IMO the majority of the classic series 50 coin type set commemorative events of purely local significance. Such was the power of the requesting local group and their aligned Congressional representatives.
I can count on one hand the coins that IMO represent national or at least broad regional significance.
It would be a fun debate to see if my views align with others on the topic, so here is my listing in chronological order. I've limited my listing to the classic silver series - arguably several of the classic gold commemorative would also meet the impact requirements.
1892 - 1893 Columbian World Exposition half
1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition half
1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence half
1935 - 1936 California-Pacific International Exposition half
An argument can be made for the Gettysburg and Antietam issues representing the Civil War.
I can count on one hand the coins that IMO represent national or at least broad regional significance.
It would be a fun debate to see if my views align with others on the topic, so here is my listing in chronological order. I've limited my listing to the classic silver series - arguably several of the classic gold commemorative would also meet the impact requirements.
1892 - 1893 Columbian World Exposition half
1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition half
1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence half
1935 - 1936 California-Pacific International Exposition half
An argument can be made for the Gettysburg and Antietam issues representing the Civil War.
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