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| 1045 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $625.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific NGC MS-64.
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Scarcely distinguishable from the gem level, one could definitely see this coin being sent in for an attempt at upgrade. Some delicate grey patches appear on the worker's cap. |
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| 1046 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $600.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific PCGS MS-64.
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Memorable deep grapefruit-gold color dominates the eye-appeal, proclaiming status as a truly original, undipped gold dollar. No obvious deficiencies can explain why MS-65 wasn't assigned as the... |
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| 1047 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $1,125.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. NGC MS-65.
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Startlingly original, with barely perceptible evidence of die grease crumbles still present a century after striking. This is how a gem should look - abrasion-free, lustrous and perfectly tinted at... |
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| 1350 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $1,700.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. PCGS MS-66 (green label).
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Surfaces show no carbon spots or alloy irregularities. As one might hope, this is a drop-dead gorgeous little coin, well preserved and with stable color as the PCGS green-label holder suggests. That... |
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| 1086 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $475.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. PCGS MS-62.
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Medium-gold everywhere with none of the copper spots often seen on competing examples. Light scribbling on the cap due to improper storage will limit the grade to the PCGS MS-62 assessment. |
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| 1087 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $1,200.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. NGC MS-65 (no line).
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Very vivid but tiny, the copper spot at the laborer's lapel features a surrounding ring of cobalt-blue and crimson color. Aside from that, these surfaces exhibit wonderful, consistent medium-gold... |
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| 1074 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $1,300.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific with planchet lamination. PCGS MS-65 CAC.
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Planchet laminations for gold coins are scarce, but particularly rare for carefully produced commemorative coins. An interesting, lengthy lamination traverses the obverse upper left, attaching the... |
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| 1075 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $1,800.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. NGC MS-66.
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Surfaces display exquisite frosty luster at any viewing angle, with no sign of weakness anywhere in the design elements. A single tiny dig at the top of the worker's cap is the only noticeable... |
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| 364 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $750.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. PCGS MS-64.
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Technically rather nice overall for the grade, the only caveat being a narrow scrape along the extreme lower obverse area, starting at the date. Minor copper spots may offend a few collectors, but... |
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| 365 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $1,170.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. PCGS MS-65.
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Even without a glass, multi-hued toning can be seen across the entire coin, with details nicely highlighted by a touch of royal-gold patina. Apricot-gold undertone complements the appearance... |
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| 366 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $1,600.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific NGC MS-66.
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A well defined representative of this popular commemorative type, each side has details highly compatible with the MS-66 grade level. A curly strike-through beneath the laborer's nose has the curious... |
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| 960 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $975.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific PCGS AU-58, and a 1917 $1 McKinley NGC MS-62.
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No obvious friction is evident for the 1915-S, and it might well be a mint-state coin undergraded by PCGS. Highpoint details are merely a richer tint of golden color than the rest of the coin, and... |
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| 961 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $950.00 |
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1915-S Pan Pacific. PCGS MS-64 CAC.
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In general, this really, actually is a just-miss GEM, with marvelous luster, highly appealing banana-gold accents in just the right places, and plenty of eye-appeal. A short, sharp scratch near the... |
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| 962 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $1,300.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. PCGS MS-65.
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The lovely eye-appeal begins with appreciation of nuances of at least three different shades of golden patina distributed in unequal amounts across both sides. While corn-gold color dominates, there... |
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| 963 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $1,850.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. PCGS MS-66 (green label).
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The enjoyable two-toned effect stems from warm royal-gold hue that is accompanied by deep, copper-bronze patina atop design elements, providing a depth of visual interest so desirable in colorful... |
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| 1233 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $450.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. NGC MS-62.
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MS-62 is usually viewed as a grade that takes into account some sort of deficiency for the coin in question, but even close examination reveals no blatant problems for this Pan-Pacific gold dollar. ... |
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| 1234 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $485.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. PCGS MS-63.
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Some minor hairlines drape through the laborer's cap and appear to be motivation for the MS-63 grade. That said, the classic copper-gold presentation is attractive, with no spots or handling marks to... |
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| 691 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $450.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. MS-60.
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A lovely 1915-S $1 Pan-Pacific gold dollar with a rich orange-gold glow. Fully original. |
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| 692 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $550.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. NGC MS-62.
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Subdued luster on the worker's cap and some trivial slide marks appear to have determined the grade. |
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| 711 | The Collectors' Auction 2009 on 10/16/2009 | $2,200.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. PCGS MS-66.
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The concept of a canal across the Isthmus of Panama dates back to 1534. Mechanical process of digging out dirt was straightforward, though extremely challenging due to geology and hydrology of the... |
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| 1286 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $450.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. ANACS MS-60.
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Appearing at first to be much, much finer than just MS-60, this sassy little coin requires alert examination to discover the grade-limiting factor, which is a series of crisscrossed abrasion's on the... |
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| 1287 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $500.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. NGC MS-62.
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The worker's cap is lightly abraded, and there is an interesting planchet flake missing from the center of the lower dolphin on the reverse. A very affordable gold commemorative coin. |
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| 1288 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $625.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. PCGS MS-64.
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Two-toned, with delightful peach-red accents that compete with the predominant butter-gold surfaces. Tiny twin dimples rest at the worker's upper cheek bone, and there is a smallish but very dark... |
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| 1093 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $550.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. NGC MS-63.
