So-Called Dollars refer to a category of medals and tokens that were created to commemorate events, individuals, or institutions, often resembling the size and design of U.S. dollars. The term "So-Called Dollars" was popularized by the Hibler and Kappen reference work, which catalogs these items. The specific reference to 1857 may allude to significant events in U.S. history, such as the financial panic of that year. Many of these tokens are of unknown origin or purpose, making them intriguing collectibles within numismatic circles.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1857 Hk-756 Dr. Elisha Kent Kane Sc$1 Ms Other / Varied So-Called Dollars - Hibler & Kappen 1857 Unknown