Set Description
MY SET HAS BEEN VOTED AS THE BEST CUSTOM SET FOR 2018 BY THE NGC REGISTRY AWARDS. I AM VERY PROUD OF THIS ACCOMPLISHMENT, AND THANKS TO NGC FOR THIS HONOR.
SO-CALLED DOLLARS AS LISTED IN THE HIBLER & KAPPEN REFERENCE BOOK, POLITICAL CAMPAIGN MEDALS AS LISTED IN THE DEWITT AND SULLIVAN REFERENCE BOOKS, AND OTHER HISTORIC U.S. MEDALS THAT I HAVE PURCHASED AND/OR HAD GRADED BY NGC.
Set Goals
COLLECTING THESE MEDALS THAT ARE A PART OF AMERICAN HISTORY IS FUN AND EDUCATIONAL. I ALSO ENJOY THESE BECAUSE MANY OF THESE MEDALS ARE VERY RARE IF NOT UNIQUE. I ALSO HAVE NUMEROUS DEWITT POLITICAL MEDALS AND OTHER MEDALS THAT ARE EITHER 1 OF 1 NGC GRADED OR TOP POPS.
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| HK-006 UNC DETAILS |
United States NEW YORK 1853
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WHITE METAL SC$1 1853 NY HK-6 CRYSTAL PALACE HK-6 Bruce Thomas Collection
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CRYSTAL PALACE 1853 NEW YORK CITY, NY. HK-6 WHITE METAL.
TYPE I--1853 DOLLAR
THERE ARE ONLY A TOTAL OF (18) OF THIS WHITE METAL TYPE GIVEN A FULL NUMBER GRADE PER NGC'S CENSUS AS OF 3/2024, WITH ONLY (12) OF THOSE BEING UNC'S.
AN NGC GRADED MS 60 EXAMPLE OF THIS TYPE WAS SOLD BY HERITAGE AUCTIONS IN 2016 FOR $1,292.50.
AN NGC GRADED MS 62 PL EXAMPLE OF THIS TYPE WAS SOLD BY STACKS BOWERS IN 2019 FOR $1,320.00.
JEFF SHEVLIN SOLD AN NGC GRADED MS 60 EXAMPLE ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $1,175.00.
THERE ARE A COUPLE OF MINOR SCRATCHES TO THE RIGHT OF THE SHIELD ON THE OBVERSE, BUT NOTHING DETRACTING FROM THE MEDAL. I FEEL THAT THE DETAILS GRADE FOR SCRATCHES IS QUESTIONABLE. I HAVE ABSOLUTELY SEEN WORSE DAMAGE OBTAIN FULL GRADES.
Engraved by Charles Stubenrauch, formerly a mint engraver in Darmstadt, Germany.
Purpose: To exhibit "industry of all nations for...comparison, competition, instruction and encouragement."
Organization: First "International" exposition held in United States. Following 1851 London Crystal Palace Exhibition, New York group, including Horace Greeley, chartered "The Association for the Exhibition of the Industry of all Nations"; built Crystal Palace at cost of over $600,000. No direct grants from city or state but former did lease ground free for five years from 1852 on condition that (1) building be "chiefly of iron and glass," (2) admission fee not exceed 50 cents. Federal government provided "neither financial support nor official sanction" but charged no duty on goods imported for exhibition purposes, which practice still prevails today.
Site, Dates: South side 42nd Street between 5th and 6th Avenues to west of present New York Library, known as Reservoir Square; now Bryant Park. First exhibition opened July 14, 1853; ran intermittently until Oct. 5, 1858 when building was destroyed by fire.
America's first foray into the promotion of the fruits of the industrial age followed the successful 1851 Great Exhibition in England. It showcased the industrial achievements of the world and demonstrated the nationalistic pride of a relatively young nation and all that America stood for. The English influence lead to the construction of an American version of the English Crystal Palace in iron and glass as the Grand Hall for the Exhibition.
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| HK-008 MS 62 |
United States NEW YORK, NY 1854
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WHITE METAL SC$1 1854 NY HK-8 CRYSTAL PALACE HK-8
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NGC MS 62
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CRYSTAL PALACE 1853, NEW YORK CITY, NY TYPE III- 1854 DOLLAR
THERE ARE ONLY (10) MS 63'S AND (2) MS 64'S FINER OF THE (69) LISTED IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 8/2023.
AN NGC GRADED MS 63 EXAMPLE WAS SOLD BY HERITAGE AUCTIONS IN 2019 FOR $576.00.
JEFF SHEVLIN SOLD ANOTHER NGC GRADED MS 62 EXAMPLE ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $575.00.
Manufactured by Pinches of London, these medals are actually British and should not have been included even in the 1963 edition of this reference. Originally opened as part of The Great Exhibition of 1851, the Crystal Palace was moved after the close of the Exhibition from its original location in Hyde Park; reopened on Sydenham Hill in London by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on June 10, 1854. Original building destroyed by fire on Nov. 30, 1936; site of current Crystal Palace Park.
Purpose: To exhibit "industry of all nations for...comparison, competition, instruction and encouragement.
Medals: All issues proved difficult to research. Types I and III, at least, probably were of official nature, perhaps sold within Palace during exhibitions. Today, all four medals are extremely rare.
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| HK-009 MS 62 BN |
United States
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SC$1 1860 HK-9 HEENAN-SAYERS BOXING HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
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NGC MS 62 BN
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THERE ARE A TOTAL OF ONLY (11) OF THIS TYPE LISTED IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 2/2024.
JEFF SHEVLIN HAS AN NGC GRADED MS 63 EXAMPLE FOR SALE ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $1,950.00.
HEENAN-SAYERS BOXING BOUT 1860 WORLD'S HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP HK-9 COPPER 34MM
These medals commemorate one of famous bare-knuckle heavyweight championship bouts. John C. Heenan, born Troy, NY, moved to California; called Benicia Boy, won first clear claim to American title. He journeyed to England, there met world champion Tom Sayers. Latter born Brighton, England; bricklayer by trade; won championship 1857. Heenan-Sayers fought at Farnborough, April 17; called "most famous" in English prize ring history; lasted over 2 hours; ended in 42-round "draw" when crowd swarmed ring following injury to Sayers' arm. Latter then retired permanently from boxing.
Professional pugilism lacked all law and order until 1743 when Jack Broughton, one of early English champions, compiled set of rules; these superseded by London Prize Ring Rules of 1838; "bare-knuckles" still used. In 1866, 8th Marquis of Queensbury published Queensbury Rules calling for gloved contests. Acceptance by professionals took years or until 1892 when John L. Sullivan lost world heavyweight title to James J. Corbett at New Orleans. Since latter date, Queensbury Rules are basic in boxing.
While this contest itself was held in England, medals were struck here by Smith and Hartmann, New York City, following Heenan's return to United States.
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| HK-010A UNC DETAILS DAMAGED |
United States
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SC$1 1860 HK-10A HEENAN-SAYERS BOXING HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
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THERE ARE A TOTAL OF (11) EXAMPLES OF THIS TYPE LISTED IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 9/2023. THERE ARE SOME LIGHT SCRATCHES AND RIM DINGS ON THE OBVERSE OF THE MEDAL. THIS MEDAL IS UNCIRCULATED DETAILS DUE TO THESE ISSUES.
JEFF SHEVLIN SOLD AN NGC GRADED MS 62 EXAMPLE OF THIS TYPE ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $1,350.00.
AN UNGRADED "EXTRA FINE" EXAMPLE WAS SOLD BY STACKS BOWERS AUCTIONS FOR $129.25.
HEENAN-SAYERS BOXING BOUT 1860, WORLD'S HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP HK-10a White Metal. 34mm.
Obv. Raised male bust facing l.; above Thomas S. Sayers, the Champion of England; below bust, microscopic F. B. Smith & Hartmann N.Y.
Rev. Within an open wreath The great / international / prize fight / between / Heenan & Sayers / for the / championship / of the world / fought / April 1860.
These medals commemorate one of famous bare-knuckle heavyweight championship bouts. John C. Heenan, born Troy, NY, moved to California; called Benicia Boy, won first clear claim to American title. He journeyed to England, there met world champion Tom Sayers. Latter born Brighton, England; bricklayer by trade; won championship 1857. Heenan-Sayers fought at Farnborough, April 17; called "most famous" in English prize ring history; lasted over 2 hours; ended in 42-round "draw" when crowd swarmed ring following injury to Sayers' arm. Latter then retired permanently from boxing.
Professional pugilism lacked all law and order until 1743 when Jack Broughton, one of early English champions, compiled set of rules; these superseded by London Prize Ring Rules of 1838; "bare-knuckles" still used. In 1866, 8th Marquis of Queensbury published Queensbury Rules calling for gloved contests. Acceptance by professionals took years or until 1892 when John L. Sullivan lost world heavyweight title to James J. Corbett at New Orleans. Since latter date, Queensbury Rules are basic in boxing.
While this contest itself was held in England, medals were struck here by Smith and Hartmann, New York City, following Heenan's return to United States.
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| HK-011 UNC DETAILS |
United States SOUTH CAROLINA 1861
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WHITE METAL SC$1 1861 SC HK-11 BOMBARDMENT OF FT SUMTER HK-11
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BOMBARDMENT OF FORT SUMTER 1861 CHARLESTON, SC TYPE 1 WHITE METAL HK-11.
IT IS A SHAME THAT SOMEONE APPARENTLY MADE A JEWELRY ITEM OUT OF THIS MEDAL. PINCHED AT 3:30 AND 8:30 ON THE OBVERSE, OTHERWISE IT WOULD BE A FAIRLY HIGH GRADE UNC. AND POSSIBLY PROOFLIKE, ESPECIALLY ON THE REVERSE IN MY OPINION. THERE ARE ONLY (12) OF THIS TYPE GIVEN A FULL GRADE PER THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 8/2023. DIES FOR THIS MEDAL BY GEORGE H LOVETT.
