Dollar - Joseph Lesher - Colorado - Mining Scene - J.M. Slusher

Reverse

Inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: Jos. Leshers • Referendum• Silver• Souvenir Medal; State Seal device separates Price and $1.00.; to left of device, U.S. / Patent, and to right, No. / 62,695; in six lines below, Trade Mark Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. / No. 36,192. Apr. 9, 1901. / Design Pat. Apr. 16, 1901. / M'f'd / Victor Colo / • 1901•

Comment

1901 $1 Lesher Dollar, Zerbe-6, HK-792, Silver, J.M. Slusher with No. 7, R.5, Imprinted J.M. SLUSHER / CRIPPLE CREEK, COLO., No. 7. Wilde indicated that approximately 260 pieces were stamped. This example is sharply detailed and glossy with uniform steel-gray and deep bluish color. Examination proves that the imprinting was done while the piece remained in the reverse die, with no flattening of the reverse lettering opposite the stamp. The pedigree is extensive. Includes the auction flip from the Bowers and Merena Millennium sale.