SO-CALLED DOLLARS
The collection of so-called dollars started out as an offshoot of the coin business. For more than a century, coins about the size of a silver dollar have been produced commemorating various events in our history. The silver dollar was our most popular coin according to many authors, so it made sense to have these historical commemorative pieces made about this size.
Along came collectors, not too many at first, clamoring for information on these coins. The term “so-called dollars” emerged. Harold Hibler and Charlie Kappan followed in the footsteps of Richard Kenney and published today’s standard reference for these coins So Called Dollars, in 1963. The Hibler-Kappan book contains references to hundreds of so-called dollars. It is far from complete, but is a milestone in numismatics. It is not just a listing of pieces, categorized by event, such as the Centennial Exhibition in 1876, but it tells stories about the coins themselves. Hibler-Kappan often wrote the makers of these coins, and from this information we gleen new aspects of collecting that make the hobby fun. This is my favorite aspect of the book. On the downside, the book’s numbering system and inclusdion criteria are poorly, designed, conceived and thus someday, new authors will have to completely redo the book, a tedious task.
Hibler-Kappan listed all issues they could find struck before December 31, 1960. We have found several of unlisted pieces which have been placed. Some of these represent varietal differences in pieces already known. Others are completely new to this reference.
Early collectors of so-called dollars seemed to care little for condition, though Hibler noted his prices were for XF condition. Our chief consignor was a condition census man, and every example he collected was generally the finest piece he found over an approximate 30 year period. The estimates placed on the pieces reflect a rarity as given by Hibler-Kappan in conjunction with condition. We were unable to find any published auction records to substantiate values, either high or low.
So-Called Dollars is a growing collecting field. For those just beginning, it may represent a chance to find unusual and rare coins in dealer’s junk boxes, though these will generally not be condition census material. For advanced collectors, we hope this section will offer a unique opportunity to acquire new pieces. This section is followed by Souvenir Medals and Storecards. Many of these arguably should be So Called Dollars but were eliminated by HK’s criteria.
Unlisted in HK items arelisted in chronological order.
1104. Unlisted. General. U. S. Centennial Token, 1876. Proclaim Liberty Throughout The Land Unot All The Inhabitants Thereof/Liberty Bell/(relief of the Liberty Bell)/1776 1876//1776 Independence Hall 1876/(relief of Independence Hall)/Commenced 1729/Finished 1734. Rd, silver plate, 38mm. Holed at top. Similar to HK 23 and 26, but silver plate on white metal. Xf-Au. Est. $50-100
1105. HK 20. General. U. S. Centennial Token, 1876. These United Colonies Are and of Right Ought To Be Free and Independent States/(Lady Justice)/1776//By Authority of the Congress of the United States/In/Commemoration/Of The / Hundreth/Anniversary/of/American/Independence/1876. Rd, silver, 33mm. Some luster remains. Weak strike on reverse. Very Scarce. Vf+. Est. $100-150
1106. HK 22. General. U. S. Centennial Token, 1876. These United Colonies Are And of Right Ought To Be Free And Independent States/(image of Lady Liberty)/1776//By Authority of the Congress of the United States/In/Commemoration/of the/ Hundredth/ Anniversary/ of/ American/ Independence/ 1876. Rd, brass, 33mm. Some gilt remains on obverse. Weak strike. Xf. Est. $50-100
1107. HK 154. Illinois. Cook. Chicago. U. S. Mint Exhibit at Columbian Expo Souvenir, 1893. Treasury Department/World’s/Columbian/Exposition/Chicago/1893/United States Mint Exhibit//U. S. Govt. Building/(image of building)/(nearly worn off words at bottom). Rd, brass, 38mm. Uncleaned with dirt in fields between letters. Rim nick. Vf. Est. $50-150
