HK-301, 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Official Medal, Copper

Description: Official Medal of the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, MO. There is some dispute over the terminology used to accurately describe the planchet compositions used for this issue. Hibler & Kappen originally separately listed Copper, Bronze and Yellow Bronze as HK-301/303/302 respectively. Modern research indicates that all of these are essentially the same material, and the composition of pieces cannot be so carefully distinguished. These were struck on site, and planchet stock was re-melted and reused daily, resulting in a mixed bag of composition, the color varying widely from a very red "copper" to a yellow "brass" depending upon impurities and the degree of Zinc and whiter metals included. In this case based upon observed grading by NGC I believe this is what they will call HK301, Copper - the color is obvious and unlike the more common "Yellow Brass" of Gold Plated/Gilt versions. I have an example of that other composition listed separately (my SKU 0324-13), if you have an interest. Uncirculated with minor darkening from handling and a few spots, nothing too serious. Well struck with only very minor roughness remaining on Jefferson's cheek, the principle problem area on this design. 0324-12 Please Note: We require payment within four days of purchase, unless you contact us for other arrangements in advance of purchase. Items not paid for within 4 days will have an automatic unpaid item case opened - please do not make a purchase unless you intend to honor your commitment. If you have any questions, please email. Please note our hours below and if needed contact us at least 24 hours before close of listing. Buy or Bid with confidence: we have a heritage to 1937, and loads of good eBay Feedback, where I have been selling since 1997. Good Luck & Good Hunting! Tipsico Coin, Mon.- Fri. 10 AM - 4 PM MST.

Price: 99 USD

Location: Eagle, Idaho

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