RARE ROOSEVELT "BARNESVILLE, GA" VARIETY OF 'GEORGIA HOME COMING' BUTTON.
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Winning Bid:
$529.25 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
5
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 14, 2017 10:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #222 - Part 1
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Item Description
1.25". w/portrait at center flanked by waving American flags and additional text "Welcome President Roosevelt" at top. The previous two lots have text at bottom "Georgia Home Coming" while this variety reads "Aug. 11, '38 Barnesville, GA." Roosevelt was visiting to dedicate a facility of the Rural Electrification Administration that provided power to some of the 30,000 who packed the stadium for the event. NM displaying Mint as made. Almost no surface wear even in reflected light. Rare. See previous two lots for other varieties of this beautiful design. Ron Koot Collection.
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