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NYINC Signature Sale 3037 Sess. 2-4 5 January 2015
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Abdul Aziz bin Saud gold 4 Pounds ND (1945-46) MS62 PCGS, Philadelphia mint, KM34. A select, mint-state example with antiqued patina and instances of darker tone throughout. Struck at the Philadelphia mint and bearing the weight of four gold sovereigns, this coin was minted to satisfy payment obligations to the Saudi Arabian government for the purchase of oil; however, it has since become a major piece of historical memorabilia, avidly-sought by world and US collectors alike.
Estimate: 2400-2800 USD
Abdul Aziz bin Saud gold 4 Pounds ND (1945-46) MS62 PCGS, Philadelphia mint, KM34. A select, mint-state example with antiqued patina and instances of darker tone throughout. Struck at the Philadelphia mint and bearing the weight of four gold sovereigns, this coin was minted to satisfy payment obligations to the Saudi Arabian government for the purchase of oil; however, it has since become a major piece of historical memorabilia, avidly-sought by world and US collectors alike.
Estimate: 2400-2800 USD