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From the Jeff Shevlin NGC Collection. This was the first of the 1933 SC$1 Century of Progress dollars commissioned by Denver to participate in the 1933 "World's Fair" with the mintage of just a mere 200 being struck. The unique design is like none other. At the time silver was selling and or trading at .28 cents an ounce and the SC$1 were being sold @ $1.25 each to help with raising funds for Colorado. Today's surviving population is less than 12+ at most between NGC and PCGS combined. Crossed over from a MS64 NGC this example helped in creating a set for the PCGS registry and was certainly a challenge. Most of these coins according to the SC$1 experts in the know have agreed that most of these dollars went to local government officials first and what coins were leftover sold quickly afterwards to collectors. Considered scarce in today's numismatic circles is the 1933 HK-867 Colorado Century of Progress Type I. The obverse text on this So-Called Dollar reads "A Century of Progress Souvenir Colorado" and the reverse text is "One Avdp. Ounce Fine Silver 1933, Silver Will restore prosperity to Colorado". The front side of the coin shows the state seal of Colorado in the center with an all seeing eye above and a banner below, text surrounds the inner design with a flat wide rimmed border. The backside of the coin depicts six lines of text excluding the date at the bottom of the coin, the top line of text is curved to follow the contour of the border. Excessively rare to collectors partly due to the early distribution to local and state officials first. Each SC$1 is made of 100% silver purity thus finding a high-grade example problem free accounts for its scarcity. Each dollar is struck on 38.00 diameter disc with flat rims. Rarity of 6
From the Jeff Shevlin NGC collection. Records indicate approximately 700 examples were struck during this time most likely in the first few days of coining. This also being the second lowest mintage SC$1 type coinage with different die pairing it still has its uniqueness for the So-Called dollars. This example boost a 185 degree rotation. Rarity of 5 and a Pop 1 MS63 near as scarce as hens teeth in a grade like this. Only (5) examples have graded problem-free by PCGS thus far a scarce SC$1 in and of itself. The obverse text on this So-Called Dollar reads "A Century of Progress Souvenir Colorado" and the reverse text is "One Avdp. Ounce Fine Silver 1933, Silver Will restore prosperity". The front side of the coin shows the state seal of Colorado in the center surrounded by a circle and a large portion of text, a single word is listed at the bottom of the coin. The backside of the coin depicts three lines of horizontal text in the center of the medal with curved text along the top border and a date in the bottom center of the coin. This type SC$1 is 38. diameter and is made of 100% pure silver and is slightly larger than the silver dollars of that period and much thinner.
1/1 - This example displays a rainbow of coloring and overshadows all other 1933 HK-869 SC$1s. Of the 2,000 SC$1 struck - this example and one other 1933 HK-869 MS64 at NGC are the only two highest graded to survived the melting's or being damaged over the years. The design and weight of these coins and being made of pure silver each coin that survived problem free is a testament of its owner's care. Housed in the original leather pouches when sold these coins can often times display beautiful surfaces void of contact marks. The clarity of the strike and details exhibited are noteworthy. This 1933 HK-869 example measures a diameter of 40.0 millimeters much larger than most silver dollars with their 37.00 diameters and slightly thinner with its 10% copper alloy. This type coin with its incus striking was the last of the three types struck for Colorado in 1933 designed to help raise funds for the Chicago State Fair exhibition.
From the Jeff Shevlin NGC Collection. Currently tied for the best example at PCGS this coin displays rich dark burgundy/browns over most of the outer surfaces. These So-Called dollars also represents a coin not so much destined for commercial use but rather than a token/So-Called dollar to be kept as a keepsake. Created to help raise money for Colorado to participate in the Chicago Worlds Fair in 1933. This last 1933 HK-870 dollar sports a totally different design from the previous three types that were struck. Approximately 20,000 examples were struck and some records point to over half of them were melted. Of the four different medals that Colorado had struck for the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition, the type IV pieces are the only Colorado Dollars that were struck with a traditional medal/coin look to them. They are also the only pieces that do not have Colorado above the State Seal. This wonderful example has original surfaces that display beautiful iridescent toning when it is rotated under a light. The toning is much nicer when viewing the medal in hand than what the photos were able to capture. While not a rare medal overall, this piece is one of only two MS66 examples at PCGS. The overall rarity is R3 (38) problem free total graded at PCGS. The obverse text on this So-Called Dollar reads Century of Progress 1933 Worlds Fair. Use Silver to Restore Prosperity and the reverse text is One Ounce of Pure Silver Colorado Nil Sine Numine Trade Mark. The front side of the coin shows a silver mine in the background with one man prodding a pack mule and another miner dumping ore surrounded by several lines of descriptive text and two stars. The backside of the coin depicts a banner and a shield in the center with the all-seeing eye at the top with text surrounding in a circular fashion.
1/1 - From an original mintage of 20,000 one ounce silver SC$1 struck and less than 200 examples known and graded this coin has seen a lot of places during its time. Original price tag was $1.50 and over 1/2 of this type IV coin were confirmed melted. Struck in late February 1933 as part of (4) coin set to help raise funds for Colorado to enter into the Chicago World Fair exhibition venue the state struggled in meeting their quota.
1/1 - From an original mintage of 20,000 one ounce silver SC$1 struck and less than 200 examples known and graded this coin has seen a lot of places during its time. Original price tag was $1.50 and over 1/2 of this type IV coin were confirmed melted. Struck in late February 1933 as part of (4) coin set to help raise funds for Colorado to enter into the Chicago World Fair exhibition venue the state struggled in meeting their quota.