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1939 New York World's Fair, HK-491, AU58 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:36.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1939 New York World's Fair, HK-491, AU58 NGC
<B>1939 New York World's Fair, HK-491, AU58 NGC.</B></I> Silver, reeded edge, 35 mm x 25.6 mm. The official dollar of the 1939 New York World's Fair, which was one of the largest expositions of all time with 44 million attendees in two years. The reverse identifies this issue as the official token of the event, but it is technically a medal. It has become known as the World's Fair dollar, not due to its size, but rather because it was sold at the cost of $1 each. The oval shape and visually pleasing design of this issue combine to make this one of the most popular so-called dollars in the series. The current piece retains nearly Uncirculated details, but light hairlines and reflective surfaces suggest a possible old cleaning. NGC obviously thought little of the aforementioned imperfection as this piece resides in an AU58 holder. An attractive and historically important medal that would be a welcome addition to any so-called dollar cabinet. Census: 2 in 58, 14 finer (8/07).<BR><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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