A MS 62 PL EXAMPLE SOLD ON EBAY FOR $2,053.00 ON 2/28/2021.
AN NGC GRADED MS 61 EXAMPLE SOLD FOR $1,150.00 IN THE OSTHEIMER SEALED BID AUCTION IN 2011.
JEFF SHEVLIN SOLD AN NGC GRADED MS 61 EXAMPLE FOR $1,100.00 RECENTLY ON HIS WEBSITE.
I PREVIOUSLY WAS THE OWNER OF THE ONE AND ONLY HK-11F SILVER VARIETY OF THE FORT SUMTER MEDALS. I ALSO WAS THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF ONE OF THE TOP POP COPPER HK-11C'S IN MS 65 RB, AND WAS ALSO THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF BOTH OF THE COPPER HK-11E EXAMPLES IN MS 64 BN AND MS 65 RB. SO, I CAN SAFELY SAY THAT I AM SOMEWHAT OF AN EXPERT ON THIS SERIES OF MEDALS.
The firing upon Fort Sumter by Confederate forces under Brigadier General P.G.T. Beauregard marked the beginning of the American Civil War. The spotlight was upon US Army Major Robert Anderson, who led a small force of loyal troops from Fort Moultrie to the much stronger and more strategic position at Fort Sumter. Southern leaders were outraged at their “betrayal,” but their stance was celebrated in the North. As the medal highlights, the Union troops were severely outnumbered and outgunned. The fort was low on ammunition, and they had no fuses for exploding shells, so only solid shot could be used.
At 4:30 a.m., April 12, 1861, 43 Confederate guns and mortars began firing upon the fort in a counterclockwise sequence, and continued for 34 hours straight. Major Anderson wisely kept his men out of harm's way by not manning guns on the top tier of the fort and other vulnerable areas. Exploding shells repeatedly landed inside the fort, and the Confederates heated other artillery rounds until they were glowing red hot, and targeted the fort’s wooden buildings. Before long, most of the buildings were in flames. During the bombardment, a shell struck the fort’s enormous flagpole, and the colors fell to the ground; but Norman J. Hall, a lieutenant, bravely exposed himself to enemy fire to put the flag back up. In doing so, his eyebrows were permanently singed off.
By April 13th, the fort was almost entirely depleted of ammunition, and the condition of Anderson’s men was becoming dire. Also, the Union ships outside the harbor were unable to approach to help. With no other options, Anderson agreed to evacuate the fort. They had sustained about 3,000 shells along with raging fires inside the fort without losing a single man.
After his heroic actions, Anderson was promoted to brigadier general. He retained the fort’s 33-star flag, and it became a symbol at rallies in the North for nationalism and rejection of secessionism. At the war’s end in 1865, Major Anderson returned to Fort Sumter to raise the flag he had lowered four years earlier.
The Bombardment of Fort Sumter Dollar was likely struck soon after the event, as the Union capitalized on the heroics of these men to encourage enlistment. Unfortunately, the origin of the piece has been elusive to researchers. Dewitt lists this piece as being muled with a McClellan campaign medal (Dewitt-GMcC-1864-8D), the dies for which were made by George H. Lovett of New York in 1864.
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| HK-013 MS 63 |
United States PLYMOUTH, MA. 1870
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SILVER PLATED COPPER SC$1 1870 MA HK-13 PILGRIM JUBILEE MEMORIAL BRUCE THOMAS COLLECTION
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NGC MS 63
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PILGRIM JUBILEE MEMORIAL 1870, PLYMOUTH, MA.
ANOTHER NGC GRADED MS 63 EXAMPLE OF THIS TYPE WAS SOLD BY HERITAGE AUCTIONS IN 2021 FOR $504.00.
Purpose: To commemorate 250th anniversary of Landing of Pilgrims.
Organization: Celebration sponsored and staged by Pilgrim Society, chartered 1819; Society organized "to...honor...memory of...Pilgrim Fathers,...to procure...suitable lot for erection of a monument" to their "virtues, enterprise and unparalleled sufferings." (See also Part I, National Monument to the Forefathers, Undated--Circa 1889). First meeting held May 18, 1820; on first Forefathers Day celebration, Dec. 21, 1820, Daniel Webster was principal speaker.
Pilgrim Hall, operated by Society, built 1824; later remodeled. Here are preserved history and records, personal and household property of Pilgrims--English, Scotch and Dutch Puritans, 102 in number--who landed from Mayflower Dec. 21, 1620 on Massachusetts coast, north of Cape Cod. Extension of term now includes any early Puritan settlers in New England. Society's financial support provided by 300 Life and Annual Members and by "generous gifts and subscriptions."
Site, Date: Church of First Parish and elsewhere in Plymouth; Dec. 21, 1870.
Comment: Invitations to celebration were issued over wide area "to the most distinguished people." Two special trains of guests were met by procession; conducted to Memorial Service at Church of First Parish, Town Square, to hear "oration" by U.S. Senator C. Winthrop. Dinner served to 900 in new railway station, tracks being boarded over to provide facilities; Ball held in Davis Hall attended by about "400 ladies and gentlemen."
Medals: Extensive research fails to establish exact origin of issue. Names of A. C. Warren and Jarvis E. Ellis, both then Members of Pilgrim Society, appear on Medal; probably was designed by former and engraved by latter ("J. E. Ellis • F •"); struck by Scovill Manufacturing Co, Waterbury, CT; copies presented to officials and guests at celebration. Silver specimen is in possession of Pilgrim Society. Medal is rare in all metals.
Struck in 1870 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the pilgrims voyage on the Mayflower and their landing at Plymouth Rock. Detailed scene on the obverse features the Pilgrims kneeling and praying, grateful to have made it to America. The Holy Bible is open on the reverse centered in a large wreath with a large bird flying above.
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| HK-015 MS 64 PL |
United States PLYMOUTH, MA. 1870
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BRASS 34mm 1876 PA SH 2-75 WM DECLAR. OF INDEPENDENCE DELPHOS UNION SCHOOL HK-15
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NGC MS 64 PL
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PURCHASED FROM JEFF SHEVLIN AT ANA SHOW IN DALLAS, TX 2016.
AN NGC GRADED MS 64 NON-PROOFLIKE EXAMPLE SOLD FOR $431.00 IN THE OSTHEIMER SEALED BID AUCTION IN 2011.
JEFF SHEVLIN HAS AN NGC GRADED MS 65 NON-PROOFLIKE EXAMPLE ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $445.00.
JEFF SHEVLIN ALSO HAS AN NGC GRADED MS 64 NON-PROOFLIKE EXAMPLE LISTED ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $385.00.
HK-15A IS GILT, HK-15 IS BRASS PER THE SO-CALLED DOLLAR BOOK, BUT NOW IT IS THOUGHT THAT NONE OF THESE MEDALS ARE MADE OF BRASS. THE HK-15 AND HK-15A TYPES ARE NOW BELIEVED TO ALL BE GILT COPPER, AND THAT NO TRUE BRASS SPECIMENS OF THIS MEDAL TYPE EXIST PER A NGC ARTICLE DATED 2/12/2019.
AS OF 7/2021, THE HK-15 DESIGNATION HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CENSUS. THIS MEDAL IS LISTED NOW AS A HK-15A ON THE "VERIFY NGC CERTIFICATION" PAGE. ORIGINALLY, THERE WERE ONLY (18) HK-15A'S LISTED IN THE NGC CENSUS PRIOR TO THE CENSUS FOR HK-15 AND HK-15A BEING COMBINED.
PILGRIM JUBILEE MEMORIAL 1870, PLYMOUTH, MA.
Purpose: To commemorate 250th anniversary of Landing of Pilgrims.
Organization: Celebration sponsored and staged by Pilgrim Society, chartered 1819; Society organized "to...honor...memory of...Pilgrim Fathers,...to procure...suitable lot for erection of a monument" to their "virtues, enterprise and unparalleled sufferings." (See also Part I, National Monument to the Forefathers, Undated--Circa 1889). First meeting held May 18, 1820; on first Forefathers Day celebration, Dec. 21, 1820, Daniel Webster was principal speaker.
Pilgrim Hall, operated by Society, built 1824; later remodeled. Here are preserved history and records, personal and household property of Pilgrims--English, Scotch and Dutch Puritans, 102 in number--who landed from Mayflower Dec. 21, 1620 on Massachusetts coast, north of Cape Cod. Extension of term now includes any early Puritan settlers in New England. Society's financial support provided by 300 Life and Annual Members and by "generous gifts and subscriptions."
Site, Date: Church of First Parish and elsewhere in Plymouth; Dec. 21, 1870.
Comment: Invitations to celebration were issued over wide area "to the most distinguished people." Two special trains of guests were met by procession; conducted to Memorial Service at Church of First Parish, Town Square, to hear "oration" by U.S. Senator C. Winthrop. Dinner served to 900 in new railway station, tracks being boarded over to provide facilities; Ball held in Davis Hall attended by about "400 ladies and gentlemen."
Medals: Extensive research fails to establish exact origin of issue. Names of A. C. Warren and Jarvis E. Ellis, both then Members of Pilgrim Society, appear on Medal; probably was designed by former and engraved by latter ("J. E. Ellis • F •"); struck by Scovill Manufacturing Co, Waterbury, CT; copies presented to officials and guests at celebration. Silver specimen is in possession of Pilgrim Society. Medal is rare in all metals.
Struck in 1870 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the pilgrims voyage on the Mayflower and their landing at Plymouth Rock. Detailed scene on the obverse features the Pilgrims kneeling and praying, grateful to have made it to America. The Holy Bible is open on the reverse centered in a large wreath with a large bird flying above. Although cataloged as brass this is actually gold-plated as all were made.
