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CME, HK-246 AL, Admin Bldg, Electric Tower Dollar 1894 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States San Francisco, California 1894 |
| Design Description: |
Admin. Bldg. / Electrical Tower Dollar |
| Item Description: |
Aluminum SC$1 1894 CA HK-246 ADMIN BLD. ELECTRIC TOWER CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPO HK-246 AL CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPO |
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NGC MS 61 |
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Medal, 1894, AL, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, ELECTRICAL TOWER DOLLAR, CA MIDWINTER EXPO, San Francisco, CA, So Called Dollar HK-246 Aluminum, NGC MS61, Cert# 1518859-015. Obv. Within sunken center, edifice; above, around Administration Building; on edifice base, r., A. Hylen. Chi.; below edifice, microscopic Blumenfeld S. F. C. and bear, walking r.; outside, around California Midwinter International Exposition * 1894 *; Rev. Electric tower; within scroll, to l. in field, 18 and within scroll to r., 94; below tower is bear, walking r.; outside, around Souvenir of San Francisco. Rarity-5.
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CME, HK-247 AL, Admin Bldg, Ferris Wheel 1894 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States San Fransisco, California 1894 |
| Design Description: |
CA Midwinter Expo, Ferris Wheel |
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Aluminum SC$1 1894 CA HK-247 ADMIN BLD. FERRIS WHEEL CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPO HK-247 AL JEFF SHEVLIN COLLECTION |
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NGC MS 64 |
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Medal, 1894, AL, CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPOSITION, SF, CA, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING & FERRIS WHEEL DOLLAR, So Called Dollar HK-247 Aluminum, NGC MS64, Cert# 4042181-007. Obv. Within sunken center, edifice; above, around Administration Building; on edifice base, r., A. Hylen. Chi.; below edifice, microscopic Blumenfeld S. F. C. and bear, walking r.; outside, around California Midwinter International Exposition * 1894 *; Rv. In center circle is Ferris Wheel with Firth Wheel above; outside, around Souvenir of San Francisco. California * 1894 *; (Firth, not Ferris, is lettering on medal). Size: 40mm. History: Purpose: To bring to California, exposition of "worldwide interest and significance"; to divert public mind from Panic of 1893; to bring homeseekers to state, showing them "resources and versatility of its inhabitants." Organization: Idea conceived by M. H. de Young, owner of San Francisco Chronicle and vice president of Columbian Exposition, while attending latter Fair; campaigned vigorously for it in his newspaper. Executive Committee created to stage event; financed by public subscriptions and contracts to concessionaires. By opening day, $730,000 had been spent "without the gift of a single dollar from the nation, state or municipality." Ground broken Aug. 24, 1893; more than 100 buildings completed 6 months later. Ex Jeff Shevlin Collection.
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CME, HK-249 AL, Electric Tower, CA State Seal Dollar 1894 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States San Fransisco, California 1894 |
| Design Description: |
Electric Tower, CA State Seal |
| Item Description: |
Aluminum SC$1 1894 CA HK-249 ELECTRIC TOWER/STATE SEAL CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPO HK-249 AL CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPO |
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NGC MS 63 PL |
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Medal, 1894, AL, ELECTRIC TOWER, CA STATE SEAL, California Midwinter Exposition, San Francisco, CA, So Called Dollar HK-249 Aluminum, NGC MS63PL, Cert# 4141586-006. Rarity-4. Holed as Made. Obv. Famous Bonet Electric Tower that lit up the California Midwinter Exposition in 1894; Rv. State Seal. Reflective fields, frosted devices and good eye appeal. History: The California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894, commonly referred to as the "Midwinter Exposition" or the "Midwinter Fair", was a World's Fair that operated for six months in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Its most enduring legacies are the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum (which has since been rebuilt in a much different design) and the Park's famed Japanese Tea Garden. This example includes the Proof Like Designation.
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CME, HK-249 AL, Electric Tower, CA State Seal Dollar 1894 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States San Fransisco, California 1894 |
| Design Description: |
Electric Tower, CA State Seal |
| Item Description: |
Aluminum SC$1 1894 CA HK-249 ELECTRIC TOWER/STATE SEAL CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPO HK-249 AL |
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NGC MS 62 |
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Medal, 1894, AL, ELECTRIC TOWER, CA STATE SEAL, California Midwinter Exposition, San Francisco, CA, So Called Dollar HK-249 Aluminum, NGC MS62, Cert# 2113521-012. Rarity-4. Obv. Famous Bonet Electric Tower that lit up the California Midwinter Exposition in 1894; Rv. State Seal. Description from Online Reference: Obv. View of Exposition buildings, Bonet Electric Tower in foreground--all within beaded circle; outside, above California Midwinter International Exposition; below * San Francisco 1894 *; beaded border; Rev. Modification of State Seal, stars and Eureka missing, sun and rays in r. and edifice in l. background; below bear Hanson Chi.--all within wreath-like circle; beaded border. HK-249 Aluminum. 38mm.Reflective fields, frosted devices and good eye appeal.
