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Bedrock of the Community
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Stunning and congrats! The Bridgeport eagle is one of the best images in the entire series.  |
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Very nice! Congrats on your latest purchases.
Coincidentally, each of the three you've shown has an intriguing story behind it and was held up as an example of the abuses perpetrated by sponsors and/or dealers. They each helped make the case against continuing the series.
How far along are you on your set?
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
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This far: (click to enlarge)  |
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Pillar of the Community
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I still haven't grabbed a nice Columbian, and the Pilgrim has been replaced, but I haven't changed the photo yet.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Whoa ... awesome Beefer
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10/12/2017 10:31 pm
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The Bridgeport eagle is one of the best images in the entire series. I'm not too familiar with the series but, I agree. Maybe later in life I can start a set like that. It all looks excellent!   I couldn't resist...In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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10/12/2017 11:52 pm
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You are indeed far along in your pursuit of this wonderful set ... and I extend to you my best of wishes to find the remaining examples that meet your collecting needs. Truly wish to someday congratulate you as a member of the few collectors who have completed this challenging but history filled set of USA coins. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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The Bridgeport eagle is one of the best images in the entire series Henry Kreis was the designer of the OP featured 1936 Bridgeport (Connecticut) Centennial Half Dollar... and indeed has produced an outstanding modernistic eagle for us modern collectors to enjoy. There is another Henry Kreis eagle that to me is just as interesting in the series ... and Beefer has the coin but did not show the reverse. This coin pre-dates by one year the Bridgeport ... and I have to imagine that designer Mr. Kreis modeled the Bridgeport reverse eagle in the spirit of this one. At the risk of averting this thread ... please allow me to share the other modernistic eagle the was given to us by Henry Kries ... 1935 Connecticut Tercentenary Half Dollar - PCGS MS65/CAC Hope you can see the similarities ... and now enjoy both of Henry Kreis eagle contributions to our fabulous classic silver commemorative set. David Edited by nickelsearcher
10/13/2017 9:03 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Thanks nickelsearcher! I believe both were posted in my "Favorite Eagle" topic but, I didn't know they had the same designer. I can definitely see the similarities and really like both of them.
In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Nice additions! |
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... and Beefer has the coin but did not show the reverse. Here you go... click to enlarge (it includes the 1936 Delaware that came in today);  |
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Looking really good, Beefer. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Very nice Beefer! A little birdie told me now is the time to load up on commemoratives. Nice timing!
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Ooooh, nice indeed! While I like the Bridgeport, its reverse is a little too Art Deco for me. I prefer the much busier York County, but to each their own. Those are 3 spectacular coins. |
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