Picked up a nice batch of modern "So Called Dollars?" from the 1960's

Smittys

Does anyone know if these are in the So Called Dollars?

Icollecteverything

Don't know if they are listed but I like them. Cool toning on the silver pieces too.

coindeuce

These are too modern to be in Hibler-Kappen. They also appear to be on the scale of what would ordinarily be labeled a SoCalled Half Dollar. Looks as if they are all made by the same company in the 1970's - 1990's as a bicentennial commemorative series for the pioneer missions, as opposed to having been made as visitation souvenirs.
Nice set!

Smittys

They are larger than a silver dollar and definitely from the 1960's,

Broadstruck

Just medals not So-Called Dollars... Pretty designs though with the cameo & prooflike fields on the silver ones which are toning up nicely

coindeuce

<< <i>They are larger than a silver dollar and definitely from the 1960's, >>



Well, without some scale reference, it was impossible to determine actual size. That stated, still a very nice set.

Do you have any info regarding the maker ? Any edge markings or hallmarks on either face ?

Smittys

found this

There were 21 medals struck by The Medallic Art Company (MACO) in Bronze and Silver from 1961 to 1974. 2,500 bronze medals struck, each, with the exception of mission La Purisima Concepcion (500) and Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soldad (1,000) On the silver, 1,000 medals each were struck with the exception of Mission La Purisima Concepcion (250)and Mission Nuestra Senora de la Soledad (500).

The 22nd California Mission, Santa Gertrudis, never had a medal made as it was a "lost" mission and it's artifacts were found buried under a bean field while building the freeway between Ventura and Ojai in 1965-1966

Father Junipero Serra's medal was not part of the original set and was struck Philadelphia Mint 1964. It was Serra's 250 Anniversary year. There were 25ea in Platinum or proof finish, 10,000 ea of .999 silver, and in 1964 2,000ea in bronze.

coindeuce

I'm sure that when the word reaches enough TAMS members, there will be lots of interest.

OldEastside

Those are cool,

Smitty thanks for that info I have a couple of the silver Father Junipero Serra 250th

Steve