A Numismatic Wonderland
So-Called Dollars, and Medals
Written by Coins Are Fun
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Written by Coins Are Fun
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Lets start out with a definition of a So-Called dollar or SCD
It is generally a token or medal that commemorates a public or special event, a famous person, or a famous place. Some examples would
include World's Fairs which I favor and other events or historical figures in American history. They usually measure between 33 and 45 mm in
diameter and come in various metals.
I collect them for the artistic qualities and the history that they represent. Some can be very inexpensive and others quite rare and expensive.
It is a great way to start collecting and have a blast with all the different types available and learn history along the way.
Two of the best reference websites that I have come across is socalleddollars.com .
Another great website reference is www.so-calleddollars.com
I strongly recommend visiting this site to learn more before you start purchasing
Below are a few examples of what I have collected over the years,
It is generally a token or medal that commemorates a public or special event, a famous person, or a famous place. Some examples would
include World's Fairs which I favor and other events or historical figures in American history. They usually measure between 33 and 45 mm in
diameter and come in various metals.
I collect them for the artistic qualities and the history that they represent. Some can be very inexpensive and others quite rare and expensive.
It is a great way to start collecting and have a blast with all the different types available and learn history along the way.
Two of the best reference websites that I have come across is socalleddollars.com .
Another great website reference is www.so-calleddollars.com
I strongly recommend visiting this site to learn more before you start purchasing
Below are a few examples of what I have collected over the years,
So-Called Dollars (SCD’s)
One of my favorite is the World’s Columbian Exposition.
I chose to collect SCD’s, Eglits, Medals,Columbian expo half dollar Commemorative coin and even a match safe and an electrotype Isabella
Commemorative Quarter to complete my composition that would represent the Columbian Expo.You can collect SCD’s in any way that you would like
............its all up to you!
I chose to collect SCD’s, Eglits, Medals,Columbian expo half dollar Commemorative coin and even a match safe and an electrotype Isabella
Commemorative Quarter to complete my composition that would represent the Columbian Expo.You can collect SCD’s in any way that you would like
............its all up to you!
1892-3HK-157 Declaration of Independence
1892 WCE E-224
1898 E101 Liberty Head High relief
1893 Match Safe Chicago World’s Fair
1898 Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition Omaha, NE
This one is brass NE HK-283.Official Medal struck in Mint Exhibit from dies made at Philadelphia Mint.
It is thought that maybe 25,000 of these coins were sold but today they are scarce in all metals.
The obverse has been described as one most beautiful women in the Trans-Mississippi country.
Alnd has been said to be one the prettiest obverses on a SCD, which I tend to agree with
This one is brass NE HK-283.Official Medal struck in Mint Exhibit from dies made at Philadelphia Mint.
It is thought that maybe 25,000 of these coins were sold but today they are scarce in all metals.
The obverse has been described as one most beautiful women in the Trans-Mississippi country.
Alnd has been said to be one the prettiest obverses on a SCD, which I tend to agree with
What’s not to like about this SCD.....It has the California State Seal and prospector celebrating the Centennial of
the Gold Rush and California's and the shape is octagonal similar to the gold $50 "Slugs”
For more information on $50 gold slug sized tokens and medals please www.calgoldcoin.com/slug.htm
It is a great source of information.
the Gold Rush and California's and the shape is octagonal similar to the gold $50 "Slugs”
For more information on $50 gold slug sized tokens and medals please www.calgoldcoin.com/slug.htm
It is a great source of information.
1948 California Gold Discovery Centennial. Bronze gold plated HK-497.
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