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1915-S Panama-Pacific Gold $50 Octagonal PCGS MS6

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:50,000.00 USD Estimated At:100,000.00 - 110,000.00 USD
1915-S Panama-Pacific Gold $50 Octagonal PCGS MS6
<Our item number 138191><B>1915-S Panama-Pacific Gold &#36;50 Octagonal. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ.</B> In PCGS holder 09748404. Nice light golden toning and boldly struck. Very choice for the grade. Only 645 pieces minted. The Mint Act of January 16, 1915 authorized a fifty dollar gold piece along with a gold &#36;1, a gold quarter eagle, and a silver half dollar to commemorate the Panama-Pacific International Exposition scheduled to open in San Francisco that year. Proceeds from sale of these commemorative coins would help defray the cost of exposition. Several events were being commemorated, including the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914.<BR><BR>Both &#36;50 gold pieces were the handiwork of Robert Aitken. Since many of them were purchased by wealthy individuals where were not necessarily coin collectors, it stands to reason a fair number of them were slightly handled &#40;or even mishandled&#41; by their owners or heirs. With this in mind, is it any wonder why so few Gems of the octagonal motif survive toda y? A significant number were cleaned. This lovely Premium Quality Gem is a perfect match for the Round &#36;50 gold in this sale with the same grade. The coin displays beautiful soft golden color and radiates a pure satiny luster. No observable blemishes are noted, making this an impressive Gem specimen for the well-heeled numismatist; one of the most remarkable issues in the U.S. Commemorative series. <B>Pop 17; 1 finer in 66</B> <B>&#40;PCGS # 7452&#41;</B>. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;100,000 - 110,000. <BR><BR>Our item number 138191<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/48jpegs/138191.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/48jpegs/138191N2.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>