The third edition of mega red the deluxe edition of the guide book of united states coins includes a tenpage fullcolor appendix on socalled dollars, a class of nearly 800 different historical medals, many of them struck by the united states mint. Discover the world of charbneau socalled dollars, a new book by jeff shevlin and william d. New listing 1904 so called dollar hk304 louisiana purchase. Kappen was published in 1963 it was the first, and today, more than forty years later, it remains the only book on this specialized series of exposition, commemorative and monetary medals approximating dollar size. I learned this week that a select group of these silverdollar size medals will be listed in the next edition of the mega red book, the deluxe version of the standard classic of american coins, published by whitman and edited by good friend ken bressett. Jeff shevlin is a writer, researcher, publisher, cataloger, and numismatic consultant to major auction firms on so called dollars. Specializing in early and rare us copper, gold, and silver coins, including pioneer type and federal currency. Thanks to pcgs for slabbing hk unlisted socalled dollars. The sections author, jeff shevlin, is a specialist in the field. Scarsdale coin remains the largest coin dealer of so called dollars in the country making a market both ways. Jeff shevlin is a writer, researcher, publisher, cataloger, and numismatic consultant to major auction firms on socalleddollars. Hyder have announced the release of their new book, socalled dollars from the pacific. 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.
Numismatist jeff shevlin is currently researching and preparing to. I find things like socalled dollars, medals and commemoratives get me involved in the history of the piece. This set is intended for the display of socalled dollars based on the book by the same name written by harold e. Newman numismatic portal at washington university in st. President that is portrayed on several scds that i have a total disdain towards. In addition to providing values for so called dollars from the pacific coast expositions in five different grades the pocket price guide has high quality photos of each type, rarity. Jul 29, 2011 discover the world of charbneau so called dollars, a new book by jeff shevlin and william d. So called dollars are medals struck to commemorate events in united states history. Kenney authored an article on socalled dollars published in the julyaugust, 1953 edition of the coin collectors journal. Hk154 worlds columbian expo ngc ms 64 cert so called dollar scarsdale coin. So called dollars is the authoritative reference book for those dollarsize coins, medal, and medallions issued to commemorate national, local, or regional events, and famous personalities.
Auction lot counts and record prices for coin varieties of socalled dollars. Socalled dollars is the authoritative reference book for those dollarsize coins, medal, and medallions issued to commemorate national, local, or regional events, and famous personalities. Says tucker, the reference provides a history of socalled dollars, advice on collecting them, a study of rarity and a discussion of to days market. Whitman publishing releases an overview of socalled dollars. While ats has been slabbing unlisted socalled dollars for some time as. That book today serves as the standard reference for socalled dollars. Expo medals of us expositions of 18761915 in chicago, st louis, atlanta, new orleans, charleston, san francisco, buffalo, omaha, seattle. Socalled dollars from the pacific coast expositions. One of the issues with collecting socalled dollars is that getting pieces slabbed can be challenging if cataloging is required because the hk catalog isnt living in the sense of growing the listings with the wide variety of scds that are unlisted this issue was discussed back in 2012 and more recently last december. Except for a grouping of a few modern so called dollars, all were minted prior to january 1st 1960. Jeff has been preparing a new standard catalog of socalleddollars and is actively engaging the numismatic community in his research. So called dollar definition is a dollarsize 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. Explore over 425 million sold for prices with item details and images. Discover the world of charbneau so called dollars from the 193940 golden gate international exposition an illustrated reference by jeff shevlin and william d.
Socalled dollars are a subset of medal collecting that had its start in the 1950s when richard kenney first attempted a catalog of medals that are roughly the same size of a u. The new and expanded edition of the definitive reference book. The following types of medals are not socalled dollars. Socalled dollars an online reference to the book by.
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. Aug 24, 2015 the book, virtually the rosetta stone for this branch of exonumia, was updated in 2008 by four experts on so called dollars. Oct 06, 2011 jeff shevlin, so called guy david lisot, interviewer jeff shevlin, know as the so called guy along with william hyder, has written a new book about a specialty area in collecting so called dollars. So called dollars coins for sale on collectors corner, the collectibles marketplace, where you can buy safely from the worlds top coins dealers. Kenney to describe medals of the approximate size of a. Many are very rare and are some of the most sought after of all the socalled dollars. There are no off metal unlisted pieceshk 1 in copper for instance. When so called dollars was published it was the first, and it is still the only book to deal comprehensively with its subject matter. Authority on exonumia tj set goals gold and silver collection 1876 to 1976 wip. World columbian expo so called dollars also store cards. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. This is a very large collection, and will never be completed since im not really a socalled dollar collector.
