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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Poll Question
Same as title Coin images are taken from CCF US Commemorative History pages. Thank you! I have three nice Commemorative Silver Half Dollars which are in graded slabs (1892-1954) These are not mine but mine are about this nice. Sure I have a nice Columbian half, but that is so common it just isn't in the same league, so I want to get a fourth coin.  Which one would nicely round out my final ( yeah right! ) set of four for my personal "Type Set". Below are candidates that I like the most. I have figured in the grades where I can get my fourth one in the $100.00 to $150.00 range. There might not be a theme here but which do you think would best fit in and is the best value considering availability and future appreciation. Vote for one. I'm going hunting on the 29th at a local coin show or earlier if one really grabs me at a good price. I like all of these almost equally.      Results
| 1920 Pilgrim Tercentenary Half Dollar MS65 |
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13% |
2 Votes |
| 1921 Pilgrim Tercentenary Half Dollar AU58-MS63 |
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0% |
0 Votes |
| California Diamond Jubilee Half Dollar AU58 |
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47% |
7 Votes |
| Bridgeport Centennial Half Dollar MS64 |
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0% |
0 Votes |
| Daniel Boone Bicentennial Half Dollar MS63 |
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20% |
3 Votes |
| Illinois Centennial Half Dollar MS63 |
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20% |
3 Votes |
Poll Status:
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Total Votes: 15 Counted
Last Vote:
07/19/2017 11:59 am Edited by TNG
07/18/2017 9:45 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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10284 Posts |
Now don't laugh at me but I cast my first vote. Looking at this bunch, I voted for Boone since it has an Indian on it and two of my others do as well. That doesn't mean I don't want opinions. Please vote and tell me why.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Love these early commemoratives. I voted for the Pilgrim coin. It's hard to beat that beautiful rendition of the Mayflower on the reverse. But, I also am a fan of the art deco eagle on the reverse of the Bridgeport coin. Only problem with that one is that you have what looks like the Wizard of Oz (Barnum) on the OBV.
In reality, I'd like to have any of them. Still building my early commem set, too.
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Moderator
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I ended up showing Lincoln some love.  That being said, it is a tough call since they are all nice. I love the ship on the Pilgrim and adore the eagle on the Bridgeport. I think the California has the best obverse-reverse combination. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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For myself, I have no interest at all (for now!) in these commemoratives. I think its b/c I am still working on a couple series.
However, some of the designs are very nice. I like the looks of the CA coin, so its the one I voted for.
The Alamo design and the Oregon trail you show are also some I think are beautifully designed.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'm a old west cowboy at heart ... So I decided on the Boone. Even though he precedes the typical Hollywood cowboy historically. This coin fits in my collection best with the others I have. I do think of all the choices I posted above, they are all a good selection of attractive coins for an affordable price. I grabbed this 1935 D slabbed NGC in MS64. It was a scanned image, and I figured if the scan was nice enough, I will most likely like it in hand even better. It is not dipped, cleaned etc. So thank you all. I can't say I am done with these, but when I go to the coin show, I am going to concentrate on finding a nice $5.00 Indian and or a nice $10.00 Indian gold coin. I will come home with one or the other or hopefully both. Many of the earlier commemoratives, even though they have higher price tags, don't do a whole lot for me. Now I shall be humming the theme for the TV show starring Fess Parker as I post the image.Daniel Boone was a man, yes a big man ....Interesting wiki stuff here .. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Boone  |
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United States
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Very nice!  |
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Moderator
United States
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Nice selection. Pleased that you arrived at this decision using your own aesthetic ... its not up to us to decide what works for your collection. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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 I can't even figure out how to vote on this thread, posted less than 8 hours ago. I just got home from work! What's the deal? Edited by Coinfrog
07/18/2017 7:12 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Quote:
I can't even figure out how to vote on this thread... Status on this poll is locked. Edited by CelticKnot
07/18/2017 7:59 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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After 8 hours? Why? |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10284 Posts |
 Because I chose a Boone and bought it before it got away Frog, but if I can unlock it I will. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10284 Posts |
I think you can vote now but it will just tempt me to get another. LOL  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12819 Posts |
Sounds like another poll will be in our future. hehehe
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Rest in Peace
United States
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The Boone was a good choice as it and the other three all offered several years and mint marks.
Grab a BTW and a Washington-Carver and you would have examples of all 6 of the most repeated commemorative.
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Pleased that you arrived at this decision using your own aesthetic ... its not up to us to decide what works for your collection. Agreed. |
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