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1959 Alaska-Hawaii, HK-529, MS63 Uncertified

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1959 Alaska-Hawaii, HK-529, MS63 Uncertified
<B>1959 Alaska-Hawaii Statehood, HK-529, MS63 Uncertified.</B></I> Sterling silver, 39.7 mm. Hibler and Kappen considered this issue to be "very rare." Of course the limited production of just 100 pieces does indeed qualify this medal as such. Legendary hobby publisher Clifford Mishler, who recently was elected to a seat on the ANA Board of Governors, produced these pieces early in his numismatic career. Eight different metals were used with sterling silver having the second lowest output. Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts, destroyed the dies after striking this limited production issue. Each medal is number on the plain edge, with the current example number 87 of 100. A small area of toning is visible on the State of Alaska, although a professional curation would easily remedy this problem. Otherwise this specimen is Gem. NGC has certified only four pieces in all grades. The medal in this lot could be number five. <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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