1913 Silver So-Called Dollar HK-661a, Discovery of Florida 400th Anniversary Silver Plated

Coin Details

Description

The 1913 Florida 400th Anniversary so-called dollar (HK-661) is a local commemorative piece in Florida. The tradition of honoring individuals with commemorative medals extends from formal congressional gold medals to locally produced pieces celebrating community leaders, educators, and benefactors. 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, 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. 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.

Rarity Notes

Local commemorative so-called dollars from the Progressive Era survive in varying quantities. Silver examples of HK-661 are scarce to rare in the numismatic market.

Cross References

HK-661; PCGS #643193