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| 28001 | 1759 Betts-419 "Success" Medal Mule in Brass. Betts-419. Brass, 43 mm, 34.6 gm. This is a muling of the 1759 Betts-419 Success medal reverse with an obverse used on two other Betts medals. The Success reverse celebrates various British victories with their locations and dates in the French and Indian War, with the French fleur de lis shown upside down in the center. Nearly Mint State, lustrous and appealing. Ex: Early American History Auctions mail bid sale (4/2003), lot 1146.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28002 | Quebec Taken 1759 Medal, Betts-421. Bronze, 40 mm. Medal commemorating the capture of Quebec, 1759. The obverse displays the bust of Britannia looking left. Underneath is a laurel wreath over a trident and a standard crossed. Underneath is 'SAVNDERS' and 'WOLFE'. Legend: 'BRITANNIA.' The reverse shows Victory on tiptoe holding a palm branch, and crowns with a laurel wreath a trophy of captured French arms. Beneath is seated a bound captive. Legend: 'QVEBEC . TAKEN . MDCCLIX'. Exergue: 'SOC . P . A . C'. Both sides exhibit copper-red patination. Housed in a custom holder inscribed EARLY AMERICAN MEDAL / QUEBEC TAKEN 1759 / BETTS 421 / VERY RARE.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 28003 | (1863) William Pitt Medal. Betts-515. Bronze, 41.4 mm, 28 gm. Similar to the widely popular 1766 Pitt medal by Thomas Pingo (Betts-516 ), except this example is an 1863 version made by a New York die sinker. Identical to the original medal, except this piece is unsigned and shows a slight difference in the spacing of the letters in the reverse legend, which reads: THE MAN WHO HAVING SAVED THE PARENT PLEADED WITH SUCCESS FOR HER CHILDREN. A medium chocolate-brown piece with slight wear and no problems worthy of mention. Accompanied by the original auction envelope. Ex: Montreal Collection Public Auction Sale (NASCA, 12/79), lot 2623.Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28004 | 1773 Lord Chatham (William Pitt the Elder) Copper Medal, Betts-522, Choice Uncirculated Uncertified. 25 mm. Dies by Kirk (KIRK F. along obverse rim). Obverse bust of Pitt in curly wig facing right, reverse LORD CHATHAM 1773. Pitt, First Earl of Chatham, was also known as the Great Commoner and was British Secretary of State during the Seven Years' War, known in America as the French and Indian War. He was later Prime Minister. He was a generally friendly voice in the British government toward the American Colonies, and Pittsburgh and various other American locales are named in his honor. This gorgeous piece has lustrous surfaces with lots of eye appeal and no mentionable distractions. Ex: Early American History Auctions mail bid sale (4/2003), lot 1246.Sold for: $431.25. |
| 28005 | Two Libertas Americana Electrotype Shells. The current lot presents a wonderful opportunity to acquire electrotype copper shells for two of the most popular Libertas Americana medals: 1783 Betts-608, Treaty of Paris, 11.4 gm, and circa 1782 Betts-615, 12.9 gm. Both measure approximately 55 x 55 mm and were transferred from original medals--time of occurrence unknown. These were probably not completed due to the fact that both pieces are bent. Nonetheless, this is a lot that any numismatist would appreciate. Sold for: $1,150.00. |
| 28006 | 1783 Peace of Versailles Medal With Copper Plug, Choice AU. Betts-610, Le Maistre-655. Tin, 43.5 mm, 24.1 gm. A small, irregular-shaped copper plug has been inserted into the upper field. Obverse: Peace and Liberty stand holding hands while the fortresses of Mahon and Gibraltar bombard fleets in the distance, legend SIC HOSTES CONCORDIA IUNGIT AMICOS ("Thus this peace among enemies joins friends"), PRUDENTIA & FATIS ("Wisdom and fate") in exergue. Rev. Peace trampling on War, angel blowing a trumpet with FIAT PAX ("Makes peace"), peripheral legend ENSIBUS EX MARTIS LUX PACIS LAETA RESURGIT ("From the swords of war the light of peace happily bursts forth"), in exergue OPE VULCANIT ("Work forged") 1783. Lustrous and unsigned. A light scrape beneath IUNGIT AMICOS is noted. Congress authorized Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and John Adams to negotiate a peace treaty with Great Britain. Preliminaries were signed at Versailles on 30 November 1782, and the final treaty, including France, Holland and Spain, was signed on Sept. 3, 1783. A similar piece in a Spink sale (Sale 5014, 9/28/2005, lot 750) brought GBP240, about US$423 at the time, and two pieces in the Ford Stack's sales (Sale XIV, lots 280-281) brought $500 and $550.Sold for: $690.00. |