1108. Unlisted. Illinois. Cook. Chicago. U. S. Mint Exhibit at Columbian Expo Souvenir, 1893. U. S. Govt Building/(pic of building)Width 351 FT/ Length 421 FT/ Area 3.3 Acres// Treasury Department/ World’s/ Columbian/ Exposition/ Chicago/ 1893/ United States Mint Exhibit. Rd, silver plate, 38mm. Unlisted, similar HK 154. Au. Est. $50-100
1109. HK 245. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Midwinter Expo, 1894. The Land of Sunshine Fruit and Flowers/Souvenir/California/Midwinter/Exposition/San Francisco/1894//(California State Seal). Rd, brass, 34mm. Au. Est. $50-100
1110. HK 245A. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Midwinter Expo, 1894. The Land of Sunshine Fruit and Flowers/Souvenir/California/Midwinter/Exposition/San Francisco/1894//(California State Seal). HK 245A (large letters). Rd, brass, 39mm. Rare. Xf. Est. $25-50
1111. HK 247. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Midwinter Expo, 1894. California Midwinter International Exposition/Administration Building/(image of building)/1894//Souvenir of San Francisco, California/(image of Ferris Wheel)/1894. Hole punch on reverse that does not fully penetrate but does affect obverse. Rd, alum, 39mm. Vf. Est. $25-50
1112. HK 249. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Midwinter Expo, 1894. California Midwinter International Exposition/(image of tower)/San Francisco, 1894//(California State Seal). Rd, alum, 37mm. Aluminum has exceptionally bright luster. Holed at bottom. Minor dirt around edge. Bu. Est. $50-100
1113. HK 252. Illinois. Cook. Chicago. U. S. Mint Columbian Expo Exhibit Token, 1893. Treasury Department/World’s/Columbian/Exposition/Chicago/1893/United States Mint Exhibit//U. S. Govt. Building/(image of building)/Width 351 feet/Length 4215 Area 3.3 acres. Rd, nickel plate, 33mm. Nickel plating is worn off in places giving brown spotting. Au. Est. $100-200
1114. HK 253. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. (Midwinter Expo Souvenir), 1894. Souvenir/ (image of the Mechanics Art Building)/ of the Sunset Set City/ Aluminum/ Souvenir/ Stamped/ In/ Mechanics Bld./ San Francisco, Cal./ (wreath surround edge). Rd, alum, 39mm. Hole punched at top. Au. Est. $25-50
1115. HK 254. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Midwinter Expo, 1894. Midwinter Exposition/(aerial image of San Francisco)/1894/San Francisco//(five different images of buildings). Rd, alum, 43mm. Token has bend affecting both sides. Au. Est. $50-100
1116. HK 255. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Midwinter Expo, 1894. Midwinter Exposition/(areal view of San Francisco)/S.C.HWAAHe S. & S. Co. Milwaukie/1894/San Francisco, Cal.//Souvenir of San Francisco/(written history)/Metropolis of the Western Coast. Rd, alum, 44mm. Strong Au Choice. Est. $50-100
1117. HK 257. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Midwinter Expo California. Midwinter International Exposition/(California State Seal)//Souvenir of San Francisco/(small print history)/Metropolis of the Western Coast. Rd, alum, 43mm. Unc. Very rare. Est. $50-100
1118. HK 258. San Francisco. San Francisco. California Exposition Medal. California Midwinter International Exposition/ Administration Building (picture)/ 1894// Malleable/ Ductile/ Tasteless/ Sonorous/ Untarnishable/ Strong/ ALUMINUM/ Cubic Foot of Gold 1204 LBS./ Aluminum 179… “This” is the Lightest/ Metal the World/ Has Produced/ Noble Chicago. Rd, al, 43mm, AU. Est. $50-100
1119. HK 261. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Midwinter Expo, 1894. California/(image of San Francisco)/Midwinter International Exposition//Souvenir/(California State Seal)/San Francisco California, U. S. A. Rd, alum, 41mm. Original brilliance. Spots along rim on reverse. BU. Est. $50-100
1120. HK 264. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Midwinter Expo, 1894 California Midwinter International Exposition/ San Francisco 1894/ (image of the Mechanics Building)/ Mechanics/ Building// (California State Seal). Rd, alum, 36mm. Unc. Est. $50-100
1121. HK 267. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Midwinter Expo, 1894. California Midwinter International Exposition/San Francisco 1894/(image of a building)/Administration Building//(California State Seal). Rd, alum, 36mm. Image of the building is signed by Lauer Nurnberg. Mottled. Xf. Est. $25-50
