Spencer Collection of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars
MI-251/44 AR, Queene Anne's Bounty


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Set Details
Coin Description: PA 1879 PITTSBURGH R-PA-PT25C
Grade: NGC MEDAL MS 64 DPL
Owner: Spencer Collection
 
Set Category: Token & Medals
Set Name: Spencer Collection of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars
Slot Name: MI-251/44 AR, Queene Anne's Bounty
Research: Currently not available

Owner's Description

Medal, 1879, AL, PITTSBURGH EXPOSITION, WESTERN PA NUMISMATIC SOCIETY, Rulau R-PA-PT25C, NGC MS64DPL, Cert# 4056103-016. This deep proof like specimen was made for the WPNS. The Western Pennsylvania Numismatic Society was founded on June 14, 1878 in Pittsburgh, PA. To publicize the club and promote the hobby an exhibit was mounted at the Great Pittsburgh Exposition of 1878 and 1879; souvenir medals were issued for the event. For the full story of the WPNS see Wayne K. Homren's article at http://www.coinlibrary.com/wpns/club_wpns_history.html. Obv. Ediface, Pittsburgh Exposition at top around edge curved, WPSN NO 2 at bottom edge, curved. Under Ediface, Society 1879. Very Proof Like. Rv. Circle Wreath, inside Founded June 14th 1878, outside Western Pennsylvania Numismatic Society, at bottom, Pittsburgh, PA. Very Attractive.

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