1910 Silver So-Called Dollar HK-393, Ohio Valley Exposition

Coin Details

Auction Record

$780 MS62 03-05-2019 Stack's Bowers

Description

Cataloged as HK-393, this 1910 so-called dollar honors Ohio Valley Exposition. The Washington Monument's construction spanned 36 years (1848-1884), with the visible color change one-third up the obelisk marking where construction resumed after the Civil War with marble from a different quarry. Struck in silver, this piece represents a premium metallic composition among so-called dollars. Silver examples were typically produced in smaller quantities than base metal issues and command strong collector interest. 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. The Hibler-Kappen catalog, first published in 1963 by Harold E. Hibler and Charles V. Kappen, systematically organized American so-called dollars for the first time, assigning HK numbers that remain the standard reference today.

Rarity Notes

So-called dollars from the early 20th century were produced in limited quantities for distribution at events or through numismatic channels. Silver examples of HK-393 are scarce to rare, with surviving pieces ranging from well-worn pocket pieces to carefully preserved specimens.

Cross References

HK-393; PCGS #643831; NGC #850658