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| 28007 | Two Uncertified Washington Tokens. Includes: Baker-3, Breen-1193. Copper. Diagonal reeding along the center of the edge. Taylor restrike of 1783 UNITY STATES cent. Approximately VF condition, rim nicks at 11 o'clock and 5 o'clock; and George Washington Bicentennial silver medal, dated 1932, from the City of Green Bay, Wisconsin. VF condition (uncertified). Sold for: $93.15. |
| 28008 | George Washington Trio. 1783 Washington Small Military Bust colonial copper, Baker-4A, plain edge, Fine; Two uniface Washington obverse restrikes of a 1789-dated medalet, actually struck in the 1960s, 22 mm, Brilliant Uncirculated.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 28009 | Lovely Circa 1862 Washington Birth/Death Silver Medal, MS62 NGC. B-155A, Julian PR-26. Silver, 19 mm. Dies by Anthony C. Paquet with AP initials on truncation. The high relief undraped bust is penetratingly struck and the reflective surfaces are a pleasing blend of electric-blue and rose iridescence. A special Mint issue struck circa 1862.Not Sold. |
| 28010 | 1776 Washington Before Boston "Comitia Americana" Second Restrike, Paris Mint. Second Restrike, Paris Mint (1846-1860). Baker-48G, R.4. Copper, 68.5 mm, 159.0 gm. Three horse's legs only show under Washington's horse's midsection, and the O in PRIMO is oval, rather than round. Edge-stamped with pointing hand and CUIVRE, as expected. The pointing hand edge-stamp narrows the striking timeframe down to 1846-60. Virtually Uncirculated save for faint cabinet friction, and with a small rim bruise at 7 o'clock on the obverse.Sold for: $1,092.50. |
| 28011 | (1860-79) Washington Before Boston Medal Restrike in Copper, Baker-48G, MS64 Brown NGC. R.4. Copper, 68 mm, 162.2 gm. On the reverse only three horse's legs show under Washington's horse, and the O in PRIMO is slightly oval. Although NGC has correctly attributed this as Baker-48G, the certificate also says "Bee/Argent edge," but this example is most clearly not silver, and it has a bee and CUIVRE edge-stamped. The bee edge mark narrows the striking timeframe of the Baker-48G second restrikes from 1835-1881 to the period of 1860-1879. (A pointing hand was used 1846-1860, and a cornucopia from 1880 through 1898 and 1901.) Struck at the Paris Mint from dies by Duvivier. Beautiful, lustrous milk-chocolate surfaces with good eye appeal. The later restrikes may be distinguished by the reverse characteristics noted above. Comes complete with NGC Photo Certificate. Ex: Stack's (1/1998), lot 62.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 28012 | 1978 Paris Mint Restrike Silver Washington Before Boston Medal. Similar to Baker-49AG, although obviously made after "circa 1920." Silver, Paris Mint restrike, 69 mm, 190.2 gm. Edge plain, stamped with 1978 (cornucopia) ARGENT (silver). Obverse bust of Washington facing right, around GEORGIO WASHINGTON SVPREMO DVCI EXERCITVVM ADSERTORI LIBERTATIS ("George Washington supreme general of the Army, defender of liberty"), in exergue COMITIA AMERICANA ("the American Congress"), at neck truncation DU VIVIER / PARIS . F. Reverse Washington and his generals before a battle scene, legend around HOSTIBUS PRIMO FUGATIS ("For the first time the enemies are put to flight"), in exergue BOSTONIUM RECUPERATUM / XVII MARTII / MDCCLXXVI ("Boston recovered March 17, 1776"), at bottom right of cannon, in foreground, DU VIV. The Jaeger-Bowers 100 Greatest Medals and Tokens reference lists the Washington Before Boston medal originals as No. 2 in popularity, second only to the celebrated Libertas Americana. The Paris Mint has periodically made restrikes of the Washington Before Boston, the original reverse die for which broke in the 1790s. This piece is lustrous Uncirculated, with some minor lintmarks and contact scattered about. Four hooves under Washington's horse. This lot also includes a U.S. Mint Baker-49C modern restrike Washington Before Boston, yellow bronze, plain edge, 69 mm, 144.8 gm, nice Choice Uncirculated or so.Sold for: $218.50. |
