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1915 Panama-Pacific, HK-399, MS63 NGC

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1915 Panama-Pacific, HK-399, MS63 NGC
<B>1915 Panama-Pacific Official Medal, HK-399, MS63 NGC.</B></I> Silver, 38.1 mm, "very scarce" (HK, 1963). The ship <I>Argo,</B></I> the symbol of navigation, passes through the gates of the canal as Mercury, the messenger, holds them open on the obverse of this issue. In Greek mythology, the <I>Argo</B></I> was the ship on which Jason and the Argonauts sailed to obtain the Golden Fleece. Radiant luster is the chief attribute of this piece, with tinges of pink and amber-gold around the rims on each side. <BR><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)