1878 So-Called Dollar HK-136, Baker-449 Silver Valley Forge Centennial

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Description

The 45th Congress authorized a medal for the centennial of the Continental Army's departure from Valley Forge on June 19, 1778, and William Barber designed and engraved it. The dies were first used at the Philadelphia Mint in 1880, and the piece became part of the Mint's medal series as Miscellaneous No. 4. The obverse shows Washington's bust facing right, signed Barber in minute letters, inside a beaded circle with "George Washington" above and "Commander in Chief" below. The reverse sets an eight-line inscription commemorating the departure of the Continental Army on June 19 within an open wreath, under "Valley Forge Centennial" and over 1778--1878. HK-136 is the proof silver striking, 41 mm, Julian CM-48 and Baker 449. Proofs in gold (HK-136a) and aluminum (HK-136b) and a bronze (HK-137) also exist.

Cross References

HK-136; PCGS #642368; NGC #850251