STATUE AND MONUMENT DEDICATION SO CALLED DOLLARS
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222) Baker 320. An early(1848) unlisted so called dollar showing a "proposed" Washington monument. Rulau suggests this piece is quite rare. This is true in silver but not white metal, although in unholed white metal it would be quite rare. The one shown here was from Stacks March, 2014. Another sale in silver that I am aware of is Johnson & Jensen October 2, 1983 lot #585. Both might be different pieces, but I can't be certain. Rare in holed white metal. Extremely Rare in silver. Silver, 39mm. Image Courtesy of Stack’s Bowers Galleries www.stacksbowers.com
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223) This is a satirical piece relating to the length of time that it took to complete the Washington Monument. Look below for a slightly different variety. Baker321. Very Rare in silver. Very Scarce in either bronze or white metal. Silver, 39.6mm.
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224) Variety of the piece above, but with a slightly different reverse. Unlike the one above, this variety can be found in brass. Also, in bronze it appears to be considerably rarer than the variety above. Very Rare in silver. Rare, bordering on Very Rare in either bronze or brass. Very Scarce in white metal. Baker322. Bronze, 39.6mm.
225) "The Egyptian Obelisk / Was Transported From Egypt And Erected In Central Park, New York, 1880". Found in copper, white metal, and evidently found in silver and gilt brass, but I have no record of one in gilt brass. The only sale in silver that I have was from Johnson & Jensen sale #12 lot#443. It was described as weighing 17.3 grams. Combining all metals together, Rare. Individually, Very Rare in either white metal or copper. Extremely Rare in silver or gilt. Rulau NY-NY 63. White metal, 34.3mm.
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225a) Commemorating the placement of the Egyptian Obelisk in Central Park with an eleven line inscription describing it's history. Issued by the American Numismatic Society. Look at Charles Kirtley sale #171 lot#A117, and Presidential Coin And Antique Co Auction #43 lot#412(with long explanation). Found in white metal and bronze, and sometimes found in it's original book-like holder. Very Rare in white metal. Extremely Rare in bronze. 41mm. Image Courtesy of Stack’s Bowers Galleries www.stacksbowers.com
226) "In Memoriam / Unveiling Statue Of / Gen. R. E. Lee. / Lexington, Va. / June 28th. 1883." This piece appears to me to be Very Rare in white metal. Extremely Rare in bronze. White metal, 43.5mm.
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227) Commemorating the "Unveiling Of Buckingham Statue". "June 18,1884". In tiny lettering below bust: "C. Faliesky Fsc". I have only found it in white metal. Very Scarce, but Rare unholed. White metal, 35.2mm.
228) Martin Luther medal. "To Commemorate The Erection Of The Statue Of The Great Reformer. Washington, D.C. May 21. 1884.". In tiny lettering: "C. Faliesky Fsc". Because of their religious nature, Martin Luther medals are not usually included as so called dollars(The original authors of HK usually excluded religious medals). But this one is also a statue dedication - so I included it. Rare in white metal. Extremely Rare in silver. Silver, 38.1mm.
229) GW-1017. Corner stone laying and dedication of the Washington Monument, with GAR symbols on the reverse. I believe this may be the exact same piece that was sold in Charles Kirtley sale #12 lot #483 October 1985. If so, it is the only one that I know of. It was described as having blue green toning, as this one does. Extremely Rare. Silver plated? white metal, 35mm.
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229a) Same obverse as above, combined with what might usually be thought of as a campaign die, but without any reference to the actual campaign, can also be thought of as a presidential die. For most so called dollar collectors, a purely presidential die by itself does not generally cause a medal to be considered a so called dollar, but it does not negate it from being considered as such either. What carries this medal into the so called dollar realm is the statue dedication side. This same reverse can also be found elsewhere combined with two other different dies, an inaugural die as well as a campaign die. This and the piece above are the only ones I have seen, and I have not seen the monument die side anywhere else. Extremely Rare, White metal. 35mm. Image courtesy Randy Dobler
230) Daniel Webster statue dedication. I bought this exact piece from Presidential Coin and Antique sale #74 lot 2084. It was described as being silver plated copper. However specific gravity testing revealed that it was in fact solid silver (specific gravity of approx 10.3, probably coin silver). Very Rare in white metal and usually if not always holed. Very Rare in silver and rarely if ever holed. Silver, 40mm.
