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Brass Elder Taft Dollar

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Approximate Current Value: $250

Diameter: 38.00 mm
Mintage/Proof: 10 / 0
Weight:
Metal: Brass

1908 So Called Dollars Monetary Issue

So-Called Dollar Value Guide: Value of 1908 HK-801 Brass Elder Taft Dollar Dollar

Value of 1908 HK-801 Brass Elder Taft Dollar

This So-Called Dollar is given the catalog number HK-801

The obverse text on this So-Called Dollar reads A Government Dollar contains 412 1/2 grains coin silver 900/1000 fine, Market Value November 3, 1908 40 cents, Thomas L. Elder New York and the reverse text is If this piece is worth 40 cents what would be the purchasing value of Bryan’s. The front side of the coin shows eight lines of text that vary in shape, some are curved and some are straight, a dividing line runs horizontally in the center. The backside of the coin depicts curved and straight lines of text taking up seven lines in the center of the coin.

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