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1906 Southwest Exp. Pike's Peak Cent., PR64 NGC

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1906 Southwest Exp. Pike's Peak Cent., PR64 NGC
<B>1906 Southwest Exposition (Pike's Peak Centennial), HK-335, PR64 NGC.</B></I> Issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery (sighting) of the eponymous mountain by Lt. Zebulon Montgomery Pike during his Southwest expedition, 1806-1807, following the Louisiana Purchase. This near-Gem proof was struck at the Philadelphia Mint and authorized by the 59th Congress. Designed by Charles Barber. The official mintage was a mere 250 specimens in silver. Electric-blue and violet toning gravitates to the peripheries of this well cared-for example.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)