1993 Victor City Centennial Silver Medal NGC MS65 #243 Jos. Leshers Souvenir
1993 Victor City Centennial Silver Medal NGC MS65 #243 Jos. Brilliant Gem - Pedigree: #243 - Design Description: "Jankovsky Slugs". Superbly struck w/ exceptional luster; Brilliant muted gray surfaces enhance the overall piece which exhibits light rose peripheral toning on the obverse. The reverse is distinguished by a lighter, deeper golden luster, creating exceptional eye-appeal. Pedigreed 243 of 1,000 struck.
Only 2 examples have been graded by NGC. This being the second finest where the finest is MS-68. The centennial issue possesses elements of the original. Limited to 1,000 serially numbered pieces, these latter-day Leshers were struck on the same drop-hammer press used to produce the originals. The obverse is a faithful reproduction of a Lesher issue. Only the reverse is different, for it pictures the superstructure of one of the most productive gold mines in the district-the Independence. RARITY: 1,000 (Total Issued) - This Issue: #243/1000. (NGC Pop = 1: 1 Finer - NGC Total Pop = 2) 09/2022. NOTE: NGC's population report does not include this example specifically; likely due to being incorrectly labeled. Struck by the Shawnee Hills Medallists, Business Strike. 925 Silver, 1 Troy ounce, 35mm, Octagonal, Plain Edge. Leshers Referendum Souvenir / (Portrait of the Colorado Mining Association emblem) / 1 Oz.Coin / Silver / Price 1.25 / M'F'D.