Skip to main content
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Pony Express Commemorative Coin
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Pony Express Commemorative Coin

Artifact ID1982.51171.01
Date 1982
Medium Metal
Dimensions1/8 × 1 9/16 in. (2.9 × 39.3 mm)
Physical DescriptionA Pony Express commemorative coin. The coin's obverse features an image of a man on horseback jumping over a log. The text states, "HASHKNIFE PONY EXPRESS RIDE NAVAJO COUNTY SHERIFF'S POSSE INC. PETRIFIED FOREST TO HOLBROOK, PETRIFIED FOREST 75TH ANNIVERSARY." The verso of the coin depicts an image of a man on the back of a rearing horse waving his hat above his head. The text on the coin states, "24TH ANNUAL HASHKNIFE PONY EXPRESS RIDE HONORING 'BUFFALO BILL' CODY, 1982 ARIZONA."
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.