HK Number

Each HK number is followed by a symbol that indicates what the so called dollar is made of. For an explanation of these symbols look at the "Key To Compositions" in the far left column. A reference to where a so called dollar can be found, other than HK, sometimes follows the composition symbol. A key to these is located just below the "Key To Compositions". Sometimes there are two or more composition designations, separated by a slash(/). These are instances where composition descriptions in different auction catalogs were similar, but perhaps not different enough to create separate listings.

Examples of how to read the listings

• HK1 has five listings. It was found descibed as being made of White Metal, Silver, Gold, Copper, and Bronze Plated White Metal. Note that HK1000 and HK1001(same piece as HK1 but made of different metals) are included with HK1 instead of being listed at the end as they are in HK.

• HK12 has five listings:

  HK12 BZ, JulCM39: Reads, HK number 12 in Bronze also found in "Medals of the United States Mint, The First Century" by R, W. Julian, 1977. It is listed in Julian's book as #CM39.

  HK12 S, JulCM39: Reads, HK number 12 in Silver also found in "Medals of the United States Mint, The First Century" by R, W. Julian, 1977. It is also listed in Julian's book as #CM39.

  HK12 gtBZ/gtC, Reads, HK number 12 found described in different sales catalogs as gilt Bronze and gilt Copper.

  HK12 YBZ(MR), Reads, HK number 12 found in Yellow Bronze and is a modern restrike.

  HK12 matS(MR), Reads, HK number 12 found in mat Silver, which is also a modern restrike