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Doubtful we'd see designs like that in our modern "enlightened" world.
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Do you find that the plated versions sell in, essentially, the same ball park as the bronze? My experience suggests that nice, like-graded examples of the gold-plated medal have a premium over the straight bronze examples, but the size of the premium can vary quite a bit depending on the visual aesthetics of the gold-plated piece (some can look rather rough even though they have received a strong MS grade). FYI: I've seen larger premiums sought by sellers for nice silver examples. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Doubtful we'd see designs like that in our modern "enlightened" world. I agree. The only chance would be with a coin that was designed to have a "retro" look. IMO, collectors are hungry for classic designs (and allegory, whether they realize it or not) on their coins vs. the often sterile, photo-realistic designs of today. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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I've seen larger premiums sought by sellers for nice silver examples. My experience as well - and LARGER for sure. I keep hoping to stumble on a deal for a nice silver example someday. Amazing how popular the PanPac pieces are. Have you searched for any HK-410 unicorns lately? "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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Have you searched for any HK-410 unicorns lately? My search continues! Yours? Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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I suggested in my earlier reply that this thread has rekindled an interest in the Panama Pacific So Called Dollars, a series I have not pursued for several years. I took stock of what I have collected, and what is still missing and am likely to continue the pursuit again. My HK-399 Official Medal (silver) was purchased raw and likely grades mid-AU   Quote:
Have you searched for any HK-410 unicorns lately? In January 2017 I purchased from Tipisco Coin a HK-410B Kentucky Fund which was in an NGC AU55 holder.  And to demonstrate to my friend commems that my interest in well worn pieces translates to series other than commemoratives, how about a well worn pocket piece HK-409 Montant Fund.   Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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My search continues! Yours? I'd just like to see one at auction or for sale. Have yet to experience that. If I did stumble across one, it is outside my budget. You know if I find one, you'll be the first to know.  "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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Here's my silver version (HK-399). It's a raw piece I picked up a number of years ago, but haven't yet sent it in to NGC for grading.   Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Nicely struck piece! I think you picked a great example.
Are most of you classic commems NGC graded?
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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Are most of you classic commems NGC graded? All of my so-called dollars that are graded are in NGC holders. All of my US commemorative coins are in PCGS holders (with one exception, my proof-like Roanoke half dollar is in a NGC holder - PCGS did not use the "PL" designation at the time the coin was graded.) Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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@nickelsearcher: Nice silver Pan-Pac medal! Thanks for sharing!
I would expect nothing less re: the heavily circulated HK-409 piece!
Bump111 and I have discussed HK-410 for a few years. It is the North Carolina Exposition Dollar from the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. It does not appear on the market all that often! Maybe someday!
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Here's my silver version (HK-399). It's a raw piece I picked up a number of years ago, but haven't yet sent it in to NGC for grading. Outstanding! |
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