Socalled dollar definition of socalled dollar by merriam. Thanks to pcgs for slabbing hk unlisted socalled dollars. Hk538 to hk541 american airlines jet dollar 1959 first jet air service across the united states. Socalled dollar fixed price list available the ninth comprehensive fixed price list of socalled dollars is currently available from jeff shevlin the socalled guy. World columbian expo so called dollars also store cards. An illustrated standard catalog with valuations hardcover 1963. Click on the links below to see the latest comprehensive fixed price list of so called dollars offered for sale. Socalled dollars an online reference to the book by hibler and. The price list has over 50 pages of certified and raw so called dollars for sale as well as worlds fair and commemorative medals. To be considered a socalled dollar and therefore warrant inclusion in the book, a medal had to meet certain criteria set by hibler and.
So called dollars are quite possibly among most widely collected of all u. There are many unlisted varieties of socalled dollars that were unknown to hibler and kappen and to hkresearch and listings by fellow collectors, they have been included within these pages whenever possible. The illustrated reference is the second in a series of books shevlin plans to publish to continue reading. The annual socalled dollar collectors pocket price guide provides values for socalled dollars and is published in conjunction with the book socalled dollars from the pacific coast expositions. The book begins with the legendary erie canal completion issues of 1826 and proceeds to catalog 5 years of the golden age of american history, all the way up to 1961.
Get the best deals on socalled dollars when you shop the largest online selection at. So called dollar collectors following the hibler and kappen book seek out examples for their so called dollar collection where the medals are designated hk449 silver, hk450 bronze and hk1031 gold. I believe this to be hk736, the brass piece as opposed to hk735 the bronze piece, based on the color. When socalled dollars was published it was the first, and it is still the only book to deal comprehensively with its subject matter. When socalled dollars was published in 1963 it was the first, and more than forty years later, it remains the only book on this specialized series of exposition, commemorative and monetary medals approximating dollar size.
Get the best deals on so called dollars when you shop the largest online selection at. Exonumia socalled dollars numismatic directory, with values and images page 1. So called dollar tally using the 2008 second edition of hk. Socalled dollar definition is a dollar size token or medal issued for commemorative purposes or for political propaganda such as an exposition medal or a token issued to. The term socalled dollar is credited to new york coin dealer thomas elder who used the term in one of his 1912 auction catalogs for the louisiana purchase exposition silver president roosevelt dollar hk 308. If you want to be one of my dollar babies, send us your info. So called dollars coins for sale on collectors corner, the collectibles marketplace, where you can buy safely from the worlds top coins dealers. Jeff shevlin has published an annual socalled dollar collectors pocket price guide for pacific coast expositions as a prelude to his. Personalbusiness checks may be held up to 10 days to clear, but my bank generally clears them in under 3 days. An illustrated standard catalog with valuations hibler, harold e.
Just selecting easy examples, look at hk154 and hk155 that are both listed as r2and have the same dollar value in the new price supplement added to the revised book in 2008. Hyder have announced the release of their new book, socalled dollars from the pacific coast expositions. An illustrated standard catalog with valuations by hibler, harold e. Hyder announced the release of their new book, socalled dollars from the pacific coast. Socalled dollars view precious metals prices apmex. From the hibler and kappen book, they defined socalled dollars this way. The wilson medal is wellknown to collectors of several popularly collected series. The mega red book, which was first published four years ago, has annually included extensive coverage of these historical medals. Jeff shevlin, socalled guy david lisot, interviewer jeff shevlin, know as the socalled guy along with william hyder, has written a new book about a specialty area in collecting socalled. This lot comprises two different collections of so called half dollars or available at 2008 september long beach, ca. We offer competitive precious metals prices and secure 247 online ordering. Exonumia socalled dollars numismatic directory, with values and images page 3.
In addition dollar sized medals that are associated with the silver controversies, our national coinage or were actually designed as circulating media are also known as so called dollars. Some examples would include worlds fairs, town or state anniversaries, statue dedications, and other events or historical figures in american history. Hyder have announced the release of their new book, socalled dollars from the pacific. Reverse side is almost completely worn away with only the dates and a few letters clear. A token or medal not a coin that generally commemorates a public or special event, a famous person, or a famous place. The book begins with the legendary erie canal completion issues. Latest socalled dollar fixed price list from jeff shevlin. As a so called dollar collector i have never followed hks guidelines to the letter, and i doubt the authors ever intended the book to be used that way anyway. Socalled dollars from the pacific coast expositions. Review the total so called dollars pcgs graded coin population, including varieties, and shop results from dealers and ebay. Socalled dollars an online reference to the book by hibler. There are many factors contributing to the surging interest in historical u. So called dollar definition is a dollar size token or medal issued for commemorative purposes or for political propaganda such as an exposition medal or a token issued to propagandize bimetallism or free silver.
Apr 07, 2016 so called dollars debut in whitman mega red book. These stories are not under contract for movies, which means they are available for film students who want to try their hands at a stephen king story. New socalled dollar book available numismatic news. There are many unlisted varieties of so called dollars that were unknown to hibler and kappen and to hkresearch and listings by fellow collectors, they have been. Call 800 3759006 to order socalled dollars at apmex. Click on the links below to see the latest comprehensive fixed price list of so called dollars offered for sale, or view them all here fixed price list 32920. So called dollars coins for sale on collectors corner. Hk 1 socalled dollars an online reference to the book by. This site is intended to help collectors and dealers identify socalled dollars as listed in the major reference book socalled dollars by harold e. Thanks to pcgs for recognizing this and slabbing unlisted pieces for collectors. The new and expanded edition of the definitive reference book. New book on socalled dollars from pacific coast expositions just. Sep, 2011 the book can be ordered from socalled books of carmichael, calif. Auction lot counts and record prices for coin varieties of so called dollars.
When so called dollars was published it was the first, and it is still the only book to deal comprehensively with its subject matter. Charbneau socalled dollar book availablenumismatic news. I generally ship twice a week, but most shipment is done on the weekend. Socalled dollars an online reference to the book by. To be classified as a so called dollar they must be approximately the size of a silver dollar, between. The illustrated reference is the second in a series of books shevlin plans to publish to redefine and expand the field of collecting socalled dollars.
The book starts with the legendary erie canal completion issues of 1826 and covers 5 years of the golden age of american history which are reflected in the array of issues catalogued in the book ending in 1961. Kenney authored an article on socalled dollars published in the julyaugust, 1953 edition of the coin collectors journal. This site is intended to help collectors and dealers identify so called dollars as listed in the major reference book so called dollars by harold e. While holding true to the original book in style and substance, prices and interest in socalled dollars have skyrocketed and much in this longawaited second.
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