MAJOR WORLDS FAIRS

U.S. Centennial Exposition 1876
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1) This piece is the reverse of HK42 muled with the reverse of HK48. Baker394B. Copper. 37.6mm. Found in a number of different metals, with the silver one being extremely rare. Rare in each of the other metals.
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2) Like Baker391G but WITH "Demarest S.C." in small letters around bottom. Very rare to extremely rare. White metal 42.4mm
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3)This piece is the same as HK75 except "Demarest. Sc." is in tiny lettering added to the reverse. There are also other minor design differences. Baker388. I have found this piece to be quite rare in any metal. Very to extremely rare. White Metal 42.4mm
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4) French "See how We Prosper", White metal 44.7mm. These pieces are of moderate rarity (rare?) in white metal, but rarer in bronze and silver. There are three other versions(English, French, and Catholic). Attracive reverse
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5) English "See how We Prosper", White metal 44.7mm. These pieces are of moderate rarity (perhaps rare) in white metal, but rarer in bronze and silver. There are three other versions(German, French, and Catholic). Attracive reverse
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6) This and the following three pieces all have the same reverse as HK90 - HK113, but with a different obverse. This piece has the same obverse as HK91. Baker 448A/B. Very rare. Copper 34mm.

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7) HK 97 with second obverse. I have found all 8 of the 2nd obverse pieces in copper/bronze to be maybe twice as rare as the 1st obverse pieces in the same metal. Baker 448A/B. Very rare. Copper 34mm.
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8) HK 103 with unlisted second obverse. Interestingly, although the first obverse pieces can most commonly be found in white metal, I have never located any white metal second obverse pieces. Baker 448A/B. Very rare. Copper 34mm.
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9) HK 106 with unlisted second obverse. Both 1st and 2nd obverse pieces can be found in silver and are extremely rare as such. Baker 448A/B. 34mm.
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10) Baker406A, In tiny lettering below bust: "U.S.M. Co.". "In Commemoration Of The 100th Anniversary Of American Independence. 1876", "Born, Feb. 22, 1732 Died, Dec. 14, 1799". Perhaps rare in white metal. Considerably rarer in brass and silver. White metal 42mm.
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11) From the 1876 worlds fair in Philadelphia. This piece can be found in silver, bronze, brass, and white metal. In silver it appears to me to be very rare to extremely rare. In other metals maybe rare. Brass 39.7mm

World's Industrial And Cotton Centennial Exposition 1884
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12) One side as the reverse of HK143; the other side unlisted. "The. Worlds Exposition 1884 1885" Rv: "Industrial And Cotton Centennial Exposition New Orleans", "Union Confidence And Justice". Very rare. White metal. Exactly 33mm. I have not found it in any other metal.
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13) 32.9mm White metal, One side as the reverse of HK143; the other side unlisted. Probably very rare to extremely rare. "The. Worlds Exposition 1884 1885" Rv: "Reunion Of Mexican War Veteran At.N.O. 1846-7"
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14) 37.6mm, White metal. The reverse reads: "By Joint Resolution Of The Councils Of The City Of Philadelphia, The Liberty Bell Loaned To The World's Industrial And Cotton Centennial Exposition Of New Orleans, La. 1885." Probably rare to very rare

Worlds Columbian Exposition 1893
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15) Reverse of HK161, "Worlds Columbian Exposition" "Electrical Building". In tiny lettering: "Childs, Chicago.", Aluminum 37mm. Unlisted in either Eglit or HK. Probably rare to vary rare and can be found in much nicer condition than this one.
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16) The reverse of HK161. "Horticultural Building" with half globe below. In tiny lettering: "Childs, Chicago.", Aluminum 37mm. Possibly rare to very rare, and usually found in Unc condition.
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17) Obverse of HK236a muled with the obverse of HK161. "The World's Columbian Exposition 1892", Possibly very rare, Aluminum 37mm.
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18) A muling of the obverse of HK236a with the obverse of HK162. "Administration Buildg.", Possibly extremely rare. Aluminum 37mm.
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19) "John L. Walker/Chairman" "Columbus In Sight Of The New World/The Santa Maria" The reverse of HK167 and HK204. Very to extremely rare. Brass? with an olive greenish patina, 38mm
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20) The reverse of HK168 muled with the reverse of HK172. In tiny lettering: "S.D. Clilds & Co. Chicago", Aluminum, 38.2mm, Moderately to very rare.
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21) Reverse of HK176 muled with the reverse HK193. Copper 35.6mm. "260 Feet Square Cost $450,000" below in tiny print. "The Fisheries Building 200 X 1,100 Feet Cost $200,000" Found in Aluminum and copper, with the copper one probably being quite rare.

