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SC$1 1853 NY HK-7A INDUSTRY-ALL NATIONS CRYSTAL PALACE JEFF SHEVLIN COLLECTION
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The Industry of all Nations Exposition was the first international Exposition held in America. The Exposition’s organizers had a copy of London’s Crystal Palace built on a smaller scale for the expo at a cost of more than $600,000. The expo opened in New York city on July 14, 1853, and ran intermittently until the Crystal Palace building was destroyed by a fire on October 5, 1858. This medal was struck for the expo. Its dies were engraved by George Hampden Lovett, and it is made of white medal. It is pedigreed to the Jeff Shevlin collection, and I have confirmed with Jeff that it is the plate medal that was used in his book “So-Called Dollars Volume 1: United States Expositions”. It is one of only two examples that NGC has graded MS-60 (2/0) and is a top pop example. The overall rarity for this medal is listed as R8 (5-10 known).
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SC$1 1854 NY HK-8 CRYSTAL PALACE
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NGC MS 63
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This is a top pop example of a Crystal Palace medal. The NGC pop in MS-63 is 5/0. It is made of white metal and is well struck. The fields are much more reflective than they appear in the photos; in fact the whole medal looks much better in hand than the photos. The overall rarity is R6 (21-75 known).
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SC$1 1854 NY HK-8A CRYSTAL PALACE
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NGC MS 64 BN
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This is a fabulous top pop 2/0 example of a bronze Crystal Palace SCD. It is very well struck, with all design details sharp & crisp. The surfaces, especially the obverse, are clean and are a pleasing dark chocolate hue with very nice glossy luster. The bronze Crystal Palace medals are much rarer than the white metal pieces. According to the NGC census, they have only graded a total of 4 bronze examples compared to 67 of those made of white metal. The overall rarity is R8 (5-10 known).
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SC$1 1857 HK-756 DR. ELISHA KENT KANE
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NGC MS 64 BN
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Elisha Kent Kane was a United States Navy medical officer, Arctic explorer and author who in 1850 served as the senior medical officer in the first Grinnell expedition to find British explorer Sir John Franklin, who’s own arctic expedition had been missing since 1845. While Elisha Kent Kane was credited with the discovery of an encampment and gravesite from Franklin’s expedition, the First Grinnell expedition failed to find any other trace of Franklin or his men. In 1853 Elisha Kent Kane led the second Grinnell expedition to determine the fate of the lost Franklin expedition. Although the second Grinnell expedition was also unsuccessful in finding out what happened to the Franklin expedition, Kane and his men set a new record for northward exploration, delineated 960 miles of unexplored coastline north of 82° latitude, and discovered the long sort for open Polar Sea. Kane was also able to collect valuable geographical, climate and magnetic observations before being forced to abandon his ship the USS Advance to pack ice in May of 1855. Kane and his men began an 83-day journey overland trying to reach Upernavik, Greenland. After suffering many hardships along the way, they were found by a relief expedition and returned to New York City October 1855. Kane spoke frequently to large audiences about his Arctic expeditions and published two books chronicling them. Two United States Navy ships, a lunar crater and a waterway in the Arctic were named in his honor. This medal is made of bronze and was issued sometime after Dr. Kane’s death on February 14, 1857; however, it is unknown who the issuer was or if it was to commemorate either his death or his expeditions. It is one of only five examples that NGC has certified and at MS-64, it is the finest known. The overall rarity is R7 (11-20 known).
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SC$1 1859 NY HK-589A NASSAU WATER WORKS
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NGC MS 63 BN
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This medal just oozes originality. It looks like it was stored in a paper flip and remained untouched since 1859. It was struck in bronze to commemorate the opening of the Nassau Water Works; the first municipal pumping station built to supply clean water to the city of Brooklyn, New York. The surfaces are semi proof like and problem free with a pleasing dark brown patina. The NGC pop in MS-63 is 3/2. The overall rarity is R6 (21-75 known).