| 28013 | Mixed Certified Medal and Token Lot. Includes: 1889 Centennial of Our Nation, Chicago Commemoration, B-51, R.3, AU55 NGC, white metal, 37 mm, plain edge, obverse, undraped bust of George Washington left, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above, IN GOD WE TRUST below, CHILDS CHICAGO on raised rim at bottom, reverse, oblong cartouche with APRIL 30 at center, 1789 above, 1889 below, THE CENTENNIAL OF OUR NATION / CHICAGO COMMEMORATION around, toned medium gray, with traces of luster in the protected areas; 1891 Glusky's Leading Outfitter, Pittsburgh, PA, R-PIT-3, MS61 NGC, obverse, large four-story building at center, PRESENTED AT 3RD ANNUAL EXPOSITION, PITTSBURG around, SEP. 2 TO OCT. 17 1891 below, reverse, THE / LEADING / OUTFITTERS / FOR MEN & BOYS / GLUSKY'S / 300 TO 400 / MARKET ST. / PITTSBURG, / PA., peripheral wreath, light gray surfaces reveal some minute handling marks, especially on the reverse; and a 1958 Minnesota Statehood Centennial, Northwest Coin Club, Antiqued Silver, MS64 NGC, obverse, Norse sailing ship and FOUNDED 1934 ENCLOSED IN A CIRCLE, NORWEST COIN CLUB above, MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL below, reverse, male and female raised by pair of hands, MINNESOTA CENTENNIAL around, 1858 1958 below, smooth light to medium gray attractive surfaces.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28014 | 1805 George Washington Eccleston Medal, R.6. Baker-85. Bronze, 76 mm. Obverse armored bust right, WEBB on truncation (dies by Thomas Webb). Around GENERAL WASHINGTON / INSCRIBED TO HIS MEMORY BY D: ECCLESTON. LANCASTER MDCCCV. Reverse standing Indian, THE LAND WAS OURS / HE LAID THE FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN LIBERTY IN THE XVIII CENTURY. / INNUMERABLE MILLIONS YET UNBORN WILL VENERATE THE MEMORY --. / OF THE MAN WHO OBTAINED THEIR COUNTRY'S FREEDOM. Fine/VF with numerous rim bumps, but still a desirable example of this rare medal, with all legends readable, if faint. The 1985 Medallic Portraits of Washington comments that "the medal appears to be more of a commentary on the expropriation by colonists of Indian lands than a tribute to Washington."Sold for: $207.00. |
| 28015 | Time Increases His Fame George Washington Medal, Baker-91A. Silver, 27 mm. A superb iridescent Gem Proof 65 with needle-sharp strike, "watery" proof fields and multicolored original patina, the finest we've seen. Unpriced in Rulau-Fuld Medallic Portraits of Washington in proof, page 73. Struck by the U.S. Mint circa 1860 by special order; obverse die by William Kneass, Mint chief engraver 1824-1840. Rarity 5 (but much rarer as a proof), and important enough that an example was in the Johns Hopkins University/Garrett Collection (lot 1773).Sold for: $546.25. |
| 28016 | Duo of Uncirculated Civil War-Era Tokens. Washington's residence at Mount Vernon. Baker-113A. Copper, 34.7 mm, 18.8 gm. Dies by George Hampden Lovett of New York, circa 1861. One in a series of 16 medals featuring the residences of presidents. Uncirculated with ample mint red remaining, especially on the obverse; Circa 1862 Merrimac and Monitor token. S-MM4. Copper. 31 mm, 15.9 gm. Obverse: scene of the two ironclad war vessels engaged in battle. Reverse: THE REBEL STEAMER MERRIMAC WITH 12 GUNS DEFEATED BY THE UNION STEAMER MONITOR WITH 2 GUNS IN HAMPTON Rds, MAR. 9, 1862. Uncirculated with traces of mint red on the obverse and electric-blue and rose toning iridescence on the reverse. Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28017 | Sextet of Washington Medalets. Includes: Washington and Jackson medal, Julian-PR-29, Baker-223A, silver, 19 mm, obverse bust of Washington facing right, P on truncation (for Paquet), reverse bust of Jackson facing left, no designer's initial on truncation; two Great Central Fair medalets, Baker-363, silver, reeded edge, 19 mm; and three Great Central Fair medalets, Baker-363A, copper, reeded edge, 19 mm. The pieces average Extra Fine or a bit better.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28018 | (1861-64) Washington-Jackson Silver Mint Medal PR64 NGC. Baker-224A, Julian-PR29. Silver, plain edge, 18 mm. Obverse bust of Washington facing right, reverse bust of Jackson facing left. Same obverse as Baker-156, an engraving by Anthony Paquet using the famous Gilbert Stuart Washington portrait. Known as the "AP" medal, after the designers' initials (Paquet) on the truncation of the bust. There is also a single unique version in gold, Baker-224, that was sold along with a silver piece as lot 1820 of the Garrett Collection.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28019 | R.7 Uncirculated Washington "Reverse" (Lincoln) Medal. King-856, Baker-240C. White metal, plain edge, 28 mm, R.7. Obverse bust of Washington facing right, GEORGE at left, WASHINGTON at right, FIRST IN WAR / FIRST IN PEACE -- / AND FIRST IN / THE HEARTS / OF HIS COUNTRYMEN. Reverse head of Lincoln facing left, REVERSE above, LINCOLN below, 13 stars at sides. This lustrous and rare piece is lightly hairlined from cleaning and shows a few minor contact marks, but still retains significant appeal. Although the reason for the REVERSE inscription is unclear, the Rulau-Fuld Medallic Portraits of Washington, centennial edition (1985), notes that Bowers believes that the inscription is merely the result of miscommunication--the die-engraver following a designer's sketches and believing that the "reverse" notation was part of the design.Sold for: $402.50. |