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| HK-019 XF DETAILS |
United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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SILVER SC$1 1876 PA HK-19 NEVADA DOLLAR US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-19 Bruce Thomas Collection
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XF DETAILS POLISHED IS PROBABLY AN APPROPRIATE GRADING FOR THIS MEDAL. I ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THIS MIGHT BE A HK-19A COPPER FROM THE COLORATION, BUT I HAD XRF TESTING DONE ON IT AND IT WAS SILVER. ROLLED THE DICE AND LOST ON THIS ONE!!! IT IS BEAUTIFULLY TONED SILVER HOWEVER.
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| HK-020 MS 64 |
United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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SILVER SC$1 1876 PA HK-20 US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL HK-20 OFFICIAL MEDAL
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NGC MS 64
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ONLY (3) MS 65'S LISTED AS FINER OF THIS TYPE IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 8/2023.
A PCGS GRADED MS 63 EXAMPLE WAS SOLD BY STACKS BOWERS IN 2021 FOR $408.00.
JEFF SHEVLIN SOLD AN NGC GRADED MS 65 ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $975.00.
U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 1876 PHILADELPHIA, PA
Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence.
Medals: Official Medals sponsored and issued in two sizes by Centennial Board of Finance; authorized by 43rd Congress. Large size precluded from listing here. Of issues below, Silver was struck in Mint Exhibit on grounds, sold for $3; Bronze and Gilt pieces struck at Philadelphia Mint, sold for 50 cents each. Dies were destroyed when exposition closed.
OFFICIAL MEDALS
Engraved by William Barber. One of White Metal specimens was sold by Presidential Coin and Antique Company in 1983 from personal collection of Charles Barber, son of William Barber; other two specimens reported as from same source.
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| HK-020 MS 63 |
United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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SILVER SC$1 1876 PA HK-20 US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL HK-20
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NGC MS 63
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VERY BEAUTIFULLY DARK TONED SILVER EXAMPLE OF THIS SO-CALLED DOLLAR.
ANOTHER NGC GRADED MS 63 EXAMPLE WAS SOLD BY HERITAGE AUCTIONS FOR $517.00.
A PCGS GRADED MS 63 EXAMPLE WAS SOLD BY STACKS BOWERS IN 2021 FOR $408.00.
JEFF SHEVLIN HAS AN NGC MS 61 EXAMPLE FOR SALE ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $345.00.
CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 1876 PHILADELPHIA, PA
Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence.
Medals: Official Medals sponsored and issued in two sizes by Centennial Board of Finance; authorized by 43rd Congress. Large size precluded from listing here. Of issues below, Silver was struck in Mint Exhibit on grounds, sold for $3; Bronze and Gilt pieces struck at Philadelphia Mint, sold for 50 cents each. Dies were destroyed when exposition closed.
OFFICIAL MEDALS
Engraved by William Barber. One of White Metal specimens was sold by Presidential Coin and Antique Company in 1983 from personal collection of Charles Barber, son of William Barber; other two specimens reported as from same source.
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| HK-020 MS 61 |
United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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SILVER SC$1 1876 PA HK-20 US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL HK-20 BRUCE THOMAS COLLECTION
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NGC MS 61
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THIS PROBABLY SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED A PROOFLIKE DESIGNATION. I THOUGHT IT MIGHT EVEN BE GRADED AS A PROOF VERSION OF THIS MEDAL TYPE.
JEFF SHEVLIN HAS AN NGC GRADED MS 61 EXAMPLE ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $345.00.
ANOTHER NGC GRADED MS 61 EXAMPLE WAS SOLD BY HERITAGE AUCTIONS IN 2021 FOR $384.00.
U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 1876 PHILADELPHIA, PA
Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence.
Medals: Official Medals sponsored and issued in two sizes by Centennial Board of Finance; authorized by 43rd Congress. Large size precluded from listing here. Of issues below, Silver was struck in Mint Exhibit on grounds, sold for $3; Bronze and Gilt pieces struck at Philadelphia Mint, sold for 50 cents each. Dies were destroyed when exposition closed.
OFFICIAL MEDALS
Engraved by William Barber. One of White Metal specimens was sold by Presidential Coin and Antique Company in 1983 from personal collection of Charles Barber, son of William Barber; other two specimens reported as from same source.
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| HK-021 MS 64 BN |
United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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BRONZE SC$1 1876 PA HK-21 US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL HK-21 OFFICIAL MEDAL
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NGC MS 64 BN
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ONLY (15) MS 65'S AND (1) MS 66 LISTED FINER IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 8/2023.
ANOTHER NGC GRADED MS 64 BN EXAMPLE WAS SOLD BY STACKS BOWERS AUCTIONS IN 2022 FOR $336.00.
JEFF SHEVLIN HAS AN NGC GRADED MS 65 LISTED FOR SALE ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $495.00.
Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence.
Medals: Official Medals sponsored and issued in two sizes by Centennial Board of Finance; authorized by 43rd Congress. Large size precluded from listing here. Of issues below, Silver was struck in Mint Exhibit on grounds, sold for $3; Bronze and Gilt pieces struck at Philadelphia Mint, sold for 50 cents each. Dies were destroyed when exposition closed.
OFFICIAL MEDALS
Engraved by William Barber. One of White Metal specimens was sold by Presidential Coin and Antique Company in 1983 from personal collection of Charles Barber, son of William Barber; other two specimens reported as from same source.
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| HK-022 MS 63 |
United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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GILT SC$1 1876 PA HK-22 US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL HK-22
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NGC MS 63
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THERE ARE ONLY (11) FINER OF THE (98) LISTED IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 8/2023.
A PCGS GRADED MS 62 EXAMPLE WAS SOLD BY STACKS BOWERS FOR $360.00.
AN UNGRADED "MINT STATE" EXAMPLE WAS SOLD BY STACKS BOWERS FOR $552.00.
U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 1876 PHILADELPHIA, PA
Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence.
Medals: Official Medals sponsored and issued in two sizes by Centennial Board of Finance; authorized by 43rd Congress. Large size precluded from listing here. Of issues below, Silver was struck in Mint Exhibit on grounds, sold for $3; Bronze and Gilt pieces struck at Philadelphia Mint, sold for 50 cents each. Dies were destroyed when exposition closed.
OFFICIAL MEDALS
Engraved by William Barber. One of White Metal specimens was sold by Presidential Coin and Antique Company in 1983 from personal collection of Charles Barber, son of William Barber; other two specimens reported as from same source.
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| HK-022 MS 61 |
United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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GILT SC$1 1876 PA HK-22 US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL HK-22 THOMAS COLLECTION
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NGC MS 61
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U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 1876 PHILADELPHIA, PA.
A PCGS GRADED MS 62 SOLD FOR $360.00 BY STACKS BOWERS IN 2020.
Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence.
Medals: Official Medals sponsored and issued in two sizes by Centennial Board of Finance; authorized by 43rd Congress. Large size precluded from listing here. Of issues below, Silver was struck in Mint Exhibit on grounds, sold for $3; Bronze and Gilt pieces struck at Philadelphia Mint, sold for 50 cents each. Dies were destroyed when exposition closed.
OFFICIAL MEDALS
Engraved by William Barber. One of White Metal specimens was sold by Presidential Coin and Antique Company in 1983 from personal collection of Charles Barber, son of William Barber; other two specimens reported as from same source.
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| HK-022 MS 61 |
United States 1876
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GILT SC$1 1876 PA HK-22 US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL HK-21
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NGC MS 61
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U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 1876 PHILADELPHIA, PA.
A PCGS GRADED MS 62 SOLD FOR $360.00 BY STACKS BOWERS IN 2020.
Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence.
Medals: Official Medals sponsored and issued in two sizes by Centennial Board of Finance; authorized by 43rd Congress. Large size precluded from listing here. Of issues below, Silver was struck in Mint Exhibit on grounds, sold for $3; Bronze and Gilt pieces struck at Philadelphia Mint, sold for 50 cents each. Dies were destroyed when exposition closed.
OFFICIAL MEDALS
Engraved by William Barber. One of White Metal specimens was sold by Presidential Coin and Antique Company in 1983 from personal collection of Charles Barber, son of William Barber; other two specimens reported as from same source.
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| HK-024 UNC DETAILS THICK |
United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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BRONZE SC$1 1876 PA HK-24 LIBERTY BELL DOLLAR US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-24 THOMAS COLLECTION
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GREEN CORROSION UNDER BELL IS THE "ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE". OTHER THAN THAT, THIS IS A FANTASTIC UNCIRULATED EXAMPLE OF THIS SOMEWHAT RARE SCD TYPE IN BRONZE.
U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 1876 PHILADELPHIA, PA. POINTED 6 VARIETY. THE POINTED 6 VARIETY IS THOUGHT TO BE RARER THAN THE ROUNDED 6 VARIETY.
JEFF SHEVLIN HAD AN UNGRADED "CH BU" ROUNDED 6 VARIETY AND SAME IN POINTED 6 VARIETY ON HIS WEBSITE THAT BOTH SOLD FOR $245.00 EACH..
Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence.
LIBERTY BELL-INDEPENDENCE HALL DOLLARS
he Centennial Exposition held in Philadelphia had the Liberty Bell on display. William H. Key engraved two different dies with the Liberty Bell design. Careful inspection reveals numerous differences, most noticeably the digit 6 in the date. This variety has a pointed 6 on both the obverse and reverse; the other die variety (SH 2-4) has a rounded 6. William H. Key was the assistant engraver to William Barber, 1864-1885, his signature is below Independence Hall.
Struck and issued by Messrs. Deihl, Philadelphia; designed by Key. Some of pieces with small bell struck as early as 1872; with large bell, 1874, in anticipation of centennial celebration. Liberty Bell, made of bronze, weighs 2,080 pounds, is 3 feet high, measures 12 feet around lip. John Pass and Charles Stow recast bell in 1753, it having cracked year before; in 1835 it cracked beyond repair. It now hangs in Liberty Bell Center, a dedicated museum within Independence National Historical Park near old State House, renamed Independence Hall, where Declaration of Independence was unanimously adopted by Continental Congress, July 4, 1776.
