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"RARE", Two of 500 Minted, .999 Proof Medals 42nd Annual Las Vegas HELLDORADO

$ 844.8

Availability: 90 in stock
  • Year: 1976
  • Condition: Used
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Modified Item: No
  • Organization: Elks

    Description

    Own a piece of history that commemorates the United States Bicentennial year and the celebration of the 42nd Annual Las Vegas "Helldorado Days".
    These PROOF, .999 pure silver Elk's Lodge #1468 medallions were struck by the Nevada, Mint Inc., House of Bronze in 1976. This was a very limited edition. These medallions weigh in at 1.2 ounces of silver.
    ONLY 500 Fine SILVER were minted.
    ONLY 1,000 solid Bronze minted.
    HELLDORADO DAYS was born in 1935 and is now known as Las Vegas Days. This festival celebrates the city's historical western roots and is 4 days, filled with parades, rodeos, contests, and carnival fun.
    I acquired two proof silver medallions in 1976 and do not know of any other medallions, either silver or bronze, that are now available in the open market!
    On the obverse is a barrrel racing Cowgirl encircled by the words "Bicentennial Celebration May. 1976".
    On the reverse is "Good for one Nip Elks Saloon B.P.O.E. 1468", encircled by the words, "42nd Helldorado Las Vegas, Nevada".
    For the first time, I am listing my two silver medallions, hoping they will find a new home.
    The medallions come in their original vinyl envelopes. I have had these medallions in storage for 46 years, and now they must go.
    Now is your  opportunity to own 1 or 2 of the original proof 500 minted.