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Choice Uncirculated 1876 U.S. Mint
Centennial Medal, Julian CM-11

1876 U.S. Centennial Medal, Julian CM-11, Choice Unc Uncertified. Copper, 57 mm. Obverse: Liberty wreathing the heads of Industry and Art, date 1876 below. Legend around IN COMMEMORATION OF THE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, ACT OF CONGRESS JUNE 1874. Reverse: Rising Liberty with unsheathed sword beneath a glory of 13 stars. Legend around THESE UNITED COLONIES ARE, AND OF RIGHT OUGHT TO BE, FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATES. This beautiful reddish-brown piece is near-Gem quality, with full luster and few distractions. The surfaces have no doubt been offered protection by the original hinged, purple-velvet-lined case of issue that accompanies it: While the medal is in pristine condition, the case is considerably the worse for wear, about Very Good.

Auction Info

Auction Dates
February, 2008
14th Thursday
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Sold on Feb 14, 2008 for: $690.00
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