| 28020 | Mysterious Washington "Reverse Lincoln" Medal. Baker-240C, King-856, R.7. White metal 27.8 mm, 8.2 gm. The obverse of this unusual medal features a bust of George Washington facing right, with the legend FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE / AND FIRST IN / THE HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN. The reverse--and this is the mysterious part--shows a left-facing bust of Abraham Lincoln with the word REVERSE above and LINCOLN below, with six stars at each side. Some feel that this token was issued as a political smear of Lincoln by suggesting that he was the opposite, or reverse, of Washington. Q. David Bowers, on the other hand, has put forth a theory that this token is the result of a blundered die. He believes that the die-sinker was working from a sketch that included the word REVERSE above Lincoln to indicate that the designer considered this to be the reverse die. We do not know the name of the engraver or when this token was issued, but if Bowers' logic is correct, the die sinker probably found himself looking for a new job shortly after delivering the dies. Reflective fields nicely frame frosted devices on this Uncirculated example.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28021 | Attractive Pair of Washington Bronze Medals. This lot includes: Mint Allegiance Medal, MS63 NGC, Baker-279B, bronze, 30.2 mm, originally struck in 1861 at the Philadelphia Mint, labeled by NGC as "20th century restrike medal," but the fabric of this piece suggests an early 1900s or earlier striking; and Centenary of Washington's death medal, MS62 NGC, Baker-1825, bronze, 40.3 mm, authorized by Congress in 1899 but not struck at the Philadelphia Mint until 1904 (per R.W. Julian), this attractive issue was sponsored by the Washington Monument Association.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28022 | 1893 Battle of Trenton Monument, B-324A, HK-128, R.6, MS62 NGC. Aluminum, 38 mm, plain edge. Issued holed for suspension from tricolored ribbon. Silver-gray surfaces exhibit pleasing field-motif contrast, and an attentive strike brings out sharp definition on the design features. Minor handling marks define the grade. Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28023 | 1808 Washington Benevolent Society Silver Medal. Baker-327. Silver, 42.4 mm, 27.3 gm. Dies by John Reich. The Rulau-Fuld treatise on Washingtonia (1999) notes that the "Washington Benevolent Societies were originally in 1808 charitable in purpose but starting about 1812 they became essentially Federalist Party organs, quietly opposed to the war with Great Britain, and eventually passed out of existence by about 1820." This issue was struck at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia circa 1808 from dies engraved by John Reich; the man responsible for cutting dies, between 1807 and 1817, that produced some of our nation's most beloved coinage designs. Both the obverse and reverse are signed by a discrete "R." at approximately 5 o'clock. The current specimen includes a hanger for suspension that--although not original--is certainly vintage and probably close to the period of issue. Uniform dove-gray surfaces dominate both sides of this attractive EF piece, which shows signs of having been proudly worn. Interestingly, small rim cuds are noted between 1 and 3 o'clock on the date-side, indicating that this example is a later die state that observed on most survivors.Sold for: $1,265.00. |
| 28024 | Pair of 19th-Century Washington Medals. Includes: 1876 Washington "Danish" medal, Baker-426B, silver-plated white metal, 52 mm, 51.1 gm, first obverse, head of Washington in oval panel on a wreath, cherubs and angels, around MDCCLXXVI FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE, FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN, reverse allegory of America presenting wreaths to Art, Mechanics, Commerce, and Agriculture, cleaned XF but a lovely piece; and undated Washington "Aluminum" medal, Douglass-5, aluminum (of course), 37 mm, 5.4 gm, head of Washington facing right, reverse touting the benefits of the UNTARNISHABLE metal, issued for the 1889 centennial celebration of Washington's inaugural by the Childs company, Chicago, Uncirculated. Ex: Early American History Auctions (4/2003), lot 365.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 28025 | Undated Washington "No Good" token, VF. Baker-C-599E. German silver, reeded edge, 23 mm. Apparently less than 10 known, according to Russell Rulau and George Fuld, in Medallic Portraits of Washington.Sold for: $64.00. |
