. It's nice to read of your wife's active engagement! You might get a more active response over in the Post Your galleries - there's a "Latest Acquisition" thread there. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Edited by commems 02/15/2023 7:13 pm Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187862 Posts	Posted 02/16/2023 09:39 am Nice additions, hvacfreak! Quote: You might get a more active response over in the Post Your galleries - there's a "Latest Acquisition" thread there. I agree... http://goccf.com/t/32990 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
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