BRUCE THOMAS COLLECTION OF SO-CALLED DOLLARS AND OTHER MEDALS
HK-278 AU DETAILS
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States NEW YORK 1897 |
| Design Description: |
GRANT'S TOMB DEDICATION |
| Item Description: |
WHITE METAL SC$1 1897 NY HK-278 GRANT'S TOMB DEDICATION HK-278 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC AU Details |
| Owner: |
Bruce Thomas Collection |
Owner Comments:
Alongside the Hudson River, on New York City's Riverside Drive at 122nd street, stands Tomb of Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885), 18th President of the United States and Mrs. Grant (1826-1902). Designed by Edward Casey, Tomb is white granite, formal Roman-style mausoleum, 165 ft. tall, costing over $600,000. Construction started 1891; dedicated by President William McKinley April 27, 1897. Some authorities feel Tomb "suffers as a monument in his honor through comparison with that of Napoleon, which it invites." Maintained by city for over 60 years, National Park Service of U.S. Department of Interior finally accepted maintenance in 1958. THIS IS THE TYPE 1 OFFICIAL MEDAL.
ANOTHER NGC GRADED UNC DETAILS BENT EXAMPLE WAS SOLD BY STACKS BOWERS AUCTIONS FOR $60.00.