PHILIPPINES. Pope Paul VI Pastoral Visit Silver Medal, 1970. NGC PROOF-69

PHILIPPINES. Pope Paul VI Pastoral Visit Silver Medal, 1970. NGC PROOF-69 Ultra Cameo. Honeycutt-671. Weight: 33.4 gms.; Diameter: 40 mm. Mintage: 200. The single finest certified on either the NGC or PCGS population reports. Obverse: Bust of Pope Paul VI left, legend around "POPE PAUL VI PASTORAL VISIT"; Reverse: Cross superimposed on a map of the Philippine archipelago, busts of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos to right, legend around "*NOVEMBER 27-29 1970*MANILA PHILIPPINES". This near perfect example boasts crisp frosty devices in contrast to hard mirrored fields. Light attractive tone is noticed in the peripheries lending to its originality and pleasing appearance. Overall a bright reflective piece that should be considered RARE in this elite state of preservation. Estimate: $700 - $1,000. Provenance: From the Dr. Earl Honeycutt Collection. To view all items from the Dr. Earl Honeycutt Collection, click

Estimate:$420

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