Commems Collection Classic: US Commemorative Coins With A Hat

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commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12255 Posts	Posted 05/19/2021 5:35 pm Here's another Index to a set of posts I've made about classic era US commemorative coins over in the "Post Your..." forum area (Post Your... Gallery). This time out - coins that fit the topic or theme of "Coins with Hats." Roughly half of the silver and gold classic US commemorative coins include one or more hats within their designs. To make it on to the "With Hat" list, a coin needed to feature either a crown, a commonly-worn hat (for its time), a Liberty cap, a ceremonial headdress or helmet. Many, but not all, of the links below connect to brief posts about the coin in question - "quick hitters" - others have a bit of meat to them. Enjoy! (Let me know if I missed any that should be on the list!) 1. 1893 Isabella Quarter 2. 1900 Lafayette Dollar 3. 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, Half Dollar + Gold $1.00 4. 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, Gold $2.50 5. 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, Gold $50 6. 1920 Maine Statehood Centennial 7. 1920-21 Pilgrim 300th Anniversary 8. 1921 Missouri Statehood Centennial 9. 1924 Huguenot-Walloon - 300th Anniversary of Settling of New York City 10. 1925 California Statehood 75th Anniversary 11. 1925 Lexington-Concord 150th Anniversary 12. 1925 Norse-American Centennial (Gold Version) 13. 1925 Stone Mountain Memorial 14. 1925 Ft. Vancouver Centennial 15. 1926-39 Oregon Trail Memorial 16. 1926 American Independence Sesquicentennial, Gold $2.50 17. 1928 Hawaiian Discovery 150th Anniversary 18. 1934-39 Daniel Boone Bicentennial 19. 1934-38 Texas Independence Centennial 20. 1935-36 Panama-California International Exposition ("San Diego") 21. 1935-38 Arkansas Statehood Centennial 22. 1936 Elgin, IL Centennial 23. 1936 Battle of Gettysburg 75th Anniversary 24. 1936 Rhode Island 300th Anniversary 25. 1936 Lynchburg, VA Sesquicentennial 26. 1937 Roanoke Colony 350th Anniversary 27. 1938 New Rochelle, NY 250th Anniversary Here's a pair of late-breaking additions: 28. 1934 Maryland Tercentenary 29. 1936 Norfolk Tercentennial/Bicentennial As I've stated in my previous Index posts, there is quite a nice array of world coins on display in the target thread - this time with a wide variety of headgear presented - so scrolling around a bit after you check out one or more of my classic US commemorative coin posts is highly encouraged - you might find a new collecting interest! Edited to add #s 28 and 29, two coins previously omitted. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Edited by commems 05/20/2021 4:44 pm Report this Post to the Staff

nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15392 Posts	Posted 05/20/2021 06:00 am Fun listing Commems - and great links to your informative threads. Many thanks for sharing. By your criteria I argue that the 1936 Norfolk (VA) Bicentennial could be included. The Royal Mace shown on this coins reverse is topped by a British Crown, which I believe is the only appearance of the British Crown in USA coinage history. Granted it's not being worn by a person, but it is a crown. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12255 Posts	Posted 05/20/2021 08:57 am Quote: By your criteria I argue that the 1936 Norfolk (VA) Bicentennial could be included. The Royal Mace shown on this coins reverse is topped by a British Crown, which I believe is the only appearance of the British Crown in USA coinage history. Granted it's not being worn by a person, but it is a crown. Absolutely! I was focused on "hats on a head" so overlooked the Norfolk and Maryland half dollars, both of which include the British Crown within their designs. Thanks for the catch! I've put together a post about the Norfolk in the Hats Thread - I'll follow it with one for the Maryland. *Update: Posts for each now available.* Here's the Norfolk link: - 1936 Norfolk Tercentennial/Bicentennial Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Edited by commems 05/20/2021 7:10 pm Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 05/20/2021 09:57 am Impressive list. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19118 Posts	Posted 05/20/2021 7:26 pm Pretty cool. I have a soft spot for the '25 California Statehood piece. Report this Post to the Staff
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