1936-S Bay Bridge Half Dollar PCGS MS-68+, The Only Drive-Through US Coin

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CCFPress Press Manager United States 1420 Posts	Posted 07/21/2025 05:45 am PCGS - The Bay Bridge commemorative half dollars were minted to commemorate the opening of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. These coins were sold at the drive-up booths at the bridge, making them one of the Hobby's only "drive-through" commemorative. Check out Bay Bridge Commemorative Half Dollars on ebay. More Reading Bay Bridge Half Dollar Commemorative History and Facts More Articles on the Bay Bridge Half Dollar Commemorative Report this Post to the Staff

ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19141 Posts	Posted 07/21/2025 07:19 am Love the design. This example is beautiful! Edited by ijn1944 07/21/2025 07:20 am Report this Post to the Staff
cptbilly Pillar of the Community United States 1963 Posts	Posted 07/21/2025 10:29 am When my collecting habit resumed in 2023, this was the first graded coin [ NGC AU58 ] I acquired. It remains my favorite classic commemorative " Even a clock that's stopped is right twice a day. " Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73930 Posts	Posted 07/21/2025 11:10 am Very cool! Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188052 Posts	Posted 07/21/2025 11:42 am Quote: These coins were sold at the drive-up booths at the bridge, making them one of the Hobby's only "drive-through" commemorative. Fascinating! 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
jbuck Moderator United States 188052 Posts	Posted 07/21/2025 11:43 am Quote: When my collecting habit resumed in 2023, this was the first graded coin [ NGC AU58 ] I acquired. It remains my favorite classic commemorative Very nice! 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
CelticKnot Bedrock of the Community United States 12817 Posts	Posted 07/21/2025 11:47 am It's quite impressive in person too! The designer (Jacques Schnier) captured the ferry building well on the reverse. I can just imagine walking along the Embarcadero in the chilly San Franciso air and wandering into the Ferry Building for a latte. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95435 Posts	Posted 07/26/2025 9:37 pm I might have to get this one. I lived on Treasure Island for about 2 years and drove across both sides of the Oakland Bay bridge before the Oakland side was re-designed. I was there during the time of the '89 earthquake that took down many of the roadways. 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
jbuck Moderator United States 188052 Posts	Posted 07/28/2025 09:54 am Quote: I might have to get this one. I lived on Treasure Island for about 2 years and drove across both sides of the Oakland Bay bridge before the Oakland side was re-designed. I was there during the time of the '89 earthquake that took down many of the roadways. Very interesting! 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
CelticKnot Bedrock of the Community United States 12817 Posts	Posted 07/28/2025 12:17 pm Quote: I lived on Treasure Island for about 2 years... Cool... Whenever I have driven by I've wondered if people actually live on the island or if it was a military installation or whatnot. Edited by CelticKnot 07/28/2025 12:18 pm Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188052 Posts	Posted 07/28/2025 2:10 pm Quote: Whenever I have driven by I've wondered if people actually live on the island or if it was a military installation or whatnot. They have several new housing developments there. https://tisf.com 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
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12262 Posts	Posted 07/28/2025 3:22 pm Very nice example! Very clean! I wonder what kept it from being graded MS-69? For a bit more about the bridge and its opening, see: - 1936 San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge - Opening Day Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
hokiefan_82 Pillar of the Community United States 3641 Posts	Posted 07/28/2025 9:15 pm Oh, my, that's an absolutely stunning example! I'm looking to upgrade my Bay Bridge commemorative, but I'll have to be content with an attractive MS67 . 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
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