Dollar - 100th anniversary of Battle of Lexington

Reverse

Inscription In seven lines, first and last curved, others straight

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CENTENNIAL
CELEBRATION
OF THE
BATTLE
OF
LEXINGTON
APRIL 19, 1875.

Engraver: Henry Mitchell

Comment

Memorial service held 7 P.M., April 18, in town hall. Next morning, following 100-gun salute, ceremonies began in 7,000-capacity tent; included oratory, recitation by John Greenleaf Whittier of his poem, written for occasion, "Lexington--1775" and later parade. In reviewing stand were President Grant, Vice President Wilson, members of Cabinet, governors of other states and many public officials. Historic sites were marked; most homes decorated. Centennial Banquet held in second tent, seating 3,500. Bitter cold, insufficient food and inadequate transportation facilities caused much discomfort. Town forced to call for Boston police to control crowd; 40 men assigned. Lexington and Concord celebrations were first in designs ; climax was 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia.

Medals: Official Medals below authorized by 43rd Congress; dies by Henry Mitchell, Boston; from design by Rev. Edward Griffin Porter, Lexington; struck at Philadelphia Mint. Only 4 Gold medals struck.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1875	200	-	-	-	-	-	-

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