 1826 U.S. Semicentennial. The National Medal. Hibler-Kappen 2. Silver. Plain edge. 39.1 mm. 362.9 gns. Obverse signed C.R: (Charles Rollinson?). Very Choice About Uncirculated. Brightly reflective surfaces. Lovely deep gray and blue with some rose and gold overtones. Holed as always. Sharply shift double struck. The front shows an eagle atop a shield with trophies of arms behind it, the All Seeing Eye in Glory above, 13 stars around the top rim, NATIONAL JUBILEE around the bottom, date 1826 above. The reverse bears an inscription around the rim noting the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 and another in the center recording the words of the signers as they pledged their honor to their endeavor. Extremely rare and almost never seen offered for sale. Mr. Ford prizes these as very early patriotic sentiments in numismatic form. The appearance of five specimens (together with an obverse brockage) in a single auction is unprecedented.
Ex F.C.C. Boyd Estate.
| |
|
