1879 BATTLE OF NEWTOWN HK-124 NGC MS61 DPL Centennial So-Called Dollar DEEP PROOF-LIKE R6

1879 BATTLE OF NEWTOWN HK-124 NGC MS61 DPL Centennial So Called Dollar DEEP PROOF-LIKE R6

This is an original so called dollar from 1879 commemorating the centennial of the Battle of Newtown, an American Revolutionary War battle in New York. Listed as HK-124. 40mm diameter, pewter, Rarity 6 (R6). An extremely scarce piece!

Obverse: “In Commemoration of the Battle of Newtown N.Y. Aug 29 1779. 1779 1879”

Reverse: “The Forces of the Six Nations, under the leadership of Joseph Brant aided by British regulars and Tories, across were defeated by the Americas commanded by Maj. Gen. John Sullivan of N.H. thereby hastening the day which assured to the United States their existence as an independent nation”.

The item you see pictured here is the exact item you will receive.

Condition: NGC MS61 DPL Deep Proof Like

NGC Census: (1/4) Only 4 in higher grades at NGC!

Rarity: R6