SOLD: HK-24 1876 Centennial Liberty Bell Pointed 6 / Independence Hall SCD

NGC MS 61 BN Jeff Shevlin Collection

Reference HK-24
SH 2-3 BZ
Date 1876
Grade MS 61 BN
Price $195.00
Item # 4877
Metal Bronze
Designed By William H. Key
Engraved By William H. Key

Very attractive with outstanding eye appeal, a wonderful bronze example. This was certified a long time ago, before NGC started using the PL and DPL attributions. Rare not holed. This example has wonderful Proof-Like surfaces. The Centennial Exposition held in Philadelphia had the Liberty Bell on display. William H. Key engraved two different dies with the Liberty Bell design. Careful inspection reveals numerous differences, most noticeably the digit 6 in the date. This variety has a pointed 6 on both the obverse and reverse; the other die variety (SH 2-4) has a rounded 6. William H. Key was the assistant engraver to William Barber, 1864-1885, his signature is below Independence Hall.