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


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Set Details
Coin Description: "COLORADO 75TH ANNIVERSARY - EL JEBEL TEMPLE A.A.O.N.M.S." COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL
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: *Beautiful Commemorative Medal That Has Maintained Brilliant Lustrous Surfaces Throughout Its Lifespan - Obverse Devices Look Nearly Proof-Like In Contrast To The Almost Mirrored Background Fields -- Areas Of Light Oxidation Can Be Seen On The Obv./Rev.* MEDAL BACKGROUND: "Issued to commemorate the Diamond Anniversary of Colorado (1876-1951). The reverse commemorates the 'El Jebel Temple' in Denver. The temple was the headquarters of the Colorado Shriners, the Thirty Third Degree Masons who belonged to the A.A.O.N.M.S. (Ancient Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine.) Construction began on the temple in 1906 and was completed in 1907." RARITY: Unknown; Likely rare - I have never seen another example MEDAL DESCRIPTION: (Brass, 32mm, Round, Plain Edge) OBVERSE: State of Colorado / (Image of the Colorado Capital) / 1876-1951 / Seventy Fifth Anniversary REVERSE: El Jebel Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. / Denver

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