1905 So-Called Dollar HK-876a, Denver Mint Silver

Coin Details

Description

This 1905 Denver Mint commemorative (HK-876a) is a silver piece cataloged in the monetary section of the Hibler-Kappen so-called dollar reference. Denver Mint commemorative so-called dollars (HK-876 and variants) celebrate the institution that transformed Denver from a mining camp assay point into one of the nation's permanent coinage centers. These pieces reflect Colorado's pride in its numismatic infrastructure and the broader story of how Western mining states shaped American monetary history. Each HK number represents a distinct combination of design, composition, and die state, creating a collecting framework that rewards careful study and attention to detail. The monetary so-called dollars occupy a special niche within this framework, as they represent not just commemorative art but actual experiments in private coinage, political advocacy through medallic form, and commentary on the great monetary debates that shaped American economic history.

Rarity Notes

This 1905 so-called dollar is generally scarce in the numismatic market. Silver examples are collected by specialists in so-called dollars and American medallic art.

Cross References

HK-876a; PCGS #643678