For Sale: HK-136 1878 George Washington Valley Forge Centennial SCD

$5,200.00 · CH BU

Reference HK-136
Date 1878
Grade CH BU
Price $5,200.00
Item # 4952
Metal Silver

Original steel gray toning overall with hints of russet color along the perimeter. This is a PROOF variety. This medal commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the departure of the Continental Army from Valley Forge. Authorized by Congress, designed and engraved by William Barber and struck in SILVER in 1880 at the Philadelphia Mint. Obverse features the bust of George Washington. This is one of the “Three Kings” of silver so-called dollars along with the Grant HK-12A and the Roosevelt HK-308.