Oregon Trail Commemorative

JapanJohn

Is there a preferred collectible year or mint mark for the OTC? I didn't realize they were minted with some many dates.

John

ricko

The 1933D would appear to be the most valued specimen - first commemorative struck at the Denver mint. Cheers, RickO

Broadstruck

<< <i>The 1933D would appear to be the most valued specimen - first commemorative struck at the Denver mint. Cheers, RickO >>



The 28-P and 34-D are also better dates, personally I also like the 36-S which isn't seen very often.

Tiny

Heck I like the coin maybe best of all. Has a real story behind it as do most of
Early Commemoratives. The making of America Commemoratives are our True
History. Any year is fine with me. I may just start putting that set together.

lcoopie

I don't think this is a "preferred year" but I like it anyhow.

nutmeg

How about the 1939 P, D, and S?

Connecticoin

For type, I would get a 1937-D. They usually have booming luster, and nice ones with original skin can be had at very good prices in MS65 and MS66.

coinguy1

<< <i>Is there a preferred collectible year or mint mark for the OTC? I didn't realize they were minted with some many dates.

John >>

If you're looking for one, don't worry about what date it is - let the coin come to you, based on how it looks.

johnny9434

its something to work for isint it . a so called short set

Swampboy

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I don't think this is a "preferred year" but I like it anyhow. >>




Based on how it looks I'd let that coin come to me lcoopie.

(hat tip to cg1)

coinguy1

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I don't think this is a "preferred year" but I like it anyhow. >>




Based on how it looks I'd let that coin come to me lcoopie.

(hat tip to cg1) >>

That's what I was talking about. If/when you see a coin like that, if it is priced reasonably, who cares what date it is?

Justacommeman

I think you get for bang for your money with 37-D. Most come nice. However, with Oregons you can be patient and just grab the best piece regardless of year or mint mark when in rolls around. JMHO. MJ

scher

Man Mj..What a great lookin coin!
Oregon Trails are sure are pretty..
Nothing like the coinage of today.
Bruce

DRUNNER

The Trail comes through the last few acres of my ranch on the north. Actually labeled on the 7.5 and 15 Minute Maps as "Oregon/California Trail". Man, what fun just strolling down those two-tracks now thinking about how that would be taking a wagon over the brush up to the saddle, then down the other side to what is now (near) Evanston, WY.

I have started to put together a full set of Oregons. Have about half the issues. Looking for original skin . . . that 'pewter' look they come with so often when un-messed with. Before I die I want to take a full set up there on the Trail and get a photo . . .when done, I'll post.

Great commem . . . .

Drunner

Zoins

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<< <i>Is there a preferred collectible year or mint mark for the OTC? I didn't realize they were minted with some many dates.

John >>

If you're looking for one, don't worry about what date it is - let the coin come to you, based on how it looks. >>



The most interesting Oregons have a great look to them. Go for the look, not the date / mm.

Type2

WoW nice. Here is one of mine not as nice as yours.

mrearlygold

The very first commem of any kind that I bought was a 1928 Oregon. That was around 1980. If I ever see that baby again.

DaggoB

Todd brought out the color in these.

pqmonsters

I also agree with MJ that's it's nice to have a toned reverse. What's cooler that a rainbow covered wagon staring at you!

claychaser

I just look for ones I like. Here's a tab toner in a rattler:

rooksmith

Although I dont own one, as far as classic commem's go, its a must have. I really love the design. Wish the mint would resurrect it on the dollar coin.

melvin289

The only 2 of my Oregons that I have a picture.

Ron

Justacommeman

<< <i>I also agree with MJ that's it's nice to have a toned reverse. What's cooler that a rainbow covered wagon staring at you! >>



Hello my friend! Here's your pic and welcome to the boards dude............. MJ

ColonelJessup

There's a '26P "matte proof" (NGC holder?) that's appeared in auction more than once.

Being present, my impression was that it didn't sell. Having inspected it, I was quite confused at to why the strike was weak and wasn't crazy about the "look", but few if any of the few other matte proofs have the "look" other than the clearly official Hawaiian issues.

The rest is OT.

The Columbians are brilliants. I've seen more than one '93 that many, as do I, believe is a proof, but the services take Swiatek's stance that only one '93 was made and Tony has scholarship on his side.

Many disagree about current attributions of Isabellas

BTW Breen's attributions of various proof and/or specimen commems hold little to no currency among many current aficionados/experts.

Rumor has it the Stacks' Baltimore sale will have two Boone matte proofs. The proof classic commems should be a separate thread. There are more. Mr. Sinnock sure had fun. What I have to say about the holdered Sesqui $2 1/2 may be legally actionable.

BillJones

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<< <i>Is there a preferred collectible year or mint mark for the OTC? I didn't realize they were minted with some many dates.

John >>

If you're looking for one, don't worry about what date it is - let the coin come to you, based on how it looks. >>



Yes, buy the coin not the date and mint mark. Most commemorative coin type collectors (looking to do a 50 piece set) don't care about the rarity as much as they do the eye appeal. In fact they would prefer to buy a nice looking coin for less, than a more expensive scarcer date.

ColonelJessup

Per BillJ's advice,

crazyhounddog

<< <i>I think you get for bang for your money with 37-D. Most come nice. However, with Oregons you can be patient and just grab the best piece regardless of year or mint mark when in rolls around. JMHO. MJ



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Hey MJ, that is one super duper piece you have there, show off!! Love the color and the strike is over the top!!

grip

And I liked the skin on this one .Out of focus

richardshipp

Mine's not as nice as some of the great ones in this thread but I still like it.

mcarney1173

wow, some nice toning in this thread

koynekwest

If you're into die varieties ALL specimens of the 1933-D and 1934-D show Class II multiple hubbings (at least a quad die) on HALF DOLLAR and USA on the obverse.