SOLD: HK-95 1876 Centennial Lovett Battle of Sullivan’s Island #2 SCD

NGC MS 62 DPL Jeff Shevlin Collection

Reference HK-95
SH 2-58 WM
Date 1876
Grade MS 62 DPL
Price $395.00
Item # 2272
Metal White Metal
Engraved By George Hampden Lovett

This is the second in a series of eight medals with a large bust of Washington, engraved and issued by George Hampden Lovett to commemorate the Revolutionary Battles of 1776. The battle of Sullivan’s Island is also known as the Battle of Fort Sullivan near Charleston, South Carolina, which was the first British attempt to capture the city from American rebels. It was a land and sea battle.