Gun Collectors Dream Auction #86 Collector Auction
Lot 290:
Description
A collection of four US 40% silver Eisenhower dollars in original government packaging from the San Francisco Mint. This lot consists of three specimens dated 1972-S and one specimen dated 1973-S. Each coin is housed in its original US Mint uncirculated “blue pack” presentation, which includes a sealed soft plastic cellophane packet containing the dollar and a blue plastic token embossed with an eagle and the text EISENHOWER SILVER DOLLAR UNCIRCULATED. The obverse of each coin features the Eisenhower design with an S mint mark located above the date. The reverse features the Apollo 11 mission insignia design. Two original Treasury Department informational cards are included, which specify the 40% silver composition and the high-speed minting process used for these uncirculated issues.
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Weight: 24.59 grams.
Condition report:
Coins are in uncirculated condition with original mint luster. Surfaces exhibit minor production-related blemishes and light hazy toning consistent with the minting process described on the included Treasury cards. The soft plastic cellophane and printed cards show minor signs of handling and storage wear.
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