Set Description
Many of these are available for sale, please email with offer to hhornre634@aol.com if you have interest. Subject to prior sale and the Seattle World's Fair Gold Medal is not for sale. Thanks to NGC for recognizing this set as best custom set, awarded January 2016. So Called Dollars, a work in progress, American History viewed through the "pages" of medals. For information on So Called Dollars, see Hibler & Kappens "So-Called Dollars" standard catalog, issued in 1963 and updated somewhat a few years ago in a second edition. Much of the info in the catalog is available for free online, check out the So-Called Dollar Reference site which contains details and photos of virtually every SCD. The web site can be accessed at http://www.so-calleddollars.com. Medals will be listed in this set primarily by HK Number, and if Unlisted, by Date. The new larger RED BOOK also contains information on So Called Dollars with contributions from the So Called Guy, Jeff Shevlin. Thanks to Jeff for his help assembling this collection.
Set Goals
Emphasis will be placed on Rarities, such as the 1962 Gold Seattle World's Fair Commerce and Industry Medal which is now part of this Collection. Only four gold examples were struck. The Collection is best viewed using the Gallery Feature above.
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| HK-1 WM, Erie Canal Completion 1826 |
United States New York, NY 1826
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WM SC$1 1826 NY HK-1 ERIE CANAL COMPLETION HK-1 WM
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NGC MS 61
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Medal, 1826, WM, ERIE CANAL COMPLETION, New York, NY, So Called Dollar, HK-1 WM, NGC MS61, Cert# 1657081-001. Rarity-6. Obv. One of the most coveted medals in American Numismatics. Two full seated figures depicting Pan and Neptune, to r. of Pan is cornucopia; in background is lighthouse and sea; below l. microscopic R. Del, below r. microscopic W. Sc.; above all, around Union of Erie with the Atlantic. Rv. In center is New York State Coat of Arms; to l. is section of Canal; in background is sailing ship and distant view of city; below 1826 / Presented by the City of New York; above all, around Erie Canal Comm. 4 July 1817 Comp. 26 Oct. 1825; microscopic C. C. Wright Sc just below center design. Size: About 45mm. The design signifies the joining up of the canal river God, with the God of the Sea, "Pan and Neptune are in loving embrace, with cornucopia showing the fruits of the land, the sea and shore, with lighthouse... and the inscription 'Union of Erie with the Atlantic.' " The other side displays, "the coat of arms of the State of New York and a section of the canal showing locks and tunnel, with the bay of New York and city, and ship in full sail, with the inscription, 'Erie canal commenced July 4, 1817. Completed October 26, 1825. Presented by the city of New York, 1826.' Interestingly, concentric circular die, or lathe, lines cover most of the gray surfaces with the focus at the center of the die. Richard Snow, in his Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cents, second edition, Vol. II, 1859-1869 reference work, illustrates and discusses such lines on page 65. Happily, this Specimen does not exhibit any of the "bubbly" surfaces found on many of these medals, most likely from interaction of the medal surfaces with the wooden container that these originally came in. History: Medal issued by Common Council, City of New York; designed by Archibald Robertson; engraved by Charles Cushing Wright; struck by Maltby Pedetreau. Erie Canal Commission created 1810 by NY Legislature; DeWitt Clinton, later Governor, served as member 10 years without pay. Ground broken July 4, 1817, at Rome, NY. Over 8 years and $7,000,000 later, Canal stretched 364 miles "straight as the lay of the land would permit" from Hudson River to Lake Erie; 83 locks required for "greatest engineering feat of modern times…costliest, most successful project yet undertaken in the New World." Originally dubbed "Clinton's Folly" by many, Canal proved one of main factors in our national development by directly opening West to agriculture; reduced freight cost and time, Albany to Buffalo, from $100 per ton and 45 days (by wagon) to $5 and 6 days; passengers paid 5 cents per mile, including 3 meals daily. By 1836, tolls had paid off entire cost; made New York City first seaport in U.S., passing Philadelphia. Now part of NY Barge Canal System, original 40 ft. width and 4 ft. depth have been increased substantially. Formal opening was Oct. 26, 1825, with vessel Seneca Chief carrying Governor Clinton departing Buffalo; arrived New York City Nov. 4. Long water-parade behind "moved slowly" with banquets, parades, etc. "at every town" en route; climaxed by huge New York celebration early 1826. Fifty-one Gold medals struck; presented to "crowned heads of world and eminent men" including General Lafayette and 3 surviving signers of Declaration of Independence. "Several hundred" pieces struck in Silver and White Metal (pewter); presented to guests and officials. Attractive and RARE.
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| HK-6 WM, Crystal Palace Type I, 1853 Dollar |
United States New York, New York 1853
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WM SC$1 1853 NY HK-6 CRYSTAL PALACE HK-6 WM Type I CRYSTAL PALACE
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NGC MS 62
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Medal, 1853, WM, CRYSTAL PALACE 1853 DOLLAR, TYPE I, New York, So Called Dollar HK-6 White Metal, NGC MS62, Tied for Finest Known, Cert# 3740159-001. Obv. Liberty seated, facing l.; on ribbon below, small C. Stubenrauch St Louis Mo.; below 1853--all within center circle; outside, around In Unitate Nationum Scientia Artesque Florebunt * (translation: "In unity, the science, arts and wisdom of a nation will flourish."); beaded border; Rev. Edifice; above New York Crystal Palace; below edifice, on ribbon, small Desig by Cartsensen & Gildemeister; below For the exhibition of / the industry of / all nations; beaded border. TYPE I--1853 DOLLAR. Engraved by Charles Stubenrauch, formerly a mint engraver in Darmstadt, Germany. Organization: First "International" exposition held in United States. Following 1851 London Crystal Palace Exhibition, New York group, including Horace Greeley. Medals: All issues proved difficult to research. Types I and III, at least, probably were of official nature, perhaps sold within Palace during exhibitions. Today, all four medals are extremely rare. Rarity-6.
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| HK-8 WM, Crystal Palace, Type III 1854 |
United States New York 1854
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WM SC$1 1854 NY HK-8 CRYSTAL PALACE HK-8, T-3, BHM 2549, Eimer-1487
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NGC MS 62 PL
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Medal, 1854, WM, CRYSTAL PALACE, United States, New York, Improperly Classified by H&K as a So-Called Dollar (Type III), HK-8, T-3, BHM 2549, Eimer-1487NGC MS62, Cert# 2082980-001. Size: 41.5mm. Struck by Pinches of London. A classic robed female opens the gates of Industry and Science. The reverse pictures the main exposition building. This is actually not the New York Crystal Palace. It is an English piece for the opening of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham and is cataloged by Brown As BHM 2549 and Eimer as #1487 It came with a red leather presentation box stamped on the upper inside with an imprint that reads: AUTHORIZED MEDAL/ SOLD BY/ T.R. PINCHES/ & CO./ MEDALISTS/ BY/ APPOINTMENT/ TO THE/ CRYSTAL PALACE/ COMPANY. Another description: Obv. Female figure standing, facing to l., opening gates labeled Industry and Science; in l. hand, palm branch and caduceus; near her r. foot a lamb and near her l. foot, a war helmet; below in border, microscopic Pinches. Rev. Edifice; above, around, Crystal Palace; below, around, Opened MDCCCLIV. Below l. of edifice, microscopic Pinches; below r. of edifice, microscopic London. More Comments from the So-Called Dollar website: Manufactured by Pinches of London, these medals are actually British and should not have been included even in the 1963 edition of this reference. Originally opened as part of The Great Exhibition of 1851, the Crystal Palace was moved after the close of the Exhibition from its original location in Hyde Park; reopened on Sydenham Hill in London by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on June 10, 1854. Original building destroyed by fire on Nov. 30, 1936; site of current Crystal Palace Park. Attractive.
