HK-506, Paul Revere Dollar

Coin Details

Description

A rider gallops to the right past small houses and trees on the reverse of HK-506, under the lines "So Through the Night / Rode Paul Revere / April 18 1775" and the issuer's name, American Commemorative Society. That was the trade name of the late Charles F. Smith of Boston, who began around 1950 to promote interest in medals. First offered for sale in 1950 at three dollars and sixty-five cents, the piece probably marked the 175th anniversary of Revere's ride; Revere was also a leader of the Boston Tea Party in 1773 and of the Sons of Liberty. The obverse bust, turned partly right between 1735 and 1818, is captioned "Paul Revere / American Patriot / Metal Craftsman / Engraver" under "American Patriots Series." J. R. Pinches designed and engraved it, signing incuse, and probably struck it in London. Bronze, 38 mm; the society's other dollar-size medals are HK-506a and HK-506b.

Cross References

HK-506; PCGS #642846; NGC #850830