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1911-12 Gem Specimen Set With Gold, 1¢-$10 in Original Red Leather Case, From a ...

1911-12 Gem Specimen Set With Gold, 1¢-$10 in Original Red Leather Case, From a Reported Mintage of Just Five Sets, ICCS Certified Specimen-64 to Specimen-66. An incredibly rare offering, the 1911-12 double dated specimen set is a classic and celebrated rarity, with a reported mintage of a mere five sets. Although it appears the reported mintage of five sets may be slightly conservative, the total amount of issued sets is still very few with the recipients of such sets being very selective. With many of the known sets being broken up and sold piecemeal over the years, a complete set still in the original box is a truly remarkable opportunity worthy of serious attention. The grades are as follows: 1¢ Gem Specimen-65 Red, 5¢ Superb Gem Specimen-66, 10¢ Superb Gem Specimen-66, 25¢ Gem Specimen-65, Gold Sovereign/1£ Near Gem Specimen-64, $5 Superb Gem Specimen-66, $10 Superb Gem Specimen-66. The one-cent piece possesses nearly full original mint red luster, highly desirable as such, while the silver issues share an original and nicely matched deep original tone. The three gold pieces possess incredible eye appeal, with their silky mint luster swirling throughout rich golden surfaces, the devices fully impressed with every miniscule detail showing. The ten dollar gold piece in particular has a beautiful light rim tone, which is most beautiful and highly original. This set is a once in a lifetime find and an incredible opportunity for any collector.