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| HK-10A WM, Heenan-Sayers Boxing Match 1860 |
United States New York (Bout in England) 1860
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WM SC$1 1860 HK-10A HEENAN-SAYERS BOXING HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP HK-10A
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NGC MS 61
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Medal, 1860, WM, HEENAN-SAYERS BOXING BOUT, WORLD'S HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP, United States, New York (Bout fought in England), So Called Dollar, HK-10A White Metal, NGC MS61, Cert# 2113535-001, Tied for Finest, Rarity 7 (approximately 10-20 known to exist). This medal was struck to commemorate one of the greatest bare knuckles heavyweight championship fights ever recorded. John C. Heenan from America—The Benicia Boy—won the first clear claim to the American title and then journeyed to England to fight their champion Tom Sayers, a bricklayer by trade. The grand fight took place on April 17, 1860 and lasted over two hours, a 42 round "draw" after Sayers arm became injured. Medals were struck for both Heenan and Sayers, as champions of their respective countries. This specimen retains mirror surfaces and the strike is bold throughout. These were struck in New York upon Heenan's return after the great battle had come to a draw. Sayer retired from boxing after this endurance match. Obv. Raised male bust facing l.; above Thomas S. Sayers, the Champion of England; below bust, microscopic F. B. Smith & Hartmann N.Y. Rv. Within an open wreath The great / international / prize fight / between / Heenan & Sayers / for the / championship / of the world / fought / April 1860. Oh Yes, the Provenance: Ex ELIASBERG, Bowers and Marena, April 6, 1997, Lot 3044.
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| HK-13 AR Plated, Pilgrim Jubilee Memorial 1870 |
United States Plymouth, MA 1870
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AR Plated SC$1 1870 MA HK-13 PILGRIM JUBILEE MEMORIAL HK-13 Silver Plated
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NGC MS 65
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Medal, 1870, Silver Plated, PILGRIM JUBILEE MEDAL,Plymouth, MA, So Called Dollar HK-13, NGC MS65 Gem, The Ostheimer example was only an MS62. Cert# 2614046-002. Rarity-5. 37mm. This is a Condition Rarity. Obv: Scene depicting Landing of Pilgrims; above Pilgrim Jubilee Memorial; below all 1620 / 1870; to l. of 1870 microscopic J. E. Ellis • F •; to r. microscopic A. C. Warren; Rv. Holy Bible within central wreath, bird above; above all "Whose Faith Follow"; below all microscopic J. E. E. HK-13 Silver-plated. 37mm. Extensive research fails to establish exact origin of issue. Names of A. C. Warren and Joseph. E. Ellis, both then Members of Pilgrim Society, appear on Medal; probably was designed by former and engraved by latter ("J. E. Ellis • F •"); struck by Scovill Manufacturing Co, Waterbury, CT; copies presented to officials and guests at celebration. Silver specimen is in possession of Pilgrim Society. Medal is rare in all metals. This is one of the highest graded examples, and exhibits beautiful toning and original luster. History and Purpose: Purpose: To commemorate 250th anniversary of Landing of Pilgrims. Organization: Celebration sponsored and staged by Pilgrim Society, chartered 1819; Society organized "to…honor…memory of…Pilgrim Fathers,…to procure…suitable lot for erection of a monument" to their "virtues, enterprise and unparalleled sufferings." (See also Part I, National Monument to the Forefathers, Undated--Circa 1889). First meeting held May 18, 1820; on first Forefathers Day celebration, Dec. 21, 1820, Daniel Webster was principal speaker. Pilgrim Hall, operated by Society, built 1824; later remodeled. Here are preserved history and records, personal and household property of Pilgrims--English, Scotch and Dutch Puritans, 102 in number--who landed from Mayflower Dec. 21, 1620 on Massachusetts coast, north of Cape Cod. Extension of term now includes any early Puritan settlers in New England. Society's financial support provided by 300 Life and Annual Members and by "generous gifts and subscriptions." Site, Date: Church of First Parish and elsewhere in Plymouth; Dec. 21, 1870. Comment: Invitations to celebration were issued over wide area "to the most distinguished people." Two special trains of guests were met by procession; conducted to Memorial Service at Church of First Parish, Town Square, to hear "oration" by U.S. Senator C. Winthrop. Dinner served to 900 in new railway station, tracks being boarded over to provide facilities; Ball held in Davis Hall attended by about "400 ladies and gentlemen."
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| HK-15 BR, Pilgrim Jubilee Memorial 1870 |
United States United States, Plymouth, MA 1870
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Brass SC$1 1861 SC HK-11 BOMBARDMENT OF FT SUMTER SILVERED/WM HK-15 BR, Pilgrim Jubilee Memorial
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NGC MS 64
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Medal, 1870, BR, PILGRIM JUBILEE MEMORIAL, United States, Plymouth, MA, So Called Dollar HK-15 BR, NGC MS64, Cert# 1895418-015. Obv. Scene depicting Landing of Pilgrims; above Pilgrim Jubilee Memorial; below all 1620 / 1870; to l. of 1870 microscopic J. E. Ellis • F •; to r. microscopic A. C. Warren; Rv. Holy Bible within central wreath, bird above; above all "Whose Faith Follow"; below all microscopic J. E. E. Medals: Medals: Extensive research fails to establish exact origin of issue. Names of A. C. Warren and Joseph. E. Ellis, both then Members of Pilgrim Society, appear on Medal; probably was designed by former and engraved by latter ("J. E. Ellis • F •"); struck by Scovill Manufacturing Co, Waterbury, CT; copies presented to officials and guests at celebration. Silver specimen is in possession of Pilgrim Society. Medal is rare in all metals. Historical: Purpose: To commemorate 250th anniversary of Landing of Pilgrims. Organization: Celebration sponsored and staged by Pilgrim Society, chartered 1819; Society organized "to…honor…memory of…Pilgrim Fathers,…to procure…suitable lot for erection of a monument" to their "virtues, enterprise and unparalleled sufferings." (See also Part I, National Monument to the Forefathers, Undated--Circa 1889). First meeting held May 18, 1820; on first Forefathers Day celebration, Dec. 21, 1820, Daniel Webster was principal speaker. Pilgrim Hall, operated by Society, built 1824; later remodeled. Here are preserved history and records, personal and household property of Pilgrims--English, Scotch and Dutch Puritans, 102 in number--who landed from Mayflower Dec. 21, 1620 on Massachusetts coast, north of Cape Cod. Extension of term now includes any early Puritan settlers in New England. Society's financial support provided by 300 Life and Annual Members and by "generous gifts and subscriptions." Site, Date: Church of First Parish and elsewhere in Plymouth; Dec. 21, 1870.