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| HK-025 ROUNDED 6 MS 66 BN |
United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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COPPER SC$1 1876 PA HK-25 ROUNDED 6 - LIBERTY BELL US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-25
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NGC MS 66 BN
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TIED FOR TOP POP FOR THIS TYPE IN THE NGC CENSUS. AS OF 1/2024, THERE ARE (2) MS 66'S WITH THE POINTED 6 VARIETY, AND (4) MS 66'S WITH THE ROUNDED 6 VARIETY LISTED AS THE TOP POPS.
THIS MEDAL IS THE ROUNDED 6, PERIOD AFTER XXV, KEY SIGNED VARIETY.
SH 2-4 CU NEW VARIETY AS LISTED IN JEFF SHEVLIN'S AND BILL HYDER'S NEW SO-CALLED DOLLAR BOOK
JEFF SHEVLIN HAS A POINTED 6 VARIETY NGC GRADED MS 66 EXAMPLE THAT HE SOLD ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $575.00.
ANOTHER NGC GRADED MS 66 BN ROUNDED 6 VARIETY WAS SOLD BY HERITAGE AUCTIONS IN 2023 FOR $588.00.
U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 1876 PHILADELPHIA, PA
Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence.
LIBERTY BELL-INDEPENDENCE HALL DOLLARS
Struck and issued by Messrs. Deihl, Philadelphia; designed by Key. Some of pieces with small bell struck as early as 1872; with large bell, 1874, in anticipation of centennial celebration. Liberty Bell, made of bronze, weighs 2,080 pounds, is 3 feet high, measures 12 feet around lip. John Pass and Charles Stow recast bell in 1753, it having cracked year before; in 1835 it cracked beyond repair. It now hangs in Liberty Bell Center, a dedicated museum within Independence National Historical Park near old State House, renamed Independence Hall, where Declaration of Independence was unanimously adopted by Continental Congress, July 4, 1776.
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| HK-025 ROUNDED 6 MS 64 BN |
United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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COPPER SC$1 1875 MA HK-18 BATTLE OF LEXINGTON HK-25 ROUNDED 6 VARIETY US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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NGC MS 64 BN
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ROUNDED 6 VARIETY OF THIS SO-CALLED DOLLAR TYPE IN COPPER. ONLY (7) MS 65 BN'S AND (4) MS 66 BN'S LISTED FINER OF THE ROUNDED 6 VARIETY IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 8/2023.
JEFF SHEVLIN HAS AN NGC MS 64 BN ROUNDED 6 VARIETY FOR SALE ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $395.00.
U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 1876 PHILADELPHIA, PA
Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence.
LIBERTY BELL-INDEPENDENCE HALL DOLLARS
Struck and issued by Messrs. Deihl, Philadelphia; designed by Key. Some of pieces with small bell struck as early as 1872; with large bell, 1874, in anticipation of centennial celebration. Liberty Bell, made of bronze, weighs 2,080 pounds, is 3 feet high, measures 12 feet around lip. John Pass and Charles Stow recast bell in 1753, it having cracked year before; in 1835 it cracked beyond repair. It now hangs in Liberty Bell Center, a dedicated museum within Independence National Historical Park near old State House, renamed Independence Hall, where Declaration of Independence was unanimously adopted by Continental Congress, July 4, 1776.
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| HK-025 MS 64 BN ROUNDED 6 THICK |
United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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COPPER SC$1 1876 PA HK-25 ROUNDED 6 - LIBERTY BELL US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-25
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NGC MS 64 BN
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U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 1876 PHILADELPHIA, PA, LIBERTY BELL-INDEPENDENCE HALL DOLLAR HK-25 COPPER, ROUNDED 6 VARIETY.
ONLY (7) MS 65 BN'S AND (4) MS 66 BN'S LISTED FINER OF THE ROUNDED 6 VARIETY IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 8/2023.
JEFF SHEVLIN HAD A MS 64 BN ROUNDED 6 VARIETY FOR SALE ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $395.00.
Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence.
Struck and issued by Messrs. Deihl, Philadelphia; designed by Key. Some of pieces with small bell struck as early as 1872; with large bell, 1874, in anticipation of centennial celebration. Liberty Bell, made of bronze, weighs 2,080 pounds, is 3 feet high, measures 12 feet around lip. John Pass and Charles Stow recast bell in 1753, it having cracked year before; in 1835 it cracked beyond repair. It now hangs in Liberty Bell Center, a dedicated museum within Independence National Historical Park near old State House, renamed Independence Hall, where Declaration of Independence was unanimously adopted by Continental Congress, July 4, 1776.
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| HK-025 UNC DETAILS THICK ROUNDED 6 |
United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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COPPER SC$1 1876 PA HK-25 ROUNDED 6 - LIBERTY BELL US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-25 THOMAS COLLECTION
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NGC UNC Details
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UNC DETAILS FOR THE SMALL RIM DAMAGE AT 1 O'CLOCK ON THE OBVERSE. OTHER THAN THAT, PROBABLY A MID GRADE UNC FOR THIS COPPER US CENTENNIAL. NGC WAS VERY HARSH CALLING THIS DETAILS FOR THE VERY SLIGHT RIM DAMAGE.
U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 1876 PHILADELPHIA, PA
JEFF SHEVLIN HAS AN NGC MS 64 BN ROUNDED 6 VARIETY FOR SALE ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $395.00.
Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence.
LIBERTY BELL-INDEPENDENCE HALL DOLLARS
Struck and issued by Messrs. Deihl, Philadelphia; designed by Key. Some of pieces with small bell struck as early as 1872; with large bell, 1874, in anticipation of centennial celebration. Liberty Bell, made of bronze, weighs 2,080 pounds, is 3 feet high, measures 12 feet around lip. John Pass and Charles Stow recast bell in 1753, it having cracked year before; in 1835 it cracked beyond repair. It now hangs in Liberty Bell Center, a dedicated museum within Independence National Historical Park near old State House, renamed Independence Hall, where Declaration of Independence was unanimously adopted by Continental Congress, July 4, 1776.
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| HK-026 MS 64 THICK |
United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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WHITE METAL SC$1 1876 PA HK-26 LIBERTY BELL DOLLAR US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-26
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NGC MS 64
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THIS EXAMPLE IS STRUCK ON A THICK PLANCHET (3MM), THEREFORE IT IS HOUSED IN AN NGC THICK HOLDER.
THIS EXAMPLE IS ALSO STRUCK WITH THE MUCH RARER "POINTED 6" OBVERSE DIE. NGC HAS ONLY DESIGNATED THREE EXAMPLES OF THE POINTED 6 VARIETY. ALL OF THEM ARE GRADED MS 62, SO THIS WOULD BE A TOP POP FOR THE VARIETY IF SENT BACK IN FOR REDESIGNATION, WHICH I INTEND TO DO IN THE FUTURE.
ONLY (1) MS 65, (1) MS 65 PL, AND MY MS 65 DPL LISTED FINER IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 8/2023. MY MS 65 DPL EXAMPLE WAS A ROUNDED 6 VARIETY. DO NOT KNOW WHICH VARIETY THE MS 65 OR THE MS 65 PL EXAMPLES ARE.
AN PCGS GRADED MS 65 ROUNDED 6 VARIETY WAS SOLD BY STACKS BOWERS AUCTIONS FOR $408.00.
U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 1876 PHILADELPHIA, PA
Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence.
LIBERTY BELL-INDEPENDENCE HALL DOLLARS
Struck and issued by Messrs. Deihl, Philadelphia; designed by Key. Some of pieces with small bell struck as early as 1872; with large bell, 1874, in anticipation of centennial celebration. Liberty Bell, made of bronze, weighs 2,080 pounds, is 3 feet high, measures 12 feet around lip. John Pass and Charles Stow recast bell in 1753, it having cracked year before; in 1835 it cracked beyond repair. It now hangs in Liberty Bell Center, a dedicated museum within Independence National Historical Park near old State House, renamed Independence Hall, where Declaration of Independence was unanimously adopted by Continental Congress, July 4, 1776.
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| HK-026 MS 61 THICK |
United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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WHITE METAL SC$1 1876 PA HK-26 LIBERTY BELL DOLLAR US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-26 THOMAS COLLECTION
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NGC MS 61
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THICK PLANCHET IN A THICK NGC HOLDER. ROUNDED 6 VARIETY.
JEFF SHEVLIN HAD A MS 62 EXAMPLE THAT HE SOLD ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $215.00.
U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 1876 PHILADELPHIA, PA
Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence.
LIBERTY BELL-INDEPENDENCE HALL DOLLARS
Struck and issued by Messrs. Deihl, Philadelphia; designed by Key. Some of pieces with small bell struck as early as 1872; with large bell, 1874, in anticipation of centennial celebration. Liberty Bell, made of bronze, weighs 2,080 pounds, is 3 feet high, measures 12 feet around lip. John Pass and Charles Stow recast bell in 1753, it having cracked year before; in 1835 it cracked beyond repair. It now hangs in Liberty Bell Center, a dedicated museum within Independence National Historical Park near old State House, renamed Independence Hall, where Declaration of Independence was unanimously adopted by Continental Congress, July 4, 1776.
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| HK-027A MS 62 BN |
United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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BRONZE SC$1 (1876) PA HK-27A LIBERTY BELL - NO STAR US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-27A BRUCE THOMAS COLLECTION
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NGC MS 62 BN
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ONLY (19) TOTAL LISTED FOR THIS TYPE IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 8/2023. THIS TYPE IS RARITY R-7 IN JEFF SHEVLIN'S AND BILL HYDER'S NEW SO-CALLED DOLLARS BOOK.
