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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Been a while since I have been back in the hobby, hope life is going to slow down a bit so I can get back at it! I'm probably a little rusty, so thought I would ask for advice on this Arkansas half. The other side looks fine to me, but the only thing concerning about this side is what look to be small hairline scratches that appear to almost run in a radial pattern. Any thoughts? Thanks! Noah  |
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Valued Member
United States
280 Posts |
I didn't know about this coin.Thanks for posting.Now , I'll look for one on ebay... |
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Valued Member
United States
280 Posts |
Interesting : There are 2 1936 Arkansas Centennial Halves.One like yours & the other with Joseph Robinson obverse,both with same reverse.   |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I do see what you are talking about, but I am blinded by the beauty of the coin.
I love commems. I have been dreaming about a full set of halves. I think that should cost about 100K for an MS set of one of each type regardless of the year.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
 United States
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...the only thing concerning about this side is what look to be small hairline scratches that appear to almost run in a radial pattern. Any thoughts? I do see the lines you reference. Considering the ready availability of nice examples of this coin in the marketplace, I would pass on this coin and look for a problem-free example. Quote:
I love commems. I have been dreaming about a full set of halves. I think that should cost about 100K for an MS set of one of each type regardless of the year. Good news! In today's market, you can assemble a very attractive Type Set of half dollars - plus the Isabella Quarter and the Lafayette dollar - in MS-63 for less than $15K. Now is a great time to pursue the set as prices are lower than they were a few years ago. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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This is really strange: I looked in the latest greysheet and found that there are at least 15 Arkansas silver commemorates listed from 1935-1939! I have no idea why this would be, but it won't be long before one of the commem-experts will enlighten us. I hope.  |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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The law authorizing the Arkansas Statehood Centennial coins specified that up to 500,000 of the coins could be struck for the Arkansas Honorary Centennial Celebration Commission (the coin's sponsor). What it did not specify was an end date for when the Commission could request the US Treasury / US Mint to strike more coins for its use.
So, the Commission continued to request small quantities of the coin for several years past its actual anniversary year in order to continue their profitable sale as a souvenir. Commissions for the Oregon Trail Memorial, Texas Centennial and Daniel Boone Bicentennial made use of the same "loop hole" in their authorizing legislation; they are all multi-year issues.
Congress finally passed legislation in 1939 putting an end to these programs. (The multi-year Booker T Washington and Carver-Washington half dollars are a story for a different day.)
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Ah, commems, that clears things up for me. Did they all have different dates and mint marks? The sales figures I was looking at made it seem as though there were PD&S versions of these medals, at least for Arkansas.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Commems, as always, has filled in the historical details already.
I would mention that his estimate of $15K for a set of the 50 type in MS-63 might very well be valid, these days, as many of the type have been stagnate in price in the MS 63 and 64 range fore several years and have dropped in a few cases.
However, I would mention that if you do ever think of putting a type set of these beautiful coins together, I would advise that you not buy every one in the same grade.
Why? Simply because it just doesn't make sense to buy a 63 when a 64 is $10 more and a 65 is $10 more. Take Iowa as an example. There is virtually no difference in price between a 64 and a 65. Why not get a 65?
So if you do consider putting one of these sets together I recommend that you go through the list of 50 and decide on the grade you like right off the bat. Having a want list with the grade you are looking for makes things easier - even if you may occasionally buy a coin slightly better or slightly lower in grade.
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Moderator
United States
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Wow .. lots of commentary already on this post ... and I see our expert friend commemns has already done most of the heavy lifting from the replies.
Always thrilled to have commems sharing those vast insights and historical knowledge with us ... be mindful that the knowledge did not come easy.
To the OP coin ... I'll be a bit blunt ... those parallel swirl lines are a certain sign of a harsh cleaning and I strongly suggest avoiding this example in favor a future un-molested coin.
To the pricing of current MS commemorative coins and their future ... I have no idea where the market will go.
I politely suggest purchase what you enjoy at a price that makes you happy.
David
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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Thanks so much for the response everyone! Wish I was able to see these in person, but pickings are scarce in Canada! Appreciate the input, now I must decide  |
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Valued Member
United States
280 Posts |
If I buy one, I will be looking for one like Noah's,rather than the Robinson.It is a beautiful coin.
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