Spencer Collection of So Called Dollars
HK-705 BR, Northampton Tercentenniary


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Set Details
Coin Description: SC$1 1915 CA HK-400 PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL
Grade: NGC MS 65
Owner: Spencer Collection
 
Set Category: Token & Medals
Set Name: Spencer Collection of So Called Dollars
Slot Name: HK-705 BR, Northampton Tercentenniary
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

Medal, 1915, Rose Gilt or Bright Finish, PANAMA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, Official Medal, San Francisco, So Called Dollar HK-400 Rose Gilt or Bright Finish Variety, NGC MS65, Cert# 1786051-002. Issued to commemorate the opening of the Panama Canal. On the obverse, a winged Mercury opens the Canal locks, through which passes Argo, symbol of navigation, setting sun reflecting on her sails. Rv. Two entwined females, representing the two hemispheres, the world between, and females are holding cornucopias. 38.1 mm. There is considerable discussion and confusion about the variety of metals used for this HK type, See Jeff Shevlin's Article in the Numismatist. This example also comes with the original medal envelope (1915) from the PPIE, making this even more of a rarity. Ex Alex Pancheco Collection, Earlier Ex Heritage Medal and Token Auction, Long Beach, CA 2/14/2008, Lot 81153.

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