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SC$1 1859 NY HK-589B NASSAU WATER WORKS Jeff Shevlin Collection
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NGC MS 63 PL
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This medal was struck to commemorate the opening of the Nassau Water Works; the first municipal pumping station built to supply clean water to the city of Brooklyn, New York. It is made of white metal and has beautiful proof-like surfaces that are much brighter and glass-like than they appear to be in my photos. The eye appeal of this piece is far nicer than the average example seen. It has been graded MS-63 PL by NGC and is the finest known example of this medal. The overall rarity is listed as R5 (76-200 known).
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SC$1 1860 HK-9 HEENAN-SAYERS BOXING HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
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NGC MS 65 BN
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On April 17th, 1860, one of the most famous bare-knuckle heavy-weight championship bouts took place at Farnborough in Hampshire, England between American John C. Heenan and World Champion Thomas Sayers of England. The fight lasted for 42 rounds and over two hours before the police, who had arrived to put a stop to the fight, were seen approaching from the edge of the field where the bout was being held. This caused everyone in attendance including Heenan & Sayers to flee the scene and the bout to be declared a draw. Upon Heenan’s return to America, medals were struck to commemorate the event by Smith and Hartmann of New York City. One of the medals featured a bust of Heenan on the obverse, and the other Sayers. Both shared the same reverse and each type was struck in both white metal and copper. This piece is a copper example of the Heenan medal. Its strike, surfaces and color are all excellent. It is 1 of only 10 that have been graded by NGC, and at MS-65 it is tied with 1 other example for the title of finest known. The overall rarity is R7 (11-20 known).
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SC$1 1860 HK-10A HEENAN-SAYERS BOXING HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
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NGC MS 62
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On April 17th, 1860, one of the most famous bare-knuckle heavy-weight championship bouts took place at Farnborough in Hampshire, England between American John C. Heenan and World Champion Thomas Sayers of England. The fight lasted for 42 rounds and over two hours before the police, who had arrived to put a stop to the fight, were seen approaching from the edge of the field where the bout was being held. This caused everyone in attendance including Heenan & Sayers to flee the scene and the bout to be declared a draw. Upon Heenan’s return to America, medals were struck to commemorate the event by Smith and Hartmann of New York City. One of the medals featured a bust of Heenan on the obverse, and the other Sayers. Both shared the same reverse and each type was struck in both white metal and copper. This piece is a white metal example of the Sayers medal. It is 1 of only 11 that have been graded by NGC and at MS-62 (1/0) it is the top pop non proof like example. Only 1 MS-63 PL example has been graded higher. The overall rarity is R7 (11-20 known).
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SC$1 1860 HK-10B HEENAN-SAYERS BOXING HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
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On April 17th, 1860, one of the most famous bare-knuckle heavy-weight championship bouts took place at Farnborough in Hampshire, England between American John C. Heenan and World Champion Thomas Sayers of England. The fight lasted for 42 rounds and over two hours before the police, who had arrived to put a stop to the fight, were seen approaching from the edge of the field where the bout was being held. This caused everyone in attendance including Heenan & Sayers to flee the scene and the bout to be declared a draw. Upon Heenan’s return to America, medals were struck to commemorate the event by Smith and Hartmann of New York City. One of the medals featured a bust of Heenan on the obverse, and the other Sayers. Both shared the same reverse and each type was struck in both white metal and copper. This piece is a copper example of the Sayers medal. Its surfaces exhibit a pleasing original brown copper color, most likely from long term storage in a paper envelope. It has been graded MS-64 and is 1 of only 8 that have been graded by NGC. Only 1 has been graded higher at MS-65. The overall rarity is R7 (11-20 known).
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SC$1 (c.1860) HK-133C BRANDYWINE/GERMANTOWN MONMOUTH & STONY POINT
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NGC MS 64
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This medal honors Major General Anthony Wayne of the Continental Army on its obverse and commemorates the Revolutionary War Battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth and Stony Point on its reverse, all of which Wayne commanded. At the Battle of Stony Point Wayne led a daring nighttime bayonet attack against the British which resulted in about 550 British prisoners taken. Wayne received a medal from the Continental Congress for his victory and earned the nickname ‘Mad Anthony’ from his men as a term of endearment for his bravery. This medal is made of brass and is 1 of only 8 that NGC has graded. At MS-64 (3/0) it is a top pop example. The overall rarity is R6 (21-75 known).
