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1896 Western Reserve Cen., HK-638, Scratched NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:12.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1896 Western Reserve Cen., HK-638, Scratched NGC
<B>1896 Western Reserve Centennial, HK-638, Scratched NGC.</B></I> White metal, 42.9 mm. HK-638 is the official medal of the Western Reserve centennial celebration in Ohio. Conneaut is listed on the reverse, since this is the area where General Moses Cleaveland first entered the area on July 4, 1796. The NGC <I>Census Report </B></I>lists just one piece graded; an MS61. Apparently the current example was submitted before the days of NCS, as it is slabbed by NGC, but no grade is noted on the label. Instead, the term "Scratches" is where the numerical grade would have been. The scratches are actually two short cuts confined to the wagon on the obverse, but they are well concealed by the natural patination in this area. Overall, this piece would net to a grade of XF40. Original, lustrous surfaces remain in the protected areas on both sides. A rare so-called dollar that seldom comes on the market. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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