1900
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.
So-Called Dollars in this Category:
Denver Mint Opening
1905 · HK-876 · Bronze
As the first product of the Denver Mint, this type was struck to test the…
Evacuation of Boston 125th Anniversary
1901 · HK-131 · Copper
Obverse features General Washington and four aids on horseback at Dorchester Heights overlooking the Boston…
Evacuation of Valley Forge 125th Anniversary
1903 · HK-132 · White Metal
George Washington in high relief adorns the obverse. Struck to commemorate the 125th anniversary of…
Wells Fargo Semicentennial
1902 · HK-296 · Silver
Struck in silver in 1902, the medal was given to each employee who had worked…
San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
1906 · HK-340 · Silver
The April 18, 1906 San Francisco earthquake was the most severe earthquake in the history…
United States Navy World Voyage Admiral Evans
1908 · HK-350 · Gold-Plated
This medal commemorates the United States Naval Battle Fleets visit to San Diego in 1908…
Hudson-Fulton Celebration Large Hendrik Hudson Daalder
1909 · HK-370 · Aluminum
Struck by New York City coin dealer Thomas L. Elder as part of the Hudson–Fulton…
Portola Festival Bear/Gaspar De Portola
1909 · HK-389 · Bronze
The Portola Festival was held to recognize the fact that the city of San Francisco…
Louisiana Statehood Centennial Pelican
1912 · HK-396 · Bronze
Louisiana celebrated the centennial of the statehood in New Orleans and this bronze scalloped official…
Atlantic City 50th Anniversary
1904 · HK-651
Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Obverse features a…
Atlantic City 50th Anniversary Splashing Waves
1904 · HK-651B · Gilt Bronze
Provocative obverse features a female with waves from the ocean splashing around her, the sun…
Bryan Dollar Cartwheel with Legend
1900 · HK-782
A satirical piece struck to discredit Democratic Congressman William Jennings Bryan during his 1900 presidential…
Bryan the Great Commoner by Thomas Elder
1908 · HK-805
William Jennings Bryan, who virtually controlled the Democratic Party for 30 years, ran unsuccessfully for…
Bryan the Great Commoner by Thomas Elder
1908 · HK-807
William Jennings Bryan, who virtually controlled the Democratic Party for 30 years, ran unsuccessfully for…