1122. HK 289. New York. Erie. Buffalo. Pan-American Expo, 1901. Pan-American/Exposition/May 1 Nov 1/MDCDI/(image of the Americas)//(image of a man reaching out). Rd, brass, 34mm. Scarce. Unc. Est. $25-50
1123. HK 302. Missouri. St. Louis. St. Louis. Louisiana Purchase Commemorative 1904. Louisiana Territory/1803/1,000,000 Square Miles/$15,000,000/(Image of the US with Louisiana Purchase shown)/St. Louis 1904//Louisiana Purchase Exposition/(image of two busts of men)/Official Souvenir. Rd, brass, 34mm. Two dark spots on obverse. Au. Est. $25-75
1124. HK 305. Missouri. St. Louis. St. Louis. Louisiana Purchase Commemorative, 1903. Souvenir Coin of Admission/ (image of a man wearing a crown)/ 1803 1903// Louisiana Purchase Souvenir Coin Co. Saint Louis/ (image of eagle atop U.S. outline/ 1904/4252. Rd, brass, 33mm. The coin is numbered on the reverse bottom, this one is #4252. Fine. Est. $25-50
1125. HK 315. Missouri. St. Louis. St. Louis. World’s Fair St. Louis World’s Fair St. Louis/ (image of government building)/ Government Building/ 764 Feet Long/ Cost $450,000// World’s Fair St. Louis/ (image of Cascade Gardens)/ Cascade Gardens. Rd, gilted brass, 36mm. Edges dinged and pitted. Very Scarce. Xf. Est. $50-100
1126. HK 341. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. San Francisco Earthquake Souvenir, 1906. San Francisco Earthquake & Fire/(image of city hall)/Ruins of City Hall/Souvenir//April 18, 1906/(image of damage on California Street)/California Street/San Francisco, Cal. Rd, brass, 35mm. Vf. Est. $25-50
1127. HK 349. Virginia. Jamestown. Jamestown Exposition, 1907. Jamestown Exposition/ 1607/ (image of a town)/ April 25 to Dec 1/ Norfolk, VA, 1907// 1607/ (image of ships)/ Ter-Centennial/ (image of a ship)/ U. S. Battleship Virginia/ 1907. Rd, brass, 32mm. Jamestown was the original capitol of Virginia. The town went through several hardships before becoming a park. Wear on high spots and dirt in letters. Vf. Est. $25-50
1128. Unlisted. World War I Token, 1914. Souvenir of the Great European War/ 1914/ Austro-Hungarian Army Russian Army/ (pic-Austro-Hungarian army facing the Russian Army)// Souvenir of the Great European War/ 1914/ Allied Armies German Army/ (pic-Allied armies facing the German army). Rd, brass, 38mm. Toned. Au. Est. $25-50
1129. HK 399. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Pan-American Expo, 1915. Panama Pacific International Exposition San Francisco California MCMXV/(image of two allegorical woman around a globe with cornucopias)//To Commemorate The Opening Of The Panama Canal MCMXV/(image of allegorical man)/On! Sail On!. Rd, silver, 38mm. Xf. Very scarce. Est. $50-100
1130. HK 400. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Pan-Pacific Expo, 1915. Panama Pacific International Exposition San Francisco California MCMXV/ (image of two allegorical woman around a globe with cornucopias)// To Commemorate The Opening of the Panama Canal MCMXV/ (image of allegorical male)/ On! Sail On!. Rd, bronze, 38mm. Scarce. Au. Est. $50-100
1131. HK 402. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Alabama Souvenir of Panama-Pacific Expo, 1915. Alabama/At/Panama/Pacific/International/Exposition/San Francisco/1915/(wreath around rim)//Alabama/(Alabama State Seal)/Great Seal. Rd, brass, 38mm. Dark toned. Very Rare. Unc. Est. $100-200
1132. HK 403. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Arkansas Exposition Fund, 1915. Panama Pacific International Exposition/ Seal of the State of Arkansas/ (Arkansas State Seal)/ San Francisco, 1915// Arkansas Exposition Fund/ (image of building)/ Arkansas Building/ Arkansas/ Supplies the World/ With Aluminum/ The Land of Plenty. Rd, alum, 38mm. Fields on die are not as well polished as a “proof” coin. BU-Unc. Est. $50-100
1133. HK 404. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Florida Expo Fund, 1915. Panama-Pacific International Exposition/San Francisco/1915/(image of famous statue)//For Florida Exposition Fund/(Florida State Seal)/In God We Trust. Rd, silver plate, 38mm. Silver plated bronze. Some silver plating worn exposing interior metal. Vf. Est. $50-100
