1959 So-Called Dollar HK-751d, Marking Device Assoc

Coin Details

Description

HK-751C is a 1960 so-called dollar commemorating Marking Device Assoc. in New York. Biographical commemorative medals document the lives and contributions of individuals who shaped their communities, with portraits and inscriptions creating lasting tributes in metallic form. This bronze so-called dollar represents the standard commemorative medal composition of its era. Bronze pieces were often the primary production run, with silver reserved for presentation copies and white metal for budget editions. 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. New York communities from Manhattan to Buffalo produced commemorative medals for a wide range of occasions, reflecting the Empire State's diverse history and its residents' enthusiasm for civic celebration. The HK numbering system established by Hibler and Kappen in 1963 brought order to hundreds of previously uncataloged American commemorative medals, many of which had been ignored by mainstream numismatic references. 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. This piece is a variant of HK-751, distinguished by differences in composition, die state, or striking characteristics.

Rarity Notes

Local commemorative so-called dollars from the mid-20th century survive in varying quantities. Examples of HK-751C are scarce in the numismatic market.

Cross References

HK-751C; PCGS #643433