| 28026 | 1870 Sheldon Family Arms Medal. Baker-641A, R.7. White metal, plain edge, 39.8 mm. An issue struck by Robert Lovett, Jr. of Philadelphia, with the undraped bust right and inscriptions of Baker-425 on the obverse and the Sheldon Family Arms reverse. Seemingly unworn with light golden-tan patina overall. Interesting and extremely rare.Sold for: $35.00. |
| 28027 | 1889 Washington Inaugural Centennial Medal. Douglas-7a. White metal, 51.4 mm. Engraved by Lovett. A fabulous cameoed, unoxidized piece. Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28028 | Unlisted Possible "George Washington" Medalet, Choice Uncirculated Uncertified. The cataloger for Early American History Auctions described this piece thus: "Identical to the About Uncirculated piece we sold for $920 as lot 99 in our December 11, 1999 sale of Washington related items, but this one is even nicer. 14 mm, reeded edge. This one is a perfect, unworn, problem-free example, struck from a later state of the dies, with a fuller rim cud on the upper left reverse. The obverse of this interesting medalet has an eagle with a shield in its breast that looks very similar to the eagle seen on the reverse of United States coins beginning in the 1830s. Above and around the eagle are thirteen stars, representing the original thirteen colonies. The reverse has a large 'GW' in the center with a small beer stein above, a tiny ornament below and a wreath surrounding. We've searched high and low and we can't find this item in any reference book, including the Rulau/Fuld reference; this is only the second example we've encountered and we've handled both. The fabric and style appear to be from the late 1700's or the early 1800's and the quality is excellent. Exceedingly Rare." We can add little meaningful to the description above, as our search through numerous references has also turned up nothing. Of course the GW initials lead one to assume that this is a George Washington piece--but fairness compels us to mention the possibility that it could equally well be a maverick store card from the George Walker saloon in parts unknown. The style to us suggests more the 1820s to 1840s. Besides the noted rim cud, a die break connects stars 8-13, as well as the top two leaf tips in the wreath. Choice Uncirculated, with pretty medium-brown surfaces and tinges of red. Ex: Early American History Auctions mail bid sale (4/2003), lot 361. Sold for: $373.75. |
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U.S. Presidents & Statesmen |
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| 28029 | 1860 John C. Breckinridge Ferrotype. Brass shell, 30 mm. Obverse portrait half left in metal circular frame inscribed JOHN (C.) BRECKINRIDGE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT, holed for suspension through the middle initial. Reverse portrait of Lane front, metal rim inscribed JOSEPH LANE, AND VICTORY. The ferrotype of Lane is torn about 50% in an irregular pattern, making a net grade difficult. Essentially identical to Sullivan-JCB-1860-40, except for the correct spelling of BRECKINRIDGE.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28030 | Scarce (1860) John C. Breckinridge for President Campaign Token. Sullivan-DeWitt-JCB-1860-1, Satterlee-349. White metal, 38 mm, very scarce. Obverse bust facing left, JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE OF KENTUCKY FOR PRESIDENT around. Reverse "Broad Shield" reverse, scratched in upper left field, eagle with shield and 13 stars. Lustrous, but with numerous contact marks and abrasions on both sides. Breckinridge served as vice president--the nation's youngest, taking office at age 35--under President James Buchanan. After losing in his bid for president, he was elected to the U.S. Senate from Kentucky. When the Civil War began in 1861, Breckinridge was expelled from the Senate for defending the Confederacy, and moved south and joined the Confederate Army as a brigadier general. Despite the different spellings, the towns of Breckenridge in Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, and Texas are all named in honor of Vice President Breckinridge.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 28031 | 1896 "United Snakes of America" Bryan Dollar. Schornstein-353. White medal, reeded edge, 45 mm, 2.5 mm thick, 19.3 gm. A satirical piece from the 1896 presidential campaign. Obverse: Goose with a donkey's head and the initials P.O.P.--a reference to the Populist Party--on the wing, UNITED SNAKES OF AMERICA around, IN BRYAN WE TRUST in upper right field. Reverse: FREE SILVER at upper edge, ONE DAM in center, and 1896 below. This piece is VF in terms of detail, but has been crudely repaired at the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock rims.Sold for: $54.00. |
