Commems Collection Classic: 1936 Bridgeport, CT Centennial, Design Discussion

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commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12251 Posts	Posted 05/20/2022 1:33 pm Introductory Note: I have posted about many different aspects of the history of US commemorative coins here in the US Commemoratives area of CCF, most with "Commems Collection" in their title to enable automatic inclusion on the "Commems Collection" list created by Bobby. In addition, however, I have also posted about the design elements found on many of the coins over in the "Post Your..." galleries area, as well as within posts here under non-coin-specific titles. I've decided to collect these multiple design discussions for each coin of the series in one place for quick access, I present... 1936 Bridgeport, CT Centennial Half Dollar - Design Element Discussion Threads - 1936 Bridgeport, CT Centennial - Coins Representing the Animal Kingdom - 1936 Bridgeport, CT Centennial - Coins with a Public Service Career Theme - Quick Bits #16 - Fitting 3 In A Space For 1 - Did You Know? #4 1936 Bridgeport, CT Centennial Half Dollar For other of my posts about commemorative coins and medals, including more on the history of the Bridgeport, CT half dollar and other Design Discussion Index posts, see: Commems Collection. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Edited by commems 05/20/2022 7:35 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/20/2022 1:41 pm That reverse is just a monster. Report this Post to the Staff
cointagous Pillar of the Community United States 1143 Posts	Posted 05/20/2022 2:11 pm Boy does that commem have the look. So nice. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187544 Posts	Posted 05/20/2022 2:58 pm Excellent summary index! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
hokiefan_82 Pillar of the Community United States 3634 Posts	Posted 05/20/2022 5:30 pm Thanks, commems. The eagle reverses of the Bridgeport and Connecticut commemoratives are among my favorite depictions of eagles on coins. Member of SPMC, FCCB, ANA and ANS. My U.S. Classic Commemorative Complete Set: https://www.NGCcoin.com/registry/co...sets/278741/ My U.S. Fractional Note Set: https://notes.www.collectors-societ...eSetID=34188 Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15386 Posts	Posted 05/23/2022 6:26 pm Appreciate the summary index commems - I don't often visit the 'coins with' forum so your compilation is very useful. Quote: The eagle reverses of the Bridgeport and Connecticut commemoratives are among my favorite depictions of eagles on coins Agreed by me indeed! The art-deco eagle depictions by Henry Kreis on both coins are just fabulous examples of coinage art. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
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