My Newest Addition ... Lynchburg VA Half Dollar

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nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15409 Posts	Posted 05/02/2011 8:23 pm This coin is a perfect example of the local politicians pushing local events back in 1936 ... but however it came into being the Lynchburg Sesquicentennial half dollar is needed for all 50-coin type sets of Classic US sliver commemorative. Mintage was 20,013 coins ... so by most standards this is today a limited mintage coin. I purchased this lovely example ... blast white surfaces with a full strike and amazing mint-original cartwheel luster that does not show well in my photos ... The coin is in a PCGS holder and graded at PCGS MS66+ ... a lovely addition to my classic US silver commemorative set. I now need four coins to complete the Type Set ... in addition to a few upgrades. Appreciate any and all comments on this coin. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff

Darth Anarchus Pillar of the Community United States 1388 Posts	Posted 05/02/2011 8:29 pm Beautiful coin, and some amazing photography at work IMO... Report this Post to the Staff
GR58 Bedrock of the Community United States 11951 Posts	Posted 05/02/2011 9:52 pm WOW! You are finding some great looking coins That classic set of yours is quite impressive Report this Post to the Staff
wischeese Valued Member United States 100 Posts	Posted 05/02/2011 11:08 pm Very nice coin, I like it. I'm surprised Lynchburg would get a commemorative coin. Report this Post to the Staff
harrison2 Pillar of the Community Mexico 1304 Posts	Posted 05/02/2011 11:17 pm Especially if you have been there more than once... Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188130 Posts	Posted 05/03/2011 10:46 am 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
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15409 Posts	Posted 05/18/2011 7:32 pm Quote: I'm surprised Lynchburg would get a commemorative coin. Agreed 100% ... this coin commemorates an event ... Sesquicentennial of city charter of Lynchburg, Virginia (1786-1936) of truly local significance ... an event that barely rose to statewide importance let alone national significance. Keep in mind the crazy nature of the 1936 commemorative issue fad .... there were 16 'new' commemorative issued with the date 1936 ... along with the continuing series of Texas, Oregon and Arkansas halves. Collectors were bombarded with 19 type coin choices dated 1936! ... not including branch mint coins ... and greed and profiteering by way of the distributors was the game of the day. Congress soon cracked down ... but it is fair to say IMHO that the excesses of 1936 led to the loss of a great many potentially fabulous classic US commemorative that died in the approval process as a result of the excesses of 1936 ... but that is another thread. This Lynchburg Half is a lovely survivor of that crazy time ... This Lynchburg Half does have the distinction of being the first US Mint coin to feature a living person ... US Senator Carter Glass depicted on the obverse was used as a substitute for town founder John Lynch ... because no portrait or likeness of Mr. Lynch existed! The coin was designed by the talented Charles Keck ... who also designed the 1915-S Pan-Pacific Gold Dollar and the 1927 Vermont Half. IMHO the US classic commemorative series is filled with great history, back-stories of greed and manipulation ... and lovely coins that are fabulous to collect. Closing ... this coin has been returned as CAC approved ... so my set slowly marches on. Enjoy David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188130 Posts	Posted 05/19/2011 11:06 am Quote: Congress soon cracked down ... but it is fair to say IMHO that the excesses of 1936 led to the loss of a great many potentially fabulous classic US commemorative that died in the approval process as a result of the excesses of 1936 ... but that is another thread. A thread we all look forward to seeing. 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
SDcoinguy Pillar of the Community United States 2424 Posts	Posted 05/19/2011 11:47 pm i saw one on ebay that sold for $390.. in MS66 as well. seems kinda low for such a great coin and with low mintage to boot.. hmmm Report this Post to the Staff
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