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I found a reference that had a Commemorative Quiz in it. I thought it would be fun to test knowledge of the series for folks here and overall just have fun with it. I'll let each question run for a day or two then provide the answer and a new question.
1) What silver half dollar commemorative has the lowest mintage?
A. 1935-D Daniel Boone
B. 1935-D/1934 Daniel Boone
C. 1922 Grant with star
D. 1928 Hawaii.
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D, Hawaii.....thankyou commems!
I believe the circ. strikes were the lowest by 50 coins which were proofs?
BTW I had a thing like this for Canadian coins and just wanted to say... NO ONE SHOULD USE THE INTERNET!
Feel free to call me Will.
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05/15/2015 10:45 pm
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It was the Hawaii Sequecentennial Silver Half Dollar
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B. 1935-D/1934 Boone Bicentennial (2,000 + assay pieces) The 1922 Grant w/Star is the second lowest on this list, followed by 1935-D Boone and then the 1928 Hawaiian Sesquicentennial. I recently did a post on "low mintage" classic commemoratives. It can be found here: https://goccf.com/t/226430Quote:
D, Hawaii.....thank you commems! I feel like I've failed you "dollarman"!  Maybe you just didn't see my post on the low mintage statistics? I'll try to do better next time! 
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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05/16/2015 12:39 am
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Quote:
I feel like I've failed you "dollarman"! Maybe you just didn't see my post on the low mintage statistics? I'll try to do better next time! NO! it is not your fault! it was the only thing I recalled from your post because I was literally leaving as I started to read it and was hurrying.thanks for the link though I will have to give it a much better read tonight  you cant fail someone by posting true info,it makes no sense. Feel free to call me Will.
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Thanks to those who gave their answers. The correct answer is: B. 1935-D/1934 Daniel Boone Question Number 2: Laura Fraser designed the Oregon Trail commemorative. What are the other commemorative halves she designed? A. Alabama, Grant, and Fort Vancouver B. Alabama, Grant, and Vermont C. Alabama, Missouri, and Fort Vancouver D. Alabama only. Good Luck. |
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Uncertain that this 'quiz' series will catch on - alas despite our best efforts to publicize the set - the fact remains that the classic silver commemorative set remains a rather niche collecting effort. Laura Gardin Fraser is not only know for her tremendous commemorative coins ... but also her full size sculpture. Being a resident of MD I have often had an opportunity to view several pieces ... tremendous contributions to the art world. David |
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The correct answer is A. Alabama, Grant, and Fort Vancouver.
Question #3:
The busts of admiral Gaspard De Coligny and William the Silent appeared on Which coin?
A. Spanish Trail
B. Maryland
C. Huguenot-Walloon
D. Connecticut
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C : Huguenot-Walloon is my answer ..... Personally I like the quiz. I learn from the questions and it makes me do some research. Hope it continues :)
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C, as they founded new Netherlands (new york)
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Those answers to question #3 are correct.
Some interesting tidbits about the portraits which appear on the obverse of the 1924 Huguenot-Walloon Tercentenary Half Dollar ...
Neither of the featured subjects were alive at the time of the 1694 sailing of the good ship Nieuw Nederland (ship featured on the coins reverse).
Admiral Gaspard de Coligny died in 1572 ... William the Silent died in 1584.
Interesting as well is the fact that the proceeds from the 'state issued' sale of the coin were directed to the Federal Council of Churches in America ... which caused quite an interesting debate at the time regarding the First Amendment separation between church and state.
David
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The correct answer is C. Huguenot-Walloon.
4. How many different commemorative type coins were minted in 1936?
A. 7
B. 18
C. 24
D. 21
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I kinda wanna say C but it may be B or D but not A can I use my RedBook? |
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The answer here depends on how you want to interpret the question.
There are 21 types of US commemorative coins that feature a "1936" date in the classic series (as typically defined). So "D" is a possible answer.
Not all of the coins were struck or minted in 1936, however. The Delaware, for example, was approved in 1936 but not struck until 1937 (it celebrates a 1938 anniversary!). The same is true for the Gettysburg half dollar; approved in 1936 / struck in 1937. The Norfolk was not approved or struck until 1937 even though it carries a 1936 date. So, 18 (or "B") would be the answer if limiting the scope to coins strictly minted in 1936.
If you include the three different commemorative coins struck for the US Commonwealth of the Philippines in 1936 (which I do), the number of 1936-dated type coins is 24 or "C".
One question, three possible answers based on how you look at it!
@LeeG: Please tell us from what reference you are pulling these questions Thanks!
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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