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| 1874, HK-UNL WM, Rulau R-OH-CI-60, Cincinnati Industrial Exposition |
United States Cincinnati, OH 1874
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WM OH 1874 CINCINNATI R-OH-CI-60 INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION HK-UNL, Rulau R-OH-CI-60
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NGC MS 63
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Medal, 1874, WM, CINCINNATI INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION DOLLAR, Cincinnati. OH, So Called Dollar HK-UNL, White Metal, Rulau R-OH-Ci-60, NGC MS63, Cert# 2624185-010. Obv. CINCINNATI INDUSTRIAL 1874 EXPOSITION; view of exhibition complex. Buildings, Flags, Stars; Rv. MANUFACTURERS PRODUCTS and THE ARTS; a female figure figure surrounded by the attributes of industry and art. Scarce and an Unlisted So Called Dollar from the Cincinnati Industrial Exposition of 1874.
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| 1875, HK-UNL WM, Park Theatre Presentation Medal for the 100th Performance of "The Mighty Dollar" |
United States New York, New York 1875
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WM MEDAL 1875 NY J-CM-33 PARK THEATRE MIGHTY $ J-CM-33, R-NY-240 WM R-NY-NY-240 (WM)
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NGC MEDAL AU 58
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Medal, 1875, WM, PARK THEATRE'S PRESENTATION MEDAL FOR 100TH PERFORMANCE OF "THE MIGHTY DOLLAR", Julian J-CM-33, Rulau R-NY-NY-240, NGC AU58, Cert# 2207071-008. This is a US Mint Medal notated by Julian. Obv. Conjoined Busts of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. J. Florence, legend around curved edge "Presented By Mr. & Mrs. Wm. J. Florence; Rv. Park Theatre at top following curved edge, December 13th 1875 below, curved, then straight 5 lines of inscription: 100 dth / Night / Of The / Mighty / Dollar. Laurel Design with tied bow at bottom, beaded border surrounds. Attractive, Scarce and Popular both as a Theater Collectible and Medal Collectible. Rare in Un-Holed Condition as this happy example is. The Following Appeared in the New York Daily Tribune, Weds. November 17, 1875, Page 4: Park Theatre. The 100th Performance of "The Mighty Dollar" will be reached at the Park Theatre December 17 (13th?), and the Occasion is to be Commemorated. Every Lady who attends on that Evening, will receive a silver medal of the size and weight of a trade dollar, while each member of the dramatic company will receive a medal of bronze". The peaceful image of patience, much exemplified in various ways by the statue of "The Mighty Dollar", might not be an inappropriate inscription for these Souvenirs. Mrs. Florence intends that the 100th Night of Mr Wooli's Play shall be Uncommonly Cheerful and Brilliant. The Play Plot: Mighty Dollar, The (1875), a play by Benjamin E. Woolf. [ Park Theatre, 104 perf.] The most famous salon in Washington is appropriately named Grabmoor, for it is here that the leading wheelers and dealers come to contrive arrangements that will allow them to pile up the mighty dollar. They stop their greedy machinations for a few moments to help a newly married lady, Clara Dart (Maude Granger), when she is bothered by a former suitor, but the money grubbing continues the moment she leaves. Prominent among the figures at Grabmoor are the not particularly ethical Congressman, the Hon. Bardwell Slote (W. J. Florence), and Mrs. General Gilflory (Mrs. Florence). Slote is given to qualifying his statements with “not by a large majority,” and dropping such abbreviations as B. O. T. and P. D. Q., which he later explains mean “bully old time” and “pretty darn quick.” The upstart Mrs. Gilflory has her own pet phrases to show off her learning, most notably “from Alpha to Omaha.” Assailed by critics as vulgar and formless, the comedy nevertheless gave the Florences their most enduring success and added the colorful character of Slote to the body of dramatic literature.
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| 1876, HK-UNL Red/Black, NY S-610-V12, Valentine & Co. Vulcanized Rubber |
United States New York, New York 1876
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Vulcanized Rubber NY 1876 NEW YORK S-610-V12, BLACK/RED VALENTINE & COMPANY S-610-V12 Black/Red
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NGC MS 67
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Medal, 1876, Red/Black Vulcanized Rubber, VALENTINE & COMPANY, Red/Black Vulcanized Medal, So Called Dollar HK-UNL, S-610-V12, NGC MS67, Cert# 3728495-014. Superb Gem, Finest Known. Obverse Back, Reverse Red. This is a rarity in any condition, but in this grade, it must be assumed to be unique. History: A Small paint and varnish company in the 1820's and 1830's, the company relocated to New York in 1870. Valentine & Company began to specialize in vehicle finishing varnishes that were competitive with widely prized English varnishes. Lawson Valentine's grandson, L. Valentine Pulsifer, joined the company in 1903 after receiving his degree in chemistry from Harvard University. Three years later Pulsifer produced Valspar, the first clear varnish. The company later was renamed Valspar, which is one of the largest North American manufacturers of paint and varnish.
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| HK-19 AR, Nevada Dollar, U.S. Centennial Exposition 1876 |
United States Philadelphia, PA 1876
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Silver SC$1 1876 PA HK-19 NEVADA DOLLAR US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-19, Julian CM-36
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NGC AU Details
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Medal, 1876, AR, NEVADA DOLLAR, U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION, So Called Dollar HK-19 Silver, NGC AU Details (Looks like Proof Like Unc), Cert# 3382773-003. One of the rarest so-called dollar medals. Obv. Liberty Bell between Minute Man and Soldier, clouds below, to l. 1776, to r. 1876, above (on ribbon) Centennial all within center circle; outside, around Let God be with us as He was with our fathers; Rev. Mining scene, above Nevada--in center circle; outside, around Made from Nevada ore at International Exhibition; below * All for our country *. HK-19 Silver. 38mm. Julian CM-36. Medal was product of 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia; engraved by William Barber; 2526 pieces struck from Nevada silver ore at U.S. Mint, Philadelphia; sold at Nevada Building on grounds for $1.25. Following certificate accompanied each medal: "Mint of the United States. Philadelphia. Coiner's Department. June 20, 1876. I certify that the Nevada Exposition Medals, prepared in this department, and this day delivered to Mr. C. C. Stevenson, Chairman of the Nevada State Board, are made of pure silver, crushed from Nevada ores, at the Nevada quartz mill located in the Centennial Exposition grounds and subsequently refined at the United States Mint. (Signed) A. Loudon Snowden, Coiner."
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| HK-20 AR, Julian CM-10, U.S. Centennial Expo Official Medal 1876 |
United States Philadelphia, PA 1876
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Silver SC$1 1876 PA HK-20 US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL HK-20 AR, Julian CM-10 OFFICIAL MEDAL
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NGC MS 62
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Medal, 1876, AR, U.S. CENTENNIAL DOLLAR OFFICIAL MEDAL, Philadelphia, PA, So Called Dollar HK-20 Silver, NGC MS62, Cert# 3740159-002. Obv. Genius of American Independence, rising from recumbent position, grasps in r. hand sword to enforce her demands; raises l. hand in appealing pride to 13 stars blazing in firmament; beneath date 1776--all within beaded circle; around, These United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, Free and Independent States; Rev. Within wreath, In / commemoration / of the / Hundredth / Anniversary / of / American / Independence; outside, around By authority of the Congress of the United States; below 1876. Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence. Engraved by William Barber. Rarity-4.
