1890 So-Called Dollar HK-618, Easton Centennial

Coin Details

Description

Easton, Pennsylvania, dated its civic life from the first meeting of its burgesses on May 5, 1790, and a hundred years later to the day it held a centennial. HK-618 records the occasion in white metal, 38 mm. The obverse pictures the Old Court House, labeled beneath, with "Centennial May 5. 1890" around the top. On the reverse a central wreath holds the dates of the story: May 5, 1790, and then "Incorporated / A City / Jan. 12. / 1887.," showing that Easton had become a city only three years before the anniversary. The surrounding legend reads "Easton, Penna. Meeting of First Burgesses." Hibler and Kappen record no maker and say nothing more about the celebration, so the medal's own lettering carries the history. A bronze version is listed as HK-618a.

Cross References

HK-618; PCGS #643088