1937 Roanoke Island Half Dollar Commemorative CAC MS-68

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CCFPress Press Manager United States 1420 Posts	Posted 04/04/2026 6:05 pm CAC - Here is a gorgeous 1937 50c Roanoke to kick off the week! This beauty has an original tab-toned obverse, indicating it was stored in its original packaging for a long time. This coin commemorates the 350th anniversary of the Roanoke Colony (present-day North Carolina), founded in 1587. This colonization was led by Governor John White, who, after establishing the settlement, returned to England for supplies. Upon White's return, the settlement was empty, with homes dismantled. To this day, nobody really knows what happened to the colony. In 1937, during the Great Depression, these coins were sold to collectors for $1.65 each. This amount could buy basic groceries for an entire week. Proceeds were given to the Roanoke Colony Memorial Association for future events. This piece is graded CAC MS68. Check out Roanoke Island Half Dollar Commemoratives on ebay Roanoke Colony Half Dollar Commemorative History, Facts, and Specifications Check out Roanoke Island Half Dollar Commemoratives on ebay Check out Commemorative Coin Books on Amazon Report this Post to the Staff

commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12253 Posts	Posted 04/04/2026 8:22 pm While I can appreciate the coin's originality. I'm not a fan of its toning - I find it intrusive and distracting. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19113 Posts	Posted 04/04/2026 8:27 pm I love the toning...outstanding! Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73655 Posts	Posted 04/04/2026 9:11 pm Not really a fan of the toning. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15389 Posts	Posted 04/05/2026 07:34 am To each their now, but I have never been a fan of this heavy tab toning. I find it very distracting to the eye. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94765 Posts	Posted 04/05/2026 1:06 pm very odd toning pattern on this one. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12253 Posts	Posted 04/05/2026 7:06 pm Quote: very odd toning pattern on this one. The coin likely spent a fair amount of time in a particular type of coin holder/folder. Perhaps, one like this from the original issue: - 1937 Roanoke Colony - Ephemera Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19113 Posts	Posted 04/05/2026 7:15 pm Liking it still.... Report this Post to the Staff
hokiefan_82 Pillar of the Community United States 3634 Posts	Posted 04/05/2026 8:36 pm An incredibly preserved coin! While I have many commemoratives with attractive toning that enhances the beauty of the coin (in my opinion, at least), I find darker tab toning to be a bit harsh with the abrupt breaks between the toned and untoned areas. 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
jbuck Moderator United States 187676 Posts	Posted 04/06/2026 4:59 pm Interesting example. 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
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