So Called Dollar - U.S. Sesquicentennial Exposition in Philadelphia Connecticut

Reverse

Statue to left with laurel branch below; State Seal in upper r.; below seal, "I Only Regret That I Have / But One Life to Lose for / My Country" / Nathan Hale / Patriot-Martyr / Connecticut / 1755 / 1776; at l. rim, microscopic Whitehead-Hoag

Script: Latin

Lettering:
"I ONLY REGRET THAT I HAVE
BUT ONE LIFE TO LOSE FOR
MY COUNTRY"
NATHAN HALE
PATRIOT-MARTYR
CONNECTICUT
1755
1776
WHITEHEAD-HOAG

Comment

Issued by State of Connecticut both to commemorate 150th anniversary of death of Nathan Hale, her patriot-martyr son, shot as spy in 1776 and for dedication of Connecticut Building on exposition grounds. Medal designed by George S. Godard; 6 Gold, 25 Silver and 5,000 Bronze pieces struck by Whitehead & Hoag Co.; Gold specimens presented to heads of governments, considered uncollectible. Silver medals presented to important guests; Bronze medals sold at Connecticut Building on exposition grounds and at State Library, Hartford, for 50 cents, or 75 cents if mailed. 250 bronze pieces were remaining in 1980, and offered for sale by the State Library at that time for $8, or $9 if mailed.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1926	5000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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