1894 California Midwinter Exposition So-Called Dollars
SH 7-3 AL, HK-261
Midwinter Ground Breaking Souvenir SCD
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Item Description: |
ALUMINUM SC$1 1894 CA HK-261 STATE SEAL - EXPO VIEW CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPO SH 7-3 AL |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 63 PL |
| Owner: |
So-Called Guy |
Owner Comments:
Although not a signed Blumenfield piece and not signed by Chicago engraver A. Hylen, the obverse is the same design as that used by the exposition organizing committee. This is the official medal sold at the August 1893 groundbreaking ceremonies. SH 7-3 through SH 7-7 have similar design characteristics, and they were probably struck prior to the exposition to promote the event.
Rarity R-5, Weight 7.48 grams, Size 41.4 mm.
There are (3) MS 63 PL's that are tied for Top Pop for this type in the NGC census as of 1/2024.
Heritage Auctions sold an NGC graded MS 62 PL example in 2007 for $431.25.