1908 U.S. Navy World Tour, Pacific Coast HK-351 Type-2 R5 36mm ~ About Uncirculated+ Cr.6 Ruler Carlo Alberto Coinage Type

Ruler Carlo Alberto Coinage Type Mainland Reform Coinage Mint Genoa Composition Silver Fineness 0

Man-headed bull walking right

Struck in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the Cabeza de Vaca expedition through the Gulf states in 1535

nice AU specimen with strictly original surfaces

when combined with the sets we typically use to fill out our S

1908 U.S. Navy World Tour, Pacific Coast HK-351 Type-2 R5 36mm ~ About Uncirculated+ Cr.6 Ruler Carlo Alberto Coinage TypeThis coin was almost certainly prooflike at one point in time. The detail is identical to those strikes and the 1 in "19 08" is reengraved just as it is in those strikes. This piece however saw some light handling and improper storage. It still presents quite nicely and it has developed a lovely tone. These medals commemorate the visit to San Diego of United States Battle Fleet on its voyage around world under command of Admiral Robley D. Evans. Evans