1134. HK 406. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Louisiana Exposition Fund, 1915. Panama Pacific International Exposition/(image of building)/Louisiana Building/San Francisco 1915//For Louisiana Exposition Fund/(image of building)/Union Justice Confidence. Rd, bronze, 39mm. Rim nick. Oxidized. Unc. Est. $25-50
1135. HK 406. San Francisco. Louisiana Exposition Fund, 1915. Lot of 2 pieces. Panama-Pacific International Exposition/ (pic-Louisiana Building)/ San Francisco 1915// For Louisiana Exposition Fund/ (pic-building)/ (pic-swan feeding babies)/ Union Justice Confidence. 38mm, Xf, heavily toned. Instituto De Las Espanas/ (pic-antient figure)// Sangre De Hispania Fecunda/ (pic- Columbus holding Ship, with globe in background). Ismael Smith (artist), Medalic Art Co., N.Y. (along edge). 50 mm, unc, light toning only at edge. The first piece listed is an HK 406, the second piece is not a “so called dollar”. Est. $25-50
1136. HK 409. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Montana Pan-American Expo Fund, 1915. Panama Pacific International Exposition/(image of a cherub floating out of a boat)/San Francisco/1915//Montana Exposition/(Montana State Seal). Rd, brass, 38mm. Very Scarce. Xf. Est. $25-50
1137. HK 411. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Oregon Commemorative Panama Pacific Expo, 1915. Panama Pacific International Exposition/ (image of building)/ Oregon/ State Building/ San Francisco, 1915// State Of Oregon/ (Oregon State Seal)/ 1859. Rd, brass, 38mm. A few dark spots on obverse and reverse. Au. Est. $25-50
1138. HK 415A. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Panama Canal Completion Expo, 1915. Panama Canal Completion Exposition/1915/(image of a ship in the canal)/San Francisco//California The Exposition State/Tower of Jewels/(image of tower building)/San Francisco 1915. Rd, brass, 34mm. Minor spotting. Vf-Xf. Est. $25-50
1139. HK 460. Cyrus-Hall-McCormick/ (Pic- Cyrus)/ 1809-1884/ Inventor of the Reaper// International Harvester Co./ (Pic- men harvesting)/ Centennial of/ The Reaper/ 1831-1931. Rd, br, 36mm. Xf, toned, corrosion. HK 460. Est. $20-40
1140. HK 465. General. Auto. Ford Thirty Year Token, 1933. Thirty Years/V8/Of Progress//1903/Ford (on image of radiator grill)/1933. Rd, brass, 34mm. Rare. Au. Est. $50-100
1141. HK 470. Illinois. Cook. Chicago. Century of Progress, 1934. A Century of Progress/ (image of and Indian with a skyscraper skyline behind)/ 1833 1934/ Chicago// Take Me/(eagle)/ For Luck. Rd, brass, 32mm. Unc. Est. $25-50
1142. Unlisted. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. San Francisco Mint San Francisco Mint/(image of the mint building)/1874-1937//Treasury Department/(image of the USA)/United States of America. Rd, brass, 38mm. Bu with a black spot. Est. $5-10
1143. HK 479. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Golden Gate Expo, 1939. Golden Gate International Exposition/ 1939/ (image of bridge)// (small print prayer). Rd, brass, 33mm. Au. Est. $25-50
1144. HK 481. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Golden Gate Expo, 1939. Golden Gate International Exposition/1939/(image of bridge)//Treasure Island/(image of Treasure Island). Rd, brass, 33mm. Au. Est. $25-50
1145. HK 481. San Francisco. San Francisco. Golden Gate Expo, 1939. Lot of 3 different pcs. Only one of the pieces in this lot is listed in HK, the other two are unlisted. Golden Gate International Exposition. Rd, br, 33mm, holed at top for suspension, Xf. Golden Jubilee, Eastern-Columbia, rd, br, 37mm, vf; California Mission Bicentennial, 1769-1969, rd, br, gilt, 40mm, Unc. Est. $25-75
1146. HK 481. San Francisco. San Francisco. Golden Gate Expo, 1939. Lot of 3 similar pcs. Golden Gate International/1939/(pic of Golden Gate Bridge)//Treasure Island/(pic of an airplane flying over Treasure Island). Rd, br, gilt, 31mm. All Xf. Est. $50-150.
1147. HK 482. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Golden Gate Expo, 1939. Golden Gate International Exposition/1939/(image of bridge)//Treasure Island/(image of Treasure Island). Rd, white metal, 33mm. Rare. Bu. Est. $25-50
