SOLD: HK-89A 1876 Centennial Main Building / Art Gallery SCD

AU

Reference HK-89A
SH 2-42 WM
Date 1876
Grade AU
Price $275.00
Item # 2081
Metal White Metal
Engraved By William H. Key

The Edifice of the Art Gallery is on the obverse. It is one of the many Centennial So-Called Dollars engraved by William F. Key, who was an assistant engraver at the U.S. Mint from 1864-
1885. Key signature is below the edifice to the left. Reverse legend “1776 Illustrating the Growth and Prosperity of a Free People in a hundred years 1876”. Microscopic signature on reverse “PAT NOV 3 1874 H&L”. Technically an uncirculated piece with some pestering, net grade AU.