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Rare Manila Struck 1920 Gold Dollar Honors President Wilson; Offered in Heritage’s April Central States Auction

By Heritage Auctions on Apr 1st, 2008 in Auctions, Coin Shows and Numismatic Events, Coin or Numismatic News, Press Releases and Announcements | 1 Comment 

Dallas, TX. One of only three known gold Wilson dollars struck in 1920 is being offered at auction in Rosemont, Illinois on April 16-18. The “so-called” Wilson Dollar was struck to commemorate the July 16, 1920 opening of the Manila Mint, which remains the only U.S. branch mint to ever operate outside of the continental United States.

Rare 1920 Gold Dollar Struck in Manila Honors President Wilson

It is included in the catalog for the Official Auction of the Central States Numismatic Society convention, being held in Rosemont, Illinois on April 17-19; the catalog is now posted by Heritage Auction Galleries on their HA.com/Currency website.

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