Lot 4908
1922 Grant Gold Dollar, no star. NGC graded MS-66. Old Holder. Light gold toning. 67,405 minted. A highly lustrous Gem that has rich golden patina and a beautiful balance of color and satiny luster. And what's more, confirming the smooth luster, we report excellent sharpness on all devices.
Ulysses S. Grant, Civil War general and later 18th President of the United States, was born Hiram Ulysses Grant. At Ulysses' birth in 1822, his family had not decided on what to name him. Eventually, each member of the family wrote a name on a piece of paper and dropped it into a hat. They drew the name Hiram Ulysses Grant from the hat, and that became his name. He was known as Ulysses to his family and friends.
Ulysses attended the United States Military Academy at West Point. When Ulysses registered, his name appeared on West Point's records as Ulysses Simpson Grant, rather than Hiram Ulysses Grant. So, Ulysses changed his name to Ulysses Simpson Grant. He was known as U.S. Grant or "Uncle Sam" Grant. His good friends shortened this name and called him Sam. He died in 1885. Pop 239; 67 finer; 66 in 67; 1 in 68. (PCGS # 7458) .
Estimated Value $3,100 - 3,300.
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