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SC$1 (c.1860) HK-133D BRANDYWINE/GERMANTOWN MONMOUTH & STONY POINT
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This Battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth & Stony Point medal is listed as being made of tin and has been graded MS-62PL by NGC. It is 1 of only 8 that they have graded and is the only proof like example. Only 1 has been graded higher at MS-63. The overall rarity is R6 (21-75 known).
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SC$1 (c.1861) HK-114B UNITY OF GOVERNMENT DOLLAR HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA
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This is an exceptionally rare medal. In fact, so little was known about it that when Hibler & Kappen published the first edition of their ground breaking work ‘So-Called Dollars an Illustrated Standard Catalog’ in 1963, they mistakenly attributed it to being made for the 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition. Is has since been proven that it was actually made for the Confederate States of America Election of 1861. It is struck on a thick planchet made of bronzed copper and features a military bust of George Washington surrounded by the words “Unity of government is the main pillar of independence” on the obverse and a quote “He is a free man Whom the truth Makes free” from the English poet William Cowper on its reverse. Its surfaces are boldly struck and exhibit a pleasing mahogany brown color. Only 11 of these medals are believed to have been struck. The NGC and PCGS population reports show only one example of this medal graded by each service, the NGC piece at MS-63 and this piece graded SP-65 by PCGS being the finest known. The overall listed rarity is R7 (11-20 known). Provenance: Ex William Spohn Baker Collection, to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania by bequest, November 15, 1897.
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SC$1 (c.1861-65) HK-829 AARON WHITE SATIRICAL $
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During the civil war, hard money (gold & silver coins) became so scarce that the U.S. government needed to print large amounts of paper money to finance the war effort. Aaron White was a lawyer from Connecticut who believed that the printing of paper money without the gold & silver to back it would eventually lead to the bankruptcy of the United States. He had this medal struck as a satirical piece to show his belief that paper money was worthless. This medal is made of copper and has a strong strike, great luster and gorgeous color. The NGC pop in MS-64RB is 4 with only 2 higher, both at MS-65. The overall rarity is R6 (21-75 known).
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Silver SC$1 (c.1863) HK-874 THE LOYAL NATIONAL LEAGUE HK-874
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NGC MS 64 PL
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The Loyal National League was an organization formed by patriotic northerners to strengthen loyalty to the north and fight back against the propaganda that was being put out at the time by a group sympathetic to the south called the Copperhead movement. This medal was struck for the Loyal National League circa 1861-1863. It is made of Silver, has strong strike, and proof like surfaces. It has been graded MS-64 PL by NGC and is the only proof like example that has been graded as well as being the finest known example of this medal. The overall rarity is R6 (21-75 known).
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SC$1 (c.1863) HK-875 THE LOYAL NATIONAL LEAGUE
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The Loyal National League was an organization formed by patriotic northerners to strengthen loyalty to the north and fight back against the propaganda that was being put out at the time by a group sympathetic to the south called the Copperhead movement. This medal is made of copper and is a warm, medium brown in color. It is sharply struck and has nice luster. It has been graded MS-63BN (1/0) by NGC and is the top pop example. The overall rarity is R6 (21-75 known).
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SC$1 1869 HK-12 PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPLETE
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496 of these medals were struck at the Philadelphia mint as part of their ‘Medal Series of the U.S. Mint’ to commemorate the completion of the Pacific Railway. This is a large (45mm), heavy and impressive medal. It is struck in bronze with a high relief design and its surfaces are a deep mahogany color and have an almost glass like sheen. The overall rarity is R5 (76-200 known), NGC has graded 28 of these medals, 8 of which were graded MS-63.
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SC$1 1870 MA HK-13 PILGRIM JUBILEE MEMORIAL
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A stunningly monster toned example of a silver plated Pilgrim Jubilee Memorial SCD! As nice as the PCGS photos are, this piece really needs to be seen in person to fully appreciate its beautiful rainbow toning. Graded MS-67, it is the top pop (1/0) example in the PCGS pop report. The NGC census shows only one other MS-67 graded. Truly one of, if not the finest known example of this medal. The overall rarity is R5 (76-200 known).
