SOLD: HK-26 1876 Centennial Liberty Bell Pointed 6 / Independence Hall SCD

NGC MS 62 Jeff Shevlin Collection

Reference HK-26
SH 2-3 WM
Date 1876
Grade MS 62
Price $215.00
Item # 2082
Metal White Metal
Designed By William H. Key
Engraved By William H. Key

The dates on both the obverse and reverse of this die variety have a pointed 6 and both of these dies are found paired with several other centennial dies. The Liberty Bell was on display at the Centennial Exposition. Engraved by William H. Key, assistant engraver to William Barber, 1864-1885; his signature is below Independence Hall. Both Frossard and Holland report these as being struck in copper, not bronze.