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| HK-21 Bz, U.S. Centennial 1876 |
United States PA 1876
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Bronze SC$1 1876 PA HK-21 US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL HK-21 OFFICIAL MEDAL
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NGC XF 45 BN
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Medal, 1876, AE, U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPO, United States, SC$, PA-HK-21 SC$, NGC XF45 (Undergraded), "Scarce." Bronze, chocolate-brown official exposition medal. Obv. Genius of American Independence, rising from recumbent position, grasps in right hand sword to enforce her demands, raises left hand in appealing pride to 13 stars blazing in firmament, beneath date 1776, all within beaded circle, around, These United Colonies are, and of right out to be, Free and Independent States. Rv. Within wreath, In Commemoration of the hundredth Anniversary of American Independence; outside, by authority of the Congress of the United States, below 1876. Lovely Detail and Even Chocolate Color. Purchased at the Chicago ANA World Fair of Money Show, August, 2013.
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| HK-22 Gilt, U.S. Centennial 1876 |
United States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1876
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GILT BRONZE SC$1 1876 PA HK-22 US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL HK-22 OFFICIAL MEDAL
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NGC AU 55
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Medal, 1876, Gilt Bronze, U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION, 1876 PENNSYLVANIA, United States, Official Medal So-Called Dollar, HK-22, NGC AU55, Cert# 2544439-001. Rarity: R-4 (201-500 known to exist). Obv. Genius of American Independence Sword in Right Hand, Appealing with Left Hand, Gilt around edges, very attractive, Rv. Wreath, Hundredth Anniversary American Independence, below 1876. Medals were sponsored and issued by the Centennial Board of Finance and authorized by the 43rd Congress.
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| HK-25 Cu, Liberty Bell, Pointed "6" U.S. Centennial 1876 |
United States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1876
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Bronze SC$1 1876 PA HK-25 POINTED 6 - LIBERTY BELL US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-25 US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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NGC MS 64 BN
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Medal, 1876, AE, LIBERTY BELL / INDEPENDENCE HALL, US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION, United States, PA, HK-25 So-Called Dollar, Pointed "6" Variety, NGC MS64BN, Cert# 2597790-001. Struck and Issued by Messrs. Deihl, Philadelphia; Designed by Key. (Some pieces with a small bell as early as 1872, large bell 1874). Actual Bell is also made of bronze, weighs 2080 pounds, is 3 feet high, measures 12 feet around lip. John Pass and Charles Stow recast bell in 1753, it having cracked the year before and in 1835, it cracked beyond repair. Bell now hangs in Old State House, renamed "Independence Hall", where the Declaration of Independence was unanimously adopted by the Continental Congress, July 4, 1776. Obv. Bell, Large bearing Lines, Liber in Philad, Pass and Stow, MDCCLIII, 1776 / 1876. Rv. Edifice, 1776 / 1876, Commenced 1729 / Finished 1734, Microscopic Key. F beneath Edifice. This with Pointed "6" in Date.
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| HK-25 Cu, Liberty Bell, Rounded "6" U.S. Centennial 1876 |
United States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1876
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Copper SC$1 1876 PA HK-25 ROUNDED 6 - LIBERTY BELL US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-25 (Rounded 6 Variety) US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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NGC MS 63 BN
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Medal, 1876, AE, LIBERTY BELL / INDEPENDENCE HALL, U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION, United States, PA., So Called Dollar, HK-25 (Rounded 6 Variety), NGC MS63BN, Cert# 2610114-005. "Very rare." Copper, size 24. A well preserved and intricately struck chocolate-brown medal from the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. A small, neat hole with hanger is near 12 o'clock, presumably as issued. An original beauty.
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| HK-26 WM, Liberty Bell U.S. Centennial 1876 |
United States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1876
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WM SC$1 1876 PA HK-26 LIBERTY BELL DOLLAR US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-26 US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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NGC MS 62
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Medal, 1876, WM, LIBERTY BELL / INDEPENDENCE HALL, U.S. Centennial Exhibition, United States, Philadelphia, PA, So-Called Dollar, HK-26, NGC MS62, Cert# 3671382-006. Rarity-4. MS-62 (NGC). White Metal. Obv. Large Liberty Bell. PROCLAIM LIBERTY THROUGHOUT THE LAND UNTO ALL THE INHABITANTS THEREOF around. Centennial dates to l. and r. of bell. Rev. Independence Hall. 1776 INDEPENDENCE HALL 1876 around, and COMMENCED 1729/ FINISHED 1734 below. Holed as issued. Struck and Issued by Deihl, Designed by Key. Flashing prooflike surfaces.
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| HK-32 WM, Baker 397C, Liberty Bell Dollar, Washington, U.S. Centennial 1876 |
United States Philadelphia, PA 1876
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WM SC$1 1876 PA HK-32 LIBERTY BELL DOLLAR US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-32 WM, Baker 397C JEFF SHEVLIN COLLECTION
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NGC AU 58
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Medal, 1876, WM, LIBERTY BELL DOLLAR, WASHINGTON, U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION, Philadelphia, PA, So Called Dollar HK-32 White Metal, Baker 397C, NGC AU58, Cert# 3514319-007. Obv. Large Liberty Bell bearing lines Lev XXVVX proclaim liber / in Philada by order of the / Pass and Stow, Philada / MDCCLIII; to l. in field 1776; to r. 1876; above Liberty Bell; below Lev. XXV VX.; around Proclaim liberty throughout the land unto all the inhabitants thereof; 6-pointed star between thereof and proclaim; Rev. Military bust Washington by Key, r.; Born Feb 22 1732 / Died Dec 14 1799 on scroll below. Issued by Messrs. Deihl, Philadelphia. Rarity-6. History: Struck and issued by Messrs. Deihl, Philadelphia; designed by Key. Some of pieces with small bell struck as early as 1872; with large bell, 1874, in anticipation of centennial celebration. Liberty Bell, made of bronze, weighs 2,080 pounds, is 3 feet high, measures 12 feet around lip. John Pass and Charles Stow recast bell in 1753, it having cracked year before; in 1835 it cracked beyond repair. It now hangs in Liberty Bell Center, a dedicated museum within Independence National Historical Park near old State House, renamed Independence Hall, where Declaration of Independence was unanimously adopted by Continental Congress, July 4, 1776.
