Spencer Collection of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars
MI-251/44 AR, Queene Anne's Bounty


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Set Details
Coin Description: SC$1 1933 MT HK-820 MONTANA DOLLAR
Grade: NGC MS 65
Owner: Spencer Collection
 
Set Category: Token & Medals
Set Name: Spencer Collection of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars
Slot Name: MI-251/44 AR, Queene Anne's Bounty
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

Medal, 1933, AR, MONTANA DOLLAR, United States, HK-820, NGC MS65 GEM, Cert# 3436154-001. The so-called Montana dollar consists of one ounce of pure silver, issued in Helena under authority of the Montana Silver Association. The original purpose was a membership token for members who paid their one dollar dues. Total cost at the time was about 45 cents, providing the association with a 55 cent profit for each new member. This Gem has full luster with amazing original gold and iridescent toning. Obv. Mining Scene, Incused M in hillside, Silver the Key to Prosperity 1933, Rv. Modified Montana State Seal, Oro Y Plato (Gold and Silver), One Troy Ounce Silver. White Blazer. GEM. 2,225 medals were originally struck, according to Hibler and Kappen, fewer than 100 specimens exist today. Rare and Expensive this Grade.

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