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


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Set Details
Coin Description: DURANGO, COLORADO CENTENNIAL
Grade: Raw Genuine
Grade Comment: RAW
Owner: Siah
 
Set Category: Token & Medals
Set Name: The J. Perry Collection of Colorado Coins and Exonumia
Slot Name: SC$1: HK-338
Research: Currently not available

Owner's Description

MEDAL APPEARANCE/CONDITION: *Sharp Strike w/ Brilliant Blast White Surfaces; Deep Mirrored Proof-Like Fields And Frosty Devices (Possibly A Proof Strike); Hints Of Iridescent Colors Envelope The Reverse - No Signs Of Wear As Seen w/ Many Examples Of This Type -- Also Used To Promote Local Commerce Until April 30, 1981 As Being Good For $1.00 At Participating Businesses In Durango* MEDAL BACKGROUND: "Issued to commemorate the centennial of Durango, Colorado as well as the 75th anniversary of the Durango Rotary Club." RARITY: Unknown; likely few minted MEDAL DESCRIPTION: (Nickel-Silver, 21.8 grams, 40mm, Round, Reeded Edge) OBVERSE: Durango / Centennial / (Image of a Steam-Engine Train Crossing a Bridge) / 1880 / 1980 REVERSE: Durango Rotary Club / 1905 - 1980 / 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 (All Twelve 75's Circling a Globe) / RotaryInternational / This Coin is Good for One Dollar in Trade / at Cooperating Businesses in Durango - April 30, 1981 HISTORICAL TOWN/CITY DESCRIPTION: (DURANGO, CO) "The town was organized in September 1881 by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad (D&RG) to serve the San Juan mining district. The D&RG chose a site south of Animas City for its depot after Animas City refused to pay a dowry[clarification needed to the D&RG. The city is named after Durango, Mexico, which was named after Durango, Spain. The word Durango originates from the Basque word 'urango' meaning 'water town'." -- Department of Personnel & Administration, Colorado State Archives

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