So-Called-Dollar - Abraham Lincoln (New York World's Fair) 1939 front So-Called-Dollar - Abraham Lincoln (New York World's Fair) 1939 back
So-Called-Dollar - Abraham Lincoln (New York World's Fair) 1939 photo
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So-Called-Dollar - Abraham Lincoln New York World's Fair

1939 year
Gold 1.65 g 15 mm
Description
Location
United States
Type
Commemorative medals › Personality medals
Year
1939
Composition
Gold
Weight
1.65 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#122010
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ringed by stars and with a bowed wreath around the edge.

Script: Latin

Lettering: A TOKEN

Comment

1939 Lincoln Gold So-Called Dollar, HK-493, Gold, 15 mm. Contains 1.85 gm of gold according to NGC, 1.75 gm according to the recent Hibler-Kappen revision. The obverse features a bust of Lincoln facing left, with date 1939 below and ABRAHAM LINCOLN around. The reverse shows A TOKEN in center, ringed by stars and with a bowed wreath around the side. Issued for the 1939 New York World's Fair by coin dealer Thomas L. Elder, one of 100 pieces struck with a matte finish.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1939  1000 - - - - - -

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