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Discovered at the Smithsonian Institution… Never-Before-Seen Historic Coin Design
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Due to the current fluctuation of gold this product is currently not available on our website. To purchase this item please call:
New York Mint (Toll Free): 1-800-642-9160
or
Omega Collectibles Division (Toll Free): 1-800-585-9240 |
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Country:
U.S.A. |
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Metal:
Gold |
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Purity:
.999 |
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Denomination:
100
Dollars - Not Legal Tender |
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Weight:
1 oz |
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Diameter:
33 mm |
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Condition:
Proof |
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Obverse:
Lady Liberty seated on a shipping bale holding an olive branch and caduceus. Mountins, water and ship in background.
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Reverse:
Spread-wing Eagle on shield with arrows and olive branch.
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Packaging:
Graded Slab, Box |
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Original sketches found at the Smithsonian – |
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Imagine examining artifacts in the Smithsonian Institution and finding a never-before-seen sketch for the largest and highest denomination American coin ever proposed. That’s just what happened as one coin expert recently explored the collection at this celebrated public institution. But as this numismatist discovered, it has more to share than he could ever imagine.
To his own surprise, he has found the original design concept for a hundred dollar denomination created by George T Morgan, arguably the greatest American coin designer. These sketches, hidden within an original sketchbook for nearly a century, represent perhaps the grandest American coin ever proposed – the $100 Union.
Morgan was the most qualified successor to William Barber when he died in 1879. But most of the opportunity that might have come to George Morgan during his nearly half-century tenure with the U.S. Mint was blocked. Before his death, William Barber ensured that his own son, Charles, would be appointed Chief Engraver. After Charles died in 1917, Morgan was finally appointed Chief Engraver for the U.S. Mint, holding the post until his death in 1925 at the age of 79.
Despite his bridled position at the U.S. Mint, Morgan is remembered for having created masterpieces. His name always comes to mind for his most famous coin – the Morgan silver dollar. Until recently, the world knew nothing of Morgan’s larger sized and higher denomination $100 Union concept design. Imagine what these higher denomination $100 Unions would be worth if they made their way from Morgan’s sketchbook to U.S. coinage!
For customers interested in obtaining and exquisite $100 Union in pure Gold, we suggest the limited-edition Ultra Cameo Gem Proof, which includes a magnificent custom presentation cast that features Morgan’s original design concept accompanied by a story card and certificate of authenticity.
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