1901-1902 So-Called Dollar HK-295a, 2 Sc S.C. Inter-State Expo

Coin Details

Description

Twenty states took part in the Charleston exposition of 1901-1902, with Alaska, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Guatemala also on hand; five of the states, all four of the others, and the cities of Cincinnati and Philadelphia put up buildings. Late interest from Congress and slow construction kept participation down. HK-295a is the nickel striking of the medal whose front shows a winged woman atop a globe before ships and a train, and whose back lists "South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition" with the dates and Charleston, next to corn and flowers. It is the last of four metals Hibler and Kappen list for this design, after brass (HK-294), silver (HK-294a) and white metal (HK-295). Nickel, 35 mm.

Cross References

HK-295a; PCGS #642687; NGC #851988