SHEVLIN'S SO-CALLED DOLLAR PRICE LIST #9 SELECTIONS

HK 11C SO-CALLED DOLLAR BOMBARDMENT OF FORT SUMTER – 1861

Bolts of lightening flash from the surfaces and the sound of thunder rings in your ears when you examine this Fort Sumter medal. Commemorates the initial engagement of the Civil War. Obverse features a battle scene with cannonballs flying, reverse legend about 75 heroic men defending the fort from an invasion of 8,000. Struck in copper and an R7 with an estimated 5-10 thought to exist. NGC MS 65 RB, Ostheimer Collection, TOP POP, none finer……….………….…………….……..$3,195.00

HK 15 SO-CALLED DOLLAR PILGRIM JUBILEE MEMORIAL – 1870

Struck in 1870 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Landing of the Pilgrims. Detailed scene on the obverse features the Pilgrims kneeling and praying, grateful to have made it to America. The Holy Bible is open on the reverse centered in a large wreath with a large bird flying above. Although cataloged as brass this is actually gold-plated as all were made. NGC MS 64, only 9 graded finer……………………….……..……...………………………..…………..$345.00

HK 21 SO-CALLED DOLLAR U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL – 1876

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Authorized by Congress and struck in the Mint Exhibit at the Exposition. On the obverse is Liberty rising with sword in hand. The United States was sending a message to the world with the design of the official medal for the 1876 Centennial Celebration. Liberty is in a reclining position rising up, reaching for the stars symbolizing that the United States will be recognized as a world power. At that time most of Europe considered the United States to be a third world country. Struck to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This medal was designed and engraved by William Barber and sold at the 1876 Centennial Exposition. Struck in Bronze. NGC MS 62 BN………. ……………………………………………………..……….……………...…...…$450.00

HK 120C SO-CALLED DOLLAR MASSACRE OF WYOMING CENTENNIAL – 1878

The scene on the obverse depicts Indians with tomahawks raised in their hands attacking a family of settlers, a house is burning in the background. On the reverse is a memorial monument with the legend “Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori”, which translated means: “It is a sweet and noble thing to die for one’s country.” Dies engraved by George T. Morgan, and not listed in Julian’s book of U.S. Mint medals. Struck in Gilt, Gold-Plated and an R7 with an estimated 11-20 surviving examples. NGC MS 65, Ostheimer Collection, TOP POP, finest graded by NGC……………………...………$1,650.00

HK 296 SO-CALLED DOLLAR WELLS FARGO & COMPANY SEMI CENTENNIAL – 1902

Struck in silver in 1902, the medal was given to each employee who had worked for Wells Fargo for one year or more. Obverse displays a fascinating design of a stagecoach with guns firing at robbers above and a pony express rider being attacked by Indians below. The reverse depicts ships, trains and various symbols of industry and progress. Struck in Silver. NGC MS 63………………………………………………………………………………………………..$1,485.00

So-Called Dollar Fixed Price List available
The ninth comprehensive fixed price list of So-Called Dollars is currently available from Jeff Shevlin the So-Called Guy. The price list has over 50 pages of certified and raw so- called dollars for sale as well as world’s fair and commemorative medals. Dozens of exceptionally rare and finest known So-Called Dollars are offered for sale as well as inexpensive yet historically significant medals that will be of interest to collectors that are new to this series. Each medal is individually described and priced. So-Called Dollars are US historical medals approximately the size of a silver dollar.

The 2nd edition of the Mega Red Book, the Guide Book of United States Coins Expanded Edition, which came out in April has a special 18 page section dedicated to So-Called Dollars. Sixty types and over 300 varieties are showcased with outstanding photographs, descriptions and values.

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