1148. HK 483. San Francisco. San Francisco. Golden Gate International Expo. The Story of Petroleum/1940/(pic of a tower)//A Dollar Spent/For Petroleum Products/Never Stops Circulating./It Pays For Wages, Taxes,/Materials And Brings/Countless Benefits To/Every Business. Rd, gilt brass, 33mm. Xf. Est. $25-50
1149. HK 484. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Golden Gate Expo, 1939. Golden Gate/ (image of building and tower)/ Petroleum Exhibit/ 1939/ International Exposition// A Dollar Spent/ For Petroleum Products/ Never Stops Circulating. /It Pays For Wages, Taxes,/ Materials And Brings/ Countless Benefits To/ Every Business. Rd, brass, 34mm. Dark spotting on reverse. Bu. Est. $25-50
1150. HK 486. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Golden Gate Expo, 1939. Golden Gate International Exposition/1939/(image of the bridge)//Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag (with the pledge following). Rd, brass, 33mm. Au. Est. $35-70
1151. HK 491. New York. New York World’s Fair, 1939. New York World’s Fair/ (image of an exhibit)/ 1939//New York World’s Fair 1939/ Official Token/ Created by Order/ of the Executive/ Committee./ March 27th, 1939/ (signature)/ President/ Incorporated. Oblong, silver, 35mm x 30mm. Very Scarce. Unc. Est. $50-100
1152. Unlisted. Arizona. Cochise. Tombstone. Tombstone Souvenir Token. Tombstone/ Souvenir/ Dollar/ Rip-Roaring Days of the West//Helldorado Days/1879/Shootin/Lynchin/Hangin. Rd, copper, 39mm. This “dollar” was probably made by the same manufacturers of HK 701, c.1949. Au. Est. $25-50
1153. HK 512. New York. Albany. Albany Congress 200th Anniversary, 1954. 200th Anniversary Albany Congress of 1754/(image of Congress building)/1754 Albany Cradle of the Union 1954//Here Was Adopted Franklin’s Plan of Union/Designed by Benjamin Franklin/1754/(image of a segmented snake with the initials of 8 different states or regions)/Join, or Die/Forerunner of the U. S. Constitution. Rd, bronze, 38mm. Au-Unc. Est. $25-50
1154. HK 516. 1669 Idaho. Shoshone. Wallace. Wallace, Idaho Souvenir, 1958. World's Silver Mining Capital/(image of prospector riding a mule)/Wallace, Idaho//Silver Jubilee/Commemorating/75/Years of Mining/In The/Couer D'Alenes/1883-1958. Rd, nickel plate, 36mm. HK 516. Unc. Est. $25-50
1155. HK 561. Oregon. Oregon 100th Celebration. 1959 Oregon 100 Anniversary/(Oregon State Seal)/1859 1959/Celebration//State Capitol/(image of building)/1859 1959/Salem, Oregon. Rd, silver, 34mm. Bu-Unc. Est. $20-40
1156. HK 562. Oregon. Oregon 100th Celebration, 1959. Oregon 100 Anniversary/(Oregon State Seal)/1859 1959/Celebration//State Capitol/1859 1959/(image of building)/Salem, Oregon. Rd, brass, 34mm. Choice Bu. Est. $10-20
1157. HK 573. Oregon. Clackamas. Oregon Centennial, 1959. A Souvenir From Miraculous/An Exact Replica of the Historic Beaver Ten Dollar Gold Piece/K M T R C S/(image of a beaver)/OT/1849/North Clackamas County//Oregon Centennial/Oregon Exchange Company/10.D.20G./Native/Gold/Ten. D./1859-1959. Rd, brass, 39mm. Some spots. Au. Est. $10-20
1158. HK 573. Oregon. Oregon Centennial, 1959. Lot of 2 different Medals. Oregon Centennial Celebration, 1959, good for 50 cents in trade, Klamath County; Oregon Centennial “Exact Replica of the Historic “Beaver” Ten Dollar Gold Piece”, 1959. Both rd, br, gilt, 31mm and 40mm. The second token is an Oregon Beaver Dollar, HK 573. The first token has the obverse of the Oregon Centennial Celebration as described in HK, but the reverse is not listed. Vf and Unc. Est. $20-40
1159. HK 582. General. Pony Express. Pony Express Centennial, 1960. National Pony Express Centennial/(image of a rider on horseback)/1860-1960//Russel - Majors - Waddell/(image of the busts of three men)/Founders/United States Commemorative Medal. Rd, nickel plate, 34mm. BU. Est. $25-50
1160. HK 660. California. San Joaquin. Stockton. Hang-Town No. 19 N. S. G. W Compliments of Placerville Parlor/Hang-Town/No. 9/N.S.G.W.//Admission Day Celebration/1912/Stockton, Cal. Rd, alum, 33mm. Xf-Au. Est. $25-50
