CVC & Collectables presents the 1876 Gilt Liberty Seated Dollar, cataloged as HK-58 in the So-Called Dollar reference, struck to commemorate the 100th anniversary of American independence. Graded MS 62 by NGC, this historic piece was issued for the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition and features patriotic and allegorical designs in high relief, now enhanced by a rich gilt finish.
Medal Highlights:
- Issuer: U.S. Centennial Exposition (Private)
- Date: 1876
- Composition: Copper, gilt (gold-plated)
- Diameter: ~38 mm
- Obverse Design: Seated Liberty with olive branch, shield, ship and train in background, representing peace, commerce, and progress
- Reverse Design: Three Revolutionary War figures (axman, officer, soldier), with cannon, cabin, and radiant Eye of Providence above
- Edge: Plain
- Grade: NGC MS 62
- Reference: HK-58, So-Called Dollar series
Collectibility:
- Commemorates the 100th anniversary of American independence
- Bold Revolutionary imagery, Eye of Providence, and allegorical Liberty
- Popular within so-called dollar, exonumia, and Centennial collections
- Gilt finish and NGC-certified Mint State condition enhance desirability
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