1905 So-Called Dollar HK-333a, U.S. Government Building

Coin Details

Description

HK-333a is the gilt bronze striking of the undated, plain-edged Lewis and Clark medal, 35 mm, a sister of the bronze HK-333 and the antiqued silver HK-333b. Leaving the year off the obverse is what marks this group; the busts of Lewis and Clark and the crossed rifle, oar and telescope otherwise follow the 1905 dated pieces, and the reverse shows the U. S. Government Building at Portland. Hibler and Kappen treat the Government Building pieces as unofficial souvenirs. The official medal, made by the Mint at its exposition display, is a different design entirely, with three figures sighting the Pacific. The exposition opened on June 1, 1905, and closed on October 14, with Congress and the state of Oregon both contributing money and the public buying stock in the exposition company.

Cross References

HK-333a; PCGS #642757; NGC #850572