Commems Collection: Design Discussions - 1934-38 Daniel Boone Birth Bicentennial

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Introductory Note: I have posted about many different aspects of the history of US commemorative coins here in the US Commemoratives area of CCF, most with "Commems Collection" in their title to enable automatic inclusion on the "Commems Collection" list created by Bobby. In addition, however, I have also posted about the design elements found on many of the coins over in the "Post Your..." galleries area, as well as within posts here under non-coin-specific titles. I've decided to collect these multiple design discussions for each coin of the series in one place for quick access, I present...

1934-38 Daniel Boone Birth Bicentennial - Design Element Discussion Threads

- 1934-38 Daniel Boone Birth Bicentennial - Coins with Hats
- 1934-38 Daniel Boone Birth Bicentennial - Coins with Hands
- 1934-38 Daniel Boone Birth Bicentennial - Coins Depicting the Sun
- 1934-38 Daniel Boone Birth Bicentennial - Coins Depicting Places

1934 Daniel Boone Birth Bicentennial Half Dollar

For other of my posts about commemorative coins and medals, including more on the history of the Boone Bicentennial half dollar and other Design Discussion Index posts, see: Commems Collection.

FYI: The "Coins with Hats" link above connects to a story that presents an interesting twist for the coin - one you may not have read about previously.

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presents an interesting twist for the coin

Agreed - and it certainly changes the popular myth on Boone's hat wearing choices.

There are practical reasons why people who make a living working in the Western outdoors wear wide brim hats - mainly protection from the weather (primarily sun, rain and snow).

Thank you commems for pulling together these 'design' summaries - great references indeed.

I typically do not spend time in the 'Coins with' forum so your links to this additional information is very helpful.

Interesting, thanks for sharing.

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