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NEVADA DOLLAR
1876
U.S. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION
Medal was product of 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition,
Philadelphia (separately listed, Part I); 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. Following certificate accompanied each
medal:
"Mint of the United States. Philadelphia. Coiner's Department. June 20,
1876. I certify that the Nevada Exposition Medals, prepared in this
department, and this day delivered to Mr. C. C. Stevenson, Chairman of the
Nevada State Board, are made of pure silver, crushed from Nevada ores, at
the Nevada quartz mill located in the Centennial Exposition grounds and
subsequently refined at the United States Mint. (Signed) A. Loudon Snowden,
Coiner."
 
Photos courtesy of Victor Annaloro
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 *
HK-19 Silver. 38mm. Julian CM-36.
HK-19a Copper. Julian CM-36.
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