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CME, HK-250 AL, Exposition View-Golden Gate Dollar 1894 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States San Fransisco, California 1894 |
| Design Description: |
Exposition View, Golden Gate Dollar |
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Aluminum SC$1 1894 CA HK-250 EXPOSITION VIEW CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPO HK-250 AL CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPO |
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NGC MS 60 |
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Medal, 1894, AL, EXPOSITION VIEW, GOLDEN GATE DOLLAR, CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPO, San Francisco, CA, So Called Dollar HK-250 Aluminum, NGC MS60, Cert# 2331397-001. One of just a few graded, rare as such. Obv. Within circle, view of Exposition, tower in distance; around California Midwinter International Exposition * San Francisco 1894 *; plain circle border; Rv. Within circle border, view of Golden Gate; above, around Golden Gate; below, around San Francisco, CA. 38mm. Rarity-5.
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CME, HK-255 AL, Lg. 45mm Expo Dollar, Facts about SF 1894 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States San Francisco, CA 1894 |
| Design Description: |
Lg. 45mm CA Midwinter Expo Dollar, Facts about SF |
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Aluminum SC$1 1894 CA HK-255 FACTS ABOUT SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPO HK-255 AL |
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NGC MS 62 PL |
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Medal, 1894, AL, LARGE 45MM CA MIDWINTER EXPO DOLLAR, FACTS ABOUT SAN FRANCISCO, Aluminum, So Called Dollar HK-255, NGC MS62PL, Cert# 2130825-002. Obv. View of Exposition, setting sun above; below, to l., microscopic Schwaab S & S Co., [Schwaab Stamp & Seal Company] to r. microscopic Milwaukee; below 1894 / San Francisco, Cal.; above all Midwinter Exposition; beaded border; Rv. Facts about San Francisco in 22 lines across--all within circle; outside above, around Souvenir of San Francisco; below, around Metropolis of the Western Coast; beaded border. HK-255 Aluminum. 45mm. Rarity-5. Designated Proof Like on Label.
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CME, HK-259 AL, New Metal Aluminum Dollar 1894 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States San Fransisco, California 1894 |
| Design Description: |
CA Midwinter Expo, New Metal Aluminum Dollar |
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Aluminum SC$1 1894 CA HK-259 MIDWINTER - ALUMINUM $ CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPO HK-259 AL |
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NGC AU 58 |
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Medal, 1894, AL, NEW METAL ALUMINUM DOLLAR, CA MIDWINTER EXPO, San Francisco, CA, So Called Dollar HK-259 Aluminum, NGC AU58, Cert# 2082970-004. An attractive design with an aerial view of the exposition fairgrounds. At the upper left of the design on a ledge is a grizzly bear overlooking the fairgrounds; Rv. Aluminum struck across center, 6 slanting lines, Malleable, Ductile, Tasteless, Sonorous, Untarnishable, Strong; below Cubic Foot of Goldd 1204 lbs. *Aluminum 179*, This is the Lightest Metal the World has Produced. Microscopic Noble Chicago below. 45mm. Struck in aluminum by F.H. Nobel Jewelry Company of Chicago. Quite Rare in Any Condition.
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L&C Expo, HK-325 AR 1905 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States Portland, Oregon 1905 |
| Design Description: |
LEWIS & CLARK EXPOSITION, OFFICIAL MEDAL |
| Item Description: |
Silver SC$1 1905 OR HK-325 LEWIS & CLARK EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL HK-325 AR OFFICIAL MEDAL |
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NGC MS 64 |
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Medal, 1905, AR, LEWIS & CLARK CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION, Portland, OR, So Called Dollar, HK-325 AR, NGC MS64, Cert# 2603856-014. This is the Silver Medal, it is much rarer than most realize. Farran Zerbe reported these medals were of "1 type, 2 metals and 3 finishes," and that the "issue was small compared with similar products and all were sold prior to close of Exposition." At same time (1906), he stated Silver medal was "very scarce" even then. Obv. Full female figure between two full male figures, all striding and facing rear toward setting sun and ocean in background; 5 stars above; above Sighting the Pacific 1805; around Official • Souvenir • Lewis • and • Clark • Centennial • Exposition; below all June--October / 1905; Rv. Map of Pacific Coast (British Columbia to San Francisco) with various worded trade routes to west and, vertical, Pacific Ocean--all within center circle; outside, around • Westward • the • Course • of • Empire • Takes • Its • Way *; below Portland • Oregon • 1905. HK-325 Silver. 34mm. Ex Robert Nurin Collection (Put together in the 1970's).
