GTG REVEALED. A New Area of Collecting for Me. Classic Commems. GTG
jfriedm56
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Over the last year, I’ve started to collect these classic silver commems. I’m intrigued by the vast variety of the artistry, some super simplistic while others show imagination and complexity. Here are three that I found interesting and relatively inexpensive. Maybe a type set to start. My photos aren’t great, but see if you can guess the grades. Have fun.
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I'm not that familiar with the series, but here we go:
Texas 66
Wisconsin 67
Maine 66
Really nice looking coins, born and raised in Texas, that would be my favorite
Texas MS67
Wisconsin MS66
Maine MS67
+1 (specifically, York County Maine)
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666
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
I'll go 65+, 66 and 66+
I grade them all as MS-64.
The Texas as few marks but muted luster. I have an Oregon that is free of marks, but frosty. All it got was an MS-64.
The Wisconsin has some obvious marks, which limits its grade.
The York has spots and minor marks. This issue comes very nice, and its not unusual to see them graded MS-65 and 66.
Among the three, the only design I admire is the Texas. Alamo side a bit overblown, but somehow it holds up.
The Wisconsin design has always looked like an amateur effort to me.
The York is what I would call "serviceable."
Here are some comparison pieces.
Texas graded MS-66
Wisonsin graded MS-65
York graded MS-65
All 65.
Welcome to my (current) addiction, @jfriedm56.
Tim
Without better photos i'm at 65 across the board. Hard to judge luster from the pics
Collector of Capped Bust Halves, SLQ's, Commems, and random cool stuff! @davidv_numismatics on Instagram
@BillJones, perhaps these photos are more representative of the coins I originally posted. All are bright white brilliant specimens with intense luster.
I really like the Texas commemoratives, just finished the 13 coin set in PCGS 67 about half with CAC, all toned nicely, took about a year to find pieces that I really liked. They are a nice set. That led me to a 1935 Spanish Trail, but I'm trying to keep from becoming a full blown classic comm collector.
Here's my favorite:
@Old_Collector, beautiful coin and I too like the Texas commems as the artistry is so over the top on the reverse. For me working on a type set for now is in the works. Good luck on your Spanish Trail. Zack.
I'm also a fan of the series. You have great examples.
Finally, a 1000 point grading scale.
Looks more like 666+ to me.
I've always had a fondness for the commems. Some aren't very pretty, but there are some really unique styles present.
Just got these back from ATS
One of my dream "coins" is a gold Norse.
Looks like @MFeld got it right at 666, presumedly meaning 66, 66, 66? Good guessing everyone!
I promise, that’s what I meant. I was able to save two letters (MS), three digits (each one, a 6) and a comma or two.😉
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
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I like the gold Norse but prefer the large (67mm, 5+ oz.) silver plated ones.
1925 Norse Centennial Medal, MS64
Only 75 Examples Struck
“1925 Medal Norse Medal, Large Format, Silvered MS64 PCGS. Ole Kvale, congressman from Minnesota, introduced legislation to authorize a silver half dollar to commemorate the centennial of the first organized immigration of Norwegian settlers to the United States in 1925. Unfortunately, the 68th Congress voted against an actual coin, but did authorize the production of 40,000 medals to commemorate the event. The medals were produced in several formats and sizes, with several compositions, all with the same design and octagonal shape.
Only 75 large format (67 mm) silvered bronze medals, like the present specimen, were produced. This attractive Choice specimen is sharply detailed, with vibrant satiny luster, and few signs of contact. Unlike most examples seen, there are no noticeable breaks in the silver plating on this specimen. Overall eye appeal is outstanding. Population: 2 in 64, 0 finer (10/15).
From The Elbert Henry Gary Collection.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2WHM, PCGS# 523083)
Weight: 160.50 grams
Metal: 100% Silvered bronze
View all of [The Elbert Henry Gary Collection ]”
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Those are also very nice.