Artsy Oak

richardshipp

Another of my favorite Early Commems. Commemorating the 300th Anniversary of the founding of the colony of Connecticut. Henry Kreis of Essen, Germany who came to the US in 1933 designed the coin with the overly large Oak Leaves to easily distinguish the tree as an Oak. The Eagle on the reverse is kind of Art Deco popular at the time.

The history of the "Charter Oak" is one everyone should read up on. It is strong symbol of liberty and independence. The total mintage is about 25,000.

Barndog

I wouldn't mortgage my home for it, but otherwise I really like the look of that one!

pursuitofliberty

I wouldn't mortgage my home for it




Also one of my favorite designs, although I have yet to own one, and indeed the Charter Oak is a strong symbol in our history.

I really like the look of that one, nice color ... thanks for sharing!

Tbar

Another one of if not my favorite design. I like the look on that one too.

Heres mine.

MrMag

Nice half

I'm not too sure about the eagle though...

LanLord

About 7 or 8 years ago I saw the Autumn Oak auctioned on ebay. It was this same Connecticut design with the warmest richest golden brown toning I have ever seen.

I don't know if it was at or nt, but it was gorgeous.

I wish I would have won it.

Eagleguy

I think this was the first commem I bought



JH