1876 Nevada So Called Dollar, U.S. Centennial Exposition

. One of the rarest so-called dollar medals. Obv. Liberty Bell between Minute Man and Soldier, clouds below, to l. 1776, to r. 1876, above (on ribbon) Centennial all within center circle; outside, around Let God be with us as He was with our fathers; Rev. Mining scene, above Nevada--in center circle; outside, around Made from Nevada ore at International Exhibition; below * All for our country *. Medal was product of 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia; engraved by William Barber; 2526 pieces struck from Nevada silver ore at U.S. Mint, Philadelphia; sold at Nevada Building on grounds for 1.25

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