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1946 U.N. Monetary Pattern, HK-873F, R.9, MS61 NGC....
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Description
Rare 1946 U.N. Monetary Pattern
MS61, HK-873F, Aluminum
One of Three Pieces Minted
1946 U.N. Monetary Pattern, HK-873F, R.9, MS61 NGC.
Aluminum. The 2nd edition of the Hibler-Kappen So-Called
Dollars reference (2008), in discussing the United Nations
Monetary Patterns, points out that Abe Kosoff and Hans Schulman
conceived the idea for an international coinage when the United
Nations was formed. Their thinking was that if all nations had a
common currency (in addition to a common language), they could work
together in greater harmony. A pattern was designed, using Kosoff's
suggestion of a Four Freedom's reverse. Medallic Art Co., New York,
struck the medals in several different compositions.According to Medallic Art records, three pieces, including the present MS61 example, were struck in aluminum. Luminous surfaces are essentially untoned on the obverse, while the reverse displays splashes of light tan-gold color. The design elements are all well defined. A few wispy handling marks define the grade.
Auction Info
2008 September Long Beach, CA Tokens & Medals Signature Auction #1100 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2008
17th-18th
Wednesday-Thursday
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