SOLD: HK-22 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition Official SCD Gold-Plated with original Leather Book Style Holder

This gold-plated Official SCD comes inside the original Red Leather Book Style holder that opens in the front and the back for viewing the medal. The medal grades BU++. The United States was sending a message to the world with the design of the official medal for the 1876 Centennial Celebration. The obverse features Liberty in a reclining position rising up, reaching for the firmament, symbolizing that the United States will be recognized as a world power. At that time most of Europe considered the United States to be a third world country. Struck to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Authorized by Congress and struck in the Mint Exhibit at the Exposition. Gold-Plated.