Panama-California / San Diego Expo So-Called Dollars
Zoins
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This is one of my favorite So-Called Dollar designs, which I've followed for years and finally picked up a specimen.
In hand, this looks gorgeous and I couldn't be happier having waited!
1916 Panama-California / San Diego Exposition Official Medal - Gilt
Designer: Clifford Kennedy Berryman
Engraver: Charles Edward Barber
Catalog: HK-431
Grade: NGC MS65 POP 22/3/0
Out of the certified specimens, the following census exists:
- NGC MS65 - Zoins specimen
- NGC MS65 - Tim Gabriele specimen
- NGC MS64 - Richard Stuart specimen
I will say that out of the 3, I prefer mine the most! Ownership adds a point 
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Congratulations on the new addition.
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I have one in silver (HK-426) on its way back to me from ATS. I have always loved this design.
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Very nice design.... Surprised the designers initials are not on piece. Cheers, RickO
Beautiful piece!
Great expo
BHNC #203
I love this design too! Uncle Sam played an outsized role in my formative years and still holds a special place in my heart!
Please post your silver here when you get it! I'd love to see it!
Did you get a PhotoVision?
Thanks for the replies @pcgscacgold @Treashunt !
I've been following this for years, telling myself to hold off for a nice specimen until I couldn't pass on this piece. I'm super pleased with it!
The initials are not on this piece, but it's nice that we know who the designer is in this case.
Here's a very nice Panama-California Expo So-Called Dollar that does have the designer / minter's name on it but I haven't been able to track them down. It says "E.A. CASPARY. L.A. CAL." but I haven't been able to track down this company.
This photo is from @JRay123 and cataloged as Raymond-82.
Source: https://www.socalleddollar.com/abWorldsFairs.html