1161. HK 706. Connecticut. Hartford. West Hartford. West Hartford Token, 1954. West Hartford/1854/1954/Centennial//Birthplace of/(image of house)/Noah Webster. Rd, brass, 39mm. Au. Est. $15-30
1162. HK 723. Hawaii. Honolulu. Honolulu Souvenir Token. Souvenir of Honolulu/(Statue of King Kamehameha)/Hawaii/King Kamehameha//Iolani Palace Capital Building (with image of building)/Aloha Tower (image of tower)/Hula Girl (image of hula girl)/Surf Riding Waikiki (image of surfer). Rd, brass, 39mm. Some green spots on reverse from oxidation of copper. Au. Est. $25-50
1163. HK 737. Rogers Bros 75th Anniversary, 1922. 75th Anniversary/(image of woman)/1847 Rogers Bros.//1847/History Records/The Birth Year of/1847 Roger Bros./As A Year of Plenty./May This Seventy-Fifth Year/Anniversary Year/Prove One of Pros-/perity to Him In/Whose Hands This/Token Falls/1922. Rd, brass, 33mm. Rogers Bros. were silver manufacturers. Very scarce. Minor wear. Au. Est. $25-50
1164. HK 740. California. Los Angeles. Hollywood. Paramount Pictures Token, 1941. Paramount Pictures/Paramount/Pictures (set within a mountain)/(ring of stars)//(image of a woman holding a basket)/1941. Rd, nickel plate, 33mm. Xf. Est. $25-50
1165. HK 765. Carter H. Harrison Souvenir Token, 1893. The Honorable Carter H. Harrison/(relief bust of Harrison)/Chilos, Chi//This is to Certify/That The Bearer Has/Paid One Dollar/To The/Carter H. Harrison/Memorial/(wreath around rim). Rd, copper, 38mm. HK 765. Xf-Au. Est. $50-100
1166. HK 893. Mexican Border Military Token. In Memory Of My Army Life/(image of a soldier kneeling with a rifle)/On The Mexican Border//(image of eagle with shield and American flag)/Trust In The Lord/And/Keep Your Powder Dry. Rd, brass, 36mm. Very little wear to high points on token. Xf-Au. Est. $50-100
1167. HK 914. United Nations Pledge Token United Nations/(image of UN building)/ Nations Unies// We the Peoples of the United Nations/ Pledge/ to Practice/ Tolerance/ and Live Together/ In Peace With/ One Another As’Good Neighbors”/ Good Fortune Follows Me. Rd, brass, 34mm. Obverse Au, reverse Unc. Est. $10-20
1168. Unlisted. New Mexico. New Mexico Golden Anniversary, 1962. New Mexico 1962/ (50 within the New Mexico state symbol)/ Golden Anniversary// Seal of the State of New Mexico/ (image of seal)/1912. Rd, brass, 35mm. Dark toned. Xf. Est. $10-20
1169. Unlisted. California. .Mono/Inyo. Eastern Sierra Centennial Token, 1961. Eastern Sierra California Centennial/ (image of Mono County Court House)/ (image of Bodie)/ Founded/ Mono 1861 County. Rd, brass, 39mm. Bu. Est. $10-20
1170. Unlisted. California. Mono. Mono County Centennial, 1961. Mono County Centennial/ (image of Court House)/ Court House/ 1861-1961// 1861 Mono County 1961/ (image of Bodie)/ Gateway to the Golden West. Rd, brass, 34mm. Unc. Est. $10-20
GOOD FOR’S Listed in chronological order.
1171. Unlisted. Illinois. Cook. Chicago. Century of Progress Wooden Nickel A Century of Progress/ 1833/ (design)/ 1933/ Chicago// A Century of Progress/ 1833/(image of an Indian)/ 1933/Wooden Nickel. Rd, wood, 35mm. Unc. Est. $20-40
1172. Unlisted. Hawaii. Hawaii Statehood Souvenir Token, 1960. Ohua Molokai/ Hawaii Nihua/ Hawaii/ Maui Lanai/ Kauai/Sate of Hawaii/ (Hawaii State Seal)/ Ua Mau Ea O Ka Aina Ka Pono/ The 50th State, USA. 1959// Hawaii—-The Alooha State/ Good For/ $1.00 IT/ in the 50th State/ At Any Cooperative Business or/ Redeemable at Face Value At The/ Maui Chamber of Commerce/ Until 12 Noon, Friday/ July 1, 1960/ Statehood Year Souvenir. Rd, brass, 38mm. Bu. Est. $20-40
1173. Unlisted. California. Mendocino. Fort Bragg. Paul Bunyan Days, 1966. Fort Bragg California/ (image of Paul Bunyan)/ Paul Bunyan Days// Good For One Dollar In Trade At All Mendocino Coast Cooperating Merchants/ Super/ (image of a train with mountainous backdrop)/ Skunk/Exp. Dec. 31, 1966. Rd, nickel, 38mm. Bu. Est. $10-20
1174. Unlisted. Washington. Century 21 World’s Fair Trade Dollar. Sealed in original packaging, slightly pulled away at bottom. 1962, Seattle Washington. Rd, br (gilt), 40mm. Unlisted in HK. Bu. Est. $15-25
SOUVENIR MEDALS. Listed in chronological order.
