Post. Kennedy in honor of this boat!
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Taking a day for a little R and R and while boating on the water we passed what was JFK’s Presidental Yacht “The Honey Fitz “ Photo is at the Pelican club in Jupiter where the boat now resides and if you want you can charter it for the. Day lol
Notice the presidential seal! Cool
Fun fact Nixon also used it too…
So I thought how bout you show off your favorite Kennedy Coin?
What you got????
Jon Lerner - Scarsdale Coin - www.CoinHelp.com
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Not graded yet but this is my current favorite.
Here is one of many, this from the first year:
When I saw the title of this thread, I was expecting to see a pic of PT-109.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
I think that was on mchales island this am. Some congresswoman from Massachusetts was looking for a war hero in the area. She picked the crew of the 109 for war bond drive. The rest is history 🙂
A popular coin and design, too bad the Ikes are not as much so. I recently read a bunch of Kennedy biographies.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
I hear this kinda of stuff whenever Ike’s are mentioned but for me they sell better than my Kennedys. Wonder if it has anything to do with CAC.
PR68
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
My only graded example for type purposes, I have a few raw half's in an album somewhere. I overpaid a bit but I do like the tone.
My Collection of Old Holders
Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
THIS is Kennedy's boat:
3 SP70's & counting.....
Beautiful Coin @2windy2fish ⇈
POTUS 35 Numismatic Artifact. President John F. Kennedy awarded "his" medal to a unique set of individuals. Obverse and reverse designed by Frank Gasparro. Struck by the US Mint for exclusive use by President Kennedy.
https://youtu.be/Dr_BcKyiW_M?si=iH3hatnN62u4cD3M
Here is the 1961 inaugural medal in silver. They sold so many of these that they sold for melt for quite a long time.
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There was a Congresswoman from Connecticut who gave John F Kennedy a gold coin.
More details here:
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/911595/clare-boothe-luce-john-f-kennedy-and-the-gold-good-luck-coin
The Mysterious Egyptian Magic Coin
Coins in Movies
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Here's a few.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
Thanks for the post 2windy2fish! Here are some other coins from that same set.
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Obtained by my mother's cousin who had the pleasure of meeting JFK at Iowa Jackson Day Dinner.
Here is a tribute to JFK's OTHER boat. It's a tie clip from the 1960 campaign.
As much as it is common knowledge among members of my generation, it is surprising how few people under the age of say....50 (certainly 40), if asked what "PT-109" signifies, have no idea.
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There was a 1963 movie (PT 109) made about Kennedy and PT-109 starting Clift Robertson among other famous stars. It was based on Kennedy's book. Worth watch if you get the chance.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Jon - My wife and I were fortunate to have had the opportunity to have sailed on the Honey Fitz in October 2023. Here are six of the many photos I took, followed by my two favorite Kennedy Half Dollars.
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
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I find it a bit ironic that at first glance I truly thought that David Hall's signature on the PCGS insert was that of Secret Service Agent Clint Hill.
Rolls count, right?
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
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Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
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Maybe their signatures are so much alike due to a rumor I heard that their offices are so very close to each other - that David’s office is “just down the Hall.” 😂
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
(https://d1htnxwo4o0jhw.cloudfront.net/pcgs/cert/46327919/medium/255236405.jpg?v=1739831177279 "")
Gorgeous 68s you have there I have to imagine these were finds while on your full steps search.
They were. Not only is the toning super but the coin is graded a 66 and PQ at that. I really think it should be a 67. It is just nearly as nice as the 67 I did make. I do have 1 more with great toning in a super raw set that I have. I should get it graded before it goes bad with the toning getting stronger.
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
I Agree it should be a 67 but toning will recoup those costs anyway. It's tough to get a 67 lately I'm hoping this one will. It is absolutely hammered and toned sitting halfway out of the cellophane in the envelope when I found it. Someone must've dropped a box too hard for it to pop out but the cellophane was ratty.
Or maybe this one.
1966 50c Off Center
That 86 is a Moose.