FSH: Out Of This World Offering...

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1986 Halley’s Comet Commemorative Medal, 50mm Diameter, Struck on a 1 Ounce melted Meteorite NGC MS63 @ $1.395.00 Shipped.

 

This is the only example I have ever seen third party certified which is housed in an older oversized NGC holder. With the exception of this example, all others I’ve seen today having been handled raw show brown rust oxidation.Designed by Kim Poor of Nova graphics a nationally recognized astronomy artist who created the original artwork for this medallion.The meteorite used came from the world's most famous meteorite hunter Robert A. Haag's very own collection of meteorites. The Canyon Diablo meteorite used came from the crater area forty miles east of Flagstaff,Arizona. About 30,000-50,000 years ago a giant meteor hit the dry Arizona desert at an incredible speed of 30,000 miles per hour. The resulting blast created an impact crater 4,000' across and 700' deep. Most of the meteor was vaporized, but some fragments survived of which this medal was struck on. This project began in 1985 in hopes of producing the medals to be offered for distribution prior to the arrival of the Comet. Produced by Robert A. Haag an entrepreneur whose company Bearded Star was located in Tucson. Haag bit off more than he could chew as when it came to actually minting medals. As the unearthly metal took over 3,400-4,000 degrees heat to melt which was 3 times more than earthly iron. It also proved very difficult to pour the molten metal as it would sputter and instantly solidify once it hit a cool surface. The problem was overcome by spinning and heating and the ceramic forms. By the time meteorite was melted into planchets suitable for medals the comet had come and gone. So due to extreme melting and very laborious circumstances few medals where ever made.

 

 

 

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Coins above will all ship at my expense.

 

Coins over $1K will be mailed via USPS Registered Mail Insured -or- Next Day Air Insured.

 

Coins less then $1K will be mailed via 1st Class USPS Mail Insured w/ Delivery Confirmation.

 

All tracking info will be forwarded once in transit.

 

Payment Options = USPS or Bank Money Order, Cashiers Check, Personal Check, E Check, & Paypal (no fee % up-charge).

 

Trades at times depending on if of interest to me may be considered.

 

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7 Day full refund minus any associated shipping charges.

 

 

Extended terms available if your Piggy Bank is skinny, or hurt and healing?

 

 

As I can also offer extended 30-60-90 day terms, 1/3 down, no refund on layaway option.

 

A Reasonable Offer May Be Accepted on some items... the Key Word is Reasonable.

 

Full detailed in hand description on any of the item along with larger images available at request.

 

I'd greatly appreciate that posting of your most recent acquisition purchased from me on any forum board isn't done until the ink on the check is dry and you've happily received it.

 

I place a "On Hold" for three days max without a deposit on any item for members I've never dealt with, however if after this time period complete lack of responsive communication occurs, I reserve the right to offer the item to another active member.

 

Many Thanx in Advance!