Lot 2740
1915-S Panama-Pacific Gold $50 Octagonal. NGC graded MS-64. Nice rich golden toning. This shapely super-star of American numismatics has an obvious tie-in to California's gold rush private issues. The Octagonal $50 Pan-Pacific coin was sold in slightly greater numbers than the round form of similar design (645 versus 483 pieces). The enormous two-and-one-half ounce octagonal piece differs by the addition of dolphins around the margin, however, a symbol of the Panama Canal opening ceremonies that took place the year prior to this coin's release. Even under close scrutiny, this very choice piece appears to be worthy of the gem rating. Only upon close detection does one come across even a few hairlines or tiny abrasions, but none affect the portrait of Minerva. (Minerva -- known also as Pallas Athena in Greek mythology -- was a Roman goddess.) Desirable this lustrous with vivid color. Only 645 struck. Pop 156; 49 finer; 40 in 65; 6 in 66; 3 in 67. (PCGS # 7452) .
Estimated Value $70,000 - 75,000.
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| Realized $83,950 |
