So-Called Dollars

FRESNO DIAMOND JUBILEE
1960
FRESNO, CA

Sponsored by Diamond Jubilee Committee; designed and produced by Dee Taylor; 5,000 pieces struck; sold for 50 cents.


Photos courtesy of John Raymond

Obv. In double center circle is a large sparkling diamond; outside to l. on shield 1885, to r. on shield 1860; above Fresno; below, around Diamond Jubilee
Rev. A center circle is divided into 3 parts; upper l. part is scene of mountains and lake; upper r. is relief map of California with small Fresno on ribbon designating its location and sun to r. of state; lower part of circle contains fruit, etc. for which city and region is known; outside, around circle are 4 diamonds, equally spaced, all connected by bunches of grapes.

HK-714 Gilt Bronze. 33mm.

HK-713