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Dollar - Washington Grant
1876 year| - | - | 41 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | › Tokens |
| Year | 1876 |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round (Pierced at the top) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#122118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Within open wreath, tied at bottom with ribbon
Script: Latin
Lettering: / Dedicated / To the / People of the /United States / As a memorial / Of the first / Century of / Liberty
Engraver: William Barber
Comment
Medals: Official Medals sponsored and issued in two sizes by Centennial Board of Finance; authorized by 43rd Congress. Large size precluded from listing here. Of issues below, Silver was struck in Mint Exhibit on grounds. Bronze and Gilt pieces struck at Philadelphia Mint. Dies were destroyed when exposition closed. See separate listing, Part I, for Nevada Dollar--1876.OFFICIAL MEDALS
Engraved by William Barber. One of White Metal specimens was sold by Presidential Coin and Antique Company in 1983 from personal collection of Charles Barber, son of William Barber; other two specimens reported as from same source
