1826 HK-2, U.S. Semicentennial Dollar

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Description

In 1826, fifty years after the Declaration of Independence, an unknown maker issued this "National Jubilee" medal, and HK-2 is its silver version, 40 mm. The reverse quotes the Declaration's closing pledge, "we pledge to each other our lives our fortunes & our sacred honour," set in seven straight lines, with "Declaration of Independence Signed July 4: 1776" around the edge. The obverse shows a spread-winged eagle facing left on a shield, among a flag and the tools of farming and war, while an all-seeing eye above sends down rays; the letters "Cr" sit at the lower right. Research has not established who struck it. Because of the event's national weight, Hibler and Kappen list the issue even though holed pieces are normally excluded. Copper, white metal and brass versions are HK-3, HK-4 and HK-1002.

Cross References

HK-2; PCGS #642002; NGC #850003