1891 Bronze So-Called Dollar HK-763, Washington Monument, Allegheny Park

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Description

An equestrian statue of George Washington fills the obverse of HK-763, struck for the dedication of the Washington Monument in Allegheny Park, Pennsylvania, on February 23, 1891. "Dedicated" stands at the left of the statue and the date at the right, under the legend "Washington Monument Allegheny Park, Pa." and inside a beaded border. On the reverse Washington's bust, in high relief and facing right, sits in a countersunk beaded circle with "General George Washington" around it and a single star below. Hibler and Kappen note that medals of this kind were usually official in character: town statues and monuments were mostly paid for by public contributions, and the sale of medals and other souvenirs often brought in a good share of the money. HK-763 is bronze, 38 mm, Baker M-324.

Cross References

HK-763; PCGS #643455