Crusty, Circulated Classic Commemorative Half Dollars

[EZ_E]

This post is in honor of TomB & Mike King!

 

Both are Connecticuttites! Is that even a word?

 

I understand that Tom even has an XF CT commem. I just won mine on e-bay. Paid stupid money for it but sometimes a man either must step up or pass. These truly are very rare in any form of circulated crustiness.

 

Most boardsters don't realize that I started branching out and started collecting circulated commems. Some are extremely tough to find like the CT, Hawaiian, Roanoke and Gettysburg among others. The CT is so rare that I put a very high back up bid on my bidnapper and paid MS64 money for this XF45. No regrets. Someone wanted it almost as much as I did. Whoever it was must have been big time disappointed since his $250 bid was good for days but he got napped at the last 5 seconds. So sorry.

 

Even though I have about half of the 50 coin set, only 9 were graded so I entered the set into the NGC registry today. here

 

[physics-fan3.14]

That is nice, has that perfect circulated look we were talking about. :thumbsup:

[TomB]

I always get concerned when I notice my name in the title of a thread. However, MikeKing was also listed, so I then had this reaction. No doubt there are other CT folks on these boards, but CTCollector is among us, too.

 

You are correct, Victor, that the CT commem is a beast to find in circulated condition as long as one wants a problem-free coin. This is also a coin that has a relatively high basal value, which means that you can't exactly scoop one up for next to nothing. Here is my coin that I purchased in NH perhaps two years ago-

[bsshog40]

Nice ones there Tom and Vic. I like that gettysburg also Vic!!

[rrantique]

Those are great looking commems Victor and TomB really like the eagle. (thumbs u

[EZ_E]

Those are great looking commems Victor and TomB really like the eagle. (thumbs u

 

Hey, I see it's your birthday. Felix Cumpleanos!

 

Just spent the last however much time taking these pics while YunYun is packing. Such a good woman and such a poor husband. God bless her.

 

Enjoy!

[WoodenJefferson]

Who would ever think that a circulated coin could be so beautiful?

[EZ_E]

Dansco

[EZ_E]

Dansco

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Dansco

[rrantique]

Thanks Vic, those look great. (thumbs u

[texasrichard]

This is a great thread !

[physics-fan3.14]

Who would ever think that a circulated coin could be so beautiful?

 

Oh my. Sometimes, the gem cameo circulated dark grey original beauties are far more attractive than the uncirculated ones. Quite often, in fact.

[EZ_E]

This is a great thread !

 

Thanks. I'm checking out your set in a sec.

 

My goal once and if I ever finish this set is to get the entire type set in NGC multi-holders starting with the Columbus, Isabella & LaFayette commems in the first holder and then 5 coins each in the holders thereafter.

 

Wish me luck!

[Coindude]

I absolutely love the look Victor... keep us up to date on any additions!

[michael]

great photos even better coins as they are all gem circ.

[Barberian]

Hey Vic,

My first time posting here.

 

You are driving me crazy with these beautiful circ commems. I really like your Texas and might even consider a trade for mine. Anyway, here's a CT in honor of your recent acquisition. This is probably and AU-58 with a light pink patina. I also threw in the Texas for the heck of it.

 

[EZ_E]

Rick! Welcome aboard! For those who don't know him--he's a bug doc! A guy who actually is having an impact on our environment and a mature collector in the vein of TomB. He likes crusty, early halves and the same for his classic commems.

 

You wanna trade? In a heart beat! Your's is soooooo lovely!

 

The MD I sent you should be sistered with your CT. (thumbs u

[physics-fan3.14]

Hey Rick, welcome to the boards. If Vic says you're good, you pass our test. ::

 

Just post more like that Texas and you'll have no problems from me.

[rrantique]

Hey Rick, welcome to the boards. If Vic says you're good, you pass our test. ::

 

Just post more like that Texas and you'll have no problems from me.

 

Welcome to the forum.

[WoodenJefferson]

Both of you guys Texas Commems are handsom.

[Coindude]

Rick! Dude! That Texas commem is absolutely gorgeous! I'd trade you the one I have in MS63... old ANACS!

[EZ_E]

Mint state commems are for wuzzies!

[Dwaine]

Impressive classic commem's. I have a boone that I am carrying as a pocket piece that I hope one day to have worn down to VF so I can put it in my 7070. I need to find me another NC commem, maybe Roanoke or since I was born in Columbia, SC I might get that one and carry it around as well.

[WinstonWare]

I love circulated classic commems I have a seperate half dollar page for them in my dansco album.

 

[Coindude]

I'm definitely digging the Diamond Jubilee, the Lexington and the Oregon Trail.

[physics-fan3.14]

:thumbsup: on the California, Winston!

[EZ_E]

:thumbsup: on the California, Winston!

 

Ditto, they are tough to find like that!

 

Hey, is there PVC on my California or what? It has a greenish tint on the pics that I never noticed in hand???

[MikeKing]

nice post Victor. Got me worried for a sec...being associated...

ah..nevermind

 

 

sorry I got to this post so late

[EZ_E]

I'm glad that you found this post, Mike, even though it is ancient history now.

 

These are two commems that I purchased this week.