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Bedrock of the Community
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These particular early half commems are seen worn more often than other commems of this period.
Why is that?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very nice! I wonder if you could get a premium selling it to a low ball collector.
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These particular early half commems are seen worn more often than other commems of this period.
Why is that? I think: Early half commems were sold at or close to face value, so they probably were spent when times were tough. Current commems cost a lot more than face value, so they are saved, preserved, and rarely are they spent. Quote:
Very nice! I wonder if you could get a premium selling it to a low ball collector. my heirs will have to worry about that  cause I am not selling. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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These particular early half commems are seen worn more often than other commems of this period.
Why is that? Ill guess they were a common pocket piece for former confederate troops/the children of them and of the loved ones of the troops that died in the war. |
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Nice lowball, I'd value it around $60.
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$60 really?  I didn't spend that much on the auction of 5 half dollars, that included 2 90%, 1 40%, 1 clad, and this. |
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Nice circulated Stone Mountain Half Fuzzy ... would grade AG03 IMHO.  These are quite plentiful in the market place in well circulated condition. Their net distribution of 1,314,000 coins easily dwarfs the 1923-S Monroe Doctrine Half (274,000 coins) as the most plentiful classic commemorative distributed from the 1920's. Originally sold for $1, I concur that quite a few were likely released into commerce during the tough times of the great Depression. The same can be said for most of the 1920's (and earlier) vintage classic commemorative ... Market availability of these earlier classic commemorative is not a challenge for the low ball collectors ... with the notable exception of the 1928 Hawaiian Half. In that regard I suggest the 'value' of $60 to a low ball collector is a bit optimistic. Best approach IMHO is to simply treasure this well worn coin for what it is ... an appealing example of a coin that served well in our nations commerce and has found a home with you. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Oh, I will cherish the worn Stone Mountain Memorial Half. It will join its brothers in my collection/hoard. Some Kointains should be delivered today, so it may be become a semi-"pocket piece".
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my heirs will have to worry about that cause I am not selling. It is a very nice acquisition. |
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thanks, its currently in a Kointain in my pocket.
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UPDATE - I was taking change out of my pocket to count how many Pres$ I had loose, and found out the Kointain had separated on its own. Didn't know they would come apart on their own like that. I may have to find a way to seal them (short of glue), or get Airtites |
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United States
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Now that's one "worn out" Stone Mountain!
Interesting that you want to protect the piece while carrying it in your pocket. It's the first time I've encountered a collector who does so!
Good luck with finding the best holder - I personally like Air-Tite holders and use them for many of my "raw" coins and medals.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Interesting that you want to protect the piece while carrying it in your pocket. It's the first time I've encountered a collector who does so! I like the coin and am fascinated by the wear. I am not sure yet if I want to cause more wear, and alter its history. |
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I am not sure yet if I want to cause more wear, and alter its history. Considering its current state, you'd need to carry it around for quite some time before you start altering it to any real degree. Hopefully you've got many years left in which to do it!  Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Posted 08/15/2013 9:34 pm