Get the best deals on so called dollars when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. An illustrated standard catalog with valuations by hibler, harold e. The first part consists of approximately 106 entries. Kenney authored an article on so called dollars published in the julyaugust, 1953 edition of the coin collectors journal. Exonumia socalled dollars numismatic directory, with values and images page 1. Socalled dollar definition of socalled dollar by merriam.
The work was named 2019 best specialized book of the year by the numismatic literary guild. Hyder have announced the release of their new book, socalled dollars from the pacific coast expositions. Find the value of your 1876 centennial exposition socalled dollars. Kenney to describe medals of the approximate size of a u. Tom hoffman, dave hayes, jonathan brecher, and john dean. So called dollar tally using the 2008 second edition of hk.
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. It is an illustrated reference and is the second in a series of books shevlin plans to publish to redefine and expand the field of collecting so called dollars. 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. 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. Auction lot counts and record prices for coin varieties of so called dollars. Sixty different types of medals will be showcased in the red book, including photographs. Socalled dollars an online reference to the book by hibler. Usa worlds fair medals, medallions, tokens, photos and descriptions of award medal, for state exposition fund dollars. This site is intended to help collectors and dealers identify socalled dollars as listed in the major reference book socalled dollars by harold e. Socalled dollars view precious metals prices apmex. Others agree with me and have started to catalog more socalled dollars without hk numbers, like jeff shevlin and bill hyder with their sh numbers and john raymond pcgs ngc with their unlisted scd listings. This book will begin to replace the 19642008 version of the socalled dollar book by harold e. Review the total socalled dollars pcgs graded coin population, including varieties, and shop results from dealers and ebay.
Socalled dollars book details expositions numismatic. A collection of socalled dollars is strikingly different from a typical u. The standard reference work on these tokens is socalled dollars by harold e. The term socalled dollars was used in the 1950s by richard d. 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. Exposition medals of american worlds fairs and expos.
Beginning with the legendary erie canal completion issues of 1826, 5 years of american history is reflected in the array. Stunning set of 6 socalled half dollars, lindberghedison. Hyder announced the release of their new book, socalled dollars from the pacific coast. 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. The annual so called dollar collectors pocket price guide provides values for so called dollars and is published in conjunction with the book so called dollars from the pacific coast expositions. 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. New socalled dollar book available numismatic news. The 156page hard cover socalled dollars by californians harold e. Its one tiny step for medal collectors, one giant step for socalled dollars. So called dollar dealer jeff shevlin and william d hyder announced the release of their new book, so called dollars from the pacific coast expositions. Worthpoint is the largest resource online for identifying, researching and valuing antiques.
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. September 1, 2017 by dennis tucker 1 comment pelham, alabama the third edition of mega red the deluxe edition of the guide book of united states coins includes a tenpage fullcolor appendix on socalled dollars. Socalled dollars 1876 centennial exposition guide to. Socalled dollars are those tokens and medals identified by hibler and kappen in their book on the subject.
Discover the world of charbneau socalled dollars book printer. This lot comprises two different collections of socalled half dollars or available at 2008 september long beach, ca. Get the best deal for so called dollars from the largest online selection at. When socalled dollars was published it was the first, and it is still the only book to deal comprehensively with its subject matter. Socalled dollars an online reference to the book by hibler and. Mar 31, 2020 available from authors jeff shevlin and bill hyder is the book, so called dollars from the pacific coast expositions. This lot comprises two different collections of so called half dollars or available at 2008 september long beach, ca. Available from authors jeff shevlin and bill hyder is the book, socalled dollars from the pacific coast expositions. Apr 07, 2016 a collection of so called dollars is strikingly different from a typical u. We offer competitive precious metals prices and secure 247 online ordering. So called dollars coins for sale on collectors corner. Hk7 valley forge centennal ngc cert ms64 so called dollar scarsdale coin.
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