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| HK-41 WM, Baker 392B, Independence Hall Dollar, U.S. Centennial Expo 1876 |
United States Philadelphia, PA 1876
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WM SC$1 1876 PA HK-41 INDEPENDENCE HALL DOLLAR US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-41 WM, Baker 392B US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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NGC MS 61 PL
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Medal, 1876, WM, INDEPENDENCE HALL DOLLAR, WASHINGTON, U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION, Philadelphia, PA, So Called Dollar HK-41 White Metal, NGC MS61 PL, Cert# 3018762-001. Obv. Edifice; to l., 1776; to r. 1876; below Commenced 1729 / Finished 1734; microscopic Key. F beneath edifice; above around Independence Hall; no trees in front of hall (Same as Reverse of HK-23); Rv. Military bust Washington by Key, r.; Born Feb 22 1732 / Died Dec 14 1799 on scroll below. Issued by Messrs. Deihl, Philadelphia (Same as Rv. of HK-30). Rarity-6. LIBERTY BELL-INDEPENDENCE HALL DOLLARS: Struck and issued by Messrs. Deihl, Philadelphia; designed by Key. Some of pieces with small bell struck as early as 1872; with large bell, 1874, in anticipation of centennial celebration. Liberty Bell, made of bronze, weighs 2,080 pounds, is 3 feet high, measures 12 feet around lip. John Pass and Charles Stow recast bell in 1753, it having cracked year before; in 1835 it cracked beyond repair. It now hangs in Liberty Bell Center, a dedicated museum within Independence National Historical Park near old State House, renamed Independence Hall, where Declaration of Independence was unanimously adopted by Continental Congress, July 4, 1776.
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| HK-74 WM, Baker 390D, Declaration of Independence Dollar, U.S. Centennial Expo 1876 |
United States Pennsylvania 1876
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WM SC$1 1876 PA HK-74 DECLAR. OF INDEPENDENCE US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-74 WM, Baker 390D U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPO
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NGC MS 61
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Medal, 1876, WM, DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE DOLLAR, U.S. Centennial Exposition, United States, PA, So Called Dollar HK-74, Baker 390D, White Medal, NGC MS61, Cert# 1931829-001. Rarity-5. Obv. Copy of John Trumbull's painting of 1776 Congress; Committee of Five making its report on Declaration (heads facing); above The / Declaration; below of Independence / 1776; Rv. In / Commemoration / of the / Centennial / of / Colonial / Independence / 1876; at top, around United States of America; bottom edge around, microscopic Pat. Nov. 3, 1874 H&L. HK-74 White Metal. 43mm. Baker 390D. Attractive and Scarce.
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| HK-80 WM, Expo Building Dollar, Fairmount, Rv. Small Date, U.S. Centennial Expo 1876 |
United States Philadelphia, PA 1876
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WM SC$1 1876 PA HK-80 FAIRMOUNT PARK US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-80 WM, Rv. Small Date US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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NGC MS 61
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Medal, 1876, WM, EXPOSITION BUILDING DOLLAR, FAIRMOUNT, U.S. Centennial Expo, Rv. Small Date, So Called Dollar HK-80 White Metal, NGC MS61, Cert# 3740159-015. Obv. Edifice, microscopic GHL [George Hampden Lovett, engraver] at lower r.; above Grand Entrance / International; below, 1776 1876 / Exposition / Philadelphia
Rev. Main Building / Length / 1880 feet / Width 464 feet / Height 70 feet / Area 22 acres. / Fairmount / Park / Philadelphia; around To commemorate the 100th anniversary of our nation's birth 1776 U.S.M. Co. 1876. Rarity-6.
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| HK-98 WM, Baker 442B, Lovett's Battle of Long Island Dollar 1876 |
United States Philadelphia, PA / New York 1876
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WM SC$1 1876 PA HK-98 BATTLE OF LONG ISLAND LOVETT'S BATTLES OF 1776 HK-98 WM, Baker 442B JEFF SHEVLIN COLLECTION
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NGC MS 63 DPL
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Medal, 1876, WM, LOVETT'S BATTLE OF LONG ISLAND, WASHINGTON So Called dollar HK-98 While Metal, Baker 442B, NGC MS63 PL (Rare Proof Like Specimen), Cert# 3424787-023. Issued by George Hampden Lovett, New York City, to commemorate battles of 1776. Series of 8 Battle Medals, this being number 3. Obv. Naked bust Washington r., within circle of 34 stars; around The centennial year of our national independence; below 1876; beaded border. Rev. In center of beaded circle with rays, 1776; above around Battle of Long Island / August 27 / 1776 / 3 / New York--all within wreath of oak leaves; beaded border. Rarity-5, Much Rarer as a DPL.
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| HK-118 WM, E. Pluribus Unum Washington-Grant Dollar, U.S. Centennial Expo 1876 |
United States Philadelphia, PA 1876
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WM SC$1 1876 PA HK-118 WASHINGTON-GRANT DOLLAR US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-118 WM US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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NGC MS 63
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Medal, 1876, WM, E. PLURIBUS UNUM, WASHINGTON-GRANT DOLLAR, U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION, Philadelphia, PA, So Called Dollar HK-118 White Medal, Baker 409B, NGC MS63 (Among Finest Known), Cert# 3751912-001. Obv. Two full male figures stand on either side of U.S. shield; on streamer to l. of shield, vertical Washington, to r. of shield, vertical U. S. Grant, and below shield, 1776 1876; spread-winged eagle, seated on shield, streamer from beak bearing E Pluribus Unum; outside around, 25 stars; below, Centennial / F X Koehler.; Rev. Within open wreath, tied at bottom with ribbon, * / Dedicated / To the / People of the / United States / As a memorial / Of the first / Century of / Liberty. Size: 41mm. Holed, as made. Rarity-6.
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| HK-125 WM, Battle of Groton Heights Centennial 1881 |
United States United States 1881
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WM SC$1 1881 HK-125 BATTLE OF GROTON HEIGHTS 3101928-023
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NGC MS 63
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Medal, 1881, WM, BATTLE OF GROTON HEIGHTS CENTENNIAL, UNITED STATES, So Called Dollar, HK-125, NGC MS63, Cert# 3101928-023. Description: Obv. Within low walls of Fort are American soldier reloading musket and kneeling Indian aiming gun over wall--all in center circle; outside, around We will not give up the fort, let the consequences be what they may; Rv. Outline of Fort; within outline Massacre / in / Fort Griswold; outside, to l. of Fort is directional arrow pointing N; below Fort and / Burning of / New London / September 6. 1781; around border Sep. 6. 1881 Centennial of the Battle of Groton Heights. Scarce. Rarity-5. Issued by George Hampden Lovett.
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| HK-125B Bz, Battle of Groton Heights Centennial 1881 |
United States Groton Heights 1881
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AE SC$1 1881 HK-125B BATTLE OF GROTON HEIGHTS HK-125B
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NGC MS 61 BN
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Medal, 1881, AE, BATTLE OF GROTON HEIGHTS, UNITED STATES, So Called Dollar, HK-125B, NGC MS61BN, Cert# 3720636-002. Description: Obv. Within low walls of Fort are American soldier reloading musket and kneeling Indian aiming gun over wall--all in center circle; outside, around We will not give up the fort, let the consequences be what they may; Rv. Outline of Fort; within outline Massacre / in / Fort Griswold; outside, to l. of Fort is directional arrow pointing N; below Fort and / Burning of / New London / September 6. 1781; around border Sep. 6. 1881 Centennial of the Battle of Groton Heights. Scarce.
