Thursday, February 16, 2012

1933 Double Eagle Dublin Exhibition

After 1933 Double Eagle London Exhibition on March 3 and 4 next month, the second most expensive coin in the world will be going for an expedition in Dublin. The 1933 Double Eagle Dublin Exhibition will be held at the Baroque Chapel, The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), Military Road, Kilmainham, between 12pm and 8pm on Tuesday 6 March, and 10am and 4pm on Wednesday 7 March. The coin has been the world most expensive coin for so many years before a new most expensive coin take over its position; 1794 silver dollar coin.

1933 double eagle

The exhibition is part of a European tour that takes in seven countries, arranged by the Samlerhuset Group, parent company of the Dublin Mint Office, in conjunction with the National Museum of American History, part of the US Smithsonian Institution. The 1933 Double Eagle will be displayed alongside a collection of other notable US coins, including the 1907 high relief $20 gold coin; the Capped Bust to left $5 gold coin (1807-1812) and the Liberty gold $20 coin (1849-1866).

1933 double eagle Dublin Exhibition
Place: Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA).
Date and Time: 6 March 2012 (12pm and 8pm), 7 March 2012 (10am and 4pm).
Admission: Free.