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GR58 Bedrock of the Community United States 11951 Posts	Posted 12/16/2016 04:11 am Picked up this medal yesterday, I thought it would go well with my commemorative coins collection. It is half dollar size. I am curious if anyone has an opinion on when it was minted. Report this Post to the Staff

Circus Pillar of the Community United States 3079 Posts	Posted 12/16/2016 05:43 am 1934/35 since the diamond jubilee is for 75 years Report this Post to the Staff
ExoGuy Pillar of the Community United States 4432 Posts	Posted 12/16/2016 08:40 am The 1935 date appears on the obverse. I think that this piece may have been listed as a "so-called half" but perhaps removed as I believe the series was gutted or "purified" in a newer book? The "so-called half dollar" series is an interesting one for collectors who are history lovers. I'm a fan of the original book by Hibbler-Kappan. Edited by ExoGuy 12/16/2016 08:48 am Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 12/16/2016 09:05 am 1934 or 35 would make sense. Does this weigh about the same as a regular half dollar? Report this Post to the Staff
Circus Pillar of the Community United States 3079 Posts	Posted 12/16/2016 10:38 am If I remember correctly mine felt a little lighter than the old haves. The fussy purist can be such *sses at times getting their panties in a twist over the use of descriptions sort of reminds me of a certain president and "depends on what is means" or something to that effect. Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of Commemorative Coins United States 12526 Posts	Posted 12/16/2016 12:35 pm Very nice GR58! IMO, the medal is a very nice complement to the Oregon Trail Memorial half dollar. I did a little write-up on this piece a few years ago here on CCF; you might find it of interest: Oregon Trail Memorial Cousin Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
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