coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $1 (One Dollar) \ So-Called Dollars \ 1875
The 1875 "So-Called Dollar" is part of a series of medals and tokens that were issued to commemorate specific events or individuals, often in a dollar-size format. These pieces were not intended for regular currency circulation but were created as souvenirs or commemorative items. The term "So-Called Dollar" refers to these pieces, which were first recognized in the numismatic community and are collected for their historical significance and artistic merit. The 1875 examples specifically may relate to various commemorations surrounding events or themes prominent in the United States during that era.
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1875 SC$1 Lexington Centennial, Gold HK-1004 | $1 (One Dollar) | So-Called Dollars | 1875 | |
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1875 SC$1 Lexington, Silver HK-16 | $1 (One Dollar) | So-Called Dollars | 1875 |