"LARGEST OPEN PIT MINE IN THE WORLD" HIBBING MINNESOTA PROMOTIONAL BUTTON
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$11.79 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, December 16, 2020 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, December 16, 2020 9:00:00 PM)
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Political Online Auction #2
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Item Description
Large 2 1/8" with W&H back paper c. 1930s. Inscribed "VISITOR" and issued by "Hibbing, Minnesota Commercial Club". Shows massive pit that supplied about 25% of iron ore mined in U.S. between WWI and WWII. Tiny text designates official name "Mahoning-Hull-Rust Mine". Has W&H backpaper.  Scarce and NM.
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