1915 HK-407, Pan-Pac Expo Maryland State Fund Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$180 MS63BN 09-24-2018 Kagin's

Description

Cataloged as HK-407, this 1915 so-called dollar honors Pan-Pac Expo Maryland State Fund. Bernard Maybeck's Palace of Fine Arts, built as a temporary structure in a Romantic classical style inspired by Roman ruins, was the only exposition building preserved and later reconstructed in permanent materials. The bronze composition of this piece reflects the medallic tradition dating to classical antiquity. Bronze so-called dollars typically survive in better condition than white metal examples due to the alloy's greater hardness and durability. Official exposition medals were struck by the U.S. Mint, and the landmark Panama-Pacific commemorative coin set (including the famous $50 gold pieces) made this the most numismatically significant American exposition. 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

HK-407 is scarce in the numismatic market. Production quantities for early 20th century commemorative medals were typically modest, and survival rates vary significantly based on the original distribution method and the material's durability.

Cross References

HK-407; PCGS #643873; NGC #850678