Centennial Seated Liberty / American Colonies

1876 · SH 2-28 S · HK-56

Reference SH 2-28 S
HK-56
Date 1876
Metal Silver
Weight
Diameter 37.7 mm
Designed By
Engraved By George B. Soley
Minted By
Rarity R-9
Orientation

A seated woman, similar to that on William Barber’s 1873-1885 U.S. Trade Dollars, represents America. The reverse depicts an interesting scene with a farmer and a colonial soldier preparing for battle. Engraved by George B. Soley. Presidential Auctions sold a silver-plated variety in sale #58, lot #946.

Category

1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition