Paul Revere Dollar (Undated) - Circa 1950
Medal issued by American Commemorative Society, trade name of late Charles F. Smith, Boston, Mass.; designed and engraved by J. R. Pinches, sculptor; probably struck by Medallic Art Co. Beginning about 1950, Smith made effort to increase collectors’ interest generally in medals; apparently this was his first issue. Others included half-dollar size pieces pertaining to Spanish-American War; larger ones commemorating 150th anniversary Middlebury College and 1951 Telephone Diamond Jubilee; latter unknown to authors.
Medal first advertised for sale in 1950; probably intended to commemorate 175th anniversary of famous ride of Paul Revere (1735—1818) April 18, 1775. He also was one of leaders of Boston Tea Party 1773 and of Sons of Liberty, organized about same time. This was very limited issue, not more than 200 to 250 struck; sold for $3.65.
Obverse: Male bust facing part r.; to l. 1735, to r. 1818; above, around American Patriots Series; below bust Paul Revere / American Patriot / Metal Craftsman / Engraver / incuse J. R. Pinches
Reverse: Man on horseback galloping to r., beneath horse and in background are small houses and trees; above, around American Commemorative Society; below horse So Through the Night / Rode Paul Revere / April 18 · 1775
HK-506 - Bronze. Size 24.
 
Image provided by John Dean
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