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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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There are three coin programs within the classic-era US commemorative coin series that have 1934 as their first year of issue: Coin: Alphabetical Order- Daniel Boone Birth Bicentennial - Province of Maryland Tercentenary - Texas Independence Centennial The 'order' within this mini-group varies depending on the question asked. If the question is: Which 1934 coin program was the first to be introduced in Congress? The coins would be ordered as: Coin: Introduction Date1. Texas: May 31, 1933 2. Maryland: March 6, 1934 3. Boone: April 12, 1934 If the question is: Which 1934 coin program was the first to Receive Presidential Approval? The coins would be sequenced in the same order: Coin: Approval Date1. Texas: June 15, 1933 2. Maryland: May 9, 1934 3. Boone: May 26, 1934 But, if the question is: Which 1934 coin program was the first to begin its minting? The order is shuffled: Coin: Strike Initiation by US Mint Date1. Maryland: July 1934 2a. Boone: October 1934 2b. Texas: October 1934 It's another example of the importance of making sure to be specific when asking a question to ensure you get the answer you actually desire! 1934 Daniel Boone Birth Bicentennial  1934 Province of Maryland Tercentenary  1934 Texas Independence Centennial  For other of my posts about commemorative coins and medals, including more 'Quick Bits' stories, see: Commems CollectionCollecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Very interesting and thank you for sharing!  |
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This was a fun Quick Bits. I'll add two additional questions.  If the question is: Which 1934 coin program had the highest mintage? The coins would be ordered as follows: Coin: Highest Mintage1. Texas: 205,113 2. Maryland: 25,015 3. Boone: 10,007 If the question is: Which 1934 coin program had the most coins returned unsold to the mint for melting? The coins would be ordered as follows: Coin: Most Returned for Melting1. Texas: 143,650 2. Maryland: 0 2. Boone: 0 My data source is the 2008 Guide Book of Commemorative Coins by Q. David Bowers as part of the Red Book series. For my coin photos I'll choose images from my circulated type set. 1934 Texas PCGS AG03 Boone (1936) PCGS VF25 1934 Maryland PCGS F15 Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Nice read. Thank you for posting. Errers and Varietys.
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I'll add two additional questions. Very interesting and more nice examples! |
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Sweet Quick Bits, Excellent Commemorative Topic, Two of My favorite Classic Commemorative Halfs, The Daniel Boone Series Along with The Texas Half. Both Outstanding( hence classics ) in the designs and reasoning, imo. Now the 1934 Maryland Commemorative, Its Not a more commonly known half as the two I discussed Above, Imo, However a Very important one just the Same. It seems Cecil Calvert was in a unique position in England as , Quote: " he inherited the proprietorship of overseas colonies in Avalon (Newfoundland) along with Maryland after the 1632 death of his father. " What an agreement that was.!!!! I clearly see His position was Unique, Inheriting the " proprietorship " of overseas colonies !!!! My question is In American Numismatic Commemorative series, Why choose a Non- American to have the Honors, ... I am aware of His oversight as religion Was a very strong attribute of His in the forming Colonies, just not sure as to Why Him in 1934, Thanks Commems....  |
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Both well worn Examples and the Mint State photos are Awesome, Thanks Nickelsearcher for Your additions, and Commems,....  |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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I'll add two additional questions. Thanks for the supplemental lists! Good stuff! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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My question is In American Numismatic Commemorative series, Why choose a Non- American to have the Honors, ... The use of foregin personalities is found on several classic-era US commemorative coins. I've discussed them in the past: - Foreign Personalities - Part I- Foreign Personalities - Part II- Foreign Personalities - Part IIII would say that most of these foreign personalities were chosen for inclusion on the coins due to their prominent role in the history being commemorated. Arguments have been made against the inclusion of some (e.g., Frenchman Admiral Gaspard de Coligny and Dutch nobleman William the Silent on the 1924 Huguenot-Walloon Tercentenary Half Dollar), but I find that a reasonable case can be made for all. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Thank You Commems, This informative post, Of Yours has Me looking to add Another Classic Commemorative coin to my collection, ..... |
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