Choosing commemoratives For My Type Set . . .

Russell12

I need to choose 4 commemorative half dollars, and I want them to be meaningful. I am thinking maybe the first one of each era (1892 Columbian and 1982 Washington), then maybe the 1926 Sesquicentennial and wait for the 2026 Semiquincentennial, Any other ideas?

ricko

I built a set representing states I lived/worked in over my career. Nine coins. There are many possible themes... You could make it meaningful to either your travels, family or other interests. Cheers, RickO

CommemDude

I would pick 4 you find most attractive or historically significant, for example Connecticut, Antietam, Gettysburg, Oregon, Lincoln or whatever appeals to you. The sesqui half is notoriously flat and unattractive in my opinion, and the Columbian is too common.

JJM

Oregon
Bay Bridge
Gettysburg

Che_Grapes

1921 Pilgram has an incredible high relief reverse and the Oregon trial is another “pioneer-themed” example.
The classic comms are more fun to collect than the modern crap, imo - that said I have several of them!
For the modern ones the 2001 Buffalo and the 08 eagle are my favs.
The 2016 gold walker ain’t too shabby either.

alaura22

@JJM said:
Oregon
Bay Bridge
Gettysburg

My choices also here's why
Oregon, some much detail and although there are many, they still are one of the most admired coins
Bay Bridge, OHHH that bear.............he's beautiful if you can find a really really nice one
Gettysburg, Well I meet my now friend Winesteven when he outbid me on this coin a few years ago, lost the coin but gained a new friend!
I would also add the PANAMA PACIFIC to this group
JMO
Good luck

JW77

My votes based on design and desirability are Pan Am Expo, California Jubilee, Hawaii, Sesqui, Texas Trail, Bay Bridge and any really nice toned coin like:

david3142

My first commems were a couple of cheaper ones - Columbian and a lightly cleaned Monroe. I didn’t find either particularly appealing and now I have:

San Diego
Oregon
Texas
Stone Mountain

I like these designs very much and they aren’t expensive in MS64 or 65.
As mentioned above, a Pilgrim or California would also be great choices, though the latter is pricier.

OAKSTAR

Always a tough decision. I have 4 in my 7070 and still not sure that it's right.

alaura22

If you have time to add these coins you might want to check out these top of the top coins

https://www.greatcollections.com/Collections/749/The-Gregg-Bingham-Collection-of-Silver-Commemoratives/listing

I have no connection to this set, they are probably the finest available in todays market
Good luck wear a bib.........

Smudge

Oregon is always a favorite. Aw hell do it right and get the first one. The 1848 CAL QE. just kidding, sort of.

JW77

@david3142 said:
My first commems were a couple of cheaper ones - Columbian and a lightly cleaned Monroe. I didn’t find either particularly appealing

Hey, I resemble that remark
Actually, the Columbian design is just ok, what i like about mine is the toning.

Che_Grapes

The Layfayette dollar is always a top pick too!!
(Cha-Ching) $$

Downtown1974

I know they’re common, but I love the Columbian Commems.
@JW77 that is a real stunner!

david3142

@JW77 said:

@david3142 said:
My first commems were a couple of cheaper ones - Columbian and a lightly cleaned Monroe. I didn’t find either particularly appealing

Hey, I resemble that remark
Actually, the Columbian design is just ok, what i like about mine is the toning.

I still don’t like the design but yours is a beautiful example!

BillJones

The Gettysburg marked the turning point of the Civil War and a 75th anniversary that pushed for national unity. The Oregon is considered to be the best design. Those two tops my list.

lermish

I love this series and there's not a ton of awful choices although there would certainly be some unpopular ones. I love the designs of all of the above but I like the animal theme ones also. Wisconsin and Albany and New Rochelle are all great. The Lincoln is really stately and nice if a little restrained obverse and reverse as well.

lermish

@Che_Grapes said:
The Layfayette dollar is always a top pick too!!
(Cha-Ching) $$

Probably won't fit. As they only dollar it's significantly larger than all the other 50 cent pieces

alaura22

BillJones

@lermish makes a good point with the Illinois - Lincoln. It is a great design with a nice eagle on the reverse.

ChangeInHistory

Your choices make sense, but other than the Columbian Half, I'd pick the 3 classic designs you like the best.

alaura22

@lermish said:
I love this series and there's not a ton of awful choices although there would certainly be some unpopular ones. I love the designs of all of the above but I like the** animal theme** ones also. Wisconsin and Albany and New Rochelle are all great. The Lincoln is really stately and nice if a little restrained obverse and reverse as well.

How about these two

lermish

@alaura22 said:

@lermish said:
I love this series and there's not a ton of awful choices although there would certainly be some unpopular ones. I love the designs of all of the above but I like the** animal theme** ones also. Wisconsin and Albany and New Rochelle are all great. The Lincoln is really stately and nice if a little restrained obverse and reverse as well.

How about these two

Also great!!! Even the eagles are really good. I know some people have mixed feelings but I really don't think there's too many clunkers in the set. One of the reasons I'm a collector of them.

alaura22

My favorite animal is this mesmerizing bear
Not mine

JW77

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@Russell12 said:
I need to choose 4 commemorative half dollars, and I want them to be meaningful. I am thinking maybe the first one of each era (1892 Columbian and 1982 Washington), then maybe the 1926 Sesquicentennial and wait for the 2026 Semiquincentennial, Any other ideas?

You received lots of great suggestions, please let us know what you end up doing and we look forward to seeing your pics as you go forward in your journey
Thanks

Russell12

Still don't know what to do . . . I guess I'm not in a hurry.

alaura22

@Russell12 said:
Still don't know what to do . . . I guess I'm not in a hurry.

We gave you enough choices.What's the problem?