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Eye appeal for this commemorative gold dollar easily surpasses the implication of the MS-63 grade, as the blazing gold surfaces and shimmering luster are a delight to behold. Technical considerations... |
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| 1094 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $850.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. PCGS MS-64.
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This 1915-S Panama Pacific gold dollar is about as close as can be to grading MS-65, with the disqualifying factor being a twin pair of shallow dimples just below the laborer's eye. Nonetheless, the... |
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| 1173 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $1,700.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. PCGS MS-65.
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It is somewhat surprising that such a diminutive coin could possess such a large amount of eye appeal, but the matte gold surfaces overflow with lovely cornflower highlights, and hardly the slightest... |
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| 1099 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $800.00 |
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1915-S Panama-Pacific commemorative gold dollar, NGC MS-64
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Opaque amber color infuses this small coin in its entirety, and the reverse is practically pristine. A subtle near-vertical linear planchet flaw traverses much of the obverse and almost certainly... |
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| 1220 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $625.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. NGC MS-63.
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This coin has a better look than its assigned grade. The color is bright gold, and the strike is above average. Minted to commemorate the opening of the Panama Canal. |
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| 1221 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $1,050.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. NGC MS-64.
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Ex-Jules Reiver. Very fine matte surface texture envelopes this entire coin with attractive straw gold color. A strictly original and nicely struck coin that lacks only a little luster for a fully... |
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| 1222 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $1,250.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. NGC MS-65.
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To the unaided eye this piece is essentially pristine. It emits an intense yellow-gold brilliance from its obverse, while the reverse has a subtle hint of orange. Using a strong glass, a couple... |
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| 1215 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $1,100.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. PCGS MS-64.
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This lot offers a popular exposition Commemorative. Four different gold issues were struck, this denomination being the smallest minted. It exhibits a delightful yellow-gold quality on its lustrous... |
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| 1216 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $1,000.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. PCGS MS-64.
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This issue was sold by concessionaire Farran Zerbe at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. A vivid yellow-gold quality permeates its delicate surfaces. Very minute ticks and flecks, plus... |
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| 1217 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $1,300.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. NGC MS-65.
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This marvelous specimen exhibits a scintillating yellow-gold aspect. Close scrutiny with a strong glass reveals why this coins wasn't graded MS-66 as a tick or two on the canal laborer can be seen. ... |
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| 1099 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $1,150.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. NGC MS-64.
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A flashy specimen with intense orange highlights on bright golden surfaces. Warm rich rose iridescence gathers on both the obverse and reverse. There are minimal marks and no distractions. |
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| 1100 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $950.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. PCGS MS-64.
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An appealing example of this perennial popular issue. Its surfaces have a resplendent yellow-gold hue. Only a slight number of hairlines mar the canal worker's cap, otherwise the piece appears... |
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| 1103 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $2,000.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. NGC MS-65.
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Is it me, or does the guy on the obverse kind of look like Scott Rolen from the St. Louis Cardinals? Anyway, this Commemorative is super bright and pleasing to the eye. Its color is bright, and... |
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| 1104 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $2,600.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. NGC MS-66.
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This specimen radiates a yellow-gold ebullience from its delicate satiny surfaces. Appearing essentially pristine to the unaided eye, its design motifs are extremely bold. This piece is an example... |
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| 252 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $3,300.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. NGC MS-66.
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One of four Commemorative denomination issues minted for this exposition and sold by concessionaire, Farran Zerbe. A vivid yellow-gold is observed on its delicate satinlike surfaces. Essentially... |
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| 302 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $450.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. AU-58.
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This specimen's surfaces reveal a glistening yellow-gold coloration. Although it indicates signs of mild wear, it still retains a good amount of luster. A few stray hairlines are noted on the... |
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| 303 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $3,450.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. NGC MS-66.
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An extraordinary example of one of the four denominations to be minted for this exposition. The delicate lustrous surfaces have a velvetlike appearance enhanced by an intense yellow-gold with rose... |
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| 304 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $3,500.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. PCGS MS-66.
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A Commemorative issue under the sponsorship of Farran Zerbe. The frosty motifs are supported by satiny fields, and its rich gold aspect is enhanced by rose nuances. It is almost virtually pristine,... |
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| 960 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $675.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. NGC MS-63.
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This piece's lustrous, frosty surfaces display a rich orange-gold attractiveness. The scant number of marks, observed with a glass, on this strong strike do not detract from its aesthetic appeal. |
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| 961 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $650.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. NGC MS-63.
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An example of a Commemorative issue having its sponsorship under the auspices of Farran Zerbe. Its lustrous and rich yellow-gold aspect, minimal contact ticks, and crisp strike combine for a... |
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| 962 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $650.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. NGC MS-63.
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This satiny, lustrous Commemorative manifests a glowing yellow-gold resplendence. There are no detracting imperfections to indicate on this eminently struck specimen. |
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| 963 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $650.00 |
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1915-S $1 Pan Pacific. NGC MS-63.
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A example of an issue always in strong demand. The surfaces have a glowing lustrous aspect enhanced by a pleasing yellow-gold hue. A minimal number of contact marks are observed, with a glass, on... |
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