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1936 50C Cincinnati MS67 PCGS. Ex: JFS Collection. Ste

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1936 50C Cincinnati MS67 PCGS. Ex: JFS Collection. Ste
<B>1936 50C Cincinnati MS67 PCGS.</B></I> Ex: JFS Collection. Stephen Foster, the man depicted on the obverse of the Cincinnati commemorative halves, has a slightly more concrete link to the musical heritage of that city than most writers claim. Rather than being "merely a bookkeeper" during his time in Cincinnati, he actually penned several hit songs of the time, including the classic "Oh, Susanna." Still, for a coin commemorating an event that supposedly took place in 1886, Foster was an odd choice, since he had died 22 years earlier.<BR> The surfaces of this exquisitely preserved piece display pale iridescent haze over each side that deepens to reddish-gold near the rims. Vibrant luster shines beneath. A delightful Superb Gem, worthy of the finest commemorative collection. Population: 2 in 67, 0 finer (3/07).<BR><I>From The Cary & Cheryl Porter Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)