| 28032 | 1832 Henry Clay Medal. Sullivan-DeWitt HC-1832-1. White metal, 42 mm, 29 gm. Early Henry Clay medals are offered for sale with far less frequency than items from his 1844 campaign. The current offering is the first type listed in the Sullivan reference and is scarce as a type, but the condition of this piece makes it rare. The fully mirrored fields are lightly interrupted by scuffs and only the highest points of this Choice AU medal--Clay's cheek, hair above the ear, and shoulder clasp--show rub. As typically found with this issue, this example is holed for suspension at 12 o'clock.Not Sold. |
| 28033 | 1836 Henry Clay Medal. Sullivan-DeWitt HC-1836-1. White metal, 36 mm, 16.9 gm. Dies by Benjamin True. A scarce issue. Obverse: Bust of Clay facing left, HENRY CLAY OF KENTUCKY around, signed TRUE F. under truncation. Reverse: E PLURIBUS UNUM in scroll, decorative allegorical border around with EQUAL & / FULL / PROTECTION / TO / AMERICAN / INDUSTRY. According to L. Forrer's Biographical Dictionary of Medallists, Coin-, Gem-, and Seal-Engravers, Benjamin True first offered his die sinking services in 1835, which suggests that the current medal could be one of his earliest designs. AU in terms of detail with beautifully reflective fields. However, minor surface roughness and a light green haze is noted on both sides. The high bidder should seek the services of a professional conservator in order to stabilize this scarce medal.Sold for: $460.00. |
| 28034 | Quartet of Grover Cleveland Presidential Campaign Tokens. Includes: 1884 Grover Cleveland, Sullivan-GC-1884-13, 28 mm, white metal, obverse high-relief bust of Cleveland facing left, reverse "Reform Democratic Candidate for President; 1884 Grover Cleveland, Sullivan-GC-1884-9, 29 mm, white metal, obverse half-left high-relief bust of Cleveland, reverse building facade, "Cleveland Hendricks Reform"; 1888 Grover Cleveland, Sullivan-GC-1888-10, white metal, 24 mm, obverse jugate busts of President and Mrs. Cleveland facing right, reverse Vice President Thurman, holed at top with ribbon and pinback, AU; and 1888 Grover Cleveland, Sullivan-GC-1888-4, obverse bust of Cleveland facing left inside wreath, date below, reverse "Democratic Candidate for President of the United States." All holed at top, as issued, AU or so.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28035 | Nine-Piece Lot of Grover Cleveland Medals and Tokens. Includes: Sullivan-GC-1888-11, brass, 25 mm, President Cleveland and wife on obverse, SEE DOT ODER SIDE on reverse, XF with electric-green toning, holed for suspension, neat; Sullivan-GC-1888-12, brass, 25 mm, President Cleveland and wife on obverse, THE NATION'S FAVORITE BELLE on reverse, AU, holed for suspension; 1885 inauguration token, copper, 24 mm, AU, some debris in devices; another 1885 inauguration token, copper, 24 mm, VF, honest wear and problem-free; 1888 uniface die trial, probably lead, 22 mm, GROVER CLEVELAND around, bust facing left, 1888 below, AU; 1893 token, President Cleveland's visit to 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, brass, 25 mm, Uncirculated, bright with slight discoloration on highest points; another 1893 World's Fair token, this one AU, traces of original brass surfaces visible in protected areas; 1893 medal, white metal, 35 mm, conjoined busts of Cleveland and wife facing left, XF with mottled gray toning, holed for suspension; and undated medal, GROVER CLEVELAND / PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. around, bust facing left, UNITED STATES CAPITOL with view of building and grounds on reverse, Choice AU, reflective surfaces with only slight signs of handling, a beautiful medal. Sold for: $161.00. |
| 28036 | Rare 1888 Cleveland-Thurman Silver Campaign Medal PR63 NGC. DeWitt-GC-1888-6. Silver, 8.24 gm. One of only 10 pieces struck in silver and rare as such. Obverse depicts jugate busts of Grover Cleveland and Allen G. Thurman, with P.L. KRIDER CO. PHILA. beneath and O-ring for holing at top, but this piece is unholed. Reverse shows rooster with banner in its beak reading STILL WE CROW, around CLEVELAND & THURMAN, 1888 at bottom. Beautiful light bluish-gray patina covers both sides, with much luster present Incumbent Cleveland lost his reelection bid to Benjamin Harrison. A few faint field abrasions account for the grade.Sold for: $747.50. |
