SOLD: HK-335 1909 Pike’s Peak Southwest Expedition SCD – Silver
NGC PF 63
| Reference | HK-335 |
|---|---|
| Date | 1906 |
| Grade | PF 63 |
| Price | $795.00 |
| Item # | 4663 |
| Metal | Silver |
Near TOP POP, only two graded finer. On the obverse is a bust of Lt. Zebulon Montgomery Pike. The mountain Pike’s Peak is on the reverse. Struck in Silver 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. Engraved by Charles Barber and struck at the U.S. Philadelphia Mint. Struck in silver.