230a) Statue of Liberty dedication souvenir. Around the bottom: "Dedicated Oct. 28, 1886." Can also be found in white metal. Extremely Rare in either metal. Bronze, 37.7mm
231) "City Of New Haven. Connecticut." "Soldiers Monument. Dedicated June 17. 1887.". Tiny "Theiler Meriden" next to the rim. Obverse similar to HK613, but from the same monument dedication as HK611. Rare in white metal, but Very Rare in unholed white metal. Very Rare, bordering on Extremely Rare in bronze. Bronze, 37.9mm.
232) From the same dedication as HK611 and the medal above. Both this medal and HK611 are found in bronze, and both are considerably rarer as such (Look at Presidential Coin And Antique Co #59 lot#1362 for HK611 in bronze). The piece shown here is Rare in white metal with approximately half being holed. Extremely Rare in bronze. White metal, 35mm. From the collection of Dave Jensen.
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233) Rulau Ga-At 15. "Unveiling Of The Statue Sergt. Jasper Savannah Ga.", "Feb. 22, 1888". Rulau lists this piece at 38mm which is wrong. Rare, bordering on Very Rare in white metal, and usually found without a hole as such. Extremely Rare in bronze. Bronze, 35mm.
234) From the Maryland Exposition, and the "75th Anniversary, Battle Of North Point & Bombardment Of Fort McHenry Sept. 9-14, 1889" Rare in white metal and almost always holed. Very Rare in bronze. Bronze, 37.7mm.
234a) Commemorating the October 27, 1887 Corner Stone Laying of the Robert E. Lee monument. Located at the beginning of Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia. Found in both white metal and bronze. Very Rare in white metal but Extremely Rare un-holed as such. Extremely Rare in bronze. Listed in Rulau as Va-Ri 6. Bronze, 35mm. Image courtesy of Randy Dobler.
234b) Commemorates the August 1st, 1889 dedication of the "National Monument To The Forefathers" located in Plymouth, Massachusetts. I have found this medal described as aluminum, white metal, and one in gilt shown here. This gilt example appears to me to have probably been gilded prior to striking. Very Rare to Extremely Rare in aluminum and gilt. Gilt White Metal, 40.2mm. Image courtesy Jonathan Brecher
234c) Same obverse as HK-148, different reverse. Other than an example that is listed on the ANS site, this is the only example I have found in bronze. In white metal I have found this piece to be similar in rarity to HK-148. Although I have never encountered one, it makes me wonder if HK-148 also exists in bronze. Very Rare in white metal and often found holed. Extremely Rare in Bronze. Bronze, 37.6mm
235) "In Memory Of Robt. E. Lee This Statue Was Unveiled May 29. 1890.". The commission to build the statue went to French sculptor Jean Antonin Mercie. I have only found it in white metal. Very Rare and holed at least half the time, and maybe more. White metal, 38mm.
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235a) Commemorating the 1890 unveiling of the Robert E. Lee monument, the largest monument on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia. Found in white metal and bronze. Extremely Rare in either metal with most probably un-holed. White Metal, 43.7mm. Image courtesy of Randy Dobler. For a very similar variety that I have only seen holed, look at #1119 within the SEARCH PAGE
236) Dedication of "General R. E. Lee." monument, "Dedicated May 29 1890". Look at Presidential Coin & Antique Co. auction #45, lot#957 for an example. I have only found it in white metal. Very Rare, bordering on Extremely Rare. White Metal, 37.6mm.
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237) Commemorating the 1890 dedication of the Garfield mausoleum in Cleveland':s Lake View Cemetery. "Garfield Tomb Cleveland, Ohio. / Dedicated / May 30. 1890". Equally rare in both bronze and white metal with white metal pieces found holed maybe half the time. Rare, combining both metals together. Rare, bordering on Very Rare in each metal. Look at #237 and #263 below for two more Garfield memorial medals. White Metal, 37.7mm.
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238) Commemorating the 1890 dedication of the Garfield mausoleum, "May 30, 1890" "In Memory Of Our Noble Dead". Rare in white metal, and sometimes found holed with a r/w/b ribbon and "Garfield" hanger. Extremely Rare in bronze. Look at #236 and #263 for two more Garfield mausoleum medals. Bronze, 38mm
238a) Commemorating the 1891 Dedication of Soldiers Monument in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Today it is usually referred to as the Soldiers Monument of Schuylkill County, located in Garfield Square. Evidently modifications have been made over the years so that todays monument does not look quite like that depicted on the medal. Found in bronze and white metal and Very to Extremely Rare in either metal. White metal, 37.7mm. From the collection of Randy Dobler.
239) "Henry W. Grady Monument Dedicated At Atlanta, Ga. Oct. 21. 1891", Very Rare in white metal and usually not holed as such. Extremely Rare in bronze. Bronze, 37.8mm.
