So-Called Dollar HK-726, Mechanics and Agricultural Fair

Coin Details

Description

This commemorative medal (HK-726) from UNDATED celebrates Mechanics & Agricultural in Louisiana. Local fairs and expositions generated commemorative medals that document regional economic and agricultural achievement, from state fairs showcasing agricultural prowess to industrial expositions celebrating manufacturing development. 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. American commemorative medal manufacturers ranged from the U.S. Mint to small regional die-sinkers, with each firm bringing distinctive artistic approaches and production capabilities to the medallic arts. 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

Local commemorative so-called dollars from the late 19th and early 20th centuries survive in varying quantities. Examples of HK-726 are scarce in the numismatic market.

Cross References

HK-726; PCGS #643353