| 28037 | (1929) Uniface Unofficial Coolidge Medal. Bronze, 76 mm, 121.7 gm. At first glance this appears to be a U.S. Mint product, but it is uniface, with a smooth, glossy blank-struck reverse. It is NOT the "official" Coolidge second-term inaugural medal, but it matches--on the obverse, anyway--the design of the U.S. Mint Presidential Series stock medal #129 as it appears on the useful www.inauguralmedals.com website. The bust faces right, with CALVIN COOLIDGE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES at the periphery. SINNOCK is on the bust truncation. An interesting piece that needs further study. Choice AU.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 28038 | 1860 Douglas-Johnson Ferrotype. Sullivan-SD-1860-33. An attractive ferrotype from this popular election. The brass encasement is bright and the mica is only lightly scratched on the Douglas side and lightly crazed on the Johnson side. Sold for: $288.65. |
| 28039 | Quintet of Uncertified 19th Century Political Medals. 1860 Steven Douglas, Sullivan SD1860-22, white metal, MS60, prooflike; 1860 John Bell, Sullivan JBELL 1860-8, copper, XF; another, white metal, XF; Major General McClellan, Sullivan GMCC 1864-8, PR64 Red and Brown; U.S. Grant, 1868, Sullivan USG 1868-39, silver, VF, holed.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28040 | Pair of Eisenhower Inaugural Bronze Medals. 1953 Dwight D. Eisenhower official inaugural. Dusterburg-OIM13B70, MacNeil-DDE1953-4, bronze, 70 mm, 144.6 gm. Dies by Walker Kirtland Hancock, from President Eisenhower's second term in office. 1957 official inaugural. Dusterburg-OIM14B70, MacNeil-DDE1957-3, bronze, 70 mm, 140.3 gm. Dies also by Hancock. This medal features the conjoined busts of President Eisenhower and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. Both medals virtually as struck by Medallic Art Company.Sold for: $44.00. |
| 28041 | 1957 Eisenhower-Nixon Second Inaugural Medal in Bronze. Dusterburg-OIM 14B70. Bronze, 69 mm, 139.7 gm. Official inaugural medal obverse busts of Eisenhower-Nixon facing left, around SECOND INAUGURATION JANUARY 20 1957, W. HANCOCK on truncation. Reverse DWIGHT DAVID EISENHOWER and RICHARD MILHOUS NIXON in six lines. Choice Uncirculated.Sold for: $19.00. |
| 28042 | Four-Piece Gerald Ford Inaugural Medal Set. Four-piece set number 165 of 500. Each piece shows the left-facing three-quarters portrait of Ford by Mico Kaufman, while the reverse shows the dynamic eagle-Presidential Seal motif of Frank Eliscu. All medals are 2 1/2 inches in diameter, save for the Antique Bronze Medal, which is 2 3/4 inches in diameter. The other three varieties are the Silver Vermeil, Proof Silver, and Antique Silver.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28043 | Nine U.S. Grant Medals. This grouping includes: 1877 Her Youngest Burgess; 1877 Civil Grant for Alabama Claims; 1879 Cincinnati Memorial; 1879 Philadelphia Reception; April 27, 1897 medalet; 1916 Elliot Smith; (2) 1922 Birth Centennial; and an undated piece with the reverse legend EXCELLENCE.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28044 | Mint State Presidential-Patriotic Token Quartet. Includes: pre-Civil War 1860 Millions for Freedom, Not One Cent for Slavery/Success to Republican Principles, Sullivan-DeWitt-1860-59, 24 mm, brass, two Uncirculated pieces with light spotting; 1868 U.S. Grant campaign medal, Sullivan-DeWitt-1868-33, copper, 24 mm, obv. bust facing right with GRANT above, rev. GEN. U.S. GRANT / OUR NEXT / PRESIDENT / MAY / HE IN WISDOM / RULE / THE COUNTRY / HE HAS SAVED, lustrous Select Mint State, nice red with blue highlights; and 1868 Grant & Colfax, Sullivan-DeWitt-14, white metal, 31 mm, obv. bust facing right inside circle of stars, GENERAL U.S. GRANT, rev. portrait of Colfax facing right, GRANT AND COLFAX, THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE, Choice Mint State.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28045 | Four-Piece Lot of General U.S. Grant Tokens. Includes: brass, 21 mm, GENERAL U.S. GRANT, PRES. 1869 to '77, rev. A CIVIC GRANT FOR ALABAMA CLAIMS, center CIVIS LONDINIENSIS, JUNE 15 1877; a second copper piece from the same dies, 21 mm; brass, 21 mm, GENERAL U.S. GRANT, PRES. 1869 to '77, rev. TO HIM THAT HATH SHALL BE GIVEN, CIVIS EDINBURGENSIS [B and N double-stamped] AUG. 31 1877 / HER YOUNGEST BURGESS, in tiny letters I.F.W. / DES.; and a second copper piece from the same dies, 21 mm. All of the above are Mint State, with considerable red on the copper pieces--an interesting lot of apparently satirical tokens that could bear more research.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28046 | Uniface Ulysses S. Grant Plaquette. Undated. Base metal core with copper plating on obverse, 35 x 50 mm, 19.9 gm. 1822 1885 at top, bust of Grant in military uniform facing left, U.S. GRANT in exergue. No signs of wear on this interesting piece of unknown origin. Sold for: $39.00. |