AN NGC GRADED MS 64 BN EXAMPLE SOLD FOR $408 54 ON EBAY IN FEBRUARY 2022.
AN NGC GRADED MS 63 BN EXAMPLE WAS SOLD BY HERITAGE AUCTIONS FOR $305.50.
NO STAR BETWEEN "THEREOF" AND "PROCLAIM" VERSION, HK-27 HAS A STAR IN THAT LOCATION.
U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 1876 PHILADELPHIA, PA
Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence.
LIBERTY BELL-INDEPENDENCE HALL DOLLARS
Struck and issued by Messrs. Deihl, Philadelphia; designed by Key. Some of pieces with small bell struck as early as 1872; with large bell, 1874, in anticipation of centennial celebration. Liberty Bell, made of bronze, weighs 2,080 pounds, is 3 feet high, measures 12 feet around lip. John Pass and Charles Stow recast bell in 1753, it having cracked year before; in 1835 it cracked beyond repair. It now hangs in Liberty Bell Center, a dedicated museum within Independence National Historical Park near old State House, renamed Independence Hall, where Declaration of Independence was unanimously adopted by Continental Congress, July 4, 1776.
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| HK-029 UNC DETAILS |
United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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WHITE METAL SC$1 (1876) PA HK-29 LIBERTY BELL $ - THICK US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-29 BRUCE THOMAS COLLECTION
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NGC UNC Details
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THE WHITE METAL VERSION OF THESE MEDALS (HK-29) MUST HAVE MOSTLY BEEN SOLD AS POCKET PIECES, BECAUSE IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND THIS TYPE IN A FULL GRADE UNCIRCULATED STATE.
U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 1876 PHILADELPHIA, PA
Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence.
LIBERTY BELL-INDEPENDENCE HALL DOLLARS
Struck and issued by Messrs. Deihl, Philadelphia; designed by Key. Some of pieces with small bell struck as early as 1872; with large bell, 1874, in anticipation of centennial celebration. Liberty Bell, made of bronze, weighs 2,080 pounds, is 3 feet high, measures 12 feet around lip. John Pass and Charles Stow recast bell in 1753, it having cracked year before; in 1835 it cracked beyond repair. It now hangs in Liberty Bell Center, a dedicated museum within Independence National Historical Park near old State House, renamed Independence Hall, where Declaration of Independence was unanimously adopted by Continental Congress, July 4, 1776.
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| HK-029 UNC DETAILS |
United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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WHITE METAL SC$1 (1876) PA HK-29 LIBERTY BELL $ - THIN US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-29 THOMAS COLLECTION
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NGC UNC Details
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SCUFFING ABOVE INDEPENDENCE HALL ON THE REVERSE CAUSES THIS TO BE UNC DETAILS. OTHER THAN THAT, QUITE A FINE EXAMPLE OF THIS SCD TYPE.
THE WHITE METAL VERSION OF THESE MEDALS (HK-29) MUST HAVE MOSTLY BEEN SOLD AS POCKET PIECES, BECAUSE IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND THIS TYPE IN A FULL GRADE UNCIRCULATED STATE.
U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 1876 PHILADELPHIA, PA
Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence.
LIBERTY BELL-INDEPENDENCE HALL DOLLARS
Struck and issued by Messrs. Deihl, Philadelphia; designed by Key. Some of pieces with small bell struck as early as 1872; with large bell, 1874, in anticipation of centennial celebration. Liberty Bell, made of bronze, weighs 2,080 pounds, is 3 feet high, measures 12 feet around lip. John Pass and Charles Stow recast bell in 1753, it having cracked year before; in 1835 it cracked beyond repair. It now hangs in Liberty Bell Center, a dedicated museum within Independence National Historical Park near old State House, renamed Independence Hall, where Declaration of Independence was unanimously adopted by Continental Congress, July 4, 1776.
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| HK-069 MS 64 |
United States
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-69 CENTENNIAL FOUNTAIN US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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NGC MS 64
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U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 1876 PHILADELPHIA, PA
CENTENNIAL FOUNTAIN DOLLAR IN GILT COPPER.
THIS EXAMPLE IS TIED FOR TOP POP WITH (1) OTHER MS 64 AND (1) MS 64 PL IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 9/2024.
THE NGC GRADED MS 64 PL EXAMPLE WAS SOLD ON EBAY IN APRIL 2022 FOR $2024.00.
Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence.
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| HK-069 MS 63 |
United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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GILT COPPER SC$1 1876 PA HK-69 CENTENNIAL FOUNTAIN US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-69 EX. VIRGIL BRAND COLL.
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NGC MS 63
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U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 1876 PHILADELPHIA, PA
CENTENNIAL FOUNTAIN DOLLAR IN GILT COPPER.
ONLY (3) MS 64'S LISTED FINER OF (23) TOTAL OF THIS TYPE IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 3/2024.
A MS 64 PL EXAMPLE SOLD ON EBAY IN APRIL 2022 FOR $2024.00.
Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence.
THIS MEDAL WAS FORMERLY OWNED BY THE FAMOUS VIRGIL BRAND COLLECTION.
Brand began collecting coins in 1879 (began keeping track of them in ledgers 1889) and continued until his death in 1926. Along the way he acquired over 350,000 coins and medals of all descriptions. In 1910 he formed the Chicago Coin Co. with his long-time friend and “go-fer” Theophile (“Ted”) Leon tending the shop. Brand lived upstairs over the Brand Brewing Co. at the corner of Elston and Snow avenues in Chicago. During this decade and into the 1920s he was a constant source for research information. His knowledge extended from ancient coins to modern, from medals to paper money.
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| HK-074 MS 63 |
United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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WHITE METAL SC$1 1876 PA HK-74 DECLAR. OF INDEPENDENCE US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-74
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NGC MS 63
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ONLY (8) GRADED FINER OF (47) LISTED IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 8/2023.
AN NGC GRADED MS 62 EXAMPLE WAS SOLD BY HERITAGE AUCTIONS FOR $432.00.
ANOTHER NGC GRADED MS 63 EXAMPLE WAS SOLD BY HERITAGE AUCTIONS FOR $470.00.
U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 1876 PHILADELPHIA, PA
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE DOLLAR
Obverse engraved by Abraham Demarest; reverse engraved by George Hampden Lovett.
Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence.
Organization: Our first major multiple-building World's Fair; distinguished by direct Federal sponsorship. After spirited rivalry among larger cities, Congressional Acts 1871, 1872 settled issue; also created Centennial Commission on which all states and territories represented, and Board of Finance to work with Exposition Company; latter chartered locally, $10 stock certificates sold to public. City granted $1,000,000; state and Congress over $4,000,000.
Site: Portion of Fairmount Park, 236 acres, presented "free of all expense" by city. Of 167 buildings erected, only one was permanent. Built of "granite, glass and iron," Memorial Hall became Philadelphia's Museum of Art.
Dates, Attendance: May 10-Nov. 10, 1876; officially "opened" by President Grant. Attendance almost 10,000,000; over 8,000,000 paid.
Participants: All states and territories and 49 foreign countries represented; 26 of former and some of latter erected own buildings. Exhibitors numbered 30,000; many Federal displays included Mint Exhibit.
Comment: Our first "international exhibition of the arts, manufactures and products of the earth" proved to American citizens and foreign visitors alike that U.S. had "grown up...able to takes its place among nations of the world in commerce and industry." With 71 acres under roof, architecture was of "gingerbread" type, its influence still felt in older sections of some cities. Multiple-structure approach, as opposed to single large building, followed new European plan. Exposition emphasized machines and mechanical progress; "served as inspiration for decades" for industrial expansion. Alexander Graham Bell exhibited his telephone for first time. Aesthetically, America was electrified by display of work of world's artists. Previously, material problems concerned our young nation; art playing no significant part in American life. With this awakening, numerous art schools and societies sprang into being; there was rush of American students to Paris. Total impact on our cultural life was remarkable and permanent.
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United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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WHITE METAL SC$1 1876 PA HK-80 FAIRMOUNT PARK US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-80 OSTHEIMER COLLECTION HK PLATE 2ND ED.
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NGC MS 61
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1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition. Exposition Building Dollar--Main Building. White Metal. 43 mm. HK-80. Rarity-6. MS-61 (NGC).
THERE ARE ONLY (10) OF THIS TYPE LISTED IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 10/2023, WITH (4) MS 62'S FINER.
THIS EXAMPLE SOLD IN THE OSTHEIMER SEALED BID AUCTION IN 2011 FOR $506.00. DIES FOR THIS MEDAL BY GEORGE H LOVETT.
JEFF SHEVLIN SOLD A MS 62 ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $545.00.
HERITAGE AUCTIONS HAVE SOLD (2) NGC GRADED MS 61 EXAMPLES. BOTH EXAMPLES SOLD FOR $470 IN 2014 AND 2016.
Provenance: From the Henry Edward Collection. Earlier ex Ostheimer Collection. The plate medal for the type in the second edition of the Hibler-Kappen reference on so-called dollars. This medal was also owned by W. David Perkins, as he was listed with the photo credit for this medal in the 2008 second edition of the So-Called Dollars reference book.
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| HK-082 MS 61 |
United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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WHITE METAL SC$1 1876 PA HK-82 MAIN BUILDING US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-82
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NGC MS 61
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U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 1876, PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876.EXPOSITION BUILDING DOLLARS
THERE ARE ONLY A TOTAL OF (20) OF THIS TYPE LISTED IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 8/2023.
JEFF SHEVLIN SOLD AN UNGRADED "BU" EXAMPLE ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $250.00.
Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence.
Organization: Our first major multiple-building World's Fair; distinguished by direct Federal sponsorship. After spirited rivalry among larger cities, Congressional Acts 1871, 1872 settled issue; also created Centennial Commission on which all states and territories represented, and Board of Finance to work with Exposition Company; latter chartered locally, $10 stock certificates sold to public. City granted $1,000,000; state and Congress over $4,000,000.
