Owner Comments:
SO-CALLED DOLLAR APPEARANCE/CONDITION:
“East Tincup” Type II: Almost Uncirculated+
*Extremely rare, problem free example with minimal wear. Light abrasions can be seen throughout; however, surfaces are evenly colored, with relatively strong devices. Some original luster is still preset around legends; Just shy of mint-state. — A mere 7 examples have been certified by NGC, exhibiting the rarity of this piece.*
SO-CALLED DOLLAR BACKGROUND:
Commemorates the 1960 “East Tincup” tourist attraction which was a replica of an 1880s mining town. Two separate medals were sold by the local bank for the event (Type I and II). This medal being the Type II variety.
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Pursued the East Tincup Type II issue in gilt bronze shown here (HK-719) for nearly 7 years. I was finally able to acquire an example in June of 2022. This completed the East Tincup Type I & II set.
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Descriptions of the East Tincup Type I and II Set Included in this Collection:
- CO HK-718: “East Tincup” Type I (NGC MS-64 DPL) — R5 (NGC Total Pop = 41 as of 6/2022)
- CO HK-719: “East Tincup” Type II (NGC AU-58) — R5 (NGC Total Pop = 7 as of 6/2022)
DESIGNER: W. M. Webber Jr.
CATALOG NUMBER: HK-719
RARITY: 1,000 (Total Struck)
Just 7 examples have been graded by NGC, showing this piece is exceedingly rare. Based on the number certified, it would appear this SC$1 may indeed be higher than an R5 rarity level.
(NGC Pop = 1; 6 Finer - NGC Total Pop = 7): [06/2022]
Rarity Level 5 = ~76-200 Known - Designated “Rare”
SO-CALLED DOLLAR DESCRIPTION:
(Struck by Wendell-Northwestern, Gilt Bronze, 33mm, Round, Plain Edge)
OBVERSE: Wagon train proceeding l.; mountains in background; above East Tincup. Colo. / Re-Live / the Old West / With Us
REVERSE: Tin cup in center; on cup Gen. 31: 49; above Mizpah; below cup East Tincup. Colo. (Biblical reference: Mizpah's farewell to his brother, Joseph "The Lord watch between me and thee when we are absent one from another.")
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
“Both medals issued privately for event; sold at "bank" in East Tincup, replica of mining town of 1880s; opened as tourist attraction 1960 at cost of over $250,000; was located 12 miles west of Denver on route U.S. 40 near Golden, CO, but now defunct. Medals designed by W. M. Webber Jr., operator of enterprise; 1,000 of each struck by Wendell-Northwestern; sold for 50 cents.” — Credited Source: Hibler and Kappen