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| HK-135 WM, Baker R-456, Headquarters at Newburgh 1883 |
United States 1883
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WM SC$1 1883 NY HK-135 HEADQUARTERS AT NEWBURGH PROCLAMATION OF PEACE HK-135 WM, Baker R-456 PROCLAMATION OF PIECE
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NGC MS 61
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Medal, 1883, WM, WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTERS AT NEWBURGH, NY; PROCLAMATION OF PEACE, DISBANDMENT OF ARMY CENTENNIALS, So Called Dollar HK-135 WM, Baker R-456, NGC MS61, Cert# 2511187-001. Obv. Edifice in center; above, around Celebration at Newburgh, N. Y. / October 18th; below edifice, microscopic A. Demarest, Sc. N. Y.; upper border legend 1783 -- Centennial -- 1883; lower border legend Proclamation of peace, disbandment of the army; Rev. Coat of Arms in center; around He was most nobly crowned by refusing to be crowned; 13 stars around last lettering; border legend Washington's family coat of arms from which the American flag was designed. HK-135 White Metal. Baker R-456. Rarity-5. Purchased from Jeff Shevlin.
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| HK-140 WM, PL, Penn's House & City View 1882 Rare Unholed |
United States Philadelphia, PA 1882
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WM SC$1 1882 PA HK-140 PENN'S HOUSE & CITY HALL PENNSYLVANIA BICENTENNIAL HK-140 WM, PL, Unholed PENNSYLVANIA BICENTENNIAL
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NGC MS 62 PL
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Medal, 1882, WM, PENN"S HOUSE & CITY HALL, PENNSYLVANIA BICENTENNIAL, United States, So-Called Dollar, HK-140, NGC MS62 PL Unholed, Cert# 2777337-003. Rarity 5- (76-200 known to exist, much rarer unholed). THIS IS THE FIRST HK-140 I HAVE SEEN WITHOUT THE HOLE FOR A HANGER, RARE AS SUCH. Obv. Male Bust Facing Left, WILLIAM PENN around; Rv. Ornate Design, Winged Full Female Figure at upper center, between two circles, Edifice in each circle (Penn's House and City Hall), small shield with unicorns at each side, ribbon below, small "Virtue, Liberty, Independence (state motto) below.
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| HK-140 WM, Penn's House 1862 |
United States Pennsylvania 1882
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WM SC$1 1882 PA HK-140 PENN'S HOUSE & CITY HALL PENNSYLVANIA BICENTENNIAL HK-140 PENNSYLVANIA BICENTENNIAL
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NGC MS 62
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Medal, 1882, WM, PENN"S HOUSE & CITY HALL, PENNSYLVANIA BICENTENNIAL, United States, So-Called Dollar, HK-140, NGC MS62, Cert# 2564532-003. Rarity 5- (76-200 known to exist). Obv. Male Bust Facing Left, WILLIAM PENN around; Rv. Ornate Design, Winged Full Female Figure at upper center, between two circles, Edifice in each circle (Penn's House and City Hall), small shield with unicorns at each side, ribbon below, small "Virtue, Liberty, Independence (state motto) below.
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| HK-131 Cu, Evacuation of Boston 1901 |
United States Boston, Massachusetts 1901
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Copper SC$1 1901 HK-131 EVACUATION OF BOSTON 125th ANNIVERSARY HK-131 125TH ANNIVERSARY
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NGC MS 63 BN
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Medal, 1901, Copper, EVACUATION OF BOSTON, 125TH ANNIVERSARY, United States, Boston, MASS, So-Called Dollar, HK-131, NGC MS63BN, Cert# 1826726-005. These medals were distributed to Boston school children in 1901, they were struck by Whitehead & Hoag, Newark, NJ. The reverse of this Issue is a replica of a famous gold medal given to George Washington by resolution of the continental congress March 25, 1776, it was the only gold medal ever granted him by the Federal Government. Obv. Within wreath Souvenir, 125th Anniversary, Evacuation Day, Boston Mass, 1901, with microscopic W&H Co. Newark, NJ, beaded border; Rv. Four Soldiers (including Washington) on horseback on Dorchester Heights overlooking city and harbor from which British vessels were retreating, 2 cannon and shot in foreground, part of fortifications below, "Hostibus primo fugatis, Bostonium recuperatum, XVII martn, MDCCLXXVI (The enemy fled immediately, Boston recaptured March 17, 1796), beaded border. Scarce.
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| HK-UNL AL, Smallest Ever Coined Lord's Prayer, jonas Bros. Electric Co. 1890's |
United States Cincinnati, OH 1890's
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Aluminum OH (C1890'S) CINCINNATI JONES BROS. ELECTRIC CO. 1890's Jonas Bros. AL ALUMINUM SOUVENIR
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NGC MEDAL MS 64
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Medal, 1890's, AL, JONAS BROS. ELECTRIC CO., ALUMINUM SOUVENIR, LORD'S PRAYER, Cincinnati, OH. So Called Dollar HK-UNL, NGC MS64, Cert# 2519156-034. Obv. Jonas Bros. Electric Co. Electrical Supplies, of all kinds, Repairing of Dynamos and Motors, Cincinnati, Ohio; Rv. A Souvenir of Pure Aluminum, center circle containing the Lord's Prayer, Wonderful Characteristics of Aluminum. Purchased from Ken Cobena.
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| HK-154 BR, Eglit-23 BR, Columbian Expo |
United States Chicago, IL 1893
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AE Gilt SC$1 1893 IL HK-154 WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO OFFICIAL MEDAL, LG LTRS HK-154 OFFICIAL MEDAL, LG LTRS
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NGC MS 64
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Medal, 1893, AE, COLUMBIAN EXPO TREASURY BUILDING, United States, Chicago, So-Called Dollar, HK-154 Gilt, NGC MS614 Cert# 4010177-005. Obv. Edifice; on ribbon above, around U.S. Govt. Building; below edifice, on ribbon, Width 351 ft / [to. l.] Length 421 ft, [to r.] Area 3.3 Acres. Rv. Across, World's / Columbian / Exposition / Chicago / 1893; above, around Treasury Department; below all, around United States Mint Exhibit. Size: 37mm. HK-154 is Brass according to HK, and there are two die varieties, small letters (HK-155), and large letters (HK-154). The medal also has been seen in Aluminum, desigated as Type 1, HK-154A, and also Type 2, in Copper, Proof (HK-155A). These medals were struck in the Mint Exhibit on the Fair Grounds. This example is brown AE, not the yellow examples which are typical, and may have been a trial piece.
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| HK-154 BR, Eglit-23 BR, Columbian Expo |
United States CHICAGO, IL 1893 Columbian Exposition
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Bronze (Brown) SC$1 1893 IL HK-154 WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO OFFICIAL MEDAL, LG LTRS HK-154, E-23
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NGC MS 61
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Medal, 1893, AE, COLUMBIAN EXPO TREASURY BUILDING, United States, Chicago, So-Called Dollar, HK-154, NGC MS61, Cert# 1633426-001. Obv. Edifice; on ribbon above, around U.S. Govt. Building; below edifice, on ribbon, Width 351 ft / [to. l.] Length 421 ft, [to r.] Area 3.3 Acres. Rv. Across, World's / Columbian / Exposition / Chicago / 1893; above, around Treasury Department; below all, around United States Mint Exhibit. Size: 37mm. HK-154 is Brass according to HK, and there are two die varieties, small letters (HK-155), and large letters (HK-154). The medal also has been seen in Aluminum, desigated as Type 1, HK-154A, and also Type 2, in Copper, Proof (HK-155A). These medals were struck in the Mint Exhibit on the Fair Grounds. This example is brown AE, not the yellow examples which are typical, and may have been a trial piece.