Site: Portion of Fairmount Park, 236 acres, presented "free of all expense" by city. Of 167 buildings erected, only one was permanent. Built of "granite, glass and iron," Memorial Hall became Philadelphia's Museum of Art.
Dates, Attendance: May 10-Nov. 10, 1876; officially "opened" by President Grant. Attendance almost 10,000,000; over 8,000,000 paid.
Participants: All states and territories and 49 foreign countries represented; 26 of former and some of latter erected own buildings. Exhibitors numbered 30,000; many Federal displays included Mint Exhibit.
Comment: Our first "international exhibition of the arts, manufactures and products of the earth" proved to American citizens and foreign visitors alike that U.S. had "grown up...able to takes its place among nations of the world in commerce and industry." With 71 acres under roof, architecture was of "gingerbread" type, its influence still felt in older sections of some cities. Multiple-structure approach, as opposed to single large building, followed new European plan. Exposition emphasized machines and mechanical progress; "served as inspiration for decades" for industrial expansion. Alexander Graham Bell exhibited his telephone for first time. Aesthetically, America was electrified by display of work of world's artists. Previously, material problems concerned our young nation; art playing no significant part in American life. With this awakening, numerous art schools and societies sprang into being; there was rush of American students to Paris. Total impact on our cultural life was remarkable and permanent.
Medals: Official Medals sponsored and issued in two sizes by Centennial Board of Finance; authorized by 43rd Congress. Large size precluded from listing here. Of issues below, Silver was struck in Mint Exhibit on grounds, sold for $3; Bronze and Gilt pieces struck at Philadelphia Mint, sold for 50 cents each. Dies were destroyed when exposition closed. See separate listing, Part I, for Nevada Dollar--
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| HK-092 MS 62 PL |
United States NORTH CAROLINA 1876
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WHITE METAL SC$1 1876 PA HK-92 BATTLE OF MOORE'S CREEK LOVETT'S BATTLES OF 1776 HK-92
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NGC MS 62 PL
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THERE ARE ONLY (15) OF THIS TYPE LISTED IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 8/2023.
AN NGC GRADED MS 62 DPL EXAMPLE OF THIS TYPE SOLD FOR $881.00 BY HERITAGE AUCTIONS.
LOVETT'S EIGHT BATTLES' OF 1776 DOLLARS.
Issued by George Hampden Lovett, New York City, to commemorate battles of 1776. Series of 8 priced at time of issue in white metal, $2; in bronze, $4; in silver, $14; case for each set, $1.
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| HK-101 MS 63 DPL |
United States
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-101 BATTLE OF HARLEM PLAINS LOVETT'S BATTLES OF 1776
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NGC MS 63 DPL
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THERE ARE A TOTAL OF (25) OF THIS TYPE LISTED IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 3/2024, WITH ONLY (10) OF THOSE BEING DPL.
HK-101, BAKER 443B, SH 2-60 WM.
JEFF SHEVLIN SOLD AN NGC GRADED MS 62 DPL ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $425.00.
The fourth in a series of eight medals with a large bust of Washington, engraved and issued by George Hampden Lovett to commemorate the Revolutionary Battles of 1776. Fighting took place in what is now Manhattan, New York. The Continentals, who were in an orderly retreat, were infuriated by the British sounding the “gone away” and galvanized to hold their ground. After flanking the British attackers, the Americans slowly pushed the British back and after the British withdrawal, Washington had his troops end the pursuit.
Issued by George Hampden Lovett, New York City, to commemorate battles of 1776. Series of 8 priced at time of issue in white metal, $2; in bronze, $4; in silver, $14; case for each set, $1.
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| HK-110 UNC DETAILS HARSHLY CLEANED |
United States
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-110 BATTLE OF FORT WASHINGTON LOVETT'S BATTLES OF 1776
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NGC UNC Details
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THERE ARE (21) OF THIS TYPE LISTED IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 9/2023.
Obviously hairlined, and a couple of scratches behind Washington's head, but it has a quite beautiful Matte finish overall. All devices and engravings are fully intact.
A MS 62 EXAMPLE WAS SOLD BY HERITAGE AUCTIONS FOR $216.00.
LOVETT'S EIGHT BATTLES' DOLLARS HK-110 White Metal. Baker 446B.
Issued by George Hampden Lovett, New York City, to commemorate battles of 1776. Series of 8 priced at time of issue in white metal, $2; in bronze, $4; in silver, $14; case for each set, $1.
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| HK-117 PF 63 ULTRA CAMEO |
United States PENNSYLVANIA 1876
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PEWTER SC$1 1876 PA HK-117 CHILDREN OF AMERICA US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-117 CENTENNIAL EXPO (B-415C)
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NGC MS 63 DPL
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THERE ARE ONLY A TOTAL OF (6) DEEP PROOFLIKE EXAMPLES LISTED IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 8/2023.
AN NGC GRADED MS 62 NON-PROOFLIKE EXAMPLE WAS SOLD BY HERITAGE AUCTIONS IN 2021 FOR $312.00.
THIS IS THE ONLY PROOF ULTRA CAMEO OF THIS TYPE, AND ONE OF ONLY (3) PROOFS LISTED IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 10/2019.
NOTE: NGC HAS NOW REMOVED THE PROOF DESIGNATION FROM ALL OF THE (3) PREVIOUSLY GRADED PROOFS OF THIS TYPE. THIS EXAMPLE IS NOW SHOWN AS MS 63 DPL WHEN YOU PUT THE GRADING # INTO THE "VERIFY NGC CERTIFICATION" PAGE. I HAVE LEFT THE CENSUS OF THE PROOFS ABOVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Pierced for suspension, as issued. A simply exquisite piece, both sides are highly reflective in finish with smartly impressed, razor sharp devices. Dies by George H. Lovett, also known as GW-902 white metal per the Lovett Tokens & Medals website by Dave Baldwin. Thanks to Dave for all of his knowledge of the Lovett family's body of work from 1824 to around 1894. Also cataloged as Baker-415C.
CHILDREN OF AMERICA DOLLAR.
Description from the So-Called Dollar book: Although this medal is unsigned, the central bust of Washington also appeared on a different medal (Baker 271) that was signed G. H. L., so it is likely that this medal was struck by George Hampden Lovett as well.
Dies by George H. Lovett, also known as GW-902 white metal per the Lovett Tokens & Medals website by Dave Baldwin. Thanks to Dave for all of his knowledge of the Lovett family's body of work from 1824 to around 1894. Also cataloged as Baker-415C.
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| HK-117 MS 62 DPL |
United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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WHITE METAL SC$1 1876 PA HK-117 CHILDREN OF AMERICA US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-117 Bruce Thomas Collection
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NGC MS 62 DPL
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THIS EXAMPLE IS ONE OF ONLY SIX GIVEN A DPL DESIGNATION BY NGC IN THE CENSUS AS OF 8/2023. THIS EXAMPLE IS UNHOLED, MOST EXAMPLES THAT I HAVE SEEN OF THIS TYPE WERE HOLED FOR SUSPENSION AS A WEARABLE MEDAL.
AN NGC GRADED MS 62 NON-PROOFLIKE WAS SOLD BY HERITAGE AUCTIONS IN 2021 FOR $312.00.
THERE WERE ORIGINALLY (3) GRADED PROOFS OF THIS SO-CALLED DOLLAR TYPE LISTED IN THE NGC CENSUS, BUT ALL OF THESE HAVE NOW BEEN RELISTED IN THE MS CENSUS BY NGC, I ASSUME ALL AS DEEP PROOFLIKES?
CHILDREN OF AMERICA DOLLARS 1876
FROM THE SO-CALLED DOLLAR BOOK: Although this medal is unsigned, the central bust of Washington also appeared on a different medal (Baker 271) that was signed G. H. L., so it is likely that this medal was struck by George Hampden Lovett as well.
Dies by George H. Lovett, also known as GW-902 white metal per the Lovett Tokens & Medals website by Dave Baldwin. Thanks to Dave for all of his knowledge of the Lovett family's body of work from 1824 to around 1894. Also cataloged as Baker-415C.
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| HK-118 UNC DETAILS THICK |
United States PHILADELPHIA, PA 1876
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WHITE METAL SC$1 1876 PA HK-118 WASHINGTON-GRANT DOLLAR US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-118 BRUCE THOMAS COLLECTION
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NGC UNC Details
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THERE ARE ONLY (22) OF THIS TYPE LISTED IN NGC CENSUS AS OF 1/2022. VERY SMALL RIM BUMP AT 2:00 ON OBVERSE IS THE ONLY DISTRACTING PROBLEM WITH THIS OTHERWISE UNCIRCULATED GRADE EXAMPLE OF THIS BEAUTIFUL MEDAL. THIS MEDAL REALLY APPEARS TO BE FINER THAN THE OTHER EXAMPLE THAT I OWN THAT IS GRADED MS 63!!!
JEFF SHEVLIN HAS A MS 60 EXAMPLE LISTED IN HIS JULY 2021 FIXED PRICE LIST FOR $285.00.
E PLURIBUS UNUM, WASHINGTON-GRANT DOLLAR.
U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 1876 PHILADELPHIA, PA
Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of signing of United States Declaration of Independence.
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| HK-124 UNC DETAILS |
United States NEWTOWN, NY 1879
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PEWTER SC$1 1879 HK-124 BATTLE OF NEWTOWN HK-124
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NGC UNC Details
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR BATTLES, ANNIVERSARIES, HEADQUARTERS, MEMORIALS, MONUMENTS 1877 TO 1903. BATTLE OF NEWTOWN CENTENNIAL 1879.
THERE ARE ONLY A TOTAL OF 21 EXAMPLES OF THIS TYPE LISTED IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 8/2023.
