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Description

1914 Panama Canal Completion, HK-398, MS63 Uncertified. Bronze, 38.1 mm, "scarce" (HK, 1963). Stamped with serial #2713. A nice, sharp and problem-free Select Mint State piece with moderately lustrous fields. A small dark spot on the reverse is noted through the CO in COMMERCE. One of the most elaborate and difficult engineering feats ever undertaken, the canal shortens the sailing distance for a trip from New York City to San Francisco by about 13,000 km (8,000 miles) over the sea route around South America's Cape Horn.

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 661050)


Auction Info

Auction Dates
September, 2007
27th-28th Thursday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Sep 27, 2007 for: $69.00
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