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


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Set Details
Coin Description: HIGH-RELIEF "RUSH TO THE ROCKIES CENTENNIAL" COMMEMORATIVE MEMENTO 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: *A Fascinating Memento Medal In Pristine Condition - No Signs Of Wear And Great Eye-Appeal -- The Miner On The Obverse Panning For Gold Was Struck/Made In High-Relief And Is Fully Three-Dimensional As It Extends Completely Off The Surface Of The Medal -- Piece corresponds With The So-Called Dollars From 'Rush To The Rockies Centennial' Event (HK 542-546)* MEDAL BACKGROUND: "Issued as a memento for the 'Rush to the Rockies Centennial' event. Piece was likely sold as a souvenir at the event itself." RARITY: Unknown; Likely extremely rare; As popular of an event as the "Rush to the Rockies Centennial" was, the so-called dollars associated with such are widely known. I have never seen another example of this memento medal and it is likely one-of-a-kind; possibly a few examples known to exist. MEDAL DESCRIPTION: (.925 Sterling Silver, 5.2 grams, 23mm, Round, Plain Edge [Looped]) OBVERSE: Rush to the Rockies / (3D Miner Panning for Gold) / 1859-1959 / Colorado Centennial REVERSE: Sterling HISTORICAL DESCRIPTION: "The purpose of the event was to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first mass settlement of the state following the discovery of gold in 1859 in Central City, which was once the 'richest square mile on earth.' Included were centennial celebrations of 19 cities including Denver and Colorado Springs." -- Harold E. Hibler and Charles V. Kappen

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