First So-Called Dollar - Erie Canal Completion

Reverse

New York State Coat of Arms, section of Erie Canal, sailing ship in background, distant view of city

Script: Latin

Lettering: ERIE CANAL COMM. 4 JULY 1817 COMP. 26 OCTOBER 1825

Comment

1826 So-Called Dollar, HK-1, Erie Canal Completion, Silver. A second example of this medal, the first so-called dollar listed in the standard reference (So-Called Dollars by Hibler and Kappen) in 1963. Obverse: seated figures of Pan and Neptune; reverse: New York State Coat of Arms, section of Erie Canal, sailing ship in background, distant view of city. This is an exceptional piece struck in silver with deep blue-violet toning over the surfaces and reflective proof fields. Quoting from Hibler-Kappen, " 'Several hundred' pieces struck in Silver and White Metal (pewter); presented to guests and officials. Today, a Silver specimen is uncollectible, with White Metal extremely rare." This is an opportunity that should not be missed for collectors of this popular set.