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HK-371 Gold, size of Gold Dollar. 15mm. Only 50-100 struck. DeLorey 75. (ACCORDING TO THE SO-CALLED DOLLAR 2008 CATALOG BOOK)
ONLY (10) MS 67'S, (1) MS 68, AND (2) MS 69'S FINER OF ONLY (29) LISTED IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 3/2024.
JEFF SHEVLIN SOLD AN ANACS GRADED MS 65 ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $2,200.00.
JEFF SHEVLIN CURRENTLY HAS (2) NGC GRADED MS 67 EXAMPLES FOR SALE ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $2,950.00 EACH.
HUDSON-FULTON CELEBRATION 1909, NEW YORK CITY, NY
Hendrik Hudson Daalder So-Called Dollar created by Thomas Elder in 1909 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the discovery of the Hudson River and the centenary of successful steamboat navigation. Obverse features the bust of Hendrik Hudson, on the reverse is a sailing ship. Struck in Gold.
In addition to tributes paid Hendrik Hudson and Robert Fulton, Commission sought "to re-stimulate interest in the important roles New York City and New York State played in American history, to inculcate in the vast immigrant population of the state a pride in their new Homeland and to promote international friendship."
Organization: Program staged by Hudson-Fulton Celebration Commission, created by 1906 Legislature; Members appointed by Governor and Mayor of New York City. At time of celebration, number of members had reached 805, including mayors of 47 other towns and cities.
Site, Dates: While New York City played leading role, other communities all along Hudson, up to headwaters at Troy, took active parts. Held Sept. 25 to Oct. 11, 1909, 17 days.
Comment: Opened with Naval Parade accompanying replicas of Half Moon and Clermont up Hudson to foot of 110th Street. Here was reenacted Hendrik Hudson's landing on Manhattan Island. Highlights of following days were Reception for foreign guests at Metropolitan Opera House, three great parades (Historical, Military and Carnival), Official Banquet at Astor Hotel and dedication of permanent memorials at 15 points throughout city.
Medals: There was an Official Medal but sizes preclude listing here. Issued by American Numismatic Society; struck in Gold, Silver, Silver-plate, Bronze and Aluminum; gold medals presented to heads of 8 foreign countries and to President Taft; silver medals to commission members and certain guests; silver-plated, bronze and aluminum medals placed on public sale.
Hendrik Hudson Daalder and Robert Fulton Dollar series below were issued by late Thomas L. Elder, N.Y.C. coin dealer and prolific striker of medals (See Part Ill for Elder biographical sketch); designed by Frank C. Higgins; modeled by J. Edouard Roine; struck by Medallic Art Co.
HENDRIK HUDSON DAALDER
Contradictory information as to number of pieces issued in various metals appears in Elder sales catalogs, beginning 1909 and extending over many years. At one point it was stated "only 100 struck," at another "less than 50 struck" and then, "contrary to expectations, only a few were struck"--all referring to same medal. In any event, all Elder issues were quite limited.
Medals below appear frequently in those sales but no mention ever is made of any Brass piece in gold dollar size (K-76), nor is such piece known to authors. Consequently, it is not listed here. Large Silver medal alone bears edge lettering as indicated.