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


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Set Details
Coin Description:
Grade: NGC MS 67
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

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SO-CALLED HALF DOLLAR APPEARANCE/CONDITION: Brilliant Gem+ -- (2794 Noted On Original Display Slip) -- *Stunning, Brilliant & Lustrous Specimen; Untoned Muted Gray Surfaces w/ A Soft Darker Antique Perimeter - Sharp/Defined Devices - Among The Top-20 Finest Graded Specimens* SO-CALLED HALF DOLLAR BACKGROUND: "Struck in recognition of Colorado's statehood. All were struck privately by Robert McNamara on a 1940s vintage converted hydraulic press purchased from Germany." -- Gino Sanfilippo Obverse Designer: Robert McNamara Reverse Designer: Robert McNamara RARITY: It is very likely that no medallions were struck at the maximum mintage figure of 6,000 for this design. Further, medallions issued from 1968 and later seem to be much more difficult to locate. (NGC Pop = 4; 12 Finer - NGC Total Pop = 19) SO-CALLED DOLLAR DESCRIPTION: 262 Grains (16.98 Grams = 0.6 Troy Oz.) .925 Sterling Silver, 31mm, Round, Reeded Edge OBVERSE: (Image of Wrangler and Miner Amidst Rocky Mountains) / Colorado / Statehood / 1876 / (Image of Liberty Bell) / 1976 REVERSE: Centennial State / (Image of Colorado Seal: Nil Sine Numine) / Admitted August 1, 1876

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