1876 Bronze So-Called Dollar GW-884, HK-91, Moore's Creek Bridge

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Description

Number 1 in Lovett's "Eight Battles" set is Moore's Creek Bridge, fought in North Carolina on February 27, 1776, when patriot militia defeated a Loyalist force largely made up of Scottish Highlanders. HK-91 is the bronze striking, Baker 440A. The reverse frames a rayed central 1776 with "Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge / February 27" above and "1 / No. Carolina" below, all within a wreath of oak leaves and a beaded rim. On the obverse, Washington's bust faces right inside thirty-four stars, the date 1876 at the bottom and a legend hailing that year as the nation's hundredth. George Hampden Lovett of New York struck the series for the Centennial; the bronze sets cost four dollars. Silver is HK-90 and white metal HK-92. The bronze piece measures 34 mm.

Cross References

HK-91; PCGS #642235; NGC #850181