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TreeMonkey Valued Member United States 210 Posts	Posted 07/01/2011 7:36 pm The last installment (for now). Looks to be some spotting on the reverse. Report this Post to the Staff

harrison2 Pillar of the Community Mexico 1304 Posts	Posted 07/01/2011 11:37 pm I haven't seen that one before...very very nice...thank you for sharing. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15445 Posts	Posted 07/02/2011 11:53 am Another excellent coin and one of my favorites ... I enjoy the simple but elegant design. Interesting that at the time the famous coin designer James Earl Fraser (designer of the Buffalo nickel, obverse of the Oregon Trail Half and many other coins) did not like the design, calling it 'inexperienced and amateurish". Since Fraser was officially representing the Commission of Fine Arts his criticism carried a lot of political weight. Fortunately for us today, Fraser's criticism was overruled and the design by Carmel, CA artist Joseph Mora became reality. Net distribution of 86,594 coins. Often found with a silky luster in MS condition. My example has similar spotting as yours. For grading comparison here is my PCGS MS65 California: Looking forward to some new acquisitions from you Bill. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
muddler Pillar of the Community United States 7193 Posts	Posted 07/02/2011 3:55 pm My circulated specimen. Report this Post to the Staff
TreeMonkey Valued Member United States 210 Posts	Posted 07/02/2011 9:07 pm In reading about this coin over in the " U.S. Commemorative History" section, I learned that most of this issue went to individuals rather than collectors/dealers, so many were circulated or served as pocket pieces. This left relatively few remaining coins in MS condition. I enjoyed sharing these coins with everyone, and I thank you for your participation and support! Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15445 Posts	Posted 07/02/2011 9:40 pm Quote: I enjoyed sharing these coins with everyone, and I thank you for your participation and support! I as well enjoyed the dialogue ... hoping you someday restart the spark of interest in the Classic silver commemorative set. Whatever happens with your interest going forward ... thanks for the contribution of your 9 coins ... I have enjoyed the photos ... contributed some honest feedback ... and as an honest statement enjoyed the shared interest. I send along my best wishes Bill for whatever is next for you ... know that you are always welcome here. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
EgCollector Pillar of the Community Egypt 3470 Posts	Posted 07/15/2011 10:16 am even with the spots it looks nice.... thanks for sharing Report this Post to the Staff
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