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1000 MS MS66 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:33.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1000 MS MS66 NGC
<B>1933 Italian Exhibit Dollar, HK-471A, MS66 NGC.</B></I> Bronze, 34.9 mm. Not included in the 1933 Hibler-Kappen reference although clearly a part of the series, hence NGC's designation of HK-471A. Designed by Silvio Silva, a Rome-based designer, and struck by Stefano Johnson, a private maker of medals in Milan, Italy, that was founded in 1836. The obverse features a plane-filled sky above a building in high relief with the simple legend ITALIA. Two figures hold a torch above the Chicago skyline and lakeshore on the reverse, with A CENTURY OF PROGRESS above and ESPOSIZIONE (with inverted Z) MONDIALE (world exposition) CHICAGO and 1933 in Roman numerals below. This magnificent creation is a fresh as the day it was struck, lacking noticeable distractions and having a refreshingly original patina. The obverse is deeply concave, which adds to the aesthetic qualities of this rare medal. To add to the charm and historical significance of this item, the original glassine envelope with red printing is included. Census: 1 in 66, 0 finer (8/07).<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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