The J. Perry Collection of Colorado Coins and Exonumia
SC$1: HK-338


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Set Details
Coin Description:
Grade: NGC MS 66
Owner: Siah
 
Set Category: Token & Medals
Set Name: The J. Perry Collection of Colorado Coins and Exonumia
Slot Name: SC$1: HK-338
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

TOKEN APPEARANCE/CONDITION: Silver Variety - Brilliant Gem+ -- *Untouched Condition; Nearly Proof-Like Fields, Areas of Light Warm Tangerine Toning* TOKEN BACKGROUND: "Circa 1960-61 Bashlow Restrike of the J.J. Conway & Company Piece: Pike's Peak, Colorado -- J.J. Conway & Co. briefly produced gold coins in 1861 at Colorado's Georgia Gulch to provide a uniform coinage during the gold rush there." (NGC Pop = 10; 6 Finer - NGC Total Pop = 20) CATALOG NUMBER: Pritchard PA-750-5c RARITY: More than 75 Known TOKEN DESCRIPTION: (Silver, 21mm, Round) OBVERSE: J.J. Conway / & Co. / Bankers REVERSE: Pike's Peak / 5 Restrike / from Orig. Obv. Die HISTORICAL TOWN/CITY DESCRIPTION: (PARKVILLE, CO) "Even though Parkville wasn't as famous as its neighbor, Teller City, it was still a major silver boom town with 800-1,000 residents. Silver was discovered prior to 1880; however, that is the official year a post office was located within the town. Not much additional history is recorded about the town yet it is a very interesting site to visit because many people are unfamiliar with its existence. There are scores of old foundations and well over a dozen walls of old cabins still standing. It was abandoned in 1884 when the price of silver dropped. Apprently there must have been a fire at once point because charred remains of several cabins can be seen." -- Jay Warburton

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