Centennial Seated Liberty / American Colonies

1876 · SH 2-28 GP · HK-58

Reference SH 2-28 GP
HK-58
Date 1876
Metal Gold-Plated
Weight
Diameter 38 mm
Designed By
Engraved By George B. Soley
Minted By
Rarity
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A seated woman, similar to James Longacre’s one-dollar patterns, represents America. The reverse depicts an interesting scene of colonial soldiers preparing for battle. This is one of many So-Called Dollars engraved by George B. Soley who was an engraver for the U.S. Mint from 1859 until his death in 1908.

Category

1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition