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1893 Columbian, Type I, HK-154, MS65 NGC

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1893 Columbian, Type I, HK-154, MS65 NGC
<B>1893 World's Columbian Exposition, Type One, HK-154, MS65 NGC.</B></I> Type I, Large Letters Obverse. Brass, 38.1 mm, "scarce" (HK, 1963). A flashy, lustrous Gem of this in-demand so-called dollar, commemorating the 400th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of America. Among the wonders of the Chicago exposition were the "lavish illumination" through the use of electricity, Edison's phonograph, the linotype, Pullman cars, an AC generator, and the first Ferris Wheel. Census: 17 in 64, 2 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>)