SOLD: HK-25 1876 Centennial Liberty Bell / Independence Hall SCD

NGC MS 66 BN

Reference HK-25
SH 2-3 CU
Date 1876
Grade MS 66 BN
Price $575.00
Item # 1059
Metal Copper
Designed By William H. Key
Engraved By William H. Key

TOT POP and the only one graded in 66. The Centennial Exposition held in Philadelphia had the Liberty Bell on display. The dates on this die variety have a pointed 6 and is found paired with several other centennial dies. 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.