So-Called Dollars

UNITED STATES NAVY WORLD VOYAGE
1908

Medals commemorate visit to San Diego of United States Battle Fleet on its voyage around world under command of Admiral Robley D. Evans. Evans (1846-1912), known as "Fighting Bob," was Captain of first ship firing first gun against Spaniards at Santiago 1898.

TYPE I


Photos courtesy of John Dean

Obv. Within center circle is male military bust facing part r.; outside, above Robley D. Evans; outside, below San Diego 1908
Rev. Within circle is sailing vessel; outside, above Juan R. Cabrillo; outside, below San Diego 1542

HK-350 Copper. 38mm.

TYPE II


Photos courtesy of Heritage Galleries (HA.com)

Obv. Male military bust facing part r.; to l. 19, to r. 08; above bust Rear Admiral Evans; below bust "Fighting Bob"; upper border legend Souvenir Visit of U.S. Naval Fleet; lower border legend To Pacific Coast; beaded border.
Rev. Three battleships, setting sun with rays in background; beaded border.

HK-351 Brass, reeded edge. 36mm.
HK-352 Copper, plain edge.

TYPE III


Photos courtesy of Jonathan Brecher

Obv. Bust, in Naval uniform, facing to r.; to l. 19, to r. 08; above bust, around, Souvenir Visit of U.S. Naval Fleet; below bust, around, Rear Admiral Evans / * To Pacific Coast *; beaded border.
Rev. Three battleships, setting sun with rays in background; beaded border.

HK-352a Gilt Brass, plain edge. Octagonal. 35mm x 35mm.

TYPE IV


Photos courtesy of John Raymond

Obv. Similar to obverse of No. 351 [Rear Admiral Evans], except San Francisco, Cal. replaces To Pacific Coast (A die variety of No. 351 omits dots before and after To Pacific Coast).
Rev. Same as reverse of No. 351 [Three battleships].

HK-352b Gilt Brass, reeded edge. 36mm.

TYPE V


Photos courtesy of John Raymond

Obv. Similar to obverse of No. 352b [Rear Admiral Evans], but minor differences in die.
Rev. Similar to reverse of No. 351 [Three battleships], except U.S. Naval Fleet Entering Golden Gate appears in upper border, around.

HK-352c Gilt Brass, reeded edge. 36mm.

TYPE VI


Photos courtesy of Donald Ensley

Obv. Similar to obverse of No. 351 [Rear Admiral Evans], except San Diego, CA. replaces To Pacific Coast.
Rev. Same as reverse of No. 351 [Three battleships].

HK-352d Gilt Brass, reeded edge. 36mm.

HK-344 to HK-349b