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Commendations to commems again! I agree with all that has been said in your praise.  You have, like Nickelsearcher has said, really opened my eyes to the associated material around the Commemorative coins we all love. I'm mesmerized by every one of your posts. Thank you for taking the time to "school" us!! You have taken the hobby we all love to a higher level! Edited by Moe145
12/08/2012 7:59 pm
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I came across this while cruising ebay awhile ago and thought it would go nicely with the other Pony Express coin and I remembered this thread. I love it and couldn't resist.....   Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Nice pickup! That particular medal was struck by the US Mint in 1960 to help mark the centennial of the founding of the Pony Express. It was available in bronze and silver. In 1961, the US Mint struck silver and bronze medals with a different design to mark the termination of the Pony Express service.
As noted by the inscription on the reverse of the medal, they were sponsored by the National Pony Express Centennial Association. Together, the medals make for a very nice four-piece commemorative set.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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05/11/2013 7:45 pm
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Its a handsome medal. Thanks for the info Commems, I may have to look for the silver ones now.
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05/12/2013 2:24 pm
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HK 411 Rarity 3...1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition State Fund Dollar for Oregon So-Called Dollar...1859 State Building.....I couldn't help myself.  I just got it a bit ago and it's absolutely stunning. As big as a silver dollar and a real beauty....   Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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@52Raymo: Of course! Now you need to find the two medals (bronze and silver) from 1961 that are part of the same US Mint series - the 1961 medals mark the termination of the Pony Express.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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@52Raymo: Of course! Now you need to find the two medals (bronze and silver) from 1961 that are part of the same US Mint series - the 1961 medals mark the termination of the Pony Express.  I just did a quick check and found both versions. The silver medal I was only able to find one and they wanted 150.00 bin...  Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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05/20/2013 7:14 pm
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Thanks guy ! Does anyone have any idea how much silver the 1960 Pony Express contains or how fine it is ? I cant find anything.
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The 1960 and 1961 Pony Express silver medals are 0.900 fine silver and weigh 19.7 grams. They each contain 0.57 troy ounces of silver.
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Awesome, thanks my friend !
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Are doubled dies common? I'll assume you are referring to doubled dies on Oregon Trail Memorial half-dollars... Doubled- and tripled-die Oregons are known die varieties of the issue. While not incredibly common, they can be found. For example, StacksBowers has had about a dozen available in its auctions over the last year - If I recall correctly, its most recent auction had three listed. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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