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1933 Santa Monica Breakwater, HK-687, MS62 NGC

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1933 Santa Monica Breakwater, HK-687, MS62 NGC
<B>1933 Santa Monica Breakwater, HK-687, MS62 NGC.</B></I> Aluminum, 38.1 mm. The obverse of this so-called dollar reads SOUVENIR FROM CALIFORNIA'S PLAYGROUND - OCEAN PARK. Ocean Park refers to the shoreline area adjacent to Santa Monica where attractions, such as amusement rides, golf courses, hotels, and restaurants were first built in 1895 to draw visitors to the area. City planners had hoped that the 1933 construction of a breakwater would further develop the area. The current piece was struck by Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Company, but the issuer and designer are unknown. It is possible that the city of Santa Monica authorized the Breakwater souvenir tokens as a means of raising money to fund the project, but there is no documented proof of that supposition. This issue was considered "very rare" to Hibler-Kappen (1963), although today it is considered scarce. Semi-prooflike fields and lightly frosted devices define the cameo contrast of this Uncirculated specimen. Census: 11 in 62, 4 finer (8/07).<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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