1901 Lesher$ HK-791, Imprint Type

Weight

26.7 g

Diameter

39 mm

Thickness

3 mm

Material

Silver

Shape

Round

Edge Type

Reeded

Technique

Struck

Front design

The obverse features a large "L" in the center, surrounded by the inscription "TRADE MARK APPLIED FOR". The date "1901" is below the "L". There is a blank area at the bottom for an imprint.

Back design

The reverse features a large "L" in the center, surrounded by the inscription "LESHE R DOLLAR".

Year of Minting

1901

Ruler

NA

Mint location

Philadelphia

Mint mark

NA

Orientation

Coin alignment

Inscriptions

TRADE MARK APPLIED FOR | LESHER DOLLAR | 1901

Context

: The Imprint Type Lesher Dollars have a blank area at the bottom of the obverse where Lesher could punch in the name of an advertiser and perhaps a serial number for the coin. Normally, the Imprint Type Lesher Dollars that appear on the market have these punches in place (examples include the names of Slusher. White, Boyd Park, etc). Occasionally an example appears that never received a punch of any sort; others show a serial number; and more rarely, one can see a merchant's name without a serial number. The type referred to here is the Imprint type without an imprint, but with a serial number. In effect, these were blanks waiting for an imprint that never took place. It may be possible to associate the ones with serial numbers to the merchants where ranges are known. However, we'll leave that to more serious researchers. For collectors, this is a must -have type.

Rarity

Rare

Coin type

Lesher (Colorado) Dollars (1900-1901)

In circulation

NA

Demonetized

No

Marketplace listings

0