Hutt River Province Albert Spalding BU $5 Coin

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Lot number	270
Category	Coins & Currency
Auction	Sept 10 2026 GOLD SILVER BULLION COINS KNIVES CARDS
Date	September 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions
Location	Coralville, Iowa

Hutt River Province Albert Spalding BU $5 Coin Hutt River Province Albert Spalding Fathers of Baseball Brilliant Uncirculated BU $5 Cupronickel Coin This Hutt River Province five-dollar commemorative coin honors Albert Spalding as part of the Fathers of Baseball series. Struck in cupronickel at the New Queensland Mint, this specimen is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and measures 39mm in diameter. The obverse features a portrait of Albert Spalding, the star pitcher who became a legendary baseball manufacturer and executive, while the reverse depicts a classic pitching pose. This item comes housed in its original informative display card which includes a Certificate of Authenticity and a detailed biography of Spalding's historic career spanning from 1871 through his induction into the commission that recognized Abner Doubleday. Designed by Hal Reed, this 1992 issue is a unique piece of numismatic sports history from the famous Australian micronation. Hutt River Province $5 Albert Spalding Fathers of Baseball Cupronickel BU Coin Condition: This item is in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition as stated on the included Certificate of Authenticity. The coin is housed in its original collector's packaging, which includes a biographical card and a certificate of specifications. The metal content is cupronickel. It was minted by The New Queensland Mint and designed by Hal Reed. The historical context features Albert Spalding as part of the Fathers of Baseball commemorative series issued by the Principality of Hutt River, a well-known micronation. The strike type is a standard business strike intended for collectors, and the coin remains ungraded by third-party services but is preserved in its original issue state. Albert Spalding, Fathers of Baseball, Hutt River Province, five dollars, commemorative coin, certificate of authenticity, brilliant uncirculated, cupronickel, New Queensland Mint, baseball history, collectibles, sports memorabilia, numismatics, Hall of Fame, coin set Albert Spalding, Fathers of Baseball, Hutt River Province, Five Dollar Coin, Baseball Memorabilia, Vintage Baseball Card, Collector Coin, Sports History, Rare Numismatics, 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

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