1826 HK-4, U.S. Semicentennial Dollar

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Description

On July 4, 1826, the nation marked fifty years since the Declaration of Independence, and the medal titled "National Jubilee" was made for that anniversary; HK-4 is the white metal version, which is also described as pewter or tin. It is 40 mm, like the silver HK-2. An all-seeing eye shines down on an eagle standing on a shield among a flag and implements of agriculture and war, with "Cr" in small letters at the lower right. The reverse sets the Declaration's closing pledge in seven lines, ringed by "Declaration of Independence Signed July 4: 1776." That document grew out of Richard Henry Lee's resolution of June 7, 1776, and a drafting committee of five headed by Thomas Jefferson; twelve states adopted it on July 4, and New York added its vote on July 9. The origin of the medal remains unknown. Copper is HK-3.

Cross References

HK-4; PCGS #642006; NGC #850007