CVC & Collectables presents the 1906 Southwest Expedition medal, commonly known as the Pike’s Peak Dollar, cataloged as HK-338. Struck in bronze, this so-called dollar commemorated the centennial of Zebulon Pike’s 1806 expedition to Colorado and his sighting of Pike’s Peak. Certified NGC MS 62, it shows satiny luster and strong remaining detail.
Medal Highlights:
- Event: Southwest Expedition Centennial
- Date: 1906
- Denomination: So-Called Dollar (Pike’s Peak Dollar)
- Catalog Reference: HK-338
- Composition: Bronze
- Grade: NGC MS 62
- Obverse Design: Bust of Zebulon Pike facing left with inscriptions referencing the 1806–1906 centennial
- Reverse Design: View of Pike’s Peak with inscriptions noting the Southwest Expedition
- Diameter: Approx. 34 mm
- Edge: Plain
Collectibility:
The HK-338 Pike’s Peak Dollar is one of the most popular early 20th-century so-called dollars, combining exploration history with a bold design. This NGC MS 62 example offers pleasing preservation and certified authenticity, making it a desirable acquisition for collectors of Colorado history, so-called dollars, and American exploration medals. Find more alike here!
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