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I have been really busy and missed sharing a few examples. I hope to share images of these some other time, Sesqui FR02, Oregon G04, Vermont VG08 and Hawaiian VF30. PCGS G04  |
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Tremendous coin Worn Out ... wondering where you have been. Please post the others ... I for one never get tired of viewing your tremendous circulated commemorative. Quote:
it is in true MS condition. Fully agree muddler ... pleased to view the coin.  David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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I hope to share images of these some other time, Sesqui FR02, Oregon G04, Vermont VG08 and Hawaiian VF30. @Worn Out: I will be having a "Catch Up" day in the near future - it would be great if you could post each of the coins then. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Upcoming "Wild Card Wednesday" Theme
Our next "Wild Card Wednesday" will be held this week.
The theme this time around is "My Least Favorite Classic Commemorative."
We all have our favorite(s) in the series, but what is the one coin that holds the least appeal for you. It can be based on the coin's design, the person/event it commemorates, the condition of your current example or any other criteria you choose.
On Wednesday, show us the one that causes your pulse to slow from lack of excitement!
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Commems! I'm sorry! I just found this thread. 1927 Vermont Sesquicentennial  |
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Day Twenty-Seven: 1934-38 Texas Centennial Why issued?1) To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the independence of Texas and of the noble and heroic sacrifices of her pioneers. 2) To help the American Legion Texas Centennial Committee, of Austin, Texas, raise funds for the staging of the Texas Centennial Exposition. Design // DesignerObverse:. American (Bald) Eagle superimposed on a five-point star; the star is symbolic of the "Lone Star" state. // Pompeo Coppini Reverse: An allegorical representation of Winged Victory. Her left hand rests on a depiction of the Alamo while her right holds an olive branch. Behind Victory are the six flags that have flown over Texas: Spain, France, Mexico, Texas Free State, Confederate States and United States. Cameo portraits of General Sam Houston (left) and Stephen F. Austin (right) are also seen. // Pompeo Coppini Net Mintages:1934: 61,350 1935: 9,988 1935-D: 10,000 1935-S: 10,000 1936: 8,903 1936-D: 9,032 1936-S: 9,057 1937: 6,566 1937-D: 6,599 1937-S: 6,630 1938: 3,775 1938-D: 3,770 1938-S: 3,808 Original Selling Prices:1934: $1.00 1935: $1.50 1936: $1.50 per coin, $4.50 per set 1937: $1.50 per coin, $4.50 per set 1938: $2.00 per coin, $6.00 per set Quick Facts: The multi-year series began two years prior to the Texas anniversary of independence, and continued on two years past it. Everything's bigger in Texas! The coin celebrates the birth of the Republic of Texas not the centennial of Texas' Statehood. Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836 after staging a revolt in 1835/1836; Texas joined the Union in 1845. Here's my 1934 Texas (I prefer first-year-of-issue coins within the multi-year series), it is a nice original brilliant coin with just a touch of toning (which my scanner over-emphasizes).  
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@Moe145: Welcome aboard! Nice Vermont-Bennington!
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@Worn Out: I will be having a "Catch Up" day in the near future - it would be great if you could post each of the coins then. Sounds good. 1934 PCGS FR02  |
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The 1934 - 1938 Texas half dollar is certainly an example packed with visual action ... the reverse of the coin containing enough visual interest to occupy any collector's eye. There are 13 coins comprising this date/mm set ... one of the many abuses IMHO occurring at the time in the classic silver commemorative series. I choose to collect only one example for each of my sets. 1935-S Texas Independence Centennial Half Dollar - PCGS MS67/CAC Blast white with booming luster ... my poor digital photography skills are not sufficient to properly share this outstanding coin. 1934 Texas Independence Centennial Half Dollar - PCGS AG03 This coin is under-graded and demonstrates PCGS variability in assessing these seldom seen circulated commemorative. The Texas half dollar is an exception to the rarity of post-depression era availability of circulated classic silver commemorative. PCGS has certified 25 Texas half dollars at XF or lower ... nearly all of them (23) being the original issue year of 1934. With a mintage of over 61,000 coins, the 1934 dated Texas mintage dwarfs the remainder of the series. The circulated 1934 Texas shows up often enough in the marketplace that a dedicated collector should be able find one within a few years of searching. The current PCGS lowball is a stunning PO01 example dated 1934. David |
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I just found this thread. Hopeful Moe that you add it to your 'days of' link ... this will be epic once completed! Great to view again your 1934 Texas Half commems ... thanks for posting the coin. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Oh man! I almost missed my day! Here's one of the prize pieces of my collection -- the Capital Plastics Texas set!   And the final pieces, the 1938 date set:   Took a year or 2 to assemble. Awesome! |
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@specksnyder: Great looking set! I don't recall seeing one of those holders before. Definitely a cool way to store such a terrific set!
Thanks for sharing it! I always enjoy "discovering" something new about US commemoratives!
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The Texas and Oregon Trail are tied for my top 2 favorites.   |
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Day Twenty-Eight: 1934-38 Boone Bicentennial Why issued?1) To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Daniel Boone. 2) To help the Daniel Boone Bicentennial Commission raise funds to support its planned anniversary celebrations across the state of Kentucky. Design // DesignerObverse:. A left-facing portrait of Daniel Boone. // Augustus Lukeman Reverse: A standing Boone holding a musket in his left hand and a peace treaty in his right, facing Shawnee Chief Black Fish who is depicted holding a tomahawk; Fort Boonesborough is in the background. The two men are depicted discussing the peace treaty between the Shawnee and the settlers // Augustus Lukeman Net Mintages:1934: 10,000 1935: 10,000 1935-D: 5,000 1935-S: 5,000 1935 w/ Small "1934": 10,000 1935-D w/ Small "1934": 2,000 1935-S w/ Small "1934": 2,000 1936: 12,000 1936-D: 5,000 1936-S: 5,000 1937: 9,800 1937-D: 2,500 1937-S: 2,500 1938: 2,100 1938-D: 2,100 1938-S: 2,100 Original Selling Prices:The Daniel Boone half dollars were sold in various single, two- and three-coin sets. 1934, 1935-D, 1935-S, 1936-D, 1936-S: $1.60 1935, 1935 w/Small "1934", 1936: $1.10 1935-D w/Small "1934", 1935-S w/Small "1934": $3.70 per pair 1937: $1.60 per coin (briefly) 1937, 1937-D: $7.25 per pair (1937-D not sold individually) 1937-S: $5.15 per coin (briefly) 1937 PD8: $12.40 per set 1938: $6.50 per set Quick Facts: The Boone half dollar is available in two varieties: with and without a small "1934" in the reverse field above the "Pioneer Year" inscription. The 1934-dated coins and just over half of the 1935-dated coins are "plain." The balance of the 1935 coins and all coins from 1936 on have the "1934" on the reverse. The coin is the first US coin to feature a specific, named Native American; previous coins presented a symbolic or representative portrait (e.g., the Indian Head or "Buffalo" nickel featured a composite portrait of three different Native American models on its obverse). Here's a link to one of my previous posts on the Boone series: https://goccf.com/t/147902Below are examples of each variety of Boone half dollar.     
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