Reference | SH 2-3 S PR HK-23 |
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Date | 1876 |
Metal | Silver Proof |
Weight | 30.70 g |
Diameter | 38.1 mm |
Designed By | William H. Key |
Engraved By | William H. Key |
Minted By | |
Rarity | R-9 |
Orientation |
The Liberty Bell was on display at the Centennial Exposition held in Philadelphia. The dates on this die variety have a pointed 6 and is found paired with several other centennial dies. Engraved by William H. Key, assistant engraver to William Barber, 1864-1885; his signature is below Independence Hall. Both Frossard and Holland report these as being struck in copper, not bronze.