For Sale: HK-364 UNLISTED VARIETY 1909 AYPE U.S. Mint Obverse / Government Building 6 & 5 Flags SCD

Struck by the U.S. Mint, dies engraved by George Morgan. Unlisted in Hibler & Kappen. This is an R-7 with an estimated 11-20 to exist. The U.S. Mint struck medals depicting the U.S Government Building, using both the obverse and reverse dies of the official medal. This variety is paired with the official medal obverse die. According to the November 1909 issue of The Numismatist “This medal is of a double official character, as it was not only authorized by the Exposition, but was struck by the U.S. Government in its exhibit.” The reverse die was likely created by Morgan as well. On the reverse there are six short
flags above the building on the left and five on the right.