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SC$1 1870 MA HK-15A PILGRIM JUBILEE MEMORIAL GILT Jeff Shevlin Collection
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This is an exceptional example of a gilt (gold-plated) Pilgrim Jubilee Memorial medal. It has a strong strike, proof-like surfaces, and beautiful golden color. Its luster is outstanding. Hibler & Kappen’s So-Called Dollars an Illustrated Standard Catalog lists this medal as HK-15, but incorrectly as being made of brass. NGC recognizes the correct metal composition of gilt for these medals and certifies them as HK-15A. This piece is one of only four examples that have been graded MS-66 PL by NGC and is a top pop example. It is also pedigreed to the Jeff Shevlin collection. The overall rarity is R5 (76-200 known).
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Bronze SC$1 1875 MA HK-17 BATTLE OF LEXINGTON HK-17
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NGC MS 66 BN
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This historically significant medal was struck in bronze by the U.S. mint in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. It is one of two hundred that were made and sold for $1 each at the time. Its surfaces are sharply struck, very clean, and exhibit beautiful color. Its luster is still quite nice for a piece that is nearly one hundred and fifty years old. It is an exquisite example of 19th century medal craftsmanship and is one of only three examples that have made the top pop grade of MS-66 at NGC. The overall rarity is R5 (76-200 known).
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-25 ROUNDED 6 - LIBERTY BELL US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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NGC MS 66 BN
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This is a well struck, rich chocolate brown example of a HK-25 Liberty Bell/Independence Hall Dollar rounded 6 variety. The fields are glass like and highly reflective when viewed under a light. It is struck in copper and is holed as made. In its assigned grade of MS-66 (2/0) it is tied with 1 other for the title of finest known example of the rounded 6 variety. The overall rarity is listed as R5 (76-200 known) for both the pointed 6 and rounded 6 varieties combined.
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SC$1 (1876) PA HK-27 LIBERTY BELL DOLLAR US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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A very nice example of a Liberty Bell/Independence Hall Dollar that is struck in copper with the ‘Small Bell’ design. The surfaces are clean with sharp details and have a rich, deep cherry red tone. They are also quite lustrous. The NGC pop in MS-64 is 3/2. The overall rarity is R5 (76-200 known).
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SC$1 (1876) PA HK-28 LIBERTY BELL DOLLAR US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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This is a Liberty Bell/Independence Hall Dollar with the ‘Small Bell’ design. It is made of brass, has a strong strike, good luster and attractive original brass patina. It looks much nicer in hand than the enlarged photos depict. The NGC census shows a total of 9 examples graded with a MS-63 pop of 3 with only 1 higher. The overall rarity is R7 (11-20 known).
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SC$1 (1876) PA HK-29 LIBERTY BELL $ - THICK US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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The HK-29 Liberty Bell Dollar medals were struck in white metal on both thick (3mm) and thin (2mm) planchets. This piece was struck on a thick planchet and has much nicer luster and overall eye appeal than I was able to capture in my enlarged photos. It is one of only three examples of this medal that have been graded MS-63 (3/0) by NGC as is a top pop example. The overall rarity is R5 (76-200 known).
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-32A LIBERTY BELL DOLLAR US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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This medal is struck in copper and has rich reddish brown surfaces with glossy luster. All design details are crisp and it is holed as made. NGC has graded only 5 of these medals. The MS-64 pop is 1 with 2 higher, both at MS65. The overall rarity is R6 (21-75 known).
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-35 LIBERTY BELL DOLLAR US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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This is an outstanding example of a medal that is quite rare. Its overall rarity is listed as R8 (5-10 known), however NGC has graded only 2 examples and PCGS none. It is made of copper and has a full, bold strike. The surfaces are mark free with a beautiful brown/red brown tone that flashes Iridescent shades of red, blue and purple when rotated under a light. Its luster is excellent. At MS-66 it is the finest known and most likely the nicest example of this medal in existence.
