A So-Called Dollar Box of 20.
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Over the past month there were several threads about So-Called Dollars(alternately abbreviated SCD or SC$'s) and a few members who expressed interest and curiosity. I went through some pictures I have of medals that I still own and put together a "Box of Twenty" that represents some of my favorites. I tried to represent the diversity included in the Hibler-Kappen catalogue both in design, planchet alloy and size. Some of my real favorites I no longer own or don't yet have images.
Comment if you'd like to, but better still post pictures of some personal favorites.
The images are varied and in no particular order, there are a few obvious TrueViews, a few by either Todd/BlueCC, Mark Goodman and I think 1-2 of mine. Enjoy and thanks in advance.
Al H.
HK-299
HK-452
HK-24
HK-602
HK-27
HK-860
HK-837
HK-125
HK-327
HK-21
HK-220
HK-294
HK-457
HK-458a
HK-601
HK-667
HK-471
HK-490
HK-491
HK-437
Comments
I positively love the HK-299!!
I like the 220 and the 491...!
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I really like the SC dollars you chose for your box of 20...here are a few I have in my box of 12
Commems and Early Type
I could almost do a Box of Twenty just from the 1933-34 Chicago Exhibition, it's probably my favorite group of medals in the entire catalogue. the Art Deco theme that dominates was in full swing and displayed well on the medals. an aspect of that event which many don't know --- even though it was held during the Depression it was the first major US Exposition/World's Fair to turn a profit. remarkable!!
That's a very interesting and mixed set of SCDs. Lots of great variety and quality.
I call 19 as I'm pretty sure that exact HK 392 has lived in my box of 20 for quite a few years
Very nice set Al.... I particularly like the 392 and the 667.... The 667 is special since I live in the Catskills... Cheers, RickO
My father told me that during the 1933-34 expo he would direct tourists to his family's apartment where they would rent a room while attending the expo. This was common practice at the time and much less expensive than staying at a hotel,
My mother remembers attending the expo many times as a 7-8 year old. Unfortunately, she wasn't interest in medals (and still isn't.)
Stunners. 327, 294, 471, and 490 are all winners.
--Severian the Lame
H&K 12a, rare Pacific Railway Completion medal of 1869 in silver. This is the H&K Plate Coin in the second edition of the H&K Book, and was unlisted in silver in the first edition of the book. Ex. Ostheimer-Perkins Collections.
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Photo courtesy of W. David Perkins and Jeff Shevlin.
W. David Perkins Numismatics - http://www.davidperkinsrarecoins.com/ - 25+ Years ANA, ANS, NLG, NBS, LM JRCS, LSCC, EAC, TAMS, LM CWTS, CSNS, FUN
hey Broadstruck, you're right!!! I sold that one a while ago so that is an oversight on my part. I will do an edit.
No biggie as I was just busting your chops
HK485 Piece of Eight - Treasure Island Dollar - Not seen very often:
HK-502: Gold Discovery Centennial Sacramento Dollar - a favorite of mine....
A most excellent collection of SCDs. Thanks for sharing.
Sweet !!!