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240) This is the reverse of HK761 with the other side blank. This could be some sort of die trial or it could be a more modern restrike. The reverse die of HK761 was sold in Presidential Coin and Antique Co. sale #70. Both the die and this piece were from Barry Friedman's collection. Extremely Rare. Copper, 39mm.
241) This is the obverse of HK763 combined with a different reverse. BakerP324. Found in white metal, bronze, and silver. The white metal piece is Rare and occasionally found holed. The bronze and silver pieces are Extremely Rare. Bronze, 37.7mm.
242) The obverse of HK763 combined with a "souvenir" reverse. I have only seen it in white metal. White metal. Very Rare, 38mm. Image Courtesy of Heritage Auctions www.ha.com. Presidential Coin and Antique auction #80 lot#191 for another picture of the exact same piece.
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243) "Soldier & Sailors Monument / Rochester, N.Y / Dedicated May 30. 1892". Found in bronze and white metal. Very Rare in white metal and often holded. Extremely Rare in bronze. White metal, 35.1mm.
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244) "Trentons Revolutionary Battle Monument / Dedicated Oct. 19.1893". This piece is the reverse of HK763 combined with a different obverse. BakerD-324. Rare in white metal, maybe half of which are holed. Also found in bronze and Extremely Rare as such. White metal, 37.7mm.
245) This is the reverse of HK42 muled with an unlisted reverse. Baker C-324a, "Trenton Battle Monument Oct. 18, 1893.". Found in bronze and white metal. I have not seen one in silver. Very Scarce combining both bronze and white metal pieces together, and equally rare in each metal. The white metal ones come holed, but not usually. The bronze pieces are usually found with a clamped on loop with pinbar and ribbon. White metal, 38mm.
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245a) This medal was given to veterans who served at the Battle of Gettysburg, marking the 30 year anniversary of the battle. It is almost always found with an attached clamped on pinback and ribbon. Approx. 11000 were minted at the US Philadelphia Mint. Very scarce, Bronze, 44.2mm
246) The reverse of HK161 paired with the obverse of HK759. "U.S. Grant Monument". In tiny lettering: "Childs, Chicago." Rare, bordering on Very Rare. Rarer than HK759. Aluminum, 37mm.
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247) This has the obverse of HK759 paired with "Dr. B. F. Stephenson Founder Of The G.A.R.". Tiny "Childs, Chicago" below bust, and tiny "OA" next to hoof. Very Rare, and far rarer than HK759. CLICK HERE for a good short history of the GAR. Aluminum, 37mm.
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248) Medal commemorating the 1896 dedication of the Munson-Williams Memorial in Utica, N.Y. From the collection of Dave Jensen. Very Rare, bordering on Extremely Rare. Bronze, 38.5mm
249) Commemorates the dedication of the John Boyle O'Reilly memorial; Boston, June 20, 1896. Look at Presidential Coin and Antique Co sale #31 lot#1721 for one with attached RWB ribbon and bronze top bar. Storer#1996. From the collection of Dave Jenson. Very Rare. Bronze, 37.1mm
249a) Tennessee Union Soldiers Monument in Knoxville, Tennessee, a monument with an interesting history, once partially destroyed by lightning. Very Rare, Aluminum, 38mm
250) This handsome piece commemorates the 1897 completion of the Washington Monument, today located at Eakins Oval in Philadelphia. Found in bronze and white metal. Rare in bronze. Rare in white metal and found holed most of the time as such. Baker U-324. Bronze, 35.1mm.
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251) Baker U-324E. The same reverse as Baker U-324 (shown above), but with the same obverse as HK 125a(Baker 457) This die pairing is considerably rarer than either Baker U-324 or HK 125a. Commemorates the 1897 completion of the Washington Monument, today located at Eakins Oval in Philadelphia. I have only found it in bronze. Extremely Rare. Bronze, 35mm. Image Courtesy of Stack’s Bowers Galleries www.stacksbowers.com
252) "Gen. J. F. Hartranft" statue unveiling at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg. Hartranft was a civil war general and governor of Pennnsylvania from 1872-1879. Appears to be rarer in white metal than bronze. Very Rare bronze. Extremely Rare in white metal. Bronze, 35.1mm.
