1909 Hudson-Fulton Celebration. Hendrik Hudson Daalder. HK-369, DeLorey-74. Rarity-7. Silver. MS-65 (NGC).38 mm. This lovely matte-finish Gem exhibits bold olive-gray patina to both sides. Blushes of iridescent sea-green and reddish-gold are also present to further enhance the eye appeal, the most vivid color evident in the center of the reverse within the sails and rigging of the ship. The 1909 Hudson-Fulton Celebration was of dual purpose, commemorating the 300th Anniversary of Hendrik Hudsons trip up the river that now bears his name and the Centennial of steam navigation in America courtesy of Robert Fulton. The Celebration was held September 25 to October 11, 1909, in cities and towns all up and down the Hudson River. The medallic tributes were many and many were issued by the American Numismatic Society in New York City. The present piece was issued by Thomas Elder, New York City coin dealer and a prolific issuer of tokens and medals. This medal was designed by Frank C. Higgins, modeled by J. Edouard Roine, and struck by the Medallic Art Company. Thomas K. DeLorey ("Thomas L. Elder: A Catalogue of His Tokens and Medals," <em>The Numismatist</em>, July 1980,) provides a mintage of just 75 to 100 examples in silver.