| 28047 | Large 1885 U.S. Grant Memorial Medal. White metal, 62 mm (over 2 in.), 64 gm. Choice proof Grant memorial medal. Obverse high-relief bust facing right, IN MEMORIAM U.S. GRANT, SOLDIER-PRESIDENT-CITIZEN / THOUGH TO EARTH NO MORE / IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER, 1822-1885 below, MORGAN (Mint Engraver George T.) on truncation. Reverse mounted figures on horseback, around FORT DONELSON 1862 / VICKSBURG 1863 / RICHMOND 1865 / PRESIDENT 1869-1877. A lustrous proof, close to Gem quality.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28048 | 1897 Ulysses S Grant Memorial Medal Uncertified. Copper. 64 mm. An attractive, well preserved example that is unmarked and shows only a few hints of verdigris near the peripheral areas. Struck on commission of the American Numismatic and Archeological Society by Tiffany & Co., in conjunction with the dedication of the Grant Memorial in New York City, on April 27, 1897. An absolutely gorgeous medal, with design elements that were struck in high relief. Sold for: $632.50. |
| 28049 | 1840 Maj. Gen. W.H. Harrison Campaign Token. Unlisted in Sullivan, but similar to HT-820 Hard Times token. Obverse somewhat juvenile military bust facing left, around MAJ. GEN. W.H. HARRISON THE PEOPLES CHOICE. Reverse cabin in center flying flag, legend around IIE LEAVES THE PLOUGII TO SAVE IIIS COUNTRY. The diemaker clearly lacked an H letterpunch, so he made do with two I's, although he hand-connected them. With die erosion the crossbar in H is weak, that in PLOUGH is nonexistent, and the one in HIS is bold. Lustrous AU, but downgraded because of some moderate scratches on each side.Sold for: $51.00. |
| 28050 | Large Circa-1918 Herbert Hoover Medal. Bronze, 75 mm, 140 gm. High-relief portrait of a young-looking Hoover facing left, G. (for Godefroy) DEVREESE in left lower field. Rev. floral wreath with HERBERT C. HOOVER / FROM HIS FRIENDS / OF THE / C.R.B. (Commission for Relief in Belgium). This lovely and appealing medal has choice olive-brown coloration and fully lustrous surfaces, with just a hint of rub on the high points of Hoover's cheek. Designer Godefroy (or Godefroid)Devreese (1861-1941) is a favorite sculptor among medallic artists, for many on a par with Laura Gardin Fraser and Oscar Roty. Comes with original fabric-lined box of issue, marked inside "LONDON & Cie. MÉDAILLES d'ART." Hoover founded the CRB in October 1914, during World War I, which later became the Belgian American Educational Foundation, an independent philanthropy that supports the exchange of university students, scientists, and scholars between the United States and Belgium. Hoover became U.S. president in 1929.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 28051 | 1932 Republican Convention Badge and Democratic Convention Ticket. The Chicago 1932 Republican badge celebrates the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth, and bears the title ASS'T SGT. AT-ARMS. The red, white, and blue ribbon has bright colors. The pinback is attached to a cardboard card. The badge is AU, the card grades Fine. The Chicago 1932 Democratic convention ticket is serial #515 and grades VG.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 28052 | General Andrew Jackson Token. VF, holed. Sullivan AJACK-1824-3, brass. Inscribed GENL ANDREW JACKSON / HERO OF NEW ORLEANS.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 28053 | Pair of 19th Century Political Tokens. 1824 Gen'l. Andrew Jackson, Sullivan-AJack-1824-5, brass, 24 mm, 3.7 gm, bust facing left, GEN'L ANDREW JACKSON around, reverse THE NATION'S PRIDE inside wreath, crudely holed for suspension, but nice AU; 1840 William Henry Harrison, Sullivan-WHH-1840-25, brass, 28 mm, 7.4 gm, obverse bust facing left, MAJ. GEN. W.H. HARRISON BON FEB. 9, 1773 around. Reverse THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE / THE HERO OF TIPPECANOE. Above the obverse birthdate, some diligent scribe has lightly scratched in "Died April 4, 1841." While this obviously lowers the value, it increases its historical interest, as a reference to Harrison's tragically short term as U.S. president and likely engraved contemporaneously by a supporter. Lustrous AU.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28054 | Lyndon Baines Johnson Inaugural Medal. 64 mm, 150.4 gm, .999+ pure silver. Serial # 7683. Comes with box and literature page.Sold for: $51.00. |
| 28055 | Pair of John F. Kennedy Inaugural and Memorial Medals. Dusterburg OIM-15B70, MacNeil-1961-3. Bronze, 70 mm, 161 gm. Official JFK inaugural medals, one with private engraving. Obv. bust left, JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY around, PAUL MANSHIP