1958 Silvered Brass So-Called Dollar HK-710, Holed Mansfield Sesquicentennial

Coin Details

Description

Designated HK-710 in the Hibler-Kappen catalog, this 1958 piece commemorates Mansfield Sesqui in Ohio. Centennial medals served as tangible connections to a community's founding era, with designs typically featuring the city seal, important local landmarks, portraits of founding figures, or scenes from the community's early history. The metallic composition of this piece reflects the production practices of its era, with manufacturers offering multiple compositions at different price points for collectors and event attendees. 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 Buckeye State's rich industrial and agricultural heritage generated numerous commemorative medals celebrating the achievements of Ohio communities from the Western Reserve to the Ohio River Valley. 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. The postwar boom of 1950-1976 was the golden age of local commemorative medal production, with the Heraldic Art Company and other manufacturers producing hundreds of pieces for community celebrations across America.

Rarity Notes

HK-710 is scarce among so-called dollar collectors. Local commemorative medals from the mid-20th century were typically produced in limited quantities for distribution at the celebration event.

Cross References

HK-710; PCGS #643319