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Extremely Rare 1826 Erie Canal So-Called Dollar, AU55

1826 Erie Canal Completion, HK-1, AU55 Uncertified. White metal. Issued by the Common Council, City of New York; designed by Archibald Robertson; engraved by Charles Cushing Wright, "the first die-sinker in the United States"; and struck by Maltby Pedetreau. Listed as "Extremely rare" in the 1963 so-called dollars Hibler-Kappen reference. Unexplained rim damage at 12 o'clock, and light scratches on reverse.
Ex: Bowers and Ruddy 10/1982 sale of the New York Public Library Collection, lot 2879.


Auction Info

Auction Dates
February, 2008
14th Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Feb 14, 2008 for: $517.50
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