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-38 LIBERTY BELL DOLLAR US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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This medal is one of only three examples that have been graded by NGC. None have been graded by PCGS as per their pop report. It is made of white metal and is holed as made. Its surfaces are much more lustrous than I was able to capture in my photos; and in my opinion, its obverse is proof-like. Graded MS-62 by NGC, this piece is the finest known by two grade points. While the overall rarity for this medal is listed as R6 (21-75 known), given the very low number of certified examples it may actually be much rarer than that. As a side note, a number of the marks which may look like scratches on the reverse of the medal in my photos are actually on the surface of the holder and not on the medal itself.
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-40 INDEPENDENCE HALL DOLLAR US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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This is a beautiful example of a HK-40 Independence Hall Dollar. It is struck in copper and the surfaces are very glossy. When the medal is rotated under a light, shades of copper/red and blue flash up and dance in its cartwheel luster. I was unable to capture how the medal truly looks in hand due to glare. Only 6 of these medals have been graded by NGC. Graded MS-63BN, this medal is the highest graded brown example. Only 2 MS-64 red/brown examples have been graded higher. The overall rarity is R6 (21-75 known).
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-44 INDEPENDENCE HALL DOLLAR US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION Jeff Shevlin Collection
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One of only five that have been graded by NGC and a top pop example, this medal is made of gilt (gold plated) and has beautiful deep proof like surfaces. It is Pedigreed to the Jeff Shevlin collection. An overall rarity of R7 (11-20 known) combined with its low number of certified examples make it a true rarity.
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-46A INDEPENDENCE HALL DOLLAR US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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This piece is one of only five examples that have been graded by NGC and at MS-64 BN (1/0), it is a top pop example. It is made of copper and has pleasing brown surfaces that exhibit ample red highlights. The “Chosen Friends Lodge No. 100 I.O.O.F.” referenced on this medal’s reverse was an Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge that was located at Broad & Spring Garden streets in Philadelphia, PA. Its overall rarity is R7 (11-20 known).
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-49 LIBERTY SEATED DOLLAR US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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This medal is a beautiful example of a HK-49 Liberty Seated Dollar. It is made of copper and was struck on a thick planchet. Its reverse design features an edifice of Philadelphia’s Independence Hall. The surfaces of this medal have a glass like look to them and are much smoother and eye appealing then I was able to capture in my photos. NGC has certified six examples of this medal. Only three of the six have received a mint state grade, one at MS-63, this piece at MS-64, and one higher at MS-65. Shevlin & Hyder’s book “So-Called Dollars Volume 1: United States Expositions” list the overall rarity of this medal as R7 (11-20 known).
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-54 LIBERTY SEATED DOLLAR US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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I am quite pleased to have been able to add this medal to my collection. It is one of only two examples that have been graded by any grading service. Both were graded by NGC and ironically both have been graded MS-63PL. It is made of gilt and has strong proof like fields that contrast nicely with its devices. The overall rarity is listed as R7 (11-20 known) in Shevlin & Hyder’s book “So-Called Dollars Volume 1: United States Expositions”, but with only two examples graded one has to wonder if it might not actually be somewhat rarer than that.
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-58 LIBERTY SEATED DOLLAR US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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Well struck with excellent luster and proof like surfaces, the eye appeal of this medal is outstanding. It is made of gilt and is a bright gold color. I was unable to capture its full beauty in my photos due to glare. The NGC pop in MS-63 Proof like is 2 with one higher at MS64 PL. The overall rarity is R6 (21-75 known).
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-67 CENTENNIAL FOUNTAIN US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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There are three medals listed by Hibler & Kappen that are collectively known as Centennial Fountain Dollars. All three medals share the same obverse design depicting the Centennial Fountain located in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. However, each of the three medals have a different design for their reverse. The Centennial Fountain was commissioned by the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America as an attraction for the 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition. This medal has a naked bust of George Washington on its reverse. It is made of gilt and is one of only four examples that have been certified. It has proof-like surfaces. NGC graded this piece MS-64, making it is a top pop example; however, they did not note its proof-like qualities on the holder’s label. The overall rarity is R6 (21-75 known).
