BRUCE THOMAS COLLECTION OF SO-CALLED DOLLARS AND OTHER MEDALS
HK-224 PF 62 ULTRA CAMEO


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Set Details
Coin Description:
Grade: NGC MS 63
Owner: Bruce Thomas Collection
 
Set Category: Token & Medals
Set Name: BRUCE THOMAS COLLECTION OF SO-CALLED DOLLARS AND OTHER MEDALS
Slot Name: HK-224 PF 62 ULTRA CAMEO
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

FAIRLY HIGH GRADE EXAMPLE OF THIS TOUGH GOLD DOLLAR SIZED SCD. FROM THE FAMOUS OSTHEIMER COLLECTION. To commemorate 300th anniversary of discovery of Hudson River and centenary of successful steamboat navigation. In addition to tributes paid Hendrik Hudson and Robert Fulton, Commission sought "to re-stimulate interest in the important roles New York City and New York State played in American history, to inculcate in the vast immigrant population of the state a pride in their new Homeland and to promote international friendship." Contradictory information as to number of pieces issued in various metals appears in Elder sales catalogs, beginning 1909 and extending over many years. At one point it was stated "only 100 struck," at another "less than 50 struck" and then, "contrary to expectations, only a few were struck"--all referring to same medal. In any event, all Elder issues were quite limited.

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