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Dearborn Moderator United States 95980 Posts	Posted 11/10/2025 7:48 pm another very nice coin and description! Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74146 Posts	Posted 11/10/2025 8:35 pm Nice coin and description, commems! Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188414 Posts	Posted 11/11/2025 09:17 am Very nice! 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
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12274 Posts	Posted 11/12/2025 07:53 am Next for the spotlight, the 1938 New Rochelle, New York 250th Anniversary Half Dollar: The 1938 New Rochelle coin is another example of a design using events/elements from history to allegorically symbolize concepts vs. just being literal representations. The coin's obverse evokes the founding history of New Rochelle via use of John Pell receiving a "fatted calfe" as part of the original contract to purchase land from him that would be developed into New Rochelle. The reverse presents a a fleur-de-lis, which is meant to symbolize the city's French roots and its connection with the French Huguenots. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74146 Posts	Posted 11/12/2025 11:49 am Nice addition, commems. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188414 Posts	Posted 11/12/2025 12:43 pm Quote: Next for the spotlight, the 1938 New Rochelle, New York 250th Anniversary Half Dollar: Excellent! 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 95980 Posts	Posted 11/12/2025 1:25 pm nice one commems! Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12274 Posts	Posted 11/13/2025 4:05 pm The next allegorical spotlight to shine on the classic era of US commemorative coins (Silver Types) falls upon the 1946 Iowa Statehood Centennial Half Dollar: Allegorical symbolism is found on the coin's obverse through its incorporation of an adaptation of the Iowa State Seal. The Seal incorporates multiple symbolic elements with tie to Iowa's history and culture: On the coin, the Seal is "abbreviated," with the eagle being the main carryover element - eagles typically represent the concepts of strength and power. In its beak, the eagle has a ribbon which is inscribed "Our liberties we prize, and our rights we will maintain". Such is the State Motto which is symbolic of the virtues and ideals of Iowa's citizens - including its support of civil rights and personal freedoms. The obverse also includes 29 stars above the eagle; Iowa was the 29th state to join the Union. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74146 Posts	Posted 11/13/2025 4:18 pm Nice coin and good information, commems! Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95980 Posts	Posted 11/13/2025 7:42 pm very nice commems Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188414 Posts	Posted 11/16/2025 1:45 pm Very nice! 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
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12274 Posts	Posted 11/17/2025 08:46 am Next up is the 1946-51 Booker T. Washington ("BTW") Half Dollar: The coin's allegorical elements are found on its reverse. Seen there are a cabin - representing the slave cabin in which BTW was born, along with an image of the Hall of Fame for Great Americans in New York. BTW was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1945 and inducted in 1946. The pairing of the two structures is meant to symbolize "Progress" and the personal journey experienced by BTW. The reverse side's inscription: - "FROM SLAVE CABIN TO HALL OF FAME" summarizes his journey. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95980 Posts	Posted 11/17/2025 09:45 am very nice half dollar commemorative Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74146 Posts	Posted 11/17/2025 11:21 am Very nice addition, commems! Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188414 Posts	Posted 11/17/2025 11:48 am Quote: Next up is the 1946-51 Booker T. Washington ("BTW") Half Dollar: Fantastic example! 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
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