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Proof 1803 Draped Bust Silver Dollar displayed at the Santa Clara Coin and Collectibles Show

AP Photo/Paul Sakuma
Thursday, November 17, 2005


Steve Contursi, holds up his rare, 1803 Draped Bust silver dollar, insured for $1 million, at the Santa Clara Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, in Santa Clara, Calif. In background are enlarged photos of both sides of the coin.

Steven L. Contursi, president of Rare Coin Wholesalers of Dana Point, Calif., holds up his rare, 1803 Draped Bust silver dollar, insured for $1 million, at the Santa Clara Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, in Santa Clara, Calif.