1915-S $50 Panama-Pacific, Round MS(PCGS#7451)

The Final Premier Session 2018

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

262

等级

AU55

价格

341,609

详细说明

What a visually impressive coin! The Pan Pac Round has a net mintage of only 483, making it the lowest mintage of all the classic commems and one of the lowest in all of U.S. gold coin issues. Struck to commemorate the opening of the Panama Canal, two $50 gold "slugs" evocative of the Wass-Molitor and Humbert issues of the 1850s, one round and one octagonal, are unique to the U.S. federal issues. Containing nearly 2.5 ounces of gold, it is also the largest gold coin ever struck by the U.S. The present coin is very pleasing for the grade. There is very little actual wear on either side. There is quite a bit of original mint luster glowing on the surfaces. The color is a rich orange gold, which is very pleasing indeed. There are a number of minor contact marks on both sides, suggesting storage by a non-numismatist--perhaps purchased by a jewelry store during the Depression, and put in a box of other interesting coins purchased in the same manner. While we will never know how these ticks got there, they can be somewhat overlooked when the entire picture is is taken in. This is a very important opportunity to acquire an "affordable" example of this very rare issue. PCGS 13, NGC 1. The last PCGS AU55 to sell in auction realized $39,100 back nearly a decade ago, in December 2009. If you think a 58 will be another comp, there has not been a PCGS 58 sold since September 2006! An NGC AU58 sold in the 2016 FUN auction for $52,875. In AU55, the current Collector's Universe value is listed at $57,500 and this may be the most "affordable" straight graded Pan Pac Round you can find! As such, we think this one will see very strong bidding! Good luck! Cert. Number 35424024 PCGS # 7451