Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE HK-389, Official Medal from the 1909 Portola Festival at San Francisco. Holed as issued; this is the version that was originally sold on a silk ribbon badge (interested parties can contact me for an image of one of these which I own). I sent this in years ago (about 20?) just to see what NGC would have to say about it; this was back when they had NCS slabbing "problem" pieces with a separate non-NGC label. At the time they had seen very few if any HK-389's at all. This piece shows nothing I would call corrosion, porosity, etc. on the surface, and in my opinion what you are seeing is basically toning. It is likely that it either spent a relatively brief period in the ground or more likely was stored somewhere exposed to moisture. It is certainly possible that this is due to exposure to salt-laden air, a definite possibility given the event's location. Otherwise typical surfaces for these, showing just a trace of wear on the Grizzly's head. If it was without problems, equivalent to what would certify today as either AU-58 or low end MS depending upon the surfaces. Regardless of the perceived "issues" what I feel is an attractive example. Due to value this will require shipping with Signature Confirmation, hence the S&H shown. Please Note: We require payment within four days of purchase, unless you contact us for other arrangements in advance of purchase. Items not paid for within 4 days will have an automatic unpaid item case opened - please do not make a purchase unless you intend to honor your commitment. If you have any questions, please email. Please note our hours below and if needed contact us at least 24 hours before close of listing. Buy or Bid with confidence: we have a heritage to 1937, and loads of good eBay Feedback, where I have been selling since 1997. Good Luck & Good Hunting! Tipsico Coin, Mon.- Fri. 10 AM - 4 PM MST.
Price: 199 USD
Location: Eagle, Idaho
End Time: 2024-11-16T15:24:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Type: So-Called Dollar
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
