So-Called-Dollar - Golden Gate Exposition (Charbneau - Pacifica) 1940 front So-Called-Dollar - Golden Gate Exposition (Charbneau - Pacifica) 1940 back
So-Called-Dollar - Golden Gate Exposition (Charbneau - Pacifica) 1940 photo
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So-Called-Dollar - Golden Gate Exposition Charbneau - Pacifica

1940 year
Silver (.925) - 12 mm
Description
Location
United States
Type
› Tokens
Year
1940
Composition
Silver (.925)
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#123688
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bridge Scene

Script: Latin

Lettering: GOLDEN GATE INT.EXPOSITION 1940

Comment

Designed and issued by Jules Louis Charbneau, San Francisco fine arts appraiser and dealer. Total pieces struck, both years, 2,500 Gold; 500 Silver and 50 Copper. There were two Gold and Silver issues, one dated 1939, other 1940 but it cannot be established if Copper was also struck each year. Sale was disappointing and bulk of entire issue was melted down. Reverse bust of Pacifica, "Queen" of fair, taken from her full statue, located on grounds at entrance to Cavalcade of the Golden West exhibit.