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1920 Manila Mint Opening HK-449, MS65 NGC

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1920 Manila Mint Opening HK-449, MS65 NGC
<B>1920 Manila Mint Opening (Wilson Dollar), HK-449, MS65 NGC.</B></I> Medal commemorate opening of U.S. Mint in Manila, Philippine Islands, July 16, 1920--only overseas mint ever established by the U.S. Dappled olive-green patina visits the lustrous surfaces of this silver medal. Listed as "rare" in the 1963 Hibler-Kappen reference. The original, pristine surfaces reflect a coin that has never been dipped, cleaned, or otherwise "messed with," unlike most pieces of this elusive issue. Most of the mintage was dumped in Manila Bay during World War II to avoid seizure by the Japanese, making the only survivors the original pieces that left the mint before the Second World War. The original mintage was 2,200 silver pieces, most of which are lost today. If you are seeking just the right Gem for your collection, this should fill the bill.<BR><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)