1860 HK-133d, Maj. Gen. Anthony Wayne Dollar

Coin Details

Description

The 1860 Maj. Gen. Anthony Wayne so-called dollar (HK-133d) is a commemorative piece from the Early Commemoratives series. Pre-Civil War commemorative medals were produced by private die sinkers like Charles Cushing Wright and Maltby Pelletreau in New York and Philadelphia, working in copper, brass, and white metal for collectors and event attendees. Bronze examples of so-called dollars offer collectors an excellent balance of affordability, condition, and aesthetic appeal. The alloy's hardness produces sharp strikes with fine detail that survives handling better than softer metals. Early commemorative medals were produced in small quantities by private die sinkers, with white metal and copper being the most common compositions. Distribution was typically limited to event participants and subscribers. So-called dollars — defined as privately issued medals approximately the size of a silver dollar — encompass one of the most diverse and historically rich collecting fields in American numismatics. This piece is a variant of HK-133, distinguished by differences in composition, die state, or striking characteristics that merit a separate catalog entry in the Hibler-Kappen reference.

Rarity Notes

Strikings of HK-133d are scarce. Post-Civil War era medals were often distributed at events, with many entering circulation as pocket pieces rather than being preserved as collectibles.

Cross References

HK-133d; PCGS #642361; NGC #850248