BRUCE THOMAS COLLECTION OF SO-CALLED DOLLARS AND OTHER MEDALS
HK-224 PF 62 ULTRA CAMEO


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Set Details
Coin Description:
Grade: NGC MS 61
Owner: Bruce Thomas Collection
 
Set Category: Token & Medals
Set Name: BRUCE THOMAS COLLECTION OF SO-CALLED DOLLARS AND OTHER MEDALS
Slot Name: HK-224 PF 62 ULTRA CAMEO
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

Alongside the Hudson River, on New York City's Riverside Drive at 122nd street, stands Tomb of Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), 18th President of the United States and Mrs. Grant (1826-1902). Designed by Edward Casey, Tomb is white granite, formal Roman-style mausoleum, 165 ft. tall, costing over $600,000. Construction started 1891; dedicated by President William McKinley April 27, 1897. Some authorities feel Tomb "suffers as a monument in his honor through comparison with that of Napoleon, which it invites." Maintained by city for over 60 years, National Park Service of U.S. Department of Interior finally accepted maintenance in 1958. THIS IS THE TYPE 1 OFFICIAL MEDAL.

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