1960 Nickel So-Called Dollar HK-718, East Tincup, Colorado

Coin Details

Auction Record

$90 MS65 08-11-2020 Stack's Bowers

Description

This (c.1960) local commemorative so-called dollar (HK-718) honors "East Tincup" in Colorado. Commemorative medals honoring individuals have been part of American medallic tradition since the nation's founding, with subjects ranging from presidents and military heroes to local civic leaders and cultural figures. Struck in nickel, this piece features the bright, durable surface characteristic of this corrosion-resistant metal. Nickel commemorative medals maintain their appearance well over time, making even older examples relatively attractive. 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 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

Local commemorative so-called dollars from the mid-20th century survive in varying quantities. Nickel examples of HK-718 are moderately scarce in the numismatic market.

Cross References

HK-718; PCGS #643332