Reference | SH 2-56 WM |
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Date | 1876 |
Grade | AU 53 |
Price | $95.00 |
Item # | 3986 |
Metal | White Metal |
Engraved By | George Hampden Lovett |
Unlisted in Hibler & Kappen. It is cataloged in the new book on So-Called Dollars Volume I: United States Expositions, and has been included in the 2021 Mega Red Book. Microscopic “Lovett” for George H. Lovett on Washington’s bust truncation. Shaking hands are in the center on the reverse with “Union” above and “Forever” below. Often attributed to Robert Lovett Sr., the authors are crediting George H. Lovett for its production, using a Washington punch or hub likely created by Robert Lovett Sr.