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-69 CENTENNIAL FOUNTAIN US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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There are three medals listed by Hibler & Kappen that are collectively known as Centennial Fountain Dollars. All three medals share the same obverse design depicting the Centennial Fountain located in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. However, each of the three medals have a different design for their reverse. The Centennial Fountain was commissioned by the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America as an attraction for the 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition. This medal has the emblem of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America on its reverse. It is made of gilt copper and is a superb piece. It is the only proof-like example that has been certified, and at MS-64 it is the finest known example. The overall rarity is R6 (21-75 known).
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White Metal SC$1 1876 PA HK-74 DECLAR. OF INDEPENDENCE US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION HK-74 US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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Known as the Declaration of Independence Dollar due to its obverse design depicting John Trumbull’s famous painting of the 1776 Congress, this medal was struck for the 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition. It is made of white metal and its surfaces are blazing white with excellent luster. The MS-66 pop at NGC is two, with only one other example graded higher at MS-67. The overall rarity is R5 (76-200 known).
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-75 DECLAR. OF INDEPENDENCE US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION B-388A, G.LOVETT.SC.
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Iridescent shades of blue, red and orange adorn both the obverse and reverse of this medal. When the medal is rotated under a light the effect is beautiful, however I was unable to capture the iridescence in my photos. The surfaces also have a much smoother, glass like look to them then the photos depict. The NGC pop for this medal in MS-65 is 2/0 making this example tied with one other for the title of finest known. Shevlin & Hyder’s book “So-Called Dollars Volume 1: United States Expositions” list the overall rarity of this medal as R8 (5-10 known).
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-76 DECLAR. OF INDEPENDENCE US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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PCGS MS 63
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The surfaces of this medal are brilliant white and fully deep proof-like with strong contrast between the fields and devices. Its strike is sharp, making every aspect of its design clear and distinct. It has been graded MS-63 by PCGS and is the only example that they have certified. The NGC pop for this medal is three. One at MS-61, one at MS-62 and one example graded higher than this piece at MS-64 DPL. Shevlin & Hyder’s book “So-Called Dollars Volume 1: United States Expositions” list the overall rarity of this medal as R8 (5-10 known).
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-79 DECLAR. OF INDEPENDENCE US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION B-388B, G.LOVETT.SC.
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Although listed as being made of pewter in Hibler & Kappen’s So-Called Dollars an Illustrated Standard Catalog, all HK-79’s were actually struck in white metal. This variety of Declaration of Independence Dollar lacks the Demarest signature below the date on the obverse that is present on the similar HK-75 thru HK-77 medals. Graded MS-62, this piece is one of only two that have been graded by NGC and is a top pop example. It is also fully proof like; however, it was not noted on the holder’s label by NGC. Shevlin & Hyder’s book “So-Called Dollars Volume 1: United States Expositions” list the overall rarity of this medal as R8 (5-10 known).
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SC$1 1876 LOVETT MULE OBV HK-74; REV BAKER-391 DECLAR OF INDEPENDENCE
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NGC MS 64 PL
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This Declaration of Independence Dollar is made of white metal and is one of the varieties that features the John Hancock signature on its reverse. Its obverse lacks the Demarest signature below the date and has three people seated and one standing. It was not listed in either edition of Hibler & Kappen’s “So-Called Dollars an Illustrated Standard Catalog”, however it has been listed in Shevlin & Hyder’s book “So-Called Dollars Volume 1: United States Expositions” as SH 2-49 WM. This particular piece is a wonderful example that exhibits proof-like surfaces and has excellent eye appeal. NGC has graded this medal MS-64 PL, but unfortunately, there is no population data listed in their census for this medal so I have no idea how many they may have graded or if any have been graded higher. Its overall rarity is listed as R8 (5-10 known).
