1876 HK-29, Centennial Expo Dollar

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Description

HK-29 is the white metal version of Deihl's small-bell Liberty Bell dollar, struck from dies also used for copper (HK-27), silver (HK-27b) and brass (HK-28). Compared with the large-bell dollars, the bell here is much reduced, hangs from its supporting beam and carries no inscription; the word "The" is added before "Liberty Bell," the Book of Leviticus is named in full, and a star separates "Thereof" from "Proclaim." On the reverse, two trees and a statue stand on the lawn before Independence Hall, with 1776 under the building. Key designed the series for the Philadelphia firm, which began this type as early as 1872 with the 1876 Centennial in view. A related die without the star between the two words of the verse was used for HK-27a and HK-29a. White metal, 38 mm.

Cross References

HK-29; PCGS #642076; NGC #850075