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| HK-157 WM, Eglit-36, Declaration of Independence Dollar, World's Columbian Expo 1892-3 |
United States Chicago, IL 1892-3
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WM SC$1 1892-93 IL HK-157 DECLAR. OF INDEPENDENCE COLUMBIAN EXPO, 37mm HK-157 WM, Eglit-36 JEFF SHEVLIN COLLECTION
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NGC MS 62
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Medal, 1892-3, WM, DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE DOLLAR, WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, Chicago, IL, So Called Dollar HK-157 White Metal, Eglit-36, NGC MS62, Cert# 3511470-025. Obv. Across center, on ribbon, World's Columbian Exposition; below at l., 1892, below at r., 1893; upper half is scene depicting signing of Declaration; above all, around Signing of Declaration of Independence / July 4th 1776; in lower half in center is spread eagle atop shield; below bust to l., Columbus, below bust to r., Washington; below all, Chicago; Rev. Upper half is scene depicting Landing of Columbus; above, Discovery of America; below scene, on ribbon, October 1492; lower half is scene depicting Landing of Pilgrims, microscopic R. L. beneath r. base; below, Dec. 1620 / Landing of the Pilgrims. Struck by Boldenweck & Co, Chicago, who received design patents D20,196 and D20,195 for the obverse and reverse designs Oct. 7, 1890. Possibly designed by Rudolph Laubenheimer, who designed No. 297. Almost certainly not designed by Robert Lovett, as suggested by Eglit, since Lovett died more than a decade earlier.
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| HK-166 AL, Eglit-21 AL, Bird's Eye View, Columbian Expo |
United States Chicago, IL 1893
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Aluminum SC$1 1893 IL HK-166 BIRD'S-EYE VIEW DOLLAR WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO HK-166, Eglit-21 WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO
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NGC MS 62
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Medal. 1893, Aluminum, BIRD'S EYE VIEW DOLLAR, COLUMBIAN EXPO, United States, Chicago, So Called Dollar, HK-166 AL, Eglit-21, NGC MS62, Cert# 3466962-003. Obv. Edifice, 13 stars above around; below edifice, microscopic Blumenfield P.O.C.--all within circle; outside, around Souvenir. Birdseye View of the Worlds Fair Chicago; below * 1893 *; beaded border; Rv. Within circle, scene depicting Landing of Columbus; outside, around Souvenir of the Opening of the Worlds Fair Chicago; below * 1893 *; beaded border. Size: 40mm. A difficult medal to locate in mint state.
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| HK-167 AL Reverse, Eglit-63 AL, Santa Maria Bird's Eye View Medal |
United States Chicago, IL 1893
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Aluminum 30mm 1893 E-63 AL THE SANTA MARIA Eglit-63, HK-167 Reverse WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO
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NGC MEDAL MS 61
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Medal, 1893, Aluminum, THE SANTA MARIA, COLUMBUS, Columbian Expo, United States, Chicago, Eglit-63 AL, HK-167 Reverse. NGC MS61, Cert# 3241160-003. Set of Two 1893 Santa Maria Medals. Eglit-63 & 63B. This set consists of two metal content varieties of the 31mm Santa Maria medal. Eglit-63, aluminum, 31mm, is NGC graded MS61. Eglit-63B, gilt bronze, 31mm, is NGC graded MS60. These are nice examples of this popular and rare variety. Obv. Bust of Columbus, Legend around, Rv. The Santa Maria ship, Columbus in sight of the new world. Ex Goldberg #75, Lot 1980, Ex Hoffman Collection of World's Columbian Exposition Medals.
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| HK-169 AL, Eglit-18 AL, Columbian Expo |
United States CHICAGO, IL 1893 Columbian Exposition
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Aluminum SC$1 1893 IL HK-169 CHICAGO DOLLAR WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO HK-169, E-18 EGLIT-18 COLUMBIAN EXPO
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NGC MS 63
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Medal, 1893, Aluminum, CHICAGO DOLLAR, FACTS ABOUT CHICAGO, COLUMBUS LANDING, United States, Chicago, So Called Dollar, HK-169, Eglit-18, NGC MS63. Rarity-4. Obv. Scene illustrating the landing of Columbus; LANDING OF COLUMBUS below; Rv. SOUVENEIR OF THE WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION around. Center inscription providing facts about the city of Chicago. Attractive, silky-smooth lustre.
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| HK-173 AL, Eglit-537 AL, Ferris Wheel, Columbian Expo |
United States CHICAGO, IL 1892-1893
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Aluminum SC$1 (1892-93) IL HK-173 FERRIS WHEEL DOLLAR WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO HK-173 WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO
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NGC MS 62
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Medal, 1892 - 1893, Aluminum, FERRIS WHEEL DOLLAR, WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, United States, Chicago, IL., So Called Dollar HK-173, NGC MS62, Cert# 3720636-007. Obv. Ferris Wheel, vertically at Right, microscopic "Childs, Chicago".One of the Wonders of the World, Rv. Edifice, microscopic OA at lower right, below Horticultural Building, above, World's Columbian Exposition.
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| HK-174 AL, Eglit-9 AL, Globe Dollar, Columbian Expo |
United States CHICAGO, IL 1892-3
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Aluminum SC$1 (1892-93) IL HK-174 WORLD GLOBE DOLLAR WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO HK-174 WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO
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NGC MS 65
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Medal, 1892-3, Aluminum, WORLD GLOBE DOLLAR, EXHIBITION BUILDINGS & COLUMBUS LANDING SCENE, United States, Chicago, So Called Dollar, HK-174. NGC MS65., Cert# 4010177-003. Rarity-4. Obv. Exposition Buildings and grounds on Globe, below on globe, World's Fair Exposition, Chicago 1892-3; above, World's Fair, below, Souvenir. Rv. Scene depicting Landing of Columbus on world globe, below on globe, Landing of Columbus in America, October 12, 1492. Attractive.
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| HK-174 AL, Eglit-9 AL, Globe Dollar, Columbian Expo |
United States CHICAGO, IL 1892
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Aluminum SC$1 (1892-93) IL HK-174 WORLD GLOBE DOLLAR WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO HK-174
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NGC MS 64
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Medal, 1892, Aluminum, WORLD GLOBE DOLLAR, EXHIBITION BUILDINGS & COLUMBUS LANDING SCENE, United States, Chicago, So Called Dollar, HK-174. NGC MS64, Cert# 2111206-002. Rarity-4. Obv. Exposition Buildings and grounds on Globe, below on globe, World's Fair Exposition, Chicago 1892-3; above, World's Fair, below, Souvenir. Rv. Scene depicting Landing of Columbus on world globe, below on globe, Landing of Columbus in America, October 12, 1492. Attractive.
