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Sold as souveniers during the Columbian Expo, the coin wasn't too popular with turn of the century collectors, until the fair was over. Even then, many were sold at under the issue price of $1. However, a decade after the fair closed, market prices rose to 50c over issue. And today it is one of the series most popular items. Many of these survivors have been well preserved. This example is an upgrade over the original example in our set. Both have wonderful toning. This specimen has a lot of luster under a pleasing golden orange hue with vibrant blue in the periphery.
This, the original commemorative dollar, was actually struck in 1899. The portrait used for Washington was taken from the bust by Jean Antoine Houdon. This was the same one used by Flanagan later for the quarter. Toned examples of this key date, aren't unusual. Pretty ones are, and usually bring strong premiums. We were lucky enough to come across this lower end uncirculated example with gem-quality color.
A multi-year, multi-mint and multi-obverse (Robinson-Ark.)classic commemorative series. We orginally had a lightly toned MS65 type coin in the slot, until my wife came across an amazing 1937-PDS set in PCGS MS65. All coins are colorful and matching. The D-mint is shown here. The P-Mint coin is a touch ligher and the S-Mint is a touch darker. A superb set with fantastic rainbow color.
The Bay Bridge is one of the series most attractive designs and is one of my favorites. I especially enjoy the irony of a cage kept bear representing Liberty. This example is quite striking. Usually, brown is a bad word when describing toning. However, on this piece it somehow seems apropriate. Subtle greens and rose colors accent this nice superb gem.
A popular classic commemorative, the Boone Bicentennial half was minted for five years, by all three operating mints. Originally called the Kentucky - Boone, it was commissioned to celebrate the 200th birthdy of this american icon. The premise was to raise money in an effort to fund the upkeep and completion of various public Daniel Boone memorials. Boones likeness, albeit an idealized portrait, remains unscathed on this specimen. A wonderful rainbow of pastel colors, accents this attractive type example.
The Cincinnati commemorates nothing authentic. It celebrates 50 years from a non-event, with the bust of a non-native non-contributor, from the self proclaimed "Music center of America". The coins were issued around $7, but few actually sold for this. Upon release, market prices brought $45. Most "preferred" orders went unfilled. Mysteriously, there were plenty of coins to fill the market price orders. An example of 'numis-political' corruption at its finest (or worst). Regardless, our gem example is very pleasing. The obverse has attractive peripheral tones of green and gold that blend into blues and subtle lavenders. The reverse is mostly white. As with most Cincinnati's, the coin is well preserved, with few marks in the fields and devices.
Finding a colorful Cleveland was tougher than I anticipated. The vibrant color on this example was worth the wait. The surfaces are very nice for the grade. This coin holds its own against most examples that grade better.
This is a very interesting example. The coin itself is very sharply struck with very little chatter in the usual places. The color is fantastic and wholey original. This piece is one of five we purchased from the grand daughter of Saint Gaudens. The set came raw in the original holder. We still have the set complete. All the coins graded gem or better. Very cool addition to our collection.
Generally considered one of the "fill dates" for the series. We upgraded this coin from a deeply toned MS65. This example is superb in all aspects. The centrical obverse hues are the epitome of what rainbow colored commems should look like. Amazing eye appeal, and dirt cheap. One of my favorite coins in the collection.
Generally considered one of the "fill dates" for the series. We upgraded this coin from a deeply toned MS65. This example is superb in all aspects. The centrical obverse hues are the epitome of what rainbow colored commems should look like. Amazing eye appeal, and dirt cheap. One of my favorite coins in the collection.
Poorly handled from the beginning, finding a choice example of a Maine can be daunting. Originally issued in a plain coin envelope many specimens are either dipped white or roughly handled by non-collectors. Neither happened to this example. Gorgeously toned overall with a pallete of color including gold, rose and olive. An upgrade to a nice gem, but worth it with crisp devices and clean mark free surfaces.
