50C commemoratives...

Dennis88

Hello Everyone,

I was always interested in silver commemoratives. Now I'm planning to buy one next month, a Washington carver 50 cent in PCGS ms64. Is that a good buy for a first time commemorative buyer??

Another thing, please show some nice commemoratives. I'm still not sure if I should buy a few...

Dennis

flaminio

Firstly, it's "commemoratives". For some reason, many people leave out the middle syllable.

The Carver-Washington is a good first buy, especially if the men commemorated have some personal meaning to you. You may also want to look at a Pilgrim, Stone Moutain, or Columbian -- any of these is relatively inexpensive in 64, and much prettier than the C-W, IMHO.

You want to see some of mine? Click here...

mommam17

Dennis, depending on your budget, you might want to look at an MS 65 because there`s only a 20-30 dollar differnce between a 64 and a 65. Good luck. You will now be collecting the most beautiful US coins made, in my opinion!

Dennis88

A ms65 would offcourse be nice, but I then have to find one...By someone who ships to the Netherlands (where I live).

Dennis

Dennis88

FatMan

Dennis

Commemoratives are a great series to collect. That may be a somewhat biased opinion as I am a commem collector. Lots of history and politics involved for each coin in the series. Carver - Washington is a good place to begin. Inexpensive up to MS65 and many to choose from. The key to success in collecting commemoratives is to take your time. Unlike a traditional series where once you know the coin you are able to apply your knowledge to each date, commems have to be studied coin by coin. Each commem is a series of one. Good luck and enjoy.

Here's a nice example of a Carver-Wahington.

Clankeye

Here is a 51-P Carver commem NGC64. It was under $20.

Yes, the Carvers are a nice little series, with some very low mintage dates. In 64 there isn't one date you shouldn't be able to find for $60 or under. The common 52-P's are very cheap.

I think you would find them an excellent introduction to classic commem collecting.

Clankeye

Clankeye

I like that example you show, Fatman. Love it when they have darker toning around the rims--it sets off the devices very nicely.

Clankeye

Russ

<< <i>Another thing, please show some nice commemoratives. >>





Picked up at a show recently.

Russ, NCNE

Baley

Oregons are always popular, maybe the Most popular.

bigbadchad777

Commemoratives are great. I first started with the Washington - Carver and Booker T Washingtons. I am always buying & selling commemoratives. Click on my eBay link below. I have some nice pictures of my early & modern commemorative coins in the PCGS Set Registry, look under bigbadchad777 collection.

WARNING... Commemorative coins are highly addictive!!!

jhuberdude

I love the Half commems. I was given a CT half and the Pilgrim half from my grandfater, and I have added from there. Look at some I have on my web site. None are graded, but I am building the collection over time. The commems are at the bottom of the page.

My 50¢

mrearlygold

<< <i>Oregons are always popular, maybe the Most popular.

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My favorite commem.

Rgrds
TP

Gemini

Booker T. Washingtons are also relatively inexpensive and a nice beginners coin.

Crackout

Commems' are the best - if you are like me, you'll be hooked!

jhuberdude

One of my favorites is the Pilgrim Tercentenary, especially the reverse. Although it is not captured fully here, it has great relief and the hull of the ships seems to break from the waves.

mrcommem

Welcome to the most interesting and colorful U. S. coins, Classic Commemoratives. Below is one of my little commem tidbits that I dangle before you.



I invite you to visit the two websites below. Rob's U. S. coins has a 50 piece collection "The Overland Trail " with pictures and information on classic U.S Silver and Gold commems. The second link goes to Overland Trail Collection in PCGS Registry Set.

Dennis88

Thanks for the great pics +links everyone!!! They are very usefull...

The coin I might want to buy is washington-carver 1951-D in PCGS ms64. It has a very low mintage, and I prefer that.....

Dennis

Dennis88

Another question, I've only found two usefull articles on the internet about commemoratives. Are there more??

Dennis

Clankeye

Dennis--

A 51-D Carver would be a nice choice. Mintage of 10,003--the D mint Carvers are tougher coins to find with eye appeal. A lot of them have dull luster. Below is a pic of a 51-D PCGS64. I picked it up because the luster was above average for the issue, with some nice light gold toning.



Good luck with the commemoratives.

Clankeye

Dennis88

BTW what's a fair price to pay for a 1951-D in PCGS ms64?????

Dennis

Steve355

Hi Dennis,

Highly recommend Dave Bowers book "Commemorative Coins of the United States". A bit dated on
pricing info, but loaded with good stuff on all the Classic Commems (1892-1954).

Some are like the WC, with a very slight price curve from MS63-64-65; others, like the Sesqui
go through the roof in these grades.

Best of luck with your commems !!

Steve