1890 Silver So-Called Dollar HK-617b, Allegheny City Semi-Centennial

Coin Details

Description

Allegheny's city seal, as this medal shows it, looks back to the place's frontier start: a log cabin beside water, a man in a canoe in front of it, and the words "First Log Cabin" above. The legend around the seal names it, "Seal of the City of Allegheny, Pa.," followed by a star. HK-617b is the silver striking of the medal issued for the Pennsylvania city's semi-centennial in 1890, the bronze and white metal versions being HK-617 and HK-617c. The other side states the date of the observance, July 17, 1890, in three lines framed by a wreath, with "Semi-Centennial of Allegheny City" around it. The diameter is 38 mm, as for the bronze. The HK listing gives no account of the celebration itself, so the medal's own lettering is the record of the occasion.

Cross References

HK-617B; PCGS #643086