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| HK-174 AL, Eglit-9 AL, Globe Dollar, Columbian Expo |
United States Chicago, IL 1892-3
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Aluminum SC$1 (1892-93) IL HK-174 WORLD GLOBE DOLLAR WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO HK-174 AL WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO
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NGC AU 58
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Medal, 1892, Aluminum, WORLD GLOBE DOLLAR, EXHIBITION BUILDINGS & COLUMBUS LANDING SCENE, United States, Chicago, So Called Dollar, HK-174. NGC MS64, Cert# 3706259-010. Rarity-4. Obv. Exposition Buildings and grounds on Globe, below on globe, World's Fair Exposition, Chicago 1892-3; above, World's Fair, below, Souvenir. Rv. Scene depicting Landing of Columbus on world globe, below on globe, Landing of Columbus in America, October 12, 1492. Attractive.
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| HK-214 AL, Eglit-219, Michigan at Columbian Expo 1892-3 |
United States Chicago, IL 1892-3
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Aluminum SC$1 (1892-93) IL HK-214 MICHIGAN AT COLUMBIAN WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO HK-214 AL, Eglit-219 JEFF SHEVLIN COLLECTION
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NGC MS 61
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Medal, 1892-3, AL, MICHIGAN AT COLUMBIAN EXPO, STATE DOLLAR, Chicago, IL, So Called Dollar HK-214 Aluminum, Eglit-219, NGC MS61, Cert# 3511470-030. Obv. Edifice; above around World's Columbian Exposition; below Michigan Building; around, near bottom border, microscopic Childs Chicago; beaded border; Rev. In 12 lines across center, I.M. Weston / Pres. / E.H. Belden / Vice Pres. / J.W. Flynn / Treas. / Peter White / Mrs. J.A. Pond / John T. Rich / Mark W. Stevens / Secy.; outside, around Michigan World's Fair Board; beaded border. Size: 38mm. Eglit 219. Ex Jeff Shevlin.
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| HK-222 AL, Eglit-51 AL, Liberty Head High Relief, Columbian Expo |
United States CHICAGO, IL 1892
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Aluminum SC$1 1892 IL HK-222 LIBERTY HEAD HIGH RELIEF WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO HK-22 WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO
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NGC MS 67 DPL
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Medal, 1892, Aluminum, LIBERTY HEAD DOLLAR, WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, United States, Chicago, IL, So-Called Dollar, HK-222 (High Relief), Graded NGC MS67DPL, Cert# 4144331-004. TOP POP at NGC, not many have been graded, but only 3 in MS67DPL, and none better. An amazing example with mirror proof like reflectivity. Obv. Liberty Head in high relief, facing left, below, W.M. all within circle, stars outside around, below, 1892. Rv. Scene depicting landing of Columbus, below 1492- all within circle, outside, around, Dedicated to the American People in Honor of the 400th Anniversary of the Discovery of America; below United We Stand, Divided We Fall.
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| HK-224 WM, Eglit-207 WM, Columbus Bust Dollar, Columbian Expo |
United States Chicago, IL 1892
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WM SC$1 1892 IL HK-224 COLUMBUS BUST DOLLAR WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO HK-224 WM, Eglit-207 WM WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO
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NGC MS 64 PL
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Medal, 1892, WM, COLUMBUS BUST DOLLAR, WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO, Chicago, IL, So Called Dollar, HK-224 WM, Eglit-207 WM, NGC MS64PL, Cert# 4056104-002. Obv. Bareheaded bust, facing to r.; on l., around, Columbus; on r., 1492-1892. Rv. Scene depicting Landing of Columbus; below, Landing of / Columbus. Size: 38mm. 1 of only 2 highest graded proof like examples. Rare. Ex John Dean Collection.
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| HK-230A WM, Eglit 387, Columbus Bust Dollar 1892 |
United States Chicago, IL 1892
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WM SC$1 1892 IL HK-230A COLUMBUS BUST DOLLAR WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO HK-230A, Eglit 387 WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO
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NGC MS 63
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Medal, 1892, WM, COLUMBUS BUST DOLLAR, Chicago, IL. So Called Dollar HK-230A White Metal, Eglit 387, NGC MS63, Cert# 3101937-012. Obv. Bust, facing slightly to l.; to l., in field, Christopher, to r., Columbus--all within circle; outside around, ornamental border of shields; beaded border; Rev. Within scroll, Columbus and party in small boat, approaching land; above, around, 400th Anniversary of the Discovery / of America; below, around * 1492 - Oct. - 1892 *; beaded border. HK-230a White Metal. Eglit 387. Purchased at the First Annual So Called Dollars Fellowship, April 3-6, 2014, in Dayton, NV. Tied for Finest Known.
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| HK-237E (Obv) BR, Eglit-132A, Columbus Hinged Coin Box |
United States Chicago, IL 1892
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Brass So Called Dollar Size 1892 Eglit-132A, HK-237E (Obv) Columbus Brass Hinged Coin Box
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Medal Coin "Box", 1892, BR, WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION COLUMBUS BRASS COIN "BOX", with Hinged Lid, Eglit-132A. Obverse of HK-237E (Rarity-7). Not Encapsulated. Designed to look like a stack of fifteen reeded edge coins, the hinged top opens to reveal a hollow container that originally contained Exposition medals, Eglit-118 to 131, et seq. These are rarely found in as nice condition as this one, with working, hinged lid. Cf. Goldberg Auction 75, Lot 1922, which realized $265.00 for a ten reeded edge size "Box", this example being even more rare. From the Don Niemi Collection of World's Columbian Exposition Medals and So Called Dollars.
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| HK-239 AL, Eglit-43, Columbus Statue Dollar 1892 |
United States Chicago, IL 1892
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Aluminum SC$1 1892-93 IL HK-239 COLUMBUS STATUE DOLLAR WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO HK-239 Al, Eglit-43 WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO
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NGC MS 62
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Medal, 1892, AL, COLUMBUS STATUE DOLLAR, World's Columbian Expo, Chicago, IL, So Called Dollar HK-239 Aluminum, NGC MS62, Cert# 3108316-010. Rarity-5. Obv. full figure of Columbus as a statue, within circle, outside above around, World's Columbian Exposition, below Chicago 1892-3., Stars at each side; Rv.Horizontal line above center, beneath, edifice, 1892; above line, Scene depicting Landing of Columbus with date 1492 above. The 400th Anniversary of the landing of Columbus was immensely celebrated in this country. A scarce mint state example of a sought after SC$.
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| HK-246 AL, Admin Bldg, Electric Tower Dollar, CA Midwinter Expo 1894 |
United States San Francisco, California 1894
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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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| HK-247 AL, CA Midwinter Expo Ferris Wheel Dollar 1894 |
United States San Fransisco, California 1894
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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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| HK-249 AL, Electric Tower-CA State Seal Dollar, CME 1894 |
United States San Fransisco, California 1894
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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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| HK-249 AL, Electric Tower-CA State Seal Dollar, CME 1894 |
United States San Fransisco, California 1894
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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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| HK-250 AL, Exposition View, Golden Gate Dollar, CA Midwinter Expo 1894 |
United States San Fransisco, California 1894
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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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