Commems Collection Classic: Quick Bits 144 - Which Came First?

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commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12344 Posts	Posted Today 5H 2M ago There are three coin programs within the classic-era US commemorative coin series that have 1934 as their first year of issue: Coin: Alphabetical Order - Daniel Boone Birth Bicentennial - Province of Maryland Tercentenary - Texas Independence Centennial The 'order' within this mini-group varies depending on the question asked. If the question is: Which 1934 coin program was the first to be introduced in Congress? The coins would be ordered as: Coin: Introduction Date 1. Texas: May 31, 1933 2. Maryland: March 6, 1934 3. Boone: April 12, 1934 If the question is: Which 1934 coin program was the first to Receive Presidential Approval? The coins would be sequenced in the same order: Coin: Approval Date 1. Texas: June 15, 1933 2. Maryland: May 9, 1934 3. Boone: May 26, 1934 But, if the question is: Which 1934 coin program was the first to begin its minting? The order is shuffled: Coin: Strike Initiation by US Mint Date 1. Maryland: July 1934 2a. Boone: October 1934 2b. Texas: October 1934 It's another example of the importance of making sure to be specific when asking a question to ensure you get the answer you actually desire! 1934 Daniel Boone Birth Bicentennial 1934 Province of Maryland Tercentenary 1934 Texas Independence Centennial For other of my posts about commemorative coins and medals, including more 'Quick Bits' stories, see: Commems Collection Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 190631 Posts	Posted Today 1H 39M ago Very interesting and thank you for sharing! 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
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15596 Posts	Posted Today 1H 16M ago This was a fun Quick Bits. I'll add two additional questions. If the question is: Which 1934 coin program had the highest mintage? The coins would be ordered as follows: Coin: Highest Mintage 1. Texas: 205,113 2. Maryland: 25,015 3. Boone: 10,007 If the question is: Which 1934 coin program had the most coins returned unsold to the mint for melting? The coins would be ordered as follows: Coin: Most Returned for Melting 1. Texas: 143,650 2. Maryland: 0 2. Boone: 0 My data source is the 2008 Guide Book of Commemorative Coins by Q. David Bowers as part of the Red Book series. For my coin photos I'll choose images from my circulated type set. 1934 Texas PCGS AG03 Boone (1936) PCGS VF25 1934 Maryland PCGS F15 Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 75554 Posts	Posted Today 1H 7M ago Nice read. Thank you for posting. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 190631 Posts	Posted Today 58M ago Quote: I'll add two additional questions. Very interesting and more nice examples! 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
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5660 Posts	Posted Today 4M ago Sweet Quick Bits, Excellent Commemorative Topic, Two of My favorite Classic Commemorative Halfs, The Daniel Boone Series Along with The Texas Half. Both Outstanding( hence classics ) in the designs and reasoning, imo. Now the 1934 Maryland Commemorative, Its Not a more commonly known half as the two I discussed Above, Imo, However a Very important one just the Same. It seems Cecil Calvert was in a unique position in England as , Quote: " he inherited the proprietorship of overseas colonies in Avalon (Newfoundland) along with Maryland after the 1632 death of his father. " What an agreement that was.!!!! I clearly see His position was Unique, Inheriting the " proprietorship " of overseas colonies !!!! My question is In American Numismatic Commemorative series, Why choose a Non- American to have the Honors, ... I am aware of His oversight as religion Was a very strong attribute of His in the forming Colonies, just not sure as to Why Him in 1934, Thanks Commems.... Report this Post to the Staff
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5660 Posts	Posted Today 2M ago Both well worn Examples and the Mint State photos are Awesome, Thanks Nickelsearcher for Your additions, and Commems,.... Report this Post to the Staff
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