HK-337 1909 Pike’s Peak Southwest Expedition SCD – BronzeHK-337 1909 Pike’s Peak Southwest Expedition SCD – BronzeHK-337 1909 Pike’s Peak Southwest Expedition SCD – Bronze

For Sale: HK-337 1909 Pike’s Peak Southwest Expedition SCD – Bronze

$1,150.00 · Uncirculated details

Reference HK-337
Date 1909
Grade Uncirculated details
Price $1,150.00
Item # 4961
Metal Gold-Plated
Designed By Charles E. Barber

This is the Gold-Plated variety, exceptionally scarce and popular. Graded Uncirculated details, mount removed, as is quite common on the Gold-Plated pieces. On the obverse is a bust of Lt. Zebulon Montgomery Pike. The mountain Pike’s Peak is on the reverse. Struck in Bronze in 1909, a hoard was discovered in 1959 and the medals were re-issued for the 150th anniversary celebration. It is believed all were made with loops, most have been professionally removed, particularly for the 1959 re-sale. Includes original Pikes Peak Red, White and Blue ribbon. Engraved by Charles Barber and struck at the U.S. Philadelphia Mint.