Spencer Collection of So Called Dollars
HK-705 BR, Northampton Tercentenniary


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Set Details
Coin Description: SC$1 1883 PA HK-597 GERMAN-AMERICAN BICENT.
Grade: NGC MS 61
Owner: Spencer Collection
 
Set Category: Token & Medals
Set Name: Spencer Collection of So Called Dollars
Slot Name: HK-705 BR, Northampton Tercentenniary
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

Medal, 1883, WM, GERMAN-AMERICAN BICENTENNIAL MEDAL, Philadelphia, PA, So Called Dollar HK-597, Rulau Pa-Ph 108, White Metal, NGC MS61, Cert# 2621753-016. Obv. Two conjoined female heads facing r., on one headband Columbia, on other German; above, around German American Bi-Centennial; below busts Oct. 6.; beaded border; Rev. On curved ribbon, at top, with sprays at each end German-Town; below is Seal; below, on shield to l. 1683, on shield to r. 1883; in lower center is three-leaved clover with vine in l. lobe, flax in upper lobe and ancient loom (?) in r. lobe; below, on curved ribbon with sprays at each end Vinum Linum Et Textrinum (translation: "Wine, linen and weaving"); no beaded border. Size: 35mm. History: Germantown, settled by emigrants from "Fatherland" and once separate municipality, later became part of Philadelphia. This was one of two Official Medals designed and issued by Celebration Committee; struck by W. H. Warner & Bro., Philadelphia.

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