1907 DeLorey-11 Brass PE Ericsson-Fulton Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$166 MS63 01-21-2023 eBay

Description

This commemorative so-called dollar (this catalog number) from 1907 celebrates DeLorey-11 PE Ericsson-Fulton. The 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle celebrated the development of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, featuring Olmsted Brothers landscape design on the University of Washington campus. Brass so-called dollars occupy a middle ground in both cost and appearance between copper/bronze and silver issues. The alloy's hardness produces sharp strikes that retain detail well over time. Miscellaneous national commemorative medals were produced by a wide range of manufacturers, from the U.S. Mint to local die-sinkers, covering subjects from presidential inaugurations to infrastructure milestones. So-called dollars — defined as privately issued medals approximately the size of a silver dollar — encompass one of the most diverse and historically rich collecting fields in American numismatics.

Rarity Notes

So-called dollars from the early 20th century were produced in limited quantities for distribution at events or through numismatic channels. Brass examples of this variety are common to moderately scarce, with surviving pieces ranging from well-worn pocket pieces to carefully preserved specimens.

Cross References

PCGS #913609