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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;illini420, post: 1246968, member: 19423&quot;]I really like the classic commemorative series (1892-1954).&nbsp; The series is typically collected as a 50 piece type set or as a complete 144 piece set.&nbsp; I&#039;ve been thinking about working on a 50 piece type set for awhile now.&nbsp; Most of the designs are really cool and the stories about how some of these coins got made can be really interesting.&nbsp; Additionally, most of them are relatively affordable, even in higher grades, compared to Barber Halves and Walker Halves.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you&#039;re interested in classic commemoratives, I highly recommend picking up a copy of the Swaitek and Breen book about them... I think it&#039;s just called The Encyclopedia of US Silver and Gold Commemorative Coins and even though it was issued in the early 1980s, it is still a great reference (just the pricing of the coins is a bit off!!).</p><p><br /></p><p>As far as the classic commemorative market, it has its ups and downs, but generally it has been pretty soft since the mid-1980s (except for coins in the very highest of grades).&nbsp; In fact, most of the coins are still trading below their price peaks which occured in the 1980s.&nbsp; But the series is pretty popular as many people enjoy the series or at least the idea of a type set.&nbsp; Other collectors will at least pick up examples of their favorites types.&nbsp; Coins like the Illinois, PanPac, California, Oregon, Columbian, Stone Mountain and Bay Bridge are very popular even amongst those who will never try to collect the series.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>But even with the popularity, I&#039;d still say the market for these has been pretty soft for awhile, likely because there are just so many examples out there and most of them are in at least uncirculated grades.&nbsp; You can find nice certified examples of just about any classic commemorative at or below Greysheet prices in grades of MS63-MS65 or so.&nbsp; HLRC.com even advertises a list of commems that are for sale, all at Greysheet bid.&nbsp; CAC stickered coins they sell for Greysheet ask.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Of course, if you want a classic commem with nice rainbow toning from a dealer, then throw the price guides out the window and get ready to pay some moon money.&nbsp; But deals on those can also be had at auction.</p><p><br /></p><p>Good luck![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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