1175. Illinois. Cook. Chicago. Chicago Commemoration Medal. Centennial of Our Nation/ 1789/ April 30/ 1889/ Chicago Commemoration// U.S. of America/ (Profile of Washington)/ In God We Trust. Rd, br, 35mm. Fine, quite dinged and toned. Hole at top for suspension. Est. $25-75
1176. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Pan Pacific Expo, 1915. Panama-Pacific International Exposition Panama California Exposition(image of Indian in headdress)/ San Francisco/ San Diego/ 1915// (California State Seal)/ (image of sunset)/ Souvenir/ Penny/ Of/ California. Rd, brass, 39mm. Designed by Shreve & Co. Dark toned. Xf. Est. $25-50
1177. California. Nevada. Union Hill. Elks Union Hill Lodge Dedication of New Home/(image of a hotel style building)/Union Hill Lodge No. 1357 B. P. O. E.//blank. Rd, gilt on brass, 32mm. C. 1910-1920. BU. Est. $25-50
1178. Military. World War I Token, c. 1919. America/Entered/Great War/April 6th 1917//Great World War/Started/July 28th 1914/Nov. 11th 1918/Ended. Rd, brass, 31mm. Holed at top. Dark toned and minor dirt. Xf. Est. $25-50
1179. Oregon. Oregon Trail Pony Express Commemorative Medals. Lot of 2. Oregon Trail Memorial Assn./ (pic- man on horse)/ 1860 1935/ Pony Express Diamond Jubilee// Changing Ponies/ (pic- changing ponies)/ Relay Station. RD, WM, 31mm, Unc. Est. $15-25
1180. No Lot
1181. California. San Francisco. San Francisco Mint Medals. Lot of 3 similar pcs. San Francisco Mint/ (pic-building)/ 1874-1937// Treasury Department/ (pic-U.S. Map over bald eagle)/ United States of America. SJW, artist. Rd, br (gilt), 37mm, The coins have 3 apparent different metals. All Gem BU. Est. $50-150
1182. California. San Francisco. San Francisco Mint Medals. Lot of 7 similar pcs. San Francisco Mint/ (pic-building)/ 1874-1937// Treasury Department/ (pic-U.S. Map over bald eagle)/ United States of America. SJW, artist. Rd, br (gilt), 37mm. These are all Unc, but not as nice as other lots listed above. Est. $75-150
1183. California. San Francisco. San Francisco Mint Medals. San Francisco Mint/ (pic-building)/ 1874-1937// Treasury Department/ (pic-U.S. Map over bald eagle)/ United States of America. SJW, artist. Rd, br (gilt), 37mm. Gem BU. Est. $25-50
1184. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Golden Gate Expo, 1939. Golden Gate International Exposition/1939/(image of bridge)//(image of airplane)/1849 1939/(image of covered wagon). Rd, brass, 31mm. Bu. Est. $20-40
1185. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Golden Gate Expo. 1939. Golden Gate International Exposition/(imaged of an airplane flying over the Golden Gate bridge)/1939/San Francisco, California//San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge/(image of an airplane flying over Bay bridge)/1939/On San Francisco Bay. Rd, brass, 31mm. Au. Est. $25-50
1186. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Golden Gate Expo, 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition/1939/(image of the bridge)//Treasure Island/(image of Treasure Island). Rd, brass, 30mm. Au. Est. $20-40
1187. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Golden Gate Expo, 1939. Golden Gate International Exposition/1939/(image of the bridge)//(image of an airplane)/1839 1939/(image of a covered wagon). Rd, brass, 32mm. Similar reverse to other Golden Gate Expo “dollars” but instead has 1849-1939 as opposed to the others that have 1839-1939. Xf. Est. $20-40
1188. New York. New York World’s Fair Souvenir Token. In 1939/ New York/ World’s Fair/ (pic-sphere, flanked by tower)// Souvenir of the 150th Anniversary/ (pic-four men)/ George Washington/ Inauguration. Rd, br (gilt), hole through top for suspension (May have been issued without hole). Fine, gilt worn on both sides. Patent No engraved at bottom of obverse. 31mm. This piece is hinted at by HK and is unlisted but is similar to HK 491. Est. $20-40
1189. New York. Rockland. Nyack. Orangetown Fire Company 125th Anniversary Commemorative. Orangetown Fire Company No. 1/ (image of a fireman’s badge with 1959 at bottom)/ 125th Anniversary Celebration// N.Y. Year of History 1609-1959 Hudson-Champlain Celebration/ Redeemable/ At Face Value At Any/ Cooperative Businesses Or At/ The Marine Midland Turst Co/ Nyack, N.Y., Until 3 P.M./ October 16, 1959/ Good For/ 50/ IT/ Souvenir Money. Rd, brass, 33mm. Unc. Est. Est. $10-20
