1914 Montana Gold Dollar Token - X-Tn3

Coin Details

Auction Record

$2,475 MS64 08-21-2022 eBay

Description

The 1914 Montana Gold dollar, cataloged as X-Tn3, is the largest denomination in the 1914 Montana gold token set, completing a three-piece suite comprising the quarter, half dollar, and dollar. The dollar denomination required the most gold of the three pieces and consequently was produced in the smallest quantity. The Montana gold dollar carries particular numismatic significance as the capstone denomination of the state's territorial token series. Dollar-denomination gold tokens were prestige items within the souvenir trade, purchased by collectors and visitors seeking the most substantial gold piece available. The dollar-sized format allowed for a more detailed design and greater visual impact than the smaller quarter and half-dollar pieces. Montana's gold mining history provides rich context for these tokens. The territory's gold output financed its early development, established its major cities, and attracted a diverse population of miners, merchants, and adventurers from around the world. By 1914, Montana's economy had diversified significantly beyond mining, but gold remained a powerful symbol of the state's frontier heritage. The three-denomination Montana gold token set of 1914 represents a complete collecting unit, with the dollar being the most challenging piece to acquire due to its lower production numbers and higher attrition through melting or loss.

Rarity Notes

Very rare. The dollar denomination is the scarcest of the three Montana gold token values. Approximately 10-20 examples survive. Complete three-piece Montana sets are notably difficult to assemble.

Cross References

PCGS #633116; HK X-Tn3 (Montana Territorial Token)