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-81 MAIN BUILDING US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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NGC MS 64 BN
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This medal is struck in copper and is one of the medals known as an Exposition Building dollars. This one depicts the exposition's main building on the obverse. It has sharp details, and the surfaces are smooth, with a pleasing milk chocolate tone. The NGC pop in MS-64 is 3 with none higher and a total of only 10 graded. The overall rarity is R6 (21-75 known).
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-82 MAIN BUILDING US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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NGC MS 62
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This is the white metal version of HK-81. It is much more lustrous than it looks in the photos. Many of the examples of this medal seen are either ‘Detail’ graded which are not included in the census or unable to be graded due to environmental damage. The NCG census shows 17 graded as of 01/31/19 with the MS-62 pop being 6 with only 1 higher at MS-63. The overall rarity is R6 (21-75 known).
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-83 ART GALLERY BUILDING US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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NGC MS 65 BN
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This Exposition Building dollar has an edifice of the Art Gallery Building on its obverse. It is struck in copper and has a diameter of 43mm. It has a sharp strike, and its surfaces are very clean, with an even chocolate tone that is quite eye appealing. The NGC pop in MS-65 is one with only one graded higher at MS-66. The overall rarity is R6 (21-75 known).
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-101 BATTLE OF HARLEM PLAINS LOVETT'S BATTLES OF 1776 LOVETT'S BATTLE OF 1776
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NGC MS 64 DPL
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Number 4 in a series of medals that were issued by George Lovett to commemorate eight different battles that were fought during the Revolutionary War in 1776. After the Continental Army’s defeat on Long Island in August 1776, General Washington and his army was forced to retreat to Harlem Heights which was an area of high ground on northwestern Manhattan Island. Early on the morning of September 16, Washington was alerted that the British were advancing toward his position and immediately dispatched 150 men under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Knowlton to find and probe the British forces. Knowlton and his men were spotted by the British at daybreak, beginning a battle that lasted until the British broke off hostilities and pulled back their troops after running low on ammunition at 3 p.m. Lieutenant Colonel Knowlton was one of those killed on the American side. The battle was considered a victory for the Americans and was Washington’s first battlefield success of the war. Although today this battle is commonly known as the Battle of Harlem Heights due to General Washington and the Continental Army being camped there at the time, the actual fighting took place at Harlem plains. This medal commemorates the Battle of Harlem Plains and is made of white metal. It has a strong strike and excellent luster. The MS-64 deep proof like pop at NGC is 3/2. The overall rarity is R5 (76-200 known).
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-104 BATTLE OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN LOVETT'S BATTLES OF 1776
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NGC MS 64 DPL
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Number 5 in a series of medals that were issued by George Lovett to commemorate eight different battles that were fought during the Revolutionary War in 1776. The Battle of Lake Champlain was fought on Oct. 11, 1776 and is considered one of the first battles ever fought by the United States Navy. The commander of the U.S. forces during the battle was Benedict Arnold. This example is struck in white metal. It has a strong strike and great luster. What looks like hairlines in the enlarged photos is actually die polish and is not distracting at all when looking at the medal in hand. The MS-64 deep proof like pop at NGC is 1 with only 1 higher. The overall rarity is R5 (76-200 known).
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-110 BATTLE OF FORT WASHINGTON LOVETT'S BATTLES OF 1776
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NGC MS 64 DPL
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Number 7 in a series of medals that were issued by George Lovett to commemorate eight different battles that were fought during the Revolutionary War in 1776. Fort Washington was built along the highest point of Manhattan at the north end of the of the Island. Just across the Hudson, Fort Lee sat high atop the New Jersey Palisades enabling the two forts to rain deadly artillery fire down upon any British warships that tried to sail up the Hudson and pass between the two forts. In addition, British warships were unable to rise the elevation of their guns enough to present effective return fire upon the two forts due to their height above the Hudson. By November of 1776, Fort Washington was the last stronghold for the Continental Army on the Island of Manhattan, and British Lieutenant General William Howe planned to take it. On Nov. 16, 1776, Howe ordered an attack on Fort Washington from the north, east and west sides. The number of patriots within the fort numbered 3,000 and those defending the north side were initially able to put up strong resistance to the attack, but the southern and western defenses were unable to repel the attack and were quickly overwhelmed. The northern defenses soon followed, causing the forts commanding officer Colonel Robert Magaw to surrender. 59 Americans were killed during the fighting, and 2,837 were taken as prisoners of war by the British. The Battle of Fort Washington is considered one of the worst defeats for the Continental Army of the Revolutionary War. This medal is made of white metal and has a strong strike and excellent luster. What may look like hairlines in my enlarged photos is actually die polish and is not distracting at all when looking at the medal in hand. The MS-64 deep proof like pop at NGC is 1/2. The overall rarity is R5 (76-200 known).
