You can spend the 20-30 thousand dollars on one of the 4 MS67 Alabama 2×2’s graded by PCGS or you can buy this example, the lone MS66+ for four or five times less. But you may ask is this less of a coin? No way, gorgeous, lustrous surfaces glisten beneath the design, a design by the way that is impeccable. A great value for an outstanding coin!
PCGS Cert #25540651
PCGS / NGC Population: 1/1 Higher: 4/2
CAC Population/Higher: 14/0
Stunning rainbow peripheries frame the untoned centers perfectly. A gorgeous design commemorating the 100th anniversary of the admission of Arkansas into the Union.
PCGS Cert #5246545
PCGS / NGC Population: 566/345 Higher: 610/409
CAC Population/Higher: 5/50
An immaculately preserved example boasting lustrous surfaces. Redish-orange, blue and deep green are seen on half of the obverse and reverse leaving the right side bright and untoned. A stunning example.
PCGS Cert #05858781
PCGS / NGC Population: 110/71
The obverse design displays a portrait of P.T. Barnum who was most widely known for his traveling circus, but the citizens of Bridgeport knew him as a man that made many contributions to their city as well as serving as Mayor in 1875. This example has a lovely golden-amber hue that is deeper near the rims. Great surfaces throughout for this often marked-up piece.
PCGS Cert #19946240
PCGS / NGC Population: 1585/1163 Higher: 700/380
CAC Population/Higher: 89/4
A very controversial addition to the Commemorative series; minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary for the city as a center of music and the art of music for the past 50 years. Unfortunately they depicted Stephen Foster on the obverse who had nothing to do with the movement while he lived and worked as a bookkeeper for a short time in Cincinnati, but wrote popular folk songs later when he lived in Pittsburg and New York. Even with all the political controversy the Cincinnati Musical Center Commemorative Coin Association got the measure passed and struck 15,016 coins divided equally among the three mints. This Denver issue offered here has lustrous surfaces that are peppered with a lovely golden hue.
NGC Cert #3317631005
PCGS / NGC Population: 31/27 Higher: 1/0
CAC Population: 10/0
From the melting of early Seated coins, three cent pieces, half dimes and trade dollars the Columbian Half Dollar was made. A whopping 950,000 coins were minted for 1892 with just a mere 100 brilliant proofs. Cardboard boxes were made to hold the first coins and not a single finger was to touch anything but the rims. Being the first U. S Commemorative, this was truly a historical event. The first coin off the press was sold to the Remington Typewriter company for $10,000, a tremendous amount considering the year. This piece offered here is one of the 100 proofs made and one of only 2 coins to given the prestigious PR66 Cameo designation. The weathered portrait of Columbus emerges from the toned fields, untoned and frosty. The colors on the background sparkle with tones of crimson, emerald and gold. The reverse with its intricate detail of the Columbus’ flagship, the Santa Maria, take on the same jewel tones and deep reflective surfaces.
PCGS Cert #06750060
PCGS / NGC Population: 2/0 Higher 0/0
A stunning example with vibrant aqua-marine, brilliant amber and honey gold that kiss the peripheries leaving the centers bright and untoned. The coins original designer was to be by U.S.J. Dunbar. His design was based on a portrait painted by Lorenzo Lotto of Columbus in 1512. The U.S. Mint’s Chief Engraver at the time, Charles E. Barber, ignored Dunbar’s design, and instead took on the project, basing his depiction of Columbus from a bust made by artist Olin Levi Warner. With too much opposition regarding the reverse design from expositions officials, Barber delegated the reverse design to assistant director George T. Morgan.
PCGS Cert #25559772
PCGS / NGC Population: 1/1 Higher: 9/21
CAC Population: 34/5
Gorgeous autumnal toning is displayed on this Delaware Tercentenary Commemorative. Unusually clean for this normally liberally-abraded issue that was minted to celebrate the first settlement by Swedish Colonist in Delaware, in 1638.
NGC Cert #1803804009
PCGS / NGC Population: 72/91 Higher: 0/3
CAC Population/Higher: 10/1
Unusually clean for this normally liberally-abraded issue with both sides display light honey-green toning that clings generously to the rims. Another great 66+ graded Commemorative, making it half the price of a MS67 coin.