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L&C Expo, HK-327 Bz 1905 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States Portland, Oregon 1905 |
| Design Description: |
LEWIS & CLARK EXPOSITION, OFFICIAL MEDAL |
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Brass SC$1 1905 OR HK-327 LEWIS & CLARK EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL HK-327 BR OFFICIAL MEDAL |
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NGC AU 58 BN |
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Medal, 1905, BR, LEWIS & CLARK EXPOSITION, OFFICIAL MEDAL, Portland, OR, So Called Dollar, HK-327 BR, NGC AU58, Cert# 2443473-007. Size: 34.9 mm, "rare" (HK, 1963). The obverse apparently depicts Sacagawea and the Lewis-Clark duo as they sight the Pacific Ocean for the first time. Rv. Map of Pacific Coast, British Columbia to San Francisco. Under Graded and Attractive.
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L&C Expo, HK-331A Bz Gilt 1905 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States Portland, Oregon 1905 |
| Design Description: |
LEWIS & CLARK EXPOSITION, OFFICIAL MEDAL |
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Gilt Bronze SC$1 1905 OR HK-331A U.S. GOVERNMENT BUILDING LEWIS "AND" CLARK EXPO HK-331A Gilt Bz JEFF SHEVLIN COLLECTION |
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NGC MS 62 PL |
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Medal, 1905, Gilt Bz, LEWIS & CLARK CENTENNIAL EXPO, GOV'T BUILDING DOLLAR, Portland, OR. So Called Dollar HK-331A Gilt Bz, NGC MS62 Proof Like, Cert# 3475763-135. Obv. Conjoined busts l.; above Lewis and Clark; below busts are crossed rifle, oar and telescope; below, around Centennial 1905 Exposition; beaded border.
Rev. Edifice across center; above at top Lewis & Clark / (in small letters) U. S. Government / Bldg.; below edifice Portland, / Oregon; below all, around Centennial Exposition; beaded border. Purchased at the First Annual So Called Dollars Fellowship, April 3-6, 2014 in Dayton, NV from Jeff Shevlin.
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L&C Expo, HK-331A Bz Gilt 1905 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States Oregon 1905 |
| Design Description: |
L&C Expo, Govt Building |
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Gilt Bronze SC$1 1905 OR HK-331A U.S. GOVERNMENT BUILDING LEWIS "AND" CLARK EXPO HK-331A LEWIS & CLARK EXPOSITION |
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NGC MS 62 |
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Medal, 1905, Bz Gilt, U.S. GOVERNMENT BUILDING DOLLAR, LEWIS & CLARK EXPO, Oregon, So Called Dollar HK-331A, Gilt Bronze, NGC MS62, Cert# 222402-012. Obv. Conjoined busts l.; above Lewis and Clark; below busts are crossed rifle, oar and telescope; below, around Centennial 1905 Exposition; beaded border.
Rev. Edifice across center; above at top Lewis & Clark / (in small letters) U. S. Government / Bldg.; below edifice Portland, / Oregon; below all, around Centennial Exposition; beaded border.
HK-331a Gilt bronze, Reeded Edge. Scarce Type. Ex Jeff Shevlin.
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L&C Expo, HK-333 Bz 1905 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States United States, Oregon 1905 |
| Design Description: |
LEWIS & CLARK EXPOSITION |
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Bronze SC$1 (1905) OR HK-333 U.S. GOVERNMENT BUILDING LEWIS "AND" CLARK EXPO HK-333 Bz, Lewis & Clark LEWIS & CLARK EXPOSITION |
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NGC MS 64 BN |
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Medal, 1905 (ND), Bz, LEWIS & CLARK EXPOSITION, U.S. GOVERNMENT BUILDING, United States, Oregon, So Called Dollar HK-333 Bz, NGC MS64BN. Cert# 4030224-003. Rarity-6, Less than 50 struck. Obv. Conjoined busts l.; above Lewis and Clark; below busts are crossed rifle, oar and telescope; below, around Centennial 1905 Exposition; beaded border; Rv. Edifice across center; above at top Lewis & Clark / (in small letters) U. S. Government / Bldg.; below edifice Portland, / Oregon; below all, around Centennial Exposition; beaded border. Attractive and Rare.
