Owner Comments:
MEDAL APPEARANCE/CONDITION:
Choice Brilliant Proof — Designated “Ultra Cameo” by NGC
Pedigree: #0622
*Gorgeous ultra cameo example of this scarcer Colorado-local proof. Brilliant, blazing white fiends enhance the detailed and sharp devices. A handsome overall specimen with a serial # of 0622.*
MEDAL BACKGROUND:
Struck circa 1985 to advertise the Denver-owned business “Rocky Mountain Coin” and to commemorate/advocate for the use of silver in trade. — Rocky Mountain Coin has 2 locations in the Denver-metro area. A smaller shop off Arapahoe Rd and I-25 and its primary headquarters off Broadway in Denver. They are Colorado's largest and oldest rare coin and precious metal dealer since 1976; Colorado’s centennial year and America’s bicentennial.
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In my early days of collecting, I obtained hundreds of coins from RMC. They were my go-to as I was really getting into the hobby. Everyone knew me by name. I’d buy discounted coins to sell online. With the profits, I’d then buy a coin I wanted to add to my collection. Therefore, having an actual coin in my collection from Rocky Mountain Coin is both nostalgic and meaningful. — I have obtained one other coin from RMC that was struck in brass. It is not dated but once graded, it will be added to this collection!
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Design Concept:
If the design on the obverse of this issue looks familiar, they’d because it’s certainly been seen before. Based on my “own” research, I believe it to be most closely reminiscent of the obverse mine on the Montana Dollar (HK-820). However, it also looks very similar to Colorado’s Century of Progress Type IV SC$1 obverse mine. Lastly, there are certainly many Lesher and Referendum SC$1’s with a mine depiction on the obverse. However, again, the design most closely fits MT HK-820 and CO HK-870.
RARITY: 1,000 (Mintage Number) — However, I have yet to encounter another example
#622 of 1,000
MEDAL DESCRIPTION:
(.999 Silver, 38mm, 31.1 grams [1 Troy oz.], Round, Reeded/Lettered Edge)
OBVERSE: Rocky Mountain Coin / (Popular Image of a Mine Seen on Colorado Lesher Dollars, the Montana SC$1 HK-820 & Century of Progress Type IV SC$1 HK-870) / Silver the Key / - To - / Prosperity / 1985 / Colorado
REVERSE: The International / .999 Fine / (Image of a Balance Scale) / 31.1 Grams / Silver Trade Unit
EDGE: 0622
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
(Rocky Mountain Coin):
“Rocky Mountain Coin is a dealer of rare coins, currencies and precious metals in the heart of Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1976, RMC has grown to be one of the largest dealers in the United States−handling millions of dollars in coin, currency, and precious metal transactions each year.
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Rocky Mountain Coin also buys and sells a variety of collectibles, gold jewelry, and pre-owned Rolex watches. In addition, RMC is one of Colorado’s premier dealers for Garrett and Minelab metal detectors.
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Our business philosophy has always operated on the principles of fair and honest dealings, proudly preserving a reputation for an exceptional quality of service, expertise and unmatched professional standards.”
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Qualifications:
“Rocky Mountain Coin has a highly qualified staff of professional Numismatist, with a combined experience of over 150 years.
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Our founder, Klaus J. Degler, has served as president of the Colorado Professional Numismatic Association and as chairman for several major coin shows.
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As president and manager of RMC, Klaus J. Degler has over 40 years of professional experience as the owner and manager of Rocky Mountain Coin. Klaus has done consultations and appraisals for numerous banks, legal firms, state and federal agencies, and private individuals, including:
- City of Denver
- Internal Revenue Service
- Colorado Bureau of Investigation
- General Services Administration
- Colorado Museum of Natural Histo
Klaus has qualified and testified as an expert witness in numismatics in both civil and criminal court cases. He has served as a consultant to both the American Numismatic Association and the Independent Grading Service on the value of rare coins and currency, and serves as the designated coin appraiser to the City of Denver.
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Professional Memberships:
Klaus Degler has been member #463 of the prestigious Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) for over 30 years. PNG was established in 1955, and maintains strict requirements for membership—to date, fewer than 1000 members are honored to display the PNG logo as testament to their professionalism and expertise.
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Rocky Mountain Coin is also a member of several other professional numismatic organizations, including the American Numismatic Association, Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), and Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA). Additionally Rocky Mountain Coin maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.”
Credited Source: rmcoin.com (Rocky Mountain Coin — “About Us”