Lot 1080
Two Nation of Celestial Space Gold Celestons, Prooflike Uncirculated. One is dated 1959, the other 1960. Each measures 13mm in diameter. Housed in a custom-made Capital Plastics holder. Thanks to the Interent and Mike Locke's page at www.calgoldcoin.com we can offer the following information about these interesting pieces: "1959 token struck in 0.900 fine gold by James Thomas Mangan for the "Nation of Celestial Space" (Celestia for short). Mangan laid claim to all of space in Jan 18, 1949. The obverse shows Ruth Mangan, James Mangan's daughter with "MAGNANIMITY" on the head band. Initially sold for $6.50 each, but the price was later raised to $10 each. See "Numismatic Scrapbook" Feb 1960, page 571 and "The Numismatist" Dec 2001 for more information." Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $75 - 100.
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| Realized $334 |
