1901-1902 So-Called Dollar HK-293a, 2 Sc Liberty Bell Dollar

Coin Details

Description

Cataloged as HK-293a, this 1901 so-called dollar honors 2 Sc Liberty Bell. The South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition of 1901-1902 in Charleston, while smaller, produced its own commemorative medals celebrating the region's agricultural and industrial recovery after the Civil War. Bronze examples of so-called dollars offer collectors an excellent balance of affordability, condition, and aesthetic appeal. The alloy's hardness produces sharp strikes with fine detail that survives handling better than softer metals. Trans-Mississippi and Pan-American medals were struck by both official exposition mints and private concessionaires. The McKinley assassination generated additional memorial medal production. The HK numbering system established by Hibler and Kappen in 1963 brought order to hundreds of previously uncataloged American commemorative medals, many of which had been ignored by mainstream numismatic references. This piece is a variant of HK-293, distinguished by differences in composition, die state, or striking characteristics that merit a separate catalog entry in the Hibler-Kappen reference.

Rarity Notes

Strikings of HK-293a are scarce. Early 20th century medals were often distributed at events, with many entering circulation as pocket pieces rather than being preserved as collectibles.

Cross References

HK-293a; PCGS #642683; NGC #850513