Let's post some Classic Commemoratives this weekend.

[SkyMan]

I just don't understand why this series hasn't just fallen out of bed, but seems to have fallen through the floor too. IMO it has some of the prettiest designs ever created by the US, and if you are just collecting a typeset there are only 50 coins to collect, which is highly reasonable given the number of coins in some other series. I'll grant you there are some definite clunkers, but there are also some really attractive designs, with a nice selection of coins that are either white with killer luster or are beautifully toned.

 

So, please post a Classic Commemorative, and I'd also be intrigued in your thoughts as to why the Classic Commemorative market has gone so far south.

 

 

Here's a CA. to start us off.

 

[physics-fan3.14]

Yeah, there are some classic commems that seem to be more popular, such as the California, Texas, Bay Bridge, and a couple of others. These have the nicest design and the widest appeal, thematically wise. But overall, the set seems to be daunting to someone just beginning, and they aren't the cheapest things, especially when you find nice color coins like that one. Also, and this is how I personally feel, why do I want to collect all of those designs when I really don't care about them? I would much rather get a mainstream set where I like the design. There are 50 of them if you do a type set, but a very large 144 if you do the whole set, and most people that buy a classic commem, I would argue, need it for a Dansco or type set or something. So, overall, yeah, there might be some nice coins in the series, but classic commems as a whole just don't hold my interest.

 

I will add, though, that I do want to pick up a nice Sesquicentennial half eventually, as a sort of tie in for my Franklin set. The bell on the Franklin half was lifted almost directly from the Sesquicentennial, so they tell me.

[stgecko]

I might have a pic or two lying around. I'll start with a BTW.

 

Overall I like the commemorative market for most of the reasons stated and many more. You can find interesting reading about each and every coin and most of them have a bit of intrigue, deciept and design deceptions. There are a few good books out there that can give you the full skinny on these coins.

 

 

FYI A bit of trivia on the BTW series. Some think that the coin was designed/recommended so that it would appease the black community so that they wouldn't turn to communism. The mind set back then was certainly something wasn't it?

[SkyMan]

Personally I've NEVER felt the need to collect all 50. There are about 25 designs that I find interesting. OTOH, if I had the money for it, I'd buy every date/mm Oregon in high end toned condition. As it is, I've got one (white) Oregon in PCGS MS66, and I just bought another date/mm (toned) in NGC 67.

 

EDITED TO ADD: Stgecko, looks like you were posting while I was typing. Nice BTW (thumbs u , and yeah, the mindset back then was definitely something...

[stgecko]

Thanks Skyman you always have something nice to say about my coins. And I appreciate that.

[123cents]

Here is Iowa.

 

[Dwaine]

 

[stgecko]

Is that a futuristic space shuttle just below the palm tree on that Columbia coin?

[stgecko]

Here's one I picked up at a local coin show. I upgraded my coin to this. I couldn't believe how nice it looked in hand when I first saw it. A good price was negotiated and I feel good about it as my old coin doesn't have near the detail or lustre that this coin has.

[rrantique]

[leeg]

 

 

[sam51-migration]

My favorite ship coin.

 

[cpm9ball]

Without a doubt, I would love to own a toned set like the one Mark showed us a while back. I just haven't hit the lottery yet.

 

Chris

[SkyMan]

Some very attractive Commems here!

 

 

[zrlevin]

[leeg]

Here's a nice AU example with a Wayne Herndon Pedigree and Michael Printz image: (thumbs u

 

 

[ldhair]

They seem to never move much.

[stgecko]

thought I'd throw in a Deleware as well. The coins all look great, good pics all.

 

[stgecko]

Ok one more!

 

[SkyMan]

Nice looking coins everyone! (thumbs u

 

[BillJones]

The Missouri is one of the tough ones. Many collectors don't realize that until they try to find one!

 

[leeg]

Super nice Missouri Bill!!

 

 

TomB Pedigree and Michael Printz Image: (thumbs u

 

 

[Raybo55]

 

 

 

[stgecko]

Wow there are some awesome coins in here!

[rbrown4]

I Love there Classic Commemoratives and am actively seeking additons to my collection (HINT, HINT).

 

I have received quite a few very nice coins from members on here and I thank you. Here is one that was part of our collection that surprised me.

 

(But who can go wrong with anything dealling with Texas???)

 

1937 Texas MS 66

 

Rey

 

 

[stgecko]

Thought I'd sneak another one in here. It's a ms66 Arkansas!

 

[stgecko]

Ok here's one more and I'm done for the day.

 

[Dwaine]

Wow, I am impressed with all of the commemoratives posted. Kind of make me want to purchase more than the four that I already have in my 7070.

[hoard]

Another Bay Bridge, but certainly not as sharp as Skyman's. This is one of my favorite commemoratives.

 

 

[leeg]

Let's keep this one going: