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

SO-CALLED DOLLAR APPEARANCE/CONDITION: Brilliant Gem+ -- *An Absolutely Gorgeous Example Of This Low-Mintage Issue - Near Proof-Like Surfaces Glow Which Enhance The Frosty, Distinctly Sharp Devices - Most Examples Are Low Mint-State; An Example Of This Caliber Is Quite Rare Indeed* SO-CALLED DOLLAR BACKGROUND: "Cataloged as HK-585 -- 1960 CO 'East Tincup Dollar: Pony Express Centennial' SC$1 issued privately to commemorate the centennial celebration in Colorado of the 'Pony Express' -- sold at 'East Tincup,' CO, which was a replica of a mining town from the 1880's. It opened in 1960 as tourist attraction; located 12 miles west of Denver on route U.S. 40. Designed by W. M. Weber, Jr., operator of the enterprise. Medals were struck by Wendell-Northwestern and sold for $1 a piece. -- An exceptionally rare specimen in MS-66." RARITY: 1,000 (Mintage Number) - Among the top 6 finest known examples to exist; tied with 4 others and only 1 grading finer at MS-67. (NGC Pop = 5; 1 Finer - NGC Total Pop = 69) Rarity Level 3 = ~500+ Known SO-CALLED DOLLAR DESCRIPTION: (Gilt Bronze, 33mm, Round, Plain Edge) OBVERSE: The Pony Express / 1860 / 1960 / Centennial / (Image of a Cowboy Riding a Horse) REVERSE: Winning the West / Pony Express / Apr. 3 / St. Joseph / 1860 1960 HISTORICAL DESCRIPTION: "To commemorate the 100th anniversary of famed Pony Express operating between St. Joseph, MO, and Sacramento, CA, from April 3, 1860, to Oct. 24, 1861. Centennial celebration featured 10-day Pony Express re-run requiring 960 riders and 960 horses, 480 in each direction. Concurrently, U.S. Air Force made Commemorative Flight, round trip, in 6 hours. All along the route, local festivities included parades, pageants, rodeos, costume balls, selection of Pony Express Queen in Salt Lake City and dedication of monuments and plaques (with more to follow) preserving location of old trail. Split-second timing found last pony arriving at each end within minutes of 9 P. M., July 28 as scheduled. Riders were presented with Bible, as they were 100 years ago, and Bronze medal struck at Philadelphia Mint." -- Harold E. Hibler and Charles V. Kappen

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