Lot 1461
1915-S Panama-Pacific Gold $50 Octagonal. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice golden toning. Only 645 struck. A highly lustrous specimen, somewhat satiny on both sides due to the treatment of the dies. A few light hairlines and marks at centers, as typical such a large, heavy and soft-metal gold coin. This commemorative often comes heavily cleaned, to which this is a pleasing exception. At the Mint State 63 level certified by PCGS, this is one of the most eye-catching gold pieces in the series, not only because of its size but also for the sheer beauty of the designs.
As much as for any gold commemorative, the formation of a set of these requires a great deal of connoisseurship and a considerable outlay by the buyer. In addition to buying coins in labeled holders, this being our opinion, quality varies somewhat. There are some handy rules to follow, some of which can be found through long experience. Fortunately, the Panama-Pacific $50s were all pretty well struck since the press operator was striking coins surrounded by a crowd of onlookers. San Francisco was the center of attention during the months that the Panama-Pacific International Exhibition was open, with hundreds of thousands of visitors and a fair number of interested public visiting the numismatic exhibit at the show. Pop 153; 118 in 64; 17 in 65; 1 in 66. (PCGS # 7452) .
Estimated Value $55,000 - 60,000.
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