SO-CALLED DOLLAR APPEARANCE/CONDITION:
Choice Uncirculated+ — From the "Jeff Shevlin Collection" (Noted on Slab as Pedigree)
*The dies used for the entire obverse (except for the mine depiction) and outer edges of reverse were heavily polished; creating a brilliant proof-like mirror finish in all of the specified areas. The centralized devices on the obverse/reverse, although not proof-like, are sharp, untoned, and white. However, there are areas in the crevices of both the legends and devices where dark toning can be seen. — In-hand, the medal appears to the naked eye as a blazing, brilliant, frosty example with remarkably defined details.*
DESIGNER: The Montana Silver Association
CATALOG NUMBER: HK-820
SO-CALLED DOLLAR DESCRIPTION:
(Produced by The Montana Silver Association of Helena, MT; Distributed by Union Bank and Trust Co. of Helena, MT; 1 Troy Oz. Silver, 40mm, Round, Embossed Letters/Figures, Plain Edge)
OBVERSE: Mining scene in upper center portion, incused M upon hillside; lower center panel inscribed Silver the Key / to / • Prosperity • / 1933; circle around all; between circle and beaded border, * Montana Silver Association * Helena, Montana
REVERSE: Modification of Montana State Seal, engraved on shield in bas-relief, with inscription Oro y Plata (Gold and Silver) in scroll above shield; legend above, around, * One Troy Ounce of Silver 999 Fine *; below, Montana