PCGS Cert #24082936
PCGS / NGC Population: 1/4 Higher: 72/94
CAC Population/Higher: 115/12
A charming representative of this commemorative minted in honor of General Ulysses S. Grant. Light plum toning highlights both sides.
PCGS Cert #19065295
PCGS / NGC Population: 1375/1467 Higher: 976/902
CAC Population/Higher: 23/91
Remarkably bright and lustrous with sensational untoned surfaces. This Huguenot is truly a find. Proceeds from sales were to fund the dedication of the National Huguenot Memorial Church.
NGC Cert #3317631002
PCGS / NGC Population: 313/284 Higher: 41/37
CAC Population: 41/3
An attractive example of this classic commemorative! Nice original surfaces that display an array of gold, amber and blue tones that touch the rims. The Huguenot remains controversial to this day due to its questionable constitutionality, separating church and state.
PCGS Cert #60131438
PCGS / NGC Population: 314/285 Higher: 41/37
CAC Population/Higher: 41/3
A gorgeous example of the only 25c commemorative coin! Plus coins offer such value in today’s market. The last MS66 Isabella sold in auction for $7475.00, while a MS67 just sold for a whopping $9775.00, this MS66 + seems like a “no brainer”. A super, well preserved example, with golden-mahogany that kisses the peripheries and leaves the center, bright and lively. Distributed at the Chicago Columbian Exposition but was completely overshadowed by the Columbian Half Dollar that was also being distributed. An original order for 40,000 coins were to be minted, but because of lack of demand, and interest, 15,809 coins were returned to the mint for melting.
PCGS Cert #06639839
PCGS / NGC Population: 0/2 Higher: 33/48
CAC Population/Higher: 33/6
An exquisite example, lovingly preserved, with just a hint of patina upon its lustrous and basically white surfaces. Much more difficult than the current POP reports would lead one to believe, and always in demand.
PCGS Cert #06557643
PCGS / NGC Population: 273/190 Higher: 8/23
CAC Population/Higher: 38/1
The Long Island was one of many struck in 1936, the most prolific year of the silver commemorative series. A work by Howard Weinman, son of A.A. Weinman, designer of the Mercury dime and Walking Liberty half dollar. This gorgeous piece is deeply toned in a strong amber, citron, garnet and amethyst colors.
NGC Cert #213809024
PCGS / NGC Population: 378/315 Higher: 27/57
CAC Population/Higher: 53/9
Here is another “rocking” color commem! Intense hues congregate near the borders on both sides. The portraits of John Quincy Adams and James Monroe are unusually nicely struck. From the Guttag Family Collection.
PCGS Cert #20521055
PCGS / NGC Population: 2/1 Higher: 414/400
CAC Population: 60/47
Undoubtedly struck from the same dies used to produce the 50 presentation pieces minted for dignitaries and coin club members responsible for this issue. Exhibiting all the characteristics of said pieces, with the exception of the die line protruding diagonally from the calves head. Warmly toned from years of storage in a non-numismatic friendly environment.
NGC Cert #2269150008
PCGS / NGC Population: n/a/58 Higher: n/a/16
CAC Population: 3/1
A creamy example that appears as if it just rolled off the press. Slight golden-honey color touches the rims. A popular commemorative, designed by Gertrude Lathrop, that celebrates the 250th anniversary of New Rochelle, New York.
PCGS Cert #24028932
PCGS / NGC Population: 1/1 Higher: 1012/603
CAC Population/Higher: 127/187
A popular commemorative, designed by Gertrude Lathrop, that celebrates the 250th anniversary of New Rochelle, New York. But this example offers more than expected for any color enthusiast. Not just on the obverse but the reverse too, stunning rainbow peripheries frame the centers perfectly. Phenomenal in all areas, clean crisp devices, creamy lustrous fields with gorgeous color: what more can a collector ask for?
PCGS Cert #25542235
PCGS / NGC Population: 0/2 Higher: 2/13
CAC Population: 30/0
The Oregon Commemorative is a work by James Earle Fraser and his wife, Laura Gardin Fraser. A popular and pleasing Commemorative not only because of its design, but because of its availability in beautiful color. This example is no exception, and color it has! Jewel tones in emerald, sapphire, ruby and golden topaz adorn both sides and electrify the surfaces. A true beauty!
PCGS Cert #25559677
PCGS / NGC Population: 107/169 Higher: 5/8
CAC Population/ Higher: 34/1