1936 Battle Of Gettysburg Half Dollar.
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https://coinweek.com/coins/commemoratives-coin-guide/1936-battle-of-gettysburg-half-dollar/
Saw an image of one in the 'Columbus' thread, did not realize they were so expensive.
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They are beautiful coins when original and frosty white and are even popular with the rare Civil War collectors who don't additionally collect coins.
When I was dealing in commems, the Gettysburg was by far the most in-demand, easiest-to-sell coin in the entire 144-piece set. I bought every coin I could.
This design has more high points and exposed design areas than most coins, and picked up a lot of hits and lines as a result.
Cool coin.
The theme of the 1938, 75th Gettysburg Battle celebration and commemative half dollar was unity and equal treatment of both sides. The portraits of the soldiers were the same size as well as the shields on the reverse. Healing was the goal. Unity between the North and South was the objective.
Today we have radicals who want to open old wounds for political purposes. The one thing I would remind the people who think they are cool, tolerant and intellectual is that there is nothing to be gained by rekindling regional, ethnic or racial hatred. These things can fester for centuries, and nobody wins in the end.
Will opening up old wounds and making people angry and distrustful get you a better job or improve your life in any measurable way? No. Healing and tolerance are the answers along with learning some history in a more objective way. You can't pull historical people out of the context of their era and expect them to conform to all of your political dogmas.
The struggle for human rights is an ongoing process, and progress has taken thousands of years. Appreciate the steps our forefathers made instead of obsessing on what they didn't do that now displeases you.
The Appomattox Court House Surrender was done respectfully, in regards to the defeated Southerners.
The Union soldiers saluted their defeated foe.
The healing of Our Great Nation began that day, as well as at the reunions held at Gettysburg.
No intent to be political here, saw the coin in another post, beautiful design.
Have been to Gettysburg four times, really was an emotional experience.
Unfortunately Bill, I'll bet 99.8% of the folks here are not the ones you need to reach. Furthermore, the ones here that disagree with such a well-thought-out and reasonable post such as yours are intelligent enough to have already made up their minds and will not be swayed by any debate to accept what you have posted.
here is my old one I sold with my complete commem set. Wish I still had it.
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This is the Gettsburg I posted on the Columbus thread
Lafayette Grading Set
And here is a notched one
Lafayette Grading Set
I heard the Mint was going to recall them and scrape off the confederate images.
One of my favorite designs, and the first coin I ever bought at a show, as a serious collector (from Robbie at the Reeded Edge). My great, great, uncle was in Armistead's division in Pickett's charge, was wounded and lay on the field a considerable time before being carried off to a hospital where he recovered (physically, at least).
Sold this recently. mark
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
Beautiful coin @Justacommeman!
Here's a nice high-relief modern interpretation from @CoinZip. I think the National Battlefield Coin Show has been doing a great job making unique and impressive medals.
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/924597/the-national-battlefield-coin-show-gettysburg-pa-this-weekend
As for the past, I believe we should learn from and respect the past but at the same time we should continue to make progress. The past is the past and our future is before us. Here, we had a national healing between the two sides of a great conflict. While one side won and another lost, on a human level, it's hard to say either side won. As we empathize with the both sides here, we should remember to empathize with others as well for even more healing. With sound judgement with a respect for different points of view, we can avoid needless conflict. In doing so, we should recognize ours is a dynamic country and we should not feel the need to be frozen in the past at the expense of moving into the future for all.
@PRECIOUSMENTAL... that is a real beautiful specimen..... The coin is a great representation of how the United States has operated in the past.... unity and brotherhood. Cheers, RickO
One of the first commems acquired for my commem set. I purchased it in Sept 2003 and it might just be the only one of my commems that have gone up in value.
PCGS 66 CAC
Joseph J. Singleton - First Superintendent of the U.S. Branch Mint in Dahlonega Georgia
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