1890 So-Called Dollar HK-126, Valley Forge Evacuation

Coin Details

Auction Record

$2,160 MS64DMPL 11-18-2020 Stack's Bowers

Description

This 1890 so-called dollar (HK-126) commemorates Valley Forge Evacuation. Many Revolutionary War centennial medals were struck by the U.S. Mint as official congressional issues, giving them a gravitas that distinguished them from purely commercial commemorative pieces. 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. Revolutionary War centennial medals were produced both by the U.S. Mint (official congressional issues) and private die sinkers. Many were distributed at ceremony sites to attendees and dignitaries. The Hibler-Kappen catalog has been updated and expanded since its 1963 first edition, with later researchers adding newly discovered varieties and extending coverage into the modern era.

Rarity Notes

Strikings of HK-126 are scarce. Gilded Age medals were often distributed at events, with many entering circulation as pocket pieces rather than being preserved as collectibles.

Cross References

HK-126; PCGS #642332; NGC #850231