Commems Collection Classic: 1934-38 Daniel Boone Birth Bicentennial, Design Discussion

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commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12252 Posts	Posted 05/14/2022 7:19 pm Introductory Note: I have posted about many different aspects of the history of US commemorative coins here in the US Commemoratives area of CCF, most with "Commems Collection" in their title to enable automatic inclusion on the "Commems Collection" list created by Bobby. In addition, however, I have also posted about the design elements found on many of the coins over in the "Post Your..." galleries area, as well as within posts here under non-coin-specific titles. I've decided to collect these multiple design discussions for each coin of the series in one place for quick access, I present... 1934-38 Daniel Boone Birth Bicentennial - Design Element Discussion Threads - 1934-38 Daniel Boone Birth Bicentennial - Coins with Hats - 1934-38 Daniel Boone Birth Bicentennial - Coins with Hands - 1934-38 Daniel Boone Birth Bicentennial - Coins Depicting the Sun - 1934-38 Daniel Boone Birth Bicentennial - Coins Depicting Places 1934 Daniel Boone Birth Bicentennial Half Dollar For other of my posts about commemorative coins and medals, including more on the history of the Boone Bicentennial half dollar and other Design Discussion Index posts, see: Commems Collection. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff

commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12252 Posts	Posted 05/15/2022 10:14 pm FYI: The "Coins with Hats" link above connects to a story that presents an interesting twist for the coin - one you may not have read about previously. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15386 Posts	Posted 05/16/2022 05:38 am Quote: presents an interesting twist for the coin Agreed - and it certainly changes the popular myth on Boone's hat wearing choices. There are practical reasons why people who make a living working in the Western outdoors wear wide brim hats - mainly protection from the weather (primarily sun, rain and snow). Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15386 Posts	Posted 05/16/2022 05:40 am Thank you commems for pulling together these 'design' summaries - great references indeed. I typically do not spend time in the 'Coins with' forum so your links to this additional information is very helpful. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
kenwright396 Pillar of the Community United States 1173 Posts	Posted 05/16/2022 08:25 am Interesting, thanks for sharing. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187582 Posts	Posted 05/16/2022 12:18 pm Nice index! 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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