So-called Dollar thread
rooksmith
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I thought I'd post some odd things I saw on the internet.
What caught my eye was the date 1875 . Why?
Narrative:
So-called dollars are commemorative medals or tokens that resemble U.S. silver dollars, often created to commemorate significant events or expositions.
Definition and Significance
So-called dollars are a category of medals and tokens that are approximately the same size as a U.S. silver dollar, typically measuring between 33 and 45 millimeters in diameter. They are often issued for commemorative purposes, celebrating historical events, local anniversaries, or significant figures in American history. The term has been used since the early 1900s and gained popularity among collectors due to their historical significance and artistic designs
socalleddollar.com
socalleddollar.com
.Historical Context
The concept of so-called dollars began in the 1950s when Richard Kenney attempted to catalog these medals. The first major reference book on the subject was published in 1963 by Harold Hibler and Charles Kappen, which helped to formalize the collecting of these items. The interest in so-called dollars has remained steady, with various categories emerging, including:Commemorative Medals: Issued for national events like the 1876 Centennial Exposition and the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition.
Local Medals: Created for state or local events, often sold as premiums at festivals.
Monetary Medals: These include proposals for coinage systems and medals issued during political movements, such as the Bryan dollars related to the bimetallism debate.
Collecting So-Called Dollars
Collectors of so-called dollars often seek out these items for their historical value, rarity, and aesthetic appeal. There are numerous resources available for collectors, including price guides and reference books that detail various types and their values. Websites dedicated to so-called dollars provide platforms for buying, selling, and discussing these collectibles
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so-calleddollar.com
Comments
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I think it has "1875" because that was the first year that a depiction of the signing of the Declaration of Independence appears on currency (specifically, the 1875 $100 National Bank Notes).
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