1904 Silver So-Called Dollar HK-736a, U.S. Express Co., 50th Anniversary

Coin Details

Auction Record

$870 AU58 09-20-2020 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1904 U.S. Express Co so-called dollar (HK-736A) is a local commemorative piece. Personal commemorative so-called dollars provide a medallic portrait gallery of Americans whose achievements merited recognition through specially struck pieces, preserving the faces and stories of notable figures. Silver examples of so-called dollars were produced for collectors and dignitaries, making them consistently scarcer than their base metal counterparts. The precious metal content adds intrinsic value beyond numismatic appeal. Over its century-long history, the Medallic Art Company produced America's most prestigious awards including the Pulitzer Prize, Peabody Award, Newbery and Caldecott Medals, and presidential inaugural medals for eleven presidents. The Hibler-Kappen catalog has been updated and expanded since its 1963 first edition, with later researchers adding newly discovered varieties and extending coverage into the modern era. Local commemorative medals from 1900-1930 reflect the Progressive Era's civic enthusiasm and the influence of the great exposition movement on community celebrations across the country. This piece is a variant of HK-736, distinguished by differences in composition, die state, or striking characteristics.

Rarity Notes

Examples of HK-736A are scarce to rare. Distribution was usually limited to event attendees and local residents, with surviving pieces ranging from well-worn pocket pieces to carefully preserved specimens.

Cross References

HK-736A; PCGS #643386