SAN DIEGO 1936... Beaches, Surfing, what's not to like?

[Old Pueblo]

With family in the area and a couple visits a year, I could not resist this commermorative with a winning bid worth a smile.

I did not attend the California Pacific Exposition 1935 in San Diego but the midway looked like fun.

Enjoy..

[TomB]

The San Diego is a really nice commem and an additional positive aspect of this issue is that they are generally well struck with terrific luster.

[SkyMan]

The San Diego is a really nice commem and an additional positive aspect of this issue is that they are generally well struck with terrific luster.

 

Yup!

[JJSingleton]

The San Diego is a really nice commem and an additional positive aspect of this issue is that they are generally well struck with terrific luster.

And very affordable.

[mommam17]

The San Diego has always been 1 of my favorite commems. This year added an NGC 65 proof like to my collection. VERY happy about that!

[Old Pueblo]

Interesting fact: These coins were made from melted-down 1935-S San Diego half dollars. 180,000 minted, 150,000 melted, 30,092 distributed

Here's the story about the coin for those unfamiliar.

1936 D San Diego Half Dollar

[WoodenJefferson]

Super nice Commemorative.

 

For Expo Extras, google: Zoro Gardens

[JJSingleton]

[fishfinder]

Wow FM! thats a beaut

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[johnny9434]

that is a wonderful looking coin. thanks for sharing all

[lehigh96]

A nice design for sure!

 

[James_OldeTowne]

The San Diego is underrated from an aesthetic standpoint, in my opinion. The design is deemed as "too busy" by some critics, but while I agree that it is busy, nonetheless, it just "works" for me. I like these coins, and as someone mentioned, they were well produced and tend to be very attractive.