HORNREICH COLLECTION of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars
1964 MT AE, Octagonal Slug, 100th Anniversary Montana Territory, Flathead

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Medal, 1964, AE, MONTANA TERRITORY 100TH ANNIVERSARY, FLATHEAD Medal, Territorial Centennial Flathead Octagonal So-Called Dollar MS64 NGC. Unlisted in Hibler-Kappen because of its large size, and because it was struck after the initial publication date in 1963. Brass, 46 mm x 46 mm. A Montana Territorial Centennial piece that commemorates the career of noted Western artist: Obv. Charles Marion Russell, 1864-1926. Male figure sitting with flag on staff, skull and horns to right, Cowboy - Montana Artist in legend around; Rv. Flathead 1864-1964, Montana Territorial Centennial in legend around edge, Mining scene inside central circle. A dusky olive-bronze that offers strong eye appeal and fascinating history. From an old collection of California Slug Facsimiles.