Early Classic Commemoratives For The Weekend
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I am a fan of the series due to low mintage's, some great design's, and some real "history/stories" behind each coin in the series. Please post your early commemoratives here and explain what you like about the coin.
This is my newest:
The Vermont State Sesqui-Centennial Commission, John Spargo, president, initially selected Mr. Sherry Fry to design and model this coin. Mr. Fry’s designs were not very well received by The Commission of Fine Arts in Washington. Mr. Spargo and Commission Of Fine Arts chairman Charles Moore sent many letters back and forth about the designs and in frustration, Mr. Fry resigned his commission. After brief discussions with artist T. Spicer-Simson, the job was given to Charles Keck.
This piece is struck in the highest relief of any commemorative issue, and the lettering is particularly large and bold.
The reduction of the models was done by the Medallic Art Company of New York.
Sherry Fry rejected models.
This is my newest:
The Vermont State Sesqui-Centennial Commission, John Spargo, president, initially selected Mr. Sherry Fry to design and model this coin. Mr. Fry’s designs were not very well received by The Commission of Fine Arts in Washington. Mr. Spargo and Commission Of Fine Arts chairman Charles Moore sent many letters back and forth about the designs and in frustration, Mr. Fry resigned his commission. After brief discussions with artist T. Spicer-Simson, the job was given to Charles Keck.
This piece is struck in the highest relief of any commemorative issue, and the lettering is particularly large and bold.
The reduction of the models was done by the Medallic Art Company of New York.
Sherry Fry rejected models.
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<< <i>Been awhile since I've put a piece up here. My family was in the Bay State shortly after this fellow so this coin is apropos. One of my few remaining commems.
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nice commem. kid, im glad ya hung onto that one
U.S. Type Set
Couple of my current favs...for the color of course.
Joseph J. Singleton - First Superintendent of the U.S. Branch Mint in Dahlonega Georgia
Findley Ridge Collection
About Findley Ridge
I know there are many more commems out there than this.
Some very nice examples so far.
Approved by Congress on March 17, 1924 and issued in commemoration of the commencement on June 18, 1923, of the work of carving on Stone Mountain, in the State of Georgia, a monument to the valor of the soldiers of the South, which was the inspiration of their sons and daughters and grandsons and granddaughters in the Spanish-American and World Wars, and in memory of Warren G. Harding, President of the United States of America, in whose administration the work was begun.
Coinage executed in January and February at the Philadelphia Mint in 1925 was 2,314,709 pieces. Total coins reserved for annual assay by the Philadelphia Mint is shown as 4,709 pieces with 500,000 melted. Designed and modeled by John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum.
Coin designed and modeled by John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum and distributed at $1 each by the Stone Mountain Confederate Monumental Association, Hollins N. Randolph, president with 2,314,709 coined, 1,000,000 coins returned to the United States Mint for melting.
Joseph J. Singleton - First Superintendent of the U.S. Branch Mint in Dahlonega Georgia
Findley Ridge Collection
About Findley Ridge
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Very, very nice JJ.
Bad image, coin really dazzles in hand.
Mike
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When I saw your name as the last post in the thread I got a smile on my face because I knew I was soon going to see a stunning coin. And, of course, you did not disappoint. What a beautiful coin!!
<< <i>Now I am working on the 50 coin commem set and trying to complete the set in rattlers.
Mike >>
Nice Texas and wish you much luck on the above. I'm also doing old holders.
Joseph J. Singleton - First Superintendent of the U.S. Branch Mint in Dahlonega Georgia
Findley Ridge Collection
About Findley Ridge
the golden tone mutes the obverse luster a bit. Like 78saen's coin, this one graded MS 64.
My addition...
AB
This pic was in the original holder thus the different cert #...
Some super nice coins throughout this thread.
Love the counterstamped Stone Mountain.
Joseph J. Singleton - First Superintendent of the U.S. Branch Mint in Dahlonega Georgia
Findley Ridge Collection
About Findley Ridge
<< <i>Cool thread! Welcome to the board ronctx...
My addition...
AB
This pic was in the original holder thus the different cert #...
Daaaaayum.