2020 COOK ISLANDS BRIGHAM YOUNG SILVER COIN

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	140
Category	Coins & Currency
Auction	AUG 13 26 GOLD SILVER BULLION SLABBED KNIVES CARDS
Date	August 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions
Location	Coralville, Iowa

2020 COOK ISLANDS BRIGHAM YOUNG SILVER COIN 2020 Cook Islands 1 Dollar Brigham Young State of Deseret Silver Coin This 2020 legal tender 1 Dollar silver coin from the Cook Islands features a detailed commemorative design honoring Brigham Young and the provisional State of Deseret. The reverse showcases a high-relief portrait of Brigham Young with the inscriptions STATE OF DESERET and 1849, while the obverse displays the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II set against a backdrop of the Lost States of America beehive motif with industrious honeybees. This silver piece is presented in a protective clear flip and exhibits a striking proof-like finish with frosted details against mirrored fields. A significant historical collectible, this coin bridges the history of the American West with modern numismatic craftsmanship. 2020 Cook Islands Brigham Young State of Deseret 1 Dollar Silver Coin Condition: The coin appears to be in uncirculated condition, though it exhibits noticeable toning and surface oxidation along the upper rim of the reverse side. The fields are clean with a mirror-like reflective finish, and the relief details remain sharp and well-defined. This item is issued by the Cook Islands mint and carries a face value of 1 Dollar. The metal content is silver. The historical context features Brigham Young and the "State of Deseret" theme, referencing the provisional state proposed in 1849 by settlers in Salt Lake City, depicted alongside the beehive symbol of the "Lost States of America" series. The strike type is a proof finish with frosted devices against mirrored fields. The coin is currently housed in a protective flip with a numerical label, but no official third-party grading service grade is assigned. Silver round, Brigham Young, State of Deseret, Cook Islands, 1 dollar coin, Elizabeth II, beehive, 1849, vintage coin, numismatics, collectible silver, bullion, E Pluribus Unum, coin collecting vintage silver round, Brigham Young coin, State of Deseret, Cook Islands silver, collectible silver dollar, numismatic bullion, LDS history coin, Mormon gold replica, silver stacking, rare commemorative coin IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus &

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