Days Of Classic US Commemorative Coins

One of my personal favorites from my set:

Soooo, did the $50 Pan-Pac make the cut?

Day Seven: 1920-21 Pilgrim Tercentenary

Why issued?

To mark the 300th anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrims in present-day Massachusetts.

Design // Designer

Obverse: A left-facing portrait of William Bradford, the second Governor of the Plymouth Colony, dressed in the typical coat and conical hat of the Pilgrims; he is depicted holding a Bible. // Cyrus E. Dallin

Reverse: The Mayflower, the ship that brought the Pilgrims to the New World. // Cyrus E. Dallin

Net Mintage:

1920: 152,000
1921: 20,000

Quick Facts: The Pilgrim half dollar was the second silver US commemorative to be issued and dated in two years (the 1892-93 Columbian was the first). Unlike the Columbian, the second-year Pilgrim issue includes more than just a simple date change. It also features a small "1920" date in the obverse field to denote the actual anniversary date. I consider the 1921 to be a distinct variety of the Pilgrim half dollar and collect it as part of my 55-piece Type and Major Variety silver US commemorative set.

Here's a link to one of my prior posts about the Pilgrim Tercentenary half dollar: https://goccf.com/t/117573

Here's my 1920 Pilgrim in PCGS MS-65. It exhibits the characteristics that I am attracted to and look for in all of my commemorative purchases - brilliant, cartwheel luster with a "minty fresh" appearance, this one definitely passes the "eye test."






Here's my 1921 Pilgrim. It's in one of the old PCGS "Rattler" holders. It's an attractive MS-64 piece that I enjoy and haven't been in any rush to upgrade.




In addition to the coins, I'm including images of the official medal issued by the Pilgrim Tercentenary Committee.

PCGS AG03, G06 and 64.

Wow! I can actually make a contribution here!

I prefer Pilgrim's with die breaks. The die break can be found on the reverse running through the rear sail/mast area in various stages. The LDS can be difficult to locate; while not rare it is scarce. Other smaller die breaks/cracks can be seen on both the obverse & reverse. Pilgrim's also come with some nice clashed examples. A fun coin.

This is also one of my favorites.....and I also am really fond of coins with ships depicted on them.

Absolutely agree CoinsKelly ... and there are some additional tremendous ships just waiting to make their appearance.




Very generous gift HONDO ... such is the sharing nature of this great family friendly forum and the folks who make it happen.

Truly enjoying everyone's contributions and enjoying all of them.

A special tip of the cap to our host Commems ... great job so far facilitating the thread.

Note that you are up every night at midnight to get the next day started ... and your amazing collection and knowledge are an invaluable contribution for all of us.

Thank you Commems.

David