So Called Dollar - U.S. Sesquicentennial Exposition in Philadelphia Connecticut
Features
| Location |
United States
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1926 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Number | N# 123173 |
| References | HK# 456 Harold E. Hibler, Charles V. Kappen; 2008. So-Called Dollars: an Illustrated Standard Catalog with Valuations (2nd Edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Clifton, New Jersey, United States. |
Commemorative issue
150th anniversary of death of Nathan Hale
Obverse
Edifice with lettering: below, Sesqui-Centennial / Philadelphia / 1776 (Liberty Bell) 1926; above, around Connecticut State Building
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONNECTICUT STATE BUILDING
SESQUI-CENTENNIAL
PHILADELPHIA
1776 1926
Reverse
Statue to left with laurel branch below; State Seal in upper r.; below seal, "I Only Regret That I Have / But One Life to Lose for / My Country" / Nathan Hale / Patriot-Martyr / Connecticut / 1755 / 1776; at l. rim, microscopic Whitehead-Hoag
Script: Latin
Lettering:
"I ONLY REGRET THAT I HAVE
BUT ONE LIFE TO LOSE FOR
MY COUNTRY"
NATHAN HALE
PATRIOT-MARTYR
CONNECTICUT
1755
1776
WHITEHEAD-HOAG
Mint
Whitehead & Hoag, Newark, United States (1892-1965)Comments
Issued by State of Connecticut both to commemorate 150th anniversary of death of Nathan Hale, her patriot-martyr son, shot as spy in 1776 and for dedication of Connecticut Building on exposition grounds. Medal designed by George S. Godard; 6 Gold, 25 Silver and 5,000 Bronze pieces struck by Whitehead & Hoag Co.; Gold specimens presented to heads of governments, considered uncollectible. Silver medals presented to important guests; Bronze medals sold at Connecticut Building on exposition grounds and at State Library, Hartford, for 50 cents, or 75 cents if mailed. 250 bronze pieces were remaining in 1980, and offered for sale by the State Library at that time for $8, or $9 if mailed.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1926 | 5 000 | R3 | |||||||||||||
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