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Commems Collection Classic: 1935 Connecticut Tercentenary, Design Discussion

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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...

1935 Connecticut Tercentenary - Design Element Discussion Threads

- 1935 Connecticut Tercentenary - Coins with Animals
- 1935 Connecticut Tercentenary - Coins with Stars
- 1935 Connecticut Tercentenary - Coins with Trees
- 1935 Connecticut Tercentenary - Coins with Flora
- Quick Bits #31 - Connecticut Coin & Stamp
- Obverse or Reverse?
- Quick Bits #28 - 1935 CT 300 Profits
- Old-Time New England U S Commemorative Coins Article

1935 Connecticut Tercentenary Half Dollar
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For other of my posts about commemorative coins and medals, including more on the history of the Connecticut half dollar and other Design Discussion Index posts, see: Commems Collection.


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Best-looking commem in the entire series for my money,
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Henry Kreis outstanding Art Deco eagle notwithstanding - I'm still surprised that the mint considers that side to be the obverse of this coin.

Excellent survey on the topic in Obverse or Reverse?.
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