1190. Oregon. Josephine. Grants Pas. Oregon 100th Anniversary Medals, 1959. Lot of 2 pcs. These two medals were specially made for the 100th anniversary of Oregon, 1859-1959. The town of Grants Pass made the coins for the celebration. These were worth 50 cents at any store in Grants Pass until 5 p.m., October 31, 1959. The obverse shows a caveman with club over his shoulder with “The Oregon Caveman” over the image. Round, brass, 39mm. Both are BU. Each coin has a different hue, one is bright brassy, the other is gilted bronze. Est. $25-50
1191. Oregon. Josephine. Grants Pass. Oregon 100th Anniversary Silver Medals, 1959. Lot of 2 pcs These two commemorative medals are identical to those described in the above lot except that these are made of silver. One of the medals is Unc and the other is Au. Est. $30-50
1192. Oregon. Josephine. Grants Pass. Oregon 100th Anniversary Medals, 1959. Lot of 2 pcs. These two commemorative medals mark the 100th anniversary of Oregon, 1859-1959 and were made by Grants Pass. The obverse has a scene of the Oregon State Seal at upper left with an airplane, power lines (probably from the dams on the Columbia River and others), a Conestoga Wagon and a fir tree with the words “Frontier of the Future.” The reverse indicates the token was worth 50 cents at any store in Grants Pass until 5 p.m. October 31, 1959. Rd, brass, 39mm. Both BU. Est. $20-40
1193. Oregon. Josephine. Grants Pass. Oregon 100th Anniversary Silver Medal, 1959. This is identical to the lot described above except this medal is silver. Au/Unc. Est. $15-25
1194. Washington. Seattle Exposition Medals. Lot of 18 similar pcs. America’s Space-Age World’s Fair/ (pic-Space Needle) Seattle U.S.A. 1962/ Century 21 Exposition// GF One/ Dollar/ In Trade During America’s Space-Age World’s Fair/ Century 21 Exposition/ At the Exposition Grounds or at/ Any Cooperating Business in/ Washington State/ Through October 21, 1962. Rd, br (gilt), 37mm, Xf-BU, some gilt wearing off. Unlisted in HK. Est. $50-75
1195. No Lot.
STORECARDS. Listed in Chronological Order.
1196. California. San Francisco. Panama-Pacific-International Exposition. San Francisco/ (pic-building)/ Medal of Award/ MCMXV// Panama California Exposition/ Eastside/ Beer/ Gold Medal/ Winner/ Excellence of Product…/ San Diego California U.S.A. 1915. Rd, br, 27mm, vf. Est. $15-30
1197. California. Sacramento. Sacramento. Sacramento Celebration, 1922. 49/Celebration/Sacramento/May 1922/Hangtown//(raised image of monument)/Jas. W. Marshall Monument. Rare. VF but Pitted on both sides. Not listed in HK. Rd, alum, 39mm. Vf. Est. $50-150
1198. California. San Francisco. San Francisco. Golden Gate Expo, 1939. Golden Gate International Exposition/1939/(image of bridge)//Road of the Streamliners and the Challengers/(Union Pacific Logo)/Aluminum in These/Famous Trains/Furnished by/Aluminum Company of America/Union Pacific. Rd, alum, 32mm. Obverse is similar to HK 480. GGIE Storecard. Reverse K-1, common. Au. Est. $15-25
1199. California. Alameda. Oakland. Milens Jeweler Token, 1939. Milens Treasure Island Souvenir Dividend/(image of diamond)/This Lucky Coin/Always Good For/$2.50 to $50.00/As 10% First Payment On Any/Diamond Purchase/Bring It To/Milens/12 th & Washington St./Jewelers/Oakland//Golden Gate International Exposition/(image of a Buddha)/1939. Rd, brass, 32mm. T1, K9. Au. Est. $25-50
1200. California. Alameda. Oakland. Silvers Dept Store Token, 1939. Silvers Credit Dept. Store/Good/For $2.00/On New Account/Purchase of/Men’s or Women’s/Clothes or/Jewelry/of $20/or over/418 11th St.-Oakland//(image of an airplane)/1849 1839/(image of a covered wagon). Rd, brass, 31mm. T1, K11. Au-Unc. This is a product of the Golden Gate Expo, 1939. Est. $25-50
1201. General. Railroad. Union Pacific Token, 1940. Union Pacific/Serves All The West/(image of train)/1940/Lucky Piece/Road of the Challenger//Union Pacific/(image of train and company logo)/Aluminum In These/Famous Trains/Furnished By/Aluminum Company of America/Road of the Streamliners. Rd, alum, 32mm. T1. K-2. Bu. Est. $15-25
1202. Washington. King. Seattle. World’s Fair, 1962. America’s Space-Age World’s Fair/(image of the Space Needle)/Seattle/U.S.A./1962/Century 21 Exposition//Good For One/Dollar/in Trade During America’s Space Age World’s Fair/Century 21 Exposition/At The Exposition Grounds or At/Any Cooperating Business In/Washington State/Through October 21, 1962./(image of the state). Rd, brass, 39mm. Wear to gilt along edges. Xf. Est. $15-25
1203. No Lot.
1204. Montana. Silver Bow. Butte. Anaconda Smelter Souvenir, 1971. Reduction Smelter At Anaconda/(image of the smelter)/Souvenir//Marcus Daly Hotel/(image of hotel)/1888-1971. Rd, copper, 40mm. Bu. Est. $20-40