THE OBVERSE HAS SEVERAL BROWNISH SPOTS, THE REVERSE IS QUITE CLEAN AND PROOFLIKE.
JEFF SHEVLIN HAS A MS 63 PL EXAMPLE LISTED ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $675.00.
HERITAGE AUCTIONS SOLD A MS 61 PL EXAMPLE FOR $276.00 IN 2023.
Obv. Tower and grounds, to l. 1779, to r. 1879-- all within center circle; outside, around In commemoration of the battle of Newtown N. Y.; below Aug 29. 1779.
Rev. Wreath around border, within circle within wreath and around in two lines * The forces of the Six Nations, under the leadership of Joseph Brant / aided by British regulars and Tories, across were defeated / by the / Americans / commanded by / Maj. Gen. John Sullivan / of N. H. / thereby hastening / the day / which assured to the / United States, their / existence as an independent / nation.
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| HK-128 MS 60 |
United States TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 1893
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ALUMINUM SC$1 1893 HK-128 BATTLE OF TRENTON HK-128 BRUCE THOMAS COLLECTION
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NGC MS 60
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THERE ARE ONLY A TOTAL OF (13) EXAMPLES OF THIS TYPE LISTED IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 8/2023.
REVOLUTIONARY WAR BATTLES, ANNIVERSARIES, HEADQUARTERS, MEMORIALS, MONUMENTS. BATTLE OF TRENTON MONUMENT 1893.
A MS 62 EXAMPLE WAS SOLD BY HERITAGE AUCTIONS IN 2008 FOR $253.00.
ANOTHER MS 62 EXAMPLE WAS SOLD BY STACKS BOWERS IN 2019 FOR $228.00.
JEFF SHEVLIN SOLD AN UNGRADED "AU" EXAMPLE ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $145.00.
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| HK-131 MS 63 BN |
United States BOSTON, MA 1901
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COPPER SC$1 1901 HK-131 EVACUATION OF BOSTON 125th ANNIVERSARY HK-131
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NGC MS 63 BN
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ONLY (11) 64'S, (2) 65'S, AND (1) 66 FINER OF (85) LISTED IN NGC CENSUS AS OF 8/2023.
JEFF SHEVLIN HAS ANOTHER NGC GRADED EXAMPLE FOR SALE ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $135.00.
EVACUATION OF BOSTON, 125th ANNIVERSARY 1901.
Reverse of issue below is replica of famous Gold medal given General Washington by Resolution of Continental Congress March 25, 1776; only gold medal ever granted him by Federal Government. One hundred years later, just prior to both Centennial Celebration of Evacuation, Boston and to U.S. Centennial, Philadelphia--1876, 50 Boston citizens subscribed fund to purchase medal from Washington family who finally were induced to act due both "to losses sustained...during... Civil War...and (national) interest...of the centennial."
Purchasers immediately presented piece to City of Boston to be "preserved forever in the Boston Public Library." Medal is about 68mm. in size, 2 11/16mm. thick and weighs more than 7 oz.
These reproductions were distributed to Boston school children in 1901; struck by Whitehead & Hoag, Newark, NJ.
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| HK-131 MS 61 BN |
United States BOSTON, MA 1901
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COPPER SC$1 1901 HK-131 EVACUATION OF BOSTON 125th ANNIVERSARY HK-131
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NGC MS 61 BN
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EVACUATION OF BOSTON, 125th ANNIVERSARY 1901.
Reverse of issue below is replica of famous Gold medal given General Washington by Resolution of Continental Congress March 25, 1776; only gold medal ever granted him by Federal Government. One hundred years later, just prior to both Centennial Celebration of Evacuation, Boston and to U.S. Centennial, Philadelphia--1876, 50 Boston citizens subscribed fund to purchase medal from Washington family who finally were induced to act due both "to losses sustained...during... Civil War...and (national) interest...of the centennial."
Purchasers immediately presented piece to City of Boston to be "preserved forever in the Boston Public Library." Medal is about 68mm. in size, 2 11/16mm. thick and weighs more than 7 oz.
These reproductions were distributed to Boston school children in 1901; struck by Whitehead & Hoag, Newark, NJ.
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| HK-131 MS 61 BN |
United States BOSTON, MA 1901
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COPPER SC$1 1901 HK-131 EVACUATION OF BOSTON 125th ANNIVERSARY HK-131 OSTHEIMER COLLECTION
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NGC MS 61 BN
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EX- OSTHEIMER COLLECTION EXAMPLE. VERY CLEAN AND TROUBLE FREE FOR THE GRADE.
EVACUATION OF BOSTON, 125th ANNIVERSARY 1901.
Reverse of issue below is replica of famous Gold medal given General Washington by Resolution of Continental Congress March 25, 1776; only gold medal ever granted him by Federal Government. One hundred years later, just prior to both Centennial Celebration of Evacuation, Boston and to U.S. Centennial, Philadelphia--1876, 50 Boston citizens subscribed fund to purchase medal from Washington family who finally were induced to act due both "to losses sustained...during... Civil War...and (national) interest...of the centennial."
Purchasers immediately presented piece to City of Boston to be "preserved forever in the Boston Public Library." Medal is about 68mm. in size, 2 11/16mm. thick and weighs more than 7 oz.
These reproductions were distributed to Boston school children in 1901; struck by Whitehead & Hoag, Newark, NJ.
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| HK-134 MS 61 BN |
United States NEWBURGH, NEW YORK 1883
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BRONZE SC$1 1883 NY HK-134 HEADQUARTERS AT NEWBURGH PROCLAMATION OF PEACE HK-134 BRUCE THOMAS COLLECTION
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NGC MS 61 BN
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THERE ARE ONLY (13) LISTED OF THIS TYPE IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 8/2023. ALSO CATALOGUED AS BAKER R-456A. IT APPEARS THAT MS 61 IS QUITE AN UNDERGRADE FOR THIS EXAMPLE. IT IS VERY CLEAN AND FREE OF ISSUES.
JEFF SHEVLIN HAD A RAW "GEM BU" EXAMPLE LISTED IN HIS JULY 2021 FIXED PRICE LIST FOR $495.00.
KAGIN'S AUCTIONS SOLD AN NGC GRADED MS 62 FOR $780.00.
HERITAGE AUCTIONS SOLD A PCGS GRADED MS 62 EXAMPLE FOR $408.00.
WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTERS AT NEWBURGH, NY; PROCLAMATION OF PEACE, DISBANDMENT OF ARMY CENTENNIALS 1883.
THIS SO-CALLED DOLLAR TYPE IS MADE IN BRONZE (HK-134) AND WHITE METAL (HK-135). THE BRONZE TYPE IS MUCH RARER THAN THE WHITE METAL TYPE IN THE NGC CENSUS (13 BRONZES VS. 36 WHITE METALS AS OF 8/2023).
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| HK-135 MS 62 |
United States NEWBURGH, NY 1883
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WHITE METAL SC$1 1883 NY HK-135 HEADQUARTERS AT NEWBURGH PROCLAMATION OF PEACE HK-135 THOMAS COLLECTION
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NGC MS 62
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QUITE SHARP FOR A MS 62. SURFACE IS NOT VERY REFLECTIVE, I GUESS THIS REDUCED THE GRADE? THERE ARE ONLY A TOTAL OF (36) OF THIS TYPE LISTED IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 8/2023.
WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTERS AT NEWBURGH, NY; PROCLAMATION OF PEACE, DISBANDMENT OF ARMY CENTENNIALS 1883.
JEFF SHEVLIN HAS A MS 62 PL EXAMPLE LISTED FOR SALE ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $325.00.
HERITAGE AUCTIONS SOLD A MS 62 EXAMPLE FOR $223.25, AND A MS 63 EXAMPLE FOR $234.00.
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| HK-140 MS 64 DPL |
United States PENNSYLVANIA 1882
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WHITE METAL SC$1 1882 PA HK-140 PENN'S HOUSE & CITY HALL PENNSYLVANIA BICENTENNIAL HK-140 PENNSYLVANIA BICENTENNIAL
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NGC MS 64 DPL
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THIS IS ONE OF ONLY (8) DPL'S OF THIS TYPE, AND THERE IS ONLY (1) MS 65 DPL FINER OVERALL OF THIS TYPE PER THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 8/2023.
MOST EXAMPLES THAT I HAVE SEEN OF THIS MEDAL TYPE ARE HOLED FOR SUSPENSION. THIS EXAMPLE IS NOT HOLED. WOW, WHAT TREMENDOUS BLACK/WHITE CONTRAST THAT THIS MEDAL HAS!!!
JEFF SHEVLIN HAS A RAW "CH BU+" EXAMPLE LISTED IN HIS JULY 2021 FIXED PRICE LIST FOR $325.00
JEFF SHEVLIN HAS A MS 63 ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $245.00.
HERITAGE AUCTIONS SOLD ANOTHER NGC GRADED MS 64 DPL FOR $381.88.
PENNSYLVANIA BICENTENNIAL 1882, 200th ANNIVERSARY OF LANDING OF WILLIAM PENN, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Purpose: To commemorate 200th anniversary of founding of Pennsylvania; "to exhibit the progress...in those arts which promote the intelligence, convenience, comfort, refinement and culture of the people."
Organization: Bicentennial Association of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania formed locally representing commercial, fraternal and civic organizations; all state citizens invited to become members. City and state provided modest funds; no Federal subsidy requested; additional contributions by private citizens.
Site, Dates: City-wide celebration, with special ceremonies in Fairmount Park and at Academy of Music; held Oct. 22 and Oct. 24-27, Philadelphia; Oct. 23 in Chester.
