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For the medal experts--where can I find info on medals issued for the tercentenary of CT (see ANR lo
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I was looking through the commemorative section of the ANR auction (the Jewell collection of commemoratives). The description (see below) for the Connecticut Tercentenary commemorative mentioned that various medals were issued by towns across CT to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the state. Being from CT, I wanted to learn more about these medals. Does anyone have a link to a website that might show these medals where I can get more information? Also, how common are they and how easy are they to find? Is there any information on prices? What dealers typically sell these?
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1935 Connecticut. MS-67 (PCGS).
Ranking close to the top of the PCGS grading roster, this coin has it all: high grade, sharp strike, rich lustre, and delicate golden toning. It is a treat to the eye, a superb gem in every respect.
PCGS Population: 40; 1 finer (MS-68).
The tercentenary of Connecticut was widely observed in 1935, most prominently by this commemorative half dollar, but also on a series of medals issued in various towns across the state. The half dollar, of which 25,000 were distributed, proved popular, and most were snapped up soon after the time of issue. This is one variety that has never existed in groups or hoards.
Depicted on the obverse is the famous Charter Oak, that stood in Hartford, and is closely connected to the history of the state, actually provincial times, when the charter was hidden in an orifice in the gnarled trunk, to escape capture by British authorities. In transmogrified or fictitious form the Charter Oak made a more recent appearance on the reverse of the 1999 Connecticut State quarter. After the tree blew down in a windstorm in 1856, it was cut up, and pieces of wood were used to make interesting objects, ranging from furniture to gavels, some of which appear on the market infrequently today.
The modernistic eagle on the reverse is not much different in concept from that seen on the 1936 Bridgeport half dollar, by the same designer, Henry Kreis.
From the Richard Jewell Collection. Previously from Heritage's sale of the Bruce Scher Collection, February 2005, Lot 4153.
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1935 Connecticut. MS-67 (PCGS).
Ranking close to the top of the PCGS grading roster, this coin has it all: high grade, sharp strike, rich lustre, and delicate golden toning. It is a treat to the eye, a superb gem in every respect.
PCGS Population: 40; 1 finer (MS-68).
The tercentenary of Connecticut was widely observed in 1935, most prominently by this commemorative half dollar, but also on a series of medals issued in various towns across the state. The half dollar, of which 25,000 were distributed, proved popular, and most were snapped up soon after the time of issue. This is one variety that has never existed in groups or hoards.
Depicted on the obverse is the famous Charter Oak, that stood in Hartford, and is closely connected to the history of the state, actually provincial times, when the charter was hidden in an orifice in the gnarled trunk, to escape capture by British authorities. In transmogrified or fictitious form the Charter Oak made a more recent appearance on the reverse of the 1999 Connecticut State quarter. After the tree blew down in a windstorm in 1856, it was cut up, and pieces of wood were used to make interesting objects, ranging from furniture to gavels, some of which appear on the market infrequently today.
The modernistic eagle on the reverse is not much different in concept from that seen on the 1936 Bridgeport half dollar, by the same designer, Henry Kreis.
From the Richard Jewell Collection. Previously from Heritage's sale of the Bruce Scher Collection, February 2005, Lot 4153.
Always took candy from strangers
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
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Hibler-Kappen list a Wethersfield, CO tercentenary medal from 1934 which may be related
to this in the So-Called Dollars book- 1963. There is a tree on one side with the name and
"300th Anniversary" and a ribbon, name/ 1634-Conn-1934/ incorporated therefrom/ Glastonbury
1693/ Rocky Hill 1843/ Newington 1871 on the other. ~ 1 3/8" Bronze.
that sure is a quick flip. i can't understand why some coins are supposed to be such gems, yet they have a hard time finding a home.
<< <i>that sure is a quick flip. i can't understand why some coins are supposed to be such gems, yet they have a hard time finding a home. >>
Because in a hot market, there are a lot more than just long-term collectors buying coins.