I should know what this is - I've had a couple before, but please remind me?

[James_OldeTowne]

 

[physics-fan3.14]

I would call it a silver round maybe?

[jesbroken]

Mercury coated, perhaps?

[TomB]

Some folks consider these to be an H&K unlisted SCD. They were made from a nickel-silver alloy, if I recall, and are slightly larger than a half dollar. They may fall under the heading of SCHD.

[EZ_E]

cmp9ball will be able to tell you all about it. He as a few pony express so called half dollars.

[WoodenJefferson]

James, your So-Called Half Dollar came in numerous themes and were called "Novelty Medals" circa 1947 mfg by Whitehead & Hoag. They were the same size as authentic half dollars but were stamped out of a nickel/silver ( I do not know the percentages) They are sometimes found in Wayte Raymond holders such as mine and sets in excellent condition can range from $50-$60

 

[cpm9ball]

James. in spite of the fact that the Whitehead & Hoag "Diamond Jubilee" medal is not listed in the Hibler/Kappen book on So-Called Dollars, it is considered an SCD by NGC. The official Pony Express SCD's were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Here are three of those. Not shown is the Mumey Dollar, HK584, and the East Tin Cup Dollar, HK585, both of which were privately issued.

 

Sorry for the blurry photographs. I tried to rush these.

 

Chris

[James_OldeTowne]

Dang, you guys are terrific! THANKS for all the fantastic information and images. Honestly, I've come into several of these over the years and always assumed they must be common, cheap and not of much interest.

 

This is such a great forum!

[rrantique]

Dang, you guys are terrific! THANKS for all the fantastic information and images. Honestly, I've come into several of these over the years and always assumed they must be common, cheap and not of much interest.

 

This is such a great forum!

 

(thumbs u