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252a) Dedication of the monument at Lake George, September 1903. It is located in Battlefield Park north of Albany, New York. The Massachusetts seal on the obverse is the same as a number of Massachusetts delegation medals from many of the fairs at the time. Found with a clamped on loop. Very Rare, Bronze, 39mm. Image courtesy Jonathan Brecher
253) Soldiers' monument in Beloit, Wisconsin, 1904. Dedicated in 1905 to deceased Spanish-American War and Civil War soldiers. Similar to HK765. Rare, but virtually impossible to find uncirculated. Bronze, 38.1mm
254) This piece comes in two distinct varieties, one by Rudolph Laubenheimer(look below), the other shown here, by Charles Barber. Found in white metal and bronze. Like the Laubenheimer variety, the white metal pieces usually come holed, with the bronze pieces being perhaps eight times rarer and usually unholed. It is possible that the dies of the Laubenheimer and Barber varieties come interchanged(read carefully the description of the reverse of Presidential Coin & Antique #61 lot#1282) - it looks as if the Laubenheimer obverse was combined with the Barber reverse, but there was no auction catalog image. There is also a modern striking which is easy to distinguish. This medal also comes in a larger 58mm size. Very Scarce in white metal. Perhaps Very Rare in bronze. White metal, 38 mm.
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255) This piece comes in two distinct varieties, one by Charles Barber(look above), and the other shown here by Rudolph Laubenheimer. It is signed "A.D.-F."(Abraham Demarest), and "R.L."(Rudolph Laubenheimer). This piece is often mistakenly attributed to Robert Lovett which is why you will not find it HERE at Dave Baldwin's Lovett Tokens and Medals website. Found in both white metal and bronze. I am not sure which variety is rarer, Barber or Laubenheimer. If someone knows, let me know. Auction catalogs that I looked through often did not distinguish between the two varieties. Like the Barber variety, the white metal pieces usually come holed. The bronze pieces are rarer and usually un-holed. Very Scarce in white metal. Perhaps Very Rare in bronze. White metal, 38 mm. Image Courtesy of Stack’s Bowers Galleries www.stacksbowers.com
256) Camp Dutton monument dedication. "The 19th Conn. Infantry Afterward 2nd Conn. Heavy Artillery Mustered Into U.S. Service On This Field September 11, 1862 Erected 1912 By The Survivors". I have only seen it in bronze. I saw one on ebay that was holed, but this is usually not the case. Very Rare. Bronze, 37.1mm
256a) Commemorating the removal of a memorial cabin of the 314th Infantry from Camp Meade to Valley Forge in 1922. The 314th Infantry took heavy casualties during World War One. The reverse reads: "The Whitehead & Hoag Co. Newark N.J.". Bronze. Oval, 33.3 X 43mm. Image courtesy of Randy Dobler
257) Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the 1778 massacre in Wyoming, Pennsylvania by the British. Rare, but much harder to find one as nice as this one. Brass, 32.7mm(essentially 33mm rounded up)
258) Pioneer Memorial monument dedication Elgin Illinois, 1935. Designed by Trygve Rovelstad, same design as on the 1936 Elgin half dollar. Edged marked "Medallic Art Co NY" who evidently also produced the Elgin half dollar coin hubs. In microscopic lettering on the reverse: "We Erect This Heroic Statue". Stacks sold a plaster obv. reproduction Jan 2012 auction #134 lot #10431. Very Rare, Bronze, 38 mm
259) 1936 Statue of Liberty souvenir. "Statue Of Liberty Auguste Bartholdi", "Robbins Co Attleboro Mass" in tiny lettering around below. Rare, bordering on Very Rare. Brass, 36.4mm.
260) Undated, but possibly minted circa 1902 around the time of the dedication of the Soldier's and Sailors monument in Indianapolis, Indiana. "Loyalty Freedom Civilization / To Indiana's Silent Victors". All that I found were unholed. Rare. Aluminum, 38.1mm.
261) This is an undated souvenir piece of Soldiers National Monument at Gettysburg National Cemetery. The monument was dedicated July 1st, 1869. I have seen this medal in both white metal and bronze. I have also seen this "In Review" reverse combined with a GAR "Fraternity Charity Loyalty" reverse. Very Rare in either metal. White metal, 37.9mm
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262) Another undated Gettysburg souvenir medal. "High Water Mark Gettysburg" and "New York State Monument". Very Rare. White metal, 37.2mm
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263) Undated Garfield Memorial, Cleveland, Ohio. I have seen a fair number of these pieces over the years. There are two varieties - a large "E" and a small "E" variety. Click Here for images. The large "E" variety is probably rarer. Look above at #236 and #237 for two other Garfield Memorial medals. Very Scarce. Bronze, 38.1mm
263a)Undated souvenir medal of the Grant Monument combined with a "Remember The Alamo" reverse. Rulau Texas San 3, Rare to Very Rare and usually found un-holed. Brass, 38mm, Image courtesy Josef Traktovenko with some of the dark spots photo-shopped away.
