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My collection was not the best of grade nor the most worn just a lifetime passion to assembel a set of each design.   |
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@muddler: Great stuff! Thanks for continuing to share your collection.
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Day Twenty-One: 1925 Norse-American Centennial Why issued?1) To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the first shipload of Norse immigrants on board the sloop Restaurationen; they arrived in New York then traveled to Minnesota. 2) To help raise funds for the Norse-American Centennial, Inc. to support its planned anniversary celebrations in Minneapolis, MN. Design // DesignerObverse:. A Viking chieftain setting foot on American soil with a Viking ship in the background. // James Earle FraserReverse: A Viking ship under full sail. // James Earle FraserNet Mintage: 1925: 1) Silver, Thick Variety: 33,750 2) Silver, Thin Variety: 6,000 3) Gold: 47 4) Silver-plated Bronze: 75 Quick Facts: The Norse-American Centennial medal followed the same authorization procedure as did all of the US commemorative coins: Bill calling for US Mint to strike the piece was introduced in Congress -- Bill passed Senate and House -- Bill signed into law by the President. This is one of the reasons it is often collected alongside the US commemorative coins of the era. The sponsor's first choice for the designer of the medal was Gutzon Borglum. He was unavailable, however, due to his ongoing work on the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial and half dollar. Here's a link to one of my prior posts about the Norse-American Centennial medal: https://goccf.com/t/120080Here is one of my silver Norse medals along with my gold piece.    
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Always pleased to view that gold Norse commems.  Well worn pocket piece Norse are surprisingly available ... Worn Out two examples shown above are beauties. My pocket piece was judged to be FR- Details (cleaned)by PCGS.  Still searching for the 'right' MS Norse. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Day Twenty-Two: 1926 American Independence Sesquicentennial Why issued?1) To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 2) To help raise funds for the Sesquicentennial Exhibition Association to support its staging of the 1926 International Exposition held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Design // DesignerObverse:. Right-facing conjoined portraits of then current US President Calvin Coolidge and George Washington, the first US President (under the US Constitution). // John Ray Sinnock Reverse: The Liberty Bell. // John Ray Sinnock Net Mintage: 1926: 141,120 Quick Fact: The coin marked the first time an image of the sitting US President appeared on a US coin. Who was the second? Read about him here: https://goccf.com/t/137631Here's a link to my prior post about the American Independence Sesquicentennial coins: https://goccf.com/t/117988Here is my "Sesqui," it's an attractive MS-64 example. My search for a "Wow" MS-65 example continues!  
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Once again, this is such a great thread. I'm really enjoying it. I love those octagonal Norse-American pieces.
One question - does anyone have data on original sale price of any of these commemoratives? Would be interesting to see along with the mintages.
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The American Independence Sesquicentennial commemorative is another on the short list for that last hole in the 7070.  |
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does anyone have data on original sale price of any of these commemoratives? In many cases, commems has that information in the prior post hyperlink for each coin. In some cases (multi year issues) it varies. The original issue price for this commemorative half dollar was $1.00 1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence Half Dollar - PCGS MS64+/CACThis coin is a condition rarity in Gem (and above) MS ... likely the MS64 shown here will not be upgraded ... unless something really special comes along.  My poor digital photographs misrepresent the surfaces ... in hand flashy mostly white with barely visible reverse toning in spots. 1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence Half Dollar - PCGS AG03 Common in circulated state ... a nice example can be obtained for a small premium over bullion value. PCGS has certified three Sesqui as PO01. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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