Norse medal

50cCOMMEMGUY

So many times over the years I’ve seen the Norse medal lumped in with early commemoratives and it hasn’t sat right with me. I recognize the desire for inclusion due to the similar time period of minting and the history behind it, but I just don’t agree it belongs in the early commemorative series at all. It is NOT a coin!! Other thoughts? Let’s discuss.

Oh BTW, the reason this came to my forefront was I saw this at NEN. It is super rare in my opinion and you just don’t see them a lot.

TomB

It may get lumped together because it was authorized by Congress, but if it truly does or does not belong has never really bothered me. The medal you shared is awesome and I have been fortunate enough to have examined a number of related items that are really, really cool.

Here is an old album page for US commemoratives. Notice that the 1932 Washington quarter is included as well.

50cCOMMEMGUY

Tom,
Yes indeed your reference on the Washington is a good point. I was aware of that and have often wondered if the 32 should be included in the series. However, I guess that the point is moot once there was a 34 and the series was continued.

I consider 76 silver bicentennial issues to be part of the series. They fit the bill. They were made of silver, not meant to circulate, and most of all they were meant to commemorate. That there were circulating issues as well is personally irrelevant to me.

PerryHall

It should be considered as a So Called Half Dollar.

Sonorandesertrat

There were no quarters made in 1933. The Washington quarter series resumed (or started, take your pick) in 1934.

Treashunt

@50cCOMMEMGUY said:
Tom,
Yes indeed your reference on the Washington is a good point. I was aware of that and have often wondered if the 32 should be included in the series. However, I guess that the point is moot once there was a 33 and the series was continued.

I consider 76 silver bicentennial issues to be part of the series. They fit the bill. They were made of silver, not meant to circulate, and most of all they were meant to commemorate. That there were circulating issues as well is personally irrelevant to me.

A 1933?

That would be extremely rare

50cCOMMEMGUY

Oh my talk about an epic mistype. FIXED 🤪

ricko

That explains why I cannot find a '33 Washington quarter.... just kidding... but I bet one shows up on the Asian market soon,.... "Very rare" "L@@K" Cheers, RickO