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That our friend and fabulous contributor commems was awarded the honorary title CCF Master Historian of USA Commemorative Coins. With 20/20 hindsight the title actually falls short of commems broad contributions which also include fabulous research and writing on Canadian commemoratives, Medals, Exonomia, and Modern Coins. You can read the thread that awarded this honor on 11/19/2017: http://goccf.com/t/300446Interesting that within this thread an idea was put forth by member SA4H to 'gather together all of commems threads and link them to one location' .... which of course has led us to todays commems collection site within the CCF. Speaking for myself - I am deeply appreciative of all the time, research and scholarship that @commems continues to share with us. Whatever the future may hold @commems you have created a legacy of numismatic scholarship that will survive all of us and benefit future generations. Thank you for all that you do for all of us.  Edited by nickelsearcher
11/19/2023 06:30 am
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I am deeply appreciative of all the time, research and scholarship that @commems continues to share with us. 100% yes "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Valued Member
United States
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Happy Anniversary Commems! I have only been a member for a short while, but in that time I have learned and enjoyed much from your posts. Thanks for sharing your collection & knowledge.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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And how about relating how you became so involved in this field?
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United States
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Congrats Commems on this 6th year Commemorative event.
Have you a back story to share with us?
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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And how about relating how you became so involved in this field? Quote:
Have you a back story to share with us? - My Commemorative StoryCollecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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11/19/2023 08:56 am
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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As always, I very much appreciate the support and encouragement. I approach the hobby from a perspective of "remember history" and this drives what/how I share information about my collection. There are so many "stories" out there! I know I will never get to all of them, but I try to do a decent job with the ones I do cover. History lessons aren't everyone's "sweet spot" but they are the tool I find most comfortable to use to share. Happy Collecting!  Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Speaking for myself - I am deeply appreciative of all the time, research and scholarship that @commems continues to share with us. Whatever the future may hold @commems you have created a legacy of numismatic scholarship that will survive all of us and benefit future generations. I enthusiastically agree with nickelsearcher. Commens' contributions have greatly increased my interest in and appreciation for commemoratives. Also, every article sends me to the web to research various historical aspects of the topic. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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You know Hondo, I do the very same thing too.
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Pillar of the Community
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@commems has set the standard for weaving history with coins and medals. Gives us all something to shoot for. Thanks for sharing your "homework" with the rest of us and I hope you do so for many years to come.
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which of course has led us to todays commems collection site within the CCF. Read More: Commems Collection  Quote:
As always, I very much appreciate the support and encouragement. |
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I see that @commems is now tagged with his honorary CCF title. Hooray! Thanks to whoever in the Moderator world made this happen. It gives commems a unique title at the CCF, commensurate IMO with his unique contributions. |
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I agree, nickelsearcher. The research and outstanding contributions by commems has been so helpful in increasing my own knowledge and understanding of an area of collecting that is dear to my heart!
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 |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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I'm not sure exactly when the title change was made - I noticed it on Sunday - but I am very appreciative.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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11/20/2023 5:08 pm
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Indeed @commems - I am thrilled to see your CCF title tagged to your threads going forward. I ask that you rejoice in knowing that you have long ago earned the respect, awe and appreciation from so many of us. Maybe next I'll be asking about a CCF Hall-of-Fame.  |
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