Souvenir $50 Gold Slug Facsimile struck for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition at San Francisco.  The general design listed as HK-424, however this die specifically listed as SH 18-30, the "Design Patent Right" variety, in Shevlin's new reference.  Struck in Bronze, however gold-plated similar to the more common SH 18-31 (the "Pat. Left" type).  A gold-plated variety of SH 18-30 is not currently listed in the Shevlin text, however personal communication with Jeff indicates that he is changing his thinking about the matter, and is likely to add or change the listing, based upon further research.  Die signed Irving & Jachens, Choice Almost Uncirculated, no significant wear, mainly a loss of gilt and some minor edge marks, probably just from storage.  The small rough area at the "PPIE" logo is due to a weak strike, which seems typical of this type.  SH 18-30 is listed in Shevlin's guide as an R-8, surface composition/plating not withstanding.  Value would be a bit speculative, however the Bronze SH 18-30 is shown as $700 in AU, $900 in MS-60.  Please note that due to value this will require shipping with Signature Confirmation, hence the S&H shown.   1013-05

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