1905 SC$1 Denver Mint Opening So-Called Dollar NGC MS65 BN Colorado HK-876

Description: 1905 SC$1 Colorado HK-876 DENVER MINT OPENING So-Called Dollar NGC MS65 BN ~ TOP POP SO-CALLED DOLLAR APPEARANCE/CONDITION:TOP POP: Brilliant Gem Uncirculated (Images courtesy of NGC PhotoVision)*An exceptionally rare so-called dollar in immaculate condition. ~10% of original luster remains in the most protected areas of the obverse/reverse, as the deep tangerine orange shines through on the outer-edges of the specimen, as well as various spots near the devices on the observe. The lettering on the uniface dollar is so sharp and well struck, it appears enhanced. The eye-appeal is truly remarkable and a highlight to this collection. Additionally, the denticles are pristine and exceptionally well-defined. — NGC has graded a mere 55 examples in BN (Brown). Of the 55 BN, this specimen resides at the very top amongst 3 others as tied for the finest known to exist.“This medal actually was the first product of the Denver Mint, struck in 1905 to test new machinery and, some believe, new dies for a $20 gold piece. Piece is about the size of a double eagle and was issued as a souvenir at official opening ceremonies of the Mint in early 1906. Despite the statement that ‘thousands were struck,’ the medal was unobtainable at the Mint following the ceremonies and was ‘decidedly scarce’ in Denver.“ — Harold E. Hibler and Charles V. KappenDESIGNER: UnknownCATALOG NUMBER: HK-879RARITY: Mintage unknown; Hibler and Kappen note the issue as “decidedly scarce”(*TOP POP* NGC POP = 4; NONE Finer - NGC Total Pop = 55): [3/2024]Rarity Level 6 = ~21-75 Known - Designated "Rare to Very Rare"SO-CALLED DOLLAR DESCRIPTION:(Denver Minted, Bronze, 35mm, Round, Reeded Edge)OBVERSE: Denver / 1905; beaded border.REVERSE: Blank; beaded border.

Price: 3199 USD

Location: Littleton, Colorado

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