I still like early commems...

jmj3esq · June 22, 2009 12:14PM

Even though most here dog them and laugh at how they are in the shat can, I still love them and have fun with them. Hell, most of you guys convinced me to jump ship and sell because I have less than MS67 coins. Glad I have not. IMO there isnt a better set to collect....no matter the grade.

I just had to get that off my chest.

Here ya go. I want to see your best and here form the lovers and the haters!

bigbadchad777 · June 22, 2009 12:35PM

I love them all!

My Collection...

stinkinlincoln · June 22, 2009 12:39PM

I think this series offers so much bang for your numismatic buck right now. And always.

You not only do you get a ton of history in each piece, you get a wide variety of beautiful designs. Some more so than others. Also, since they are often over looked, they are not a bad buy from price wise.

mommam17 · June 22, 2009 12:39PM

They have been a big part of my life for many, many years. I LOVE them all!!!!!!!! Some more than others!!!!!

Goldbully · June 22, 2009 12:42PM

Agreed, I still love them all!!!

Here's one of mine from Gettysboig...

FatMan · June 22, 2009 12:44PM

I remain a huge fan.

Kdog08 · June 22, 2009 12:47PM

<< I remain a huge fan.

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That might be a York with the best eye appeal I have ever seen!! WOW!!!

SeattleSlammer · June 22, 2009 12:49PM

Love 'em!
Great set to collect because it's (relatively) affordable in 63-64, except for a few.
And of course some are cheap even in 65+.
Some from my collection.....the BTW will look familiar to you, of course.

FatMan · June 22, 2009 12:57PM

Very nice Slammer.

InYHWHWeTrust · June 22, 2009 1:03PM

Only second to Mrs. Barber

for the fun and challenge, and *almost* as attractive, but much more economical !!

Many more but wouldn't want to gross anyone out.

pheh · June 22, 2009 1:08PM

Always have... always will.

jmj3esq · June 22, 2009 1:20PM

I think I have seen that BTW before.

No naysayers yet?

78saen · June 22, 2009 1:31PM

Love early commems!

SeattleSlammer · June 22, 2009 1:51PM

78saen, sweet coins!

Killer Grant! That one is ultra tough to find that pretty.

78saen · June 22, 2009 2:16PM

Thank you, David!

claychaser · June 22, 2009 2:20PM

Here's one that TrainNut made into a PO-1:

Justacommeman · June 22, 2009 2:26PM

I would love to join in ...Connect in 67*.......MJ

thisnamztaken · June 22, 2009 3:02PM

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Man, that's an impressive Lincoln!!

SeattleSlammer · June 22, 2009 3:03PM

Wow, sweet Connect.......looks like it's dripping luster.....

thisnamztaken · June 22, 2009 3:05PM

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So is this one!!

CoinJunkie · June 22, 2009 3:06PM

metalmeister · June 22, 2009 3:07PM

Outstanding Commems here!

Real works of art compared to the computer gen. designs today.

CoinJunkie · June 22, 2009 3:13PM

thisnamztaken · June 22, 2009 3:17PM

Here's one I now sort of wish I had not sold...

... and here's one I'm glad I still own!

Mesquite · June 22, 2009 3:17PM

Love 'em (not all, but many).

Justacommeman · June 22, 2009 3:38PM

67 Ark luster monster.....and I love this thread.....

lcoopie · June 22, 2009 7:52PM

ha ha

BBQnBLUES · June 22, 2009 9:08PM

Add this to Another dream of mine... to put together a collection of early toned commems in a Dansco <sigh>

come on.... LOTTO !!!

coinmickey · June 22, 2009 11:01PM

Lotsa terrific commems in this thread.

Good work to all on their collections...

jmj3esq · June 22, 2009 11:14PM

I love what I have seen so far.

advalorem · June 22, 2009 11:25PM

This is a great thread.

I have a constant pull on my stomach - from coin-years of past - of all the 2009 Lincoln discussions. Here we have low-mintage, created for a specific reason commem, beautiful luster and colors, an actual history of the coin with sub 20,000 mintages graded at MS 66/67s....and the 2009 Lincoln gets the love of so many.

It's just a personal issue (of which I have many!!!!!), but commemoratives are just beautiful numismatic items compared to the modern coins being produced........

jmj3esq · June 22, 2009 11:29PM

I have a constant pull on my stomach - from coin-years of past - of all the 2009 Lincoln discussions. Here we have low-mintage, created for a specific reason commem, beautiful luster and colors, an actual history of the coin with sub 20,000 mintages graded at MS 66/67s....and the 2009 Lincoln gets the love of so many.

Well put! My feelings exactly.

Goldbully · June 22, 2009 11:36PM

LanLord · June 22, 2009 11:53PM

<< Here's one that TrainNut made into a PO-1:

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This one could almost be mistaken for an image of miss liberty with a huge tumor on the side of her head!

Mesquite · June 23, 2009 12:34AM

Another of my favorites.

ElKevvo · June 23, 2009 12:35AM

Count me in as one who likes them too!

K

Justacommeman · June 23, 2009 2:28AM

I posted these in another thread recently, but they belong in here. 66 star Hudson and 67 Getty. MJ

yellowkid · June 23, 2009 3:56AM

Even thought there are a half dozen dogs, I love the variety. After a few half hearted attempts in the 70's and 80's I am finally working seriously on a toned 50 piece collection, even to the point of sacrificing some of my other collecting interests. Happy to add this to the other grerat pieces!!!

JJM · June 23, 2009 5:00AM

DoubleDime · June 23, 2009 5:26AM

I also like the early Commems but will probably never have a complete type set. So I set two goals that I've met, half the set ( have 30 halves ) and all 8 associated with the New England states.

FatMan · June 23, 2009 5:37AM

Did I happen to mention I remain a Huge Fan!

advalorem · June 23, 2009 6:04AM

Jeez. Yellowkid, is that a red or brownish tone on the reverse? Amazing....

The Pilgrim's tone is out of this world.............

Great thread.

The Bay Bridge is sweet. The California miner panning for gold has to be one of my favorites.

yellowkid · June 23, 2009 7:18AM

<< I also like the early Commems but will probably never have a complete type set. So I set two goals that I've met, half the set ( have 30 halves ) and all 8 associated with the New England states. >>

Trust an old jarhead to figure out a way...

lcoopie · June 23, 2009 7:22AM

<< Did I happen to mention I remain a Huge Fan!

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what did you say?

quickwing · June 23, 2009 8:43AM

I guess a brilliant white coin would ruin this technicolor thread?

CoinJunkie · June 23, 2009 9:12AM

<< I guess a brilliant white coin would ruin this technicolor thread? >>

No you didunt!

lcoopie · June 23, 2009 11:15AM

Goldbully · June 23, 2009 11:22AM

My 'Scarface' Grant w/ star!!!

FatMan · June 23, 2009 11:26AM

I think I may have already mentioned it, but in case I didn't...I remain a Huge Fan!

yellowkid · June 23, 2009 11:28AM

I see this Vermonts twin up here!!

W/ thanks to CJ!

lcoopie · June 23, 2009 11:32AM

I've heard that they are coming back,
and checking the sheet from a few months ago, it seems to confirm that.

I still like early commems...

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