Description
This is a fairly rare, professionally certified and graded “Official Medal” or “So-Called Dollar” from the “Cotton States and International Exposition” that was held in Atlanta, Georgia in 1895. It was struck at the United States Mint in Philadelphia.
It was held to celebrate both the resurgence of the Cotton Industry and the City of Atlanta after the fires and destruction of the Civil War. It had participation from 36 of the then 45 States and 22 foreign countries. It was open from September 18 until December 31, 1895 and drew around 800,000 people.
Numismatic Guarantee Corporation or “NGC” Almost Uncirculated 50.
Weight: 16.85 Gram, 34 Millimeter, Brass.
"So-Called Dollars" by Harold E. Hibler and Charles V. Kappen. #268.
Where it is listed as Rarity 4, (201 to 500 pieces thought to exist).
"So-Called Dollars Volume 1 United States Expositions" by Jeff Shevlin and William D. Hyder. #8-1.
Reverse of the Medal but Obverse of the Holder: OFFICIAL SOUVENIR MEDAL • HENRY W. GRADY • Henry Grady was the Editor of the Atlanta “Constitution” newspaper.
Obverse/Reverse: COTTON STATES and INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION • ATLANTA •/• 1895 on ribbon. • Phoenix raising from the flames of 1865 above a Cotton Bale with K in a diamond and 124 in a rectangle stamped on it in incuse. Clasped hands below.
Front of the holder.
Back of the holder.
The Coin: It has been certified and graded by the prestigious third-party grading service Numismatic Guaranty Corporation or (NGC). Even though it has been professionally graded, that is just an opinion and grading is subjective, so please see the pictures and judge for yourself.
Remember, FREE SHIPPING to the USA! Due to the size and weight of this piece, a padded envelope is mandatory so out of the US shipping will be at postage cost, as determined by the eBay calculator for your location, (shipping tab above) nothing extra added.
It was held to celebrate both the resurgence of the Cotton Industry and the City of Atlanta after the fires and destruction of the Civil War. It had participation from 36 of the then 45 States and 22 foreign countries. It was open from September 18 until December 31, 1895 and drew around 800,000 people.
Numismatic Guarantee Corporation or “NGC” Almost Uncirculated 50.
Weight: 16.85 Gram, 34 Millimeter, Brass.
"So-Called Dollars" by Harold E. Hibler and Charles V. Kappen. #268.
Where it is listed as Rarity 4, (201 to 500 pieces thought to exist).
"So-Called Dollars Volume 1 United States Expositions" by Jeff Shevlin and William D. Hyder. #8-1.
Reverse of the Medal but Obverse of the Holder: OFFICIAL SOUVENIR MEDAL • HENRY W. GRADY • Henry Grady was the Editor of the Atlanta “Constitution” newspaper.
Obverse/Reverse: COTTON STATES and INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION • ATLANTA •/• 1895 on ribbon. • Phoenix raising from the flames of 1865 above a Cotton Bale with K in a diamond and 124 in a rectangle stamped on it in incuse. Clasped hands below.
Front of the holder.
Back of the holder.
The Coin: It has been certified and graded by the prestigious third-party grading service Numismatic Guaranty Corporation or (NGC). Even though it has been professionally graded, that is just an opinion and grading is subjective, so please see the pictures and judge for yourself.
Remember, FREE SHIPPING to the USA! Due to the size and weight of this piece, a padded envelope is mandatory so out of the US shipping will be at postage cost, as determined by the eBay calculator for your location, (shipping tab above) nothing extra added.
Payment
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I SHIP THE DAY AFTER CLEARED PAYMENT!
Shipping OUT OF THE USA will be at POSTAGE COST as determined by the eBay calculator for your location (see the shipping tab above) - NOTHING Extra Added!
All items will be insured, at no extra cost.
International shipments will also be insured at no extra cost to most countries.
International Buyers ? Please Note:
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
I SHIP THE DAY AFTER CLEARED PAYMENT!
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I try to start auctions for as low a starting price as I can, and still break even. There are eBay, PayPal and Postage fees to cover. Minimum bid normally represents at least a decent value.
I believe you have completed your part of the agreement when you pay me, so I LEAVE YOUR FEEDBACK WHEN I SHIP THE ITEM. I appreciate return feedback if you feel I have earned it.
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