1870

So-Called Dollars from each decade will be cataloged in our next book "So-Called Dollars Volume II: United States Historical Events". Each decade has a handful of So-Called Dollars that are cataloged and depicted on this website, more will be added as the book nears completion.

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Pilgrim Jubilee Memorial

1870 · HK-15 · Brass

Struck in 1870 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the pilgrims voyage on the Mayflower…

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Battle of Lexington Centennial

1875 · HK-16

“What a glorious morning for America” Samuel Adams exclaimed after the Battle of Lexington, April…

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Battle of Lexington Centennial

1875 · HK-17

“What a glorious morning for America” Samuel Adams exclaimed after the Battle of Lexington, April…

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Battle of Saratoga Monument

1877 · HK-119A · Bronze

Scene portrays British General Burgoyne surrendering to U.S. General Horatio Gates by handing over his…

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Wyoming Battle & Massacre Centennial

1878 · HK-120C

Scene on the obverse depicts Indians with tomahawks raised in their hands attacking a family…

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Washington Valley Forge Centennial

1878 · HK-136

Engraved by William Barber, the medal commemorates the departure of the Continental Army from Valley…

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San Francisco Mint Coining Press

1873 · HK-1003A

The mint in San Francisco was elevated from a branch mint to United States Mint…

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