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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;johnmilton, post: 4285595, member: 101855&quot;]Many people think that the Panama - Pacific sets were only issued in the copper frame. Thanks to Heritage for letting me borrow this picture.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1090682[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>While that was the <i>classy holder</i>, they were also issued in more modest leatherette holders like this one.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1090683[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>These sets were priced at $200. Since that close to two month&#039;s income for many families, few people could afford this set.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is a &quot;virtual Panama - Pacific set&quot; in the box.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1090684[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I dare say that there are virtually none of these sets still around in the original box. The vast majority of these coins, especially the $50 gold pieces, have been certified.</p><p><br /></p><p>Back in the 1970s, five piece sets in the original copper frame did show up at major auctions from time to time. The last raw that I can remember sold for $27,000. The coins will cost you a lot more today.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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