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SFE, HK340 AR, S.F. Earthquake 1906 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States San Francisco, California 1906 |
| Design Description: |
SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE |
| Item Description: |
Silver 40mm 1876 PA SH 2-56 WM DECLAR. OF INDEPENDENCE US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-340 AR |
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NGC AU 53 |
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Medal, 1906, AR, SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE AND FIRE, SF, CA, So Called Dollar, HK-340 AR (Silver), Type I, RARE, NGC AU53, Cert# 2613958-010. Obv. Street and buildings in ruins; below small California Street; above all April 18, 1906; below all San Francisco, Cal.; beaded border. Rev. Edifice; below Ruins of City Hall; above all, around San Francisco Earthquake & Fire; below all Souvenir; beaded border. Reeded Edge, 36mm. Extensive research fails to establish origin of these issues. Some feel they were produced and sold to assist in defraying portion of giant cost of catastrophe but any revenue derived would have been insignificant. More creditable is statement of San Francisco Public Library that "reliable local opinion is that production of such medals probably was a transitory commercial venture with no official connection." This was most severe earthquake in history of United States; affected area 150 miles both north and south of city, east to Nevada and west to Honolulu. Starting about 5 A.M., April 18, 1906, series of 2 main shocks and 25 additional ones shook San Francisco alone; resulting fires raged 3 days, destroyed 500 city blocks, over 28,000 buildings; almost 500 people killed, 2,500 seriously injured. San Francisco loss estimated at $250,000,000; total $350,000,000. One of "wonders of conflagration" was saving of U.S. Mint Building, "where fire was fiercest," by 250 employees and soldiers. RARE SILVER ISSUE, Rarity-7.
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SFE, HK-341 BR, S.F. Earthquake 1906 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States San Fransisco, California 1906 |
| Design Description: |
SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE |
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Brass SC$1 1906 CA HK-341 SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE HK-341 BR |
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NGC AU 53 |
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Medal, 1906, BR, SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE AND FIRE, SF, CA, So Called Dollar, HK-341 Brass, Type I, Rariity-6, NGC AU53, Cert# 2619469-009. Obv. Street and buildings in ruins; below small California Street; above all April 18, 1906; below all San Francisco, Cal.; beaded border. Rev. Edifice; below Ruins of City Hall; above all, around San Francisco Earthquake & Fire; below all Souvenir; beaded border. Reeded Edge, 36mm. Extensive research fails to establish origin of these issues. Some feel they were produced and sold to assist in defraying portion of giant cost of catastrophe but any revenue derived would have been insignificant. More creditable is statement of San Francisco Public Library that "reliable local opinion is that production of such medals probably was a transitory commercial venture with no official connection." This was most severe earthquake in history of United States; affected area 150 miles both north and south of city, east to Nevada and west to Honolulu. Starting about 5 A.M., April 18, 1906, series of 2 main shocks and 25 additional ones shook San Francisco alone; resulting fires raged 3 days, destroyed 500 city blocks, over 28,000 buildings; almost 500 people killed, 2,500 seriously injured. San Francisco loss estimated at $250,000,000; total $350,000,000. One of "wonders of conflagration" was saving of U.S. Mint Building, "where fire was fiercest," by 250 employees and soldiers. Attractive.
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AYPE, HK-353 AR 1909 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States Seattle, Washington 1909 |
| Design Description: |
ALASKA-YUKON-PACIFIC EXPO |
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Silver SC$1 1909 WA HK-353 ALASKA-YUKON-PACIFIC EXPO OFFICIAL MEDAL, W/O LOOP HK-353 AR OFFICIAL MEDAL |
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NGC MS 62 |
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Medal, 1909, Silver, ALASKA-YUKON-PACIFIC EXPOSITION 1909, United States, Seattle, WA. So-Called Dollar, HK-353, NGC MS62, Cert# 2576496-022. Rarity: R-5. Issued to promote the importance of Alaska, Yukon and the Pacific, Official Medals were sold by Concessionaire Joseph Mayer & Brother, Seattle, WA. Obv. Three Female Figures, below, small oval with W.H. Seward and Portrait of him, ALASKA YUKON PACIFIC EXPOSITION around. Rv. City Seal in center circle, around "The Seal of the City of Seattle" date 1909 below. Silver, 33.3 mm, "very scarce" (HK, 1963). The official medal of the exposition, depicting Secretary of State William Seward, who negotiated the deal for the U.S. purchase of the Russian colony of Alaska. The U.S. flag first flew over the capital, Sitka, on Oct. 18, 1867. This piece offers pristine light-silver surfaces with enormous eye appeal.
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