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1939 Kelvinator 25th Anniv., HK-739A, MS62 NGC

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1939 Kelvinator 25th Anniv., HK-739A, MS62 NGC
<B>1939 Kelvinator 25th Anniversary, HK-739A, MS62 NGC.</B></I> Aluminum, 34.9 mm. Struck in both aluminum and silver-plated copper to commemorate the silver anniversary of the founding of Kelvinator, one of the oldest manufacturers of refrigeration products and still in business to this day. The obverse features a portrait of Lord Kelvin, also known as William Thomson, First Baron Kelvin of Largs. The reverse wording claims that Kelvinator is "the oldest manufacturer of the electric refrigerator," although that claim is subject to debate. The current example is the aluminum version of this rare medal, HK-739A. As of (8/07), this piece holds the distinction as the finest graded of four examples by NGC. It also is unusual in that it is technically a mint error; the obverse has a minor clip at 3 o'clock, as noted on the holder. Semi-prooflike fields float beneath well frosted devices, providing for an attractive specimen of an infrequently encountered so-called dollar. Census: 1 in 62, 0 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>)
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