BRUCE THOMAS COLLECTION OF SO-CALLED DOLLARS AND OTHER MEDALS
HK-224 PF 62 ULTRA CAMEO


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Set Details
Coin Description:
Grade: NGC UNC Details
Grade Comment: IMPROPERLY CLEANED
Owner: Bruce Thomas Collection
 
Set Category: Token & Medals
Set Name: BRUCE THOMAS COLLECTION OF SO-CALLED DOLLARS AND OTHER MEDALS
Slot Name: HK-224 PF 62 ULTRA CAMEO
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

THIS EXAMPLE APPEARS TO BE THE "BRIGHT BRONZE" VARIETY THAT JEFF SHEVLIN TALKS ABOUT IN HIS DISCUSSION PAGES ON HIS WEBSITE. THIS MEDAL HAS A VERY STRONG ORANGE HUE TO IT, WHICH LOOKS VERY DIFFERENT FROM THE "GOLD BRONZE" OR "ANTIQUE BRONZE" NORMALLY SEEN. I DO NOT SEE SIGNS OF CLEANING ON THIS MEDAL, MAYBE NGC MISTAKES THE COLOR VARIETY AS BEING CLEANED? Purpose: To celebrate opening of Panama Canal; to commemorate 400th anniversary of discovery of Pacific Ocean; to celebrate rebuilding of San Francisco following 1906 earthquake and fire. Official Medals below authorized by Congress; struck in Mint Exhibit on grounds. Contest conducted for design; $1,000 awarded to winner, Robert Aitken, sculptor. Sold by Department of Official Coins and Medals; Farran Zerbe, chief; Silver (.890 fine) for $1; Bronze and Gilt for 25 cents and 50 cents, respectively.

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