1948 So-Called Dollar HK-915a, Postwar Commemorative Variant

Coin Details

Description

This 1948 postwar so-called dollar (HK-915a) is a piece cataloged in the monetary section of the Hibler-Kappen so-called dollar reference. Post-World War II so-called dollars reflect the optimistic spirit of the early postwar years, when Americans celebrated victory, honored sacrifice, and looked forward to a peaceful future. The postwar period saw continued production of commemorative medals and so-called dollars, carrying forward a tradition that had flourished since the 19th century. The HK numbering system groups so-called dollars broadly by type: exposition and commemorative pieces in the lower numbers, with monetary, miscellaneous, and later additions in higher ranges. Lettered suffixes (a, b, c, d) typically indicate variant compositions or die states of the same basic design, while entries above HK-900 include pieces added in later catalog supplements.

Rarity Notes

This 1948 so-called dollar is generally scarce in the numismatic market. Examples are collected by specialists in so-called dollars and American medallic art.

Cross References

HK-915a; PCGS #643751