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Booker T. Washington
braddick
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From well worn examples all the way to sparkling and colorful gems, this half (along with it's history) has fascinated me. Plus I believe it had the longest run among the Commemorative series.
Please, if you have an example you could share, do so!
Not mine, yet a beautiful example:
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These certainly come spectacularly toned. Did this have something to do with the packaging, like Lincoln cent matte proofs?
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"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
That is one beautiful BTW!
This is the only one I have imaged; had a coating of shellac or something, and this is the best I've been able to do with it.
- Bob -
"Central Valley" Roosevelts
MPL's - Lincolns of Color
I was building a bag of Walkers once over time whenever I stoped at my local B&M I’d pick up a few each time and sometimes I’d be able to buy a circ commem for the same price. I’d seed the rolls with Bookers and others when I could.
I little circulation really sets off the design.
The MS examples are great when the cheek is fully struck up, which I hardly see, but nice when it happens. Killer toning never hurts these IMO.
I always really liked the reverse of these coins. The front is OK, but I’m just used to profile views, not head on.
One of my favorites too. Here are a couple beauties:
For total number of years from start to finish the Oregon Trail has it beat.
The BTW has always fascinated me too.
Great U.S. coin.
Wish I had kept this set, but I did get quite a premium for it when I sold it.
“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson
My digital cameo album 1950-64 Cameos - take a look!
I like them too.....bought and sold quite a number of them, nice toners included.
@Cameonut - Talk about a matched set! Very nice!
Very nice BTW's.
Seller's Image.
Usually these 1946 sets were sold in a 3 coin holder with acetate slide so the side that was "down" or in touch with the paper backing is toned, and the other side is nearly white, like robec's beautiful coin above.
Here are a few other examples; I suspect the OGH 46D was stored in a paper envelope.
Commems and Early Type
I just took the coins out of this holder from 1946 yesterday to send them for grading. Thought it was neat to have them all matching in terms of toning.
I only own this 1950-S today with intense luster and flame orange obverse centers. I did try to do a complete toned set of Booker Taliaferro Washington's but abandoned that project as I mostly spent my time twiddling my thumbs in between finding any worthy examples. The obverse of this BTW is plated in the web art of a coin toning enthusiasts forum site.
The subject, Booker T. Washington, though mentioned in history class in school, was indeed a very interesting individual. The coin led me to read his history and achievements.... This aspect of numismatics is one of the most rewarding values I get from the hobby. Cheers, RickO
Looks like my 46D landed in your set!
I'm surprised the set was broken up (unless of course, you have the P and S as well).
Still wish I had that set.
“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson
My digital cameo album 1950-64 Cameos - take a look!
Sold this is a recent Legend auction
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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......
The photo at the start of this thread is most interesting. Note that Booker T. Washington is depicted as having blue eyes. I'm assuming that the photo was originally black and white and has been colorized (very well done). Did he actually have blue eyes?
@Cameonut said: > Still wish I had that set.
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Commems and Early Type