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22) Obverse HK 176, Some sort of die trial(?). Brass 35.2mm, Bought off of ebay and the only one I've come across.
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23) Reverse HK178 muled with the reverse of HK182. Brass (Gilt?) 35mm. "Mines and Mining Building" "500 X 700 Feet Cost $265,000" in tiny print. "U.S. Government 345 X 415 Feet 3.3 Acres Cost $400,000", also found in aluminum and silverplate.
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24) Obverse of HK214 with "J.M. Weston President." reverse. "Childs Chicago" below. Aluminum 38.3mm. Probably very rare.
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25) Same as previous but this time combined with the obverse of HK215. In tiny lettering below cabin: "Childs Chicago". Aluminum 38.3mm. Probably very to extremely rare. Considerably more rare than HK215.
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26) Like HK223 but on the reverse it reads: "Chas. Emmerich & Co." instead of "C. Emmerich & Co.", Copper 38.4mm. I believe this piece is rarer than it's HK counterpart, but by how much I'm not sure.
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27) Like HK223 but on the reverse it reads: "W.W. Kimball Co." instead of "C. Emmerich & Co." Gilt 38.4mm. A recent ebey purchase, and the first I've encountered. Extremely rare.
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28) Obverse of HK227 muled with a "BTR" monogram. This is the only one I have seen, and I have no idea as to it's meaning. This obverse is also found with a few other rare(and equally obscure) reverses, including an "SV" monogram, and a another with a house like structure with no inscription. Extremely rare.
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29) A muling of the obverse as HK230 with the reverse of HK238. White metal 38.2mm. Possibly very rare.
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30) A muling of the obverse of HK236 and the reverse of HK235. Same as Eglit308. This piece does not quite fit the description of HK235, but I wonder if HK's description was in error. Very to extremely rare unholed, otherwise more common. White metal 37.7mm. Have only found it in white metal.
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31) The obverse of HK236a with the "Electrical Building" reverse. Aluminum 37.1mm. Very to extremely rare.
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32) The obverse of HK236a with the "Horticultural Building" reverse. A tiny "SF" to the right of "Horticultural Building" on the reverse. Aluminum 37.1mm, Very to extremely rare.
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33) The reverse of HK236a muled with a reverse that is similar to the reverse of HK159 but with the descriptive words of Aluminum in a different order, as well as other minor differences. Aluminum 37.1mm, Extremely rare.
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34) Same as HK237 but with "Cristophus" instead of "Christopher", Brass, 34.3mm. Probably rarer than it's HK counterpart.
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35) This is a neat piece, purchased off ebay. The obverse is similar to HK243a but in the same style as HK243b. I have found two other sales: One from an old Presidential Coin & Antique Co. sale, and the other from a Charles Kirtley sale. In tiny lettering: "Childs Chicago". Aluminum, 38.3mm. Extremely rare
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36) Eglit 20, Aluminum, 38.1mm. Obverse similar to the obverse of HK171. It is strange that this piece was not included in HK, as it is fairly common. Neither side of this piece is listed in HK.
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37) Indiana Building reverse. Eglit 11, White metal, 37mm (Eglit describes this piece as being 32mm which is in error). This piece is moderately rare - probably very scarce to rare. Neither side of this piece is listed in HK.
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38) "Agricultural Building Chicago 1893" "The Oriental Republic Of Uruguay", Aluminum 37.2mm. Together with the variety below this piece is probably rare. Neither side of this piece is listed in HK.
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39) Same as above except "July 18, 1893." added to the reverse. I do not know which variety is more rare.
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40) Aluminum 38.3mm. "Administration Bldg." Neither side of this piece is listed in HK. Probably rare. Eglit 464
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41) Early pioneer scene of Chicago. "Veni, Vidi, Vici". Reverse has a twenty five line description of Chicago. Aluminum 44.4mm. This is listed in Eglit as #42, but note that there were two entries in Eglit listed as #42. Of moderate rarity, possibly rare.
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42) This is an unusual good luck souvenir piece from the World's Columbian Expo. Seven sided! Eglit #322, Aluminum, 36.3mm from one corner to the middle of an opposite edge. Rarely encountered. Extremely rare.

California Midwinter Exposition 1894
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43) Aluminum 38.5mm, "Seccion De Espana". Neither side can be found in HK. Probably rare to very rare and can usually be found in decent condition.

Pan-American Exposition 1901
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44) McKinley assassination medal. Aluminum 37.7mm. Rare to very rare, but extremely rare in Unc condition.

Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1904
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45) "Palace dollar" in the same style as HK322, by Lauer. Aluminum 36.8mm. Hendershott30-540. There appear to be 4 other varieties in this same style(one of which pictures Ead's Bridge), for a total of five, three of which are listed in Hendershott. Look below for another. All appear to be very rare.
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46) In the same style as HK322, by Lauer. Aluminum 36.8mm. There appear to be 4 other varieties of this piece in this same style, for a total of five, three of which are listed in Hendershott(not this one). Look above for another. All appear very rare, but this one may be rarer than some of the others.
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47) Krueger225, Hendershott30-260. Extremely rare in any metal. Silver plate(solid silver?) 40.8mm. "Thomas Jefferson", "Napoleon". Both Krueger and Hendershott describe this piece as being silver plated bronze. Hendershott states that it also exsists in bronze. "Holy Bros." in tiny lettering.
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48) A interesting souvenir token from "The Pike" at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. Aluminum 38mm. Probably extremely rare. This one appears to have been stuck on a clipped planchet. Krueger280
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49) Aluminum 38mm. I found this one on ebay and it is the only one I have come across. Possibly a trial striking(?). It is very similar to the obverse of Krueger 1269.

Lewis And Clark Centennial Exposition 1905
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50) Smaller so called dollar from the "Lewis & Clark Centennial Exposition". Brass, 33.1mm. Probably very rare.

Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition 1907
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51) Obverse HK349 except the central scene shows Pocahontas saving John Smith. Reverse the same as HK349. Brass 36.2mm. Rare to very rare and considerably rarer than HK349. Extremely rare in Unc.

Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition 1909
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52) Undersized so called dollar that is like HK364, but muled with the reverse of HK353 instead of the obverse. Rare to very rare. 32.1 mm in diameter as is HK353
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53) Similar to HK367 but rays around top have a zig zag pattern. There are also other differences including no colon at the end of "Exposition". The reverse is the same as HK367 but with larger lettering. Brass 36mm. Rarer than it's HK counerpart. Also exists in extremely rare aluminum.
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54) Brass 34.4mm. Obverse and reverse very similar to HK368 but with many minor differences including semicolon after "Exposition", and dots before and after "Building" on the reverse. This variety is probably rarer than HK368, but by how much I don't know.

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55) Obverse and reverse very similar to HK365 but with many differences including the number of rays over the central figure and the number of flags running across the top of the building on the reverse. Brass 33.4mm. Probably quite rare. Also note the dot before "U.S."

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56) Again very similar to HK365, but, like the example above, with "U.S. Government Building" in two lines instead of three, and other differences. Brass 33.4mm. Once again probably quite rare.

Panama-Pacific International Exposition 1915
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57) This is the only unlisted state fund dollar. From what I've found, this piece is probably a strong very rare, however it is often found holed, so unholed I would call it extremely rare. The rarest state fund dollar may be HK410, with this one being the second rarest. "Robbins Co. Attleboro" in tiny lettering.
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58) Like HK423 except "Irvine & Jachens S. F." in microscopic lettering around below instead of "C. G. Brinkers Sc. F." Very Rare. For a far better selection and explanation of many other so-called $50 slugs CLICK HERE

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59) "Ground-Breaking For The Panama-Pacific International Exposition MCMXV", "M.P. Nielsen" in small lettering to the left of bust. Very to extremely rare. Bronze 38mm

Panama-California Exposition 1915-1916
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60) Made at the time of the 1915 Panama California Expo in San Diego. There is an article about this piece in "The Numismatist" Nov 1968 Page 1481. I have seen two others of these on ebay, but none in old catalogs. The two on ebay were silver plated, as likely this one is. "Cop'd By J.E.D.", Possibly extremely rare. 39.7mm
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61) The obverse of this piece is similar to the reverse of HK432. Charles Kirtley sold a piece in his 8/12/86 sale(lot#1091) that had virtually the same obverse as HK432 muled with the obverse of this piece. Copper 38.6mm. This is the only one of these I have come across. "K.A. Caspary, L.A. Cal." in tiny lettering. Extremely rare.

Century Of Progress Exposition 1933-1934
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62) From "A Century Of Progress". Unlisted cow/"cheerio" design muled with the obverse of HK464. Gilt 34.9mm. This piece is somewhat common, but probably a bit rarer than it's HK counterpart.
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63) Reverse as HK470 but with a different obverse. HK470 is fairly common. This piece is considerably rarer - probably very rare. Like it's HK counterpart, it measures 32.7mm, which is a tad undersized, but rounded off to the nearest whole number, I guess it makes so called dollar status.
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64) "A Century Of Progress". This is the only one of these I have located. Aluminum 35.1mm, Extremely rare
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65) "A Century Of Progress Esposisione Mondiale", "Italia". In tiny lettering next to rim: "Johnson". A decent looking piece from the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. Not terribly hard to come by but not all that common either. Rare, Copper 34.6mm