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So-Called-Dollar - Pony Express Centennial Association Official Medal
1960 year| Bronze | 16.7 g | 33.65 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1960 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 16.7 g |
| Diameter | 33.65 mm |
| Thickness | 2.22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#136252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Famous Hansen Pont Express Horse And Rider
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NATIONAL PONY EXPRESS CENTENNIAL ASSOCIATION
1860 • 1960
Designer: Julian Arthur Links
Edge
Plain
Comment
Official Medals below authorized by Congress as "national medals"; designed by J. A. Links; struck at United States Mint, Philadelphia . Reverse portrays famous Hansen Pony Express horse and rider, first painted by Herman Hansen in water color in 1900. Issue consisted of 500,000 Bronze (authorized; perhaps 50,000 to 100,000 struck) and 5,000 Silver.Part of the Centennial celebration included a 1699 mile race in both directions using 1000 horses and riders.
The official size of the medals are 1 5/16 inches (33.34mm). All the medals in my collect measure slightly larger 33.65-33.69mm.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for So-Called-Dollar - Pony Express Centennial Association (Official Medal) 1960 item.