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-113 BATTLE OF TRENTON, NJ LOVETT'S BATTLES OF 1776
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NGC MS 65 DPL
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Number 8 in a series of medals that were issued by George Lovett to commemorate eight different battles that were fought during the Revolutionary War in 1776. The Battle of Trenton was a pivotal battle for the Continental Army during the American Revolution. By December of 1776, the Continental Army had lost both Long Island and New York to the British and had to flee to Pennsylvania to regroup. The morale of the troops was extremely low and many of them, believing that the fight for America’s independence was futile were deserting. General George Washington knew that what was needed the most at this time was a decisive victory to show both the British and his own troops that the fight was not yet lost. Washington’s plan was a dangerous crossing of the icy Delaware River on the night of December 25-26, 1776 and a surprise attack on the morning of Dec. 26 against the Hessian forces camped in Trenton, New Jersey. The attack was a complete success and led to a second victory when the Continental army defeated The British at the Battle of Princeton a week later on January 3, 1777. These two victories led to the Continental army’s control of much of New Jersey and a renewed confidence among the Americans that they could win the war. This medal commemorates the Battle of Trenton. It is made of white metal, has a strong strike, and its surfaces are deep proof like. The MS-65 DPL pop at NGC is 1 with only 1 higher. The overall rarity is R5 (76-200 known).
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BRONZE 1876 GW-899 BATTLE OF TRENTON LOVETT'S BATTLES OF 1776
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NGC MS 63 BN
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This unlisted SCD is a rare medal. Only 10 were struck, with an estimated 5-7 surviving today. When George Lovett designed his Eight Battle Dollars he also designed a second obverse for each of the eight battle reverses. Hibler & Kappen later recognized Lovett’s Eight Battles Dollars with the first obverse in their ground breaking work So-Called Dollars an Illustrated Standard Catalog, but they did not include the much rarer second obverse pieces. This medal is made of bronze, has a good strike and nice luster. NGC has graded it MS-63BN, but unfortunately they have no info in their census on it. The overall rarity is R8 (5-10 known).
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SC$1 1876 PA HK-117 CHILDREN OF AMERICA US CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
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NGC MS 64 DPL
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This medal is listed as being made of pewter in Hibler & Kappen’s So-Called Dollars an Illustrated Standard Catalog. However, I believe that it is actually made of white metal. It is holed as made, sharply struck, and has bright glass-like surfaces that have superb contrast between the fields and devices. It is one of only two examples that NGC has graded MS-64 Deep-Proof-Like and it a top pop example. The overall rarity is R5 (76-200 known).
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SC$1 (1876) HK-853 CONTINENTAL DOLLAR DICKESON COPY, COPPER
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NGC MS 64 BN
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A very pleasing example of a Dickeson continental dollar copper restrike. It is well struck and mark free to the naked eye. Faint light blue hues can be seen dancing up from beneath the smooth chocolate surfaces when the medal is rotated under a light. IMO it is conservatively graded. Overall rarity of R7 (11-20 known). In MS-64BN the NGC pop is 3 with only 2 higher.
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SC$1 (1876) HK-854 CONTINENTAL DOLLAR DICKESON COPY, WM (3mm)
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NGC MS 64
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This Dickeson continental dollar restrike is made of white metal and has a planchet thickness of 3mm. Its surfaces are well struck and display wonderful originality, making it a very eye appealing piece. In MS-64 the NGC pop is 3 with only 1 higher. Its listed overall rarity is R7 (11-20 known).
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