CVC & Collectables presents the 1876 Pennsylvania HK-50 So-Called Dollar, struck in white metal to commemorate the U.S. Centennial Exposition held in Philadelphia. This Liberty Seated Dollar type is part of the famed So-Called Dollar series, cataloged as HK-50, and celebrated for its beautiful and symbolic design representing America’s 100th birthday. Issued during the nation’s first official World’s Fair, this piece is a prized relic of 19th-century patriotic medallic art.
Coin Highlights:
- Catalog Number: HK-50
- Event: 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, PA
- Composition: Gilt (gold-plated)
- Diameter: Approximately 38 mm
- Graded: NGC MS 64 Deep-Proof Like
- Obverse Design: Features a Liberty Seated figure, symbolizing America, holding a shield and an olive branch.
- Reverse Design: Depicts a scene representing the American colonies, often with colonial soldiers preparing for battle.
- Designer/Engraver: George B. Soley, an engraver associated with the U.S. Mint from 1859 to 1908.
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Collectibility:
This 1876 HK-50 So-Called Dollar offers exceptional value for medal collectors and U.S. history enthusiasts, especially those drawn to Centennial-era memorabilia. Its striking allegorical designs and association with the Centennial Exposition give it broad crossover appeal. Scarce in high grades due to the softness of white metal, well-preserved examples remain sought-after relics of post-Civil War national pride and the American industrial age.
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