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HK-483 - 1940 Golden Gate International Exposition, The Story of Petroleum "So-Called Dollar"
Also known as the 1940 Petroleum Dollar. There are two types of text found on the reverse of this medal (although the words are identical), and based on some pictures I've seen, I believe this one is a Type II. I have seen other NGC graded medals where the type has been designated on the label, but not this one. I'd love to hear from anyone who knows absolutely how to tell which type this medal is. Another version of this medal was struck in 1939 and is identified as HK-484. The obverse on HK-484 is slightly different, but the reverse contains exactly the same text. I find it interesting that the higher HK number was assigned to the earlier medal. This always trips me up when describing these medals.
See http://www.so-calleddollars.com/Events/Golden_Gate_Exposition.html for a more complete description.
As of this revision, PCGS has graded none of these medals, and NGC has graded ten at MS66 with three finer at MS67.
Date acquired: 7/23/2013 (Already graded by NGC)
Rev. 1/16/2016