Comment: Five days of Philadelphia activities designated Memorial, Landing, Trades, Festival and Military Days; program included receptions, parades, music festivals, pageants, regatta on Schuylkill and other sports events. Penn's Landing reenacted Oct. 24, accompanied by 200 rings of Statehouse Bell, "commemorative of the two hundredth anniversary of the landing of William Penn." Electric light, then in infancy, added "wonders" to "Historical, Allegorical, Classical and Poetical pageants" of Oct. 25.
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| HK-140 MS 63 DPL THICK |
United States PENNSYLVANIA 1882
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WHITE METAL SC$1 1882 PA HK-140 PENN'S HOUSE & CITY HALL PENNSYLVANIA BICENTENNIAL HK-140 EX. VIRGIL BRAND COLL.
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NGC MS 63 DPL
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PENNSYLVANIA BICENTENNIAL 1882.
200th ANNIVERSARY OF LANDING OF WILLIAM PENN, PHILADELPHIA, PA
PENN'S HOUSE AND CITY HALL DOLLAR. HK-140 WHITE METAL.
ONLY (8) DPL'S GRADED OF THIS TYPE, AND ONLY (3) MS 64 DPL'S AND (1) MS 65 DPL LISTED AS FINER OVERALL IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 8/2023. MOST EXAMPLES OF THIS TYPE ARE HOLED FOR SUSPENSION. THIS EXAMPLE AND MY MS 64 DPL EXAMPLE ARE NOT HOLED.
JEFF SHEVLIN HAD A RAW "CH BU+" EXAMPLE LISTED IN HIS JULY 2021 FIXED PRICE LIST FOR $325.00.
A MS 64 DPL WAS SOLD BY HERITAGE AUCTIONS FOR $381.88.
FORMERLY FROM THE FAMOUS VIRGIL BRAND COLLECTION.
Brand began collecting coins in 1879 (began keeping track of them in ledgers 1889) and continued until his death in 1926. Along the way he acquired over 350,000 coins and medals of all descriptions. In 1910 he formed the Chicago Coin Co. with his long-time friend and “go-fer” Theophile (“Ted”) Leon tending the shop. Brand lived upstairs over the Brand Brewing Co. at the corner of Elston and Snow avenues in Chicago. During this decade and into the 1920s he was a constant source for research information. His knowledge extended from ancient coins to modern, from medals to paper money.
THIS IS ALSO APPARENTLY STRUCK ON A THICKER PLANCHET, AS IT IS HOUSED IN A NGC THICK HOLDER. THREE OTHERS THAT I OWN ARE IN REGULAR THICKNESS NGC HOLDERS.
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| HK-140 MS 63 |
United States PENNSYLVANIA 1882
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WHITE METAL SC$1 1882 PA HK-140 PENN'S HOUSE & CITY HALL PENNSYLVANIA BICENTENNIAL HK-140 PENNSYLVANIA BICENTENNIAL
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NGC MS 63
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THERE ARE ONLY (3) MS 64 DPL'S AND (1) MS 65 DPL LISTED AS FINER OF THIS TYPE IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 8/2023.. FORMERLY FROM THE HENRY EDWARD COLLECTION. HOW IS THIS NOT GRADED AS PL OR DPL??? SUPER BLACK/WHITE CONTRAST, ESPECIALLY ON THE OBVERSE.
JEFF SHEVLIN HAS A RAW "CH BU+" EXAMPLE LISTED IN HIS JULY 2021 FIXED PRICE LIST FOR $325.00.
PENNSYLVANIA BICENTENNIAL 1882.
200th ANNIVERSARY OF LANDING OF WILLIAM PENN, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Purpose: To commemorate 200th anniversary of founding of Pennsylvania; "to exhibit the progress...in those arts which promote the intelligence, convenience, comfort, refinement and culture of the people."
PENN'S HOUSE AND CITY HALL DOLLAR.
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| HK-140 MS 60 |
United States PENNSYLVANIA 1882
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WHITE METAL SC$1 1882 PA HK-140 PENN'S HOUSE & CITY HALL PENNSYLVANIA BICENTENNIAL HK-140 PENNSYLVANIA BICENTENNIAL
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NGC MS 60
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PENNSYLVANIA BICENTENNIAL 1882.
200th ANNIVERSARY OF LANDING OF WILLIAM PENN, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Purpose: To commemorate 200th anniversary of founding of Pennsylvania; "to exhibit the progress...in those arts which promote the intelligence, convenience, comfort, refinement and culture of the people."
PENN'S HOUSE AND CITY HALL DOLLAR.
THIS WAS ONE OF THE FIRST SO-CALLED DOLLARS THAT I EVER SENT IN FOR GRADING WITH NGC BACK IN DECEMBER 2012. THIS WAS THE ONE THAT STARTED ALL OF THIS MADNESS!!! LOL
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United States WASHINGTON, DC 1885
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WHITE METAL SC$1 1885 HK-145 WASHINGTON MONUMENT WASHINGTON, D.C. HK-145 Bruce Thomas Collection
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(ca. 1885) Washington Monument Medal. First Obverse. White Metal. 44 mm. Musante GW-1003, Baker N-322, HK-145.
THIS MEDAL IS VERY PROOFLIKE WITH ONE SMALL RIM BUMP AT TWO O'CLOCK ON OBVERSE, AND DARK ABRASIONS TO WASHINGTON'S BUST PRECLUDE FULL NUMBER GRADE. OTHERWISE EXTREMELY NICE LARGE AND THICK EXAMPLE OF THE TYPE. HOUSED IN AN NGC THICK HOLDER DUE TO THE THICKNESS OF THE MEDAL AND THE EXTREMELY HIGH RELIEF OF WASHINGTON'S BUST.
I ALSO OWN AN NGC GRADED MS 62 DPL EXAMPLE OF HK-145. EXCEPT FOR THE BLACK ABRASIONS AND SMALL RIM BUMP ON THE OBVERSE, THIS EXAMPLE "SHOWS" BETTER THAN MY MS 62 DPL EXAMPLE. OBVERSE FIELDS ARE CLEANER AND HAIRLINE FREE COMPARED TO MY MS 62 DPL. THE REVERSE OF THE DETAILS GRADED MEDAL IS ACTUALLY MORE PROOFLIKE THAN THE MS 62 DPL EXAMPLE.
PICTURES ATTACHED SHOW THE MEDAL BEFORE AND AFTER NGC GRADING. THE "BEFORE" PICTURES ARE CLEARER, AS THE THICK SLAB SOMEWHAT CLOUDS THE LOOKS OF THE MEDAL.
This medal obviously commemorates dedication of the famous national monument. Issue probably struck privately; either presented to guests and officials at opening ceremonies or sold to visitors as souvenir.
Monument is tapering shaft or obelisk, white marble faced, 555 feet high, 55 feet square at base. Eight small windows, at 500 foot level, reached by stairway of 50 landings and 900 steps or by elevator requiring 70 seconds for ascent.
Thirtieth (1848) Congress created Washington National Monument Association to supervise construction; also authorized cost be met by popular subscription. Cornerstone laid July 4, 1848 but progress slow. Six years and $300,000 later, controversy ensued; contributions and work ceased. Construction resumed 1880 by Corps of Engineers at government expense; dedicated Feb. 21, 1885; opened Oct. 9, 1888.
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| HK-153 MS 61 THICK |
United States VERMONT 1891
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WHITE METAL SC$1 1891 VT HK-153 GEN. STARK - COL. WARNER VERMONT CENTENNIAL HK-153 BRUCE THOMAS COLLECTION
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NGC MS 61
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ONLY (26) LISTED IN THE NGC CENSUS OF THIS TYPE AS OF 1/2022. THIS MEDAL SHOULD HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED PL IN MY OPINION.
JEFF SHEVLIN SOLD AN NGC GRADED MS 61 EXAMPLE ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $275.00.
VERMONT STATEHOOD CENTENNIAL 1891, BENNINGTON BATTLE MONUMENT DEDICATION, BENNINGTON, VT
Purpose: To celebrate 100th anniversary of Statehood; to dedicate Bennington Battle Monument.
Organization, History: Centennial Commission created by 1890 legislature; Citizens Committee of Fifty organized as auxiliary to Commission. Bennington Battle Monument Association formed early 1880's to erect memorial to battle of Aug. 16, 1777 where Burgoyne first met defeat in march from Canada to cut off New England from other colonies. Monument cornerstone laid Aug. 16, 1887 "with impressive Masonic ceremonies"; then work "transferred...to...Association for completion." Commission, Citizens' Committee and Monument Association concentrated on monument dedication ceremony almost to complete exclusion of other centennial activities.
Site, Dates: First observance March 4, 1891 (exact anniversary) limited largely to that by legislature in Montpelier. Combined centennial ceremony and monument dedication held at Bennington, Aug. 19, 1891, in presence of "many thousands."
Comment: Apparently greater emphasis given dedication of Bennington Battle Monument than Statehood centennial. Monument is simple shaft of limestone, in form of obelisk, 300 ft. high; designed by J. Ph. Rinn, Boston. Celebration consisted mainly of military parade and historical oratory; concluded by Ex-Gov. Prescott, Association President transferring monument to state; accepted by Gov. Page.
Medals: Official Medal designed by Centennial Commission and Monument Association; extent of issue not known.
THESE MEDALS WERE STRUCK BY PHILADELPHIA MEDALIST WILLIAM H. WARNER, WHO WAS THE BROTHER OF COLONEL SETH WARNER COMMEMORATED ON THIS MEDAL.
GENERAL STARK-COLONEL WARNER DOLLAR
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| HK-154 MS 62 COPPER? |
United States
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COPPER? SC$1 1893 IL HK-154 WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPO OFFICIAL MEDAL, LG LTRS
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NGC MS 62
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THIS APPEARS TO BE COPPER OR BRONZE INSTEAD OF GOLD PLATED. IF SO, THIS IS A VARIETY LISTED IN JEFF SHEVLIN'S AND BILL HYDER'S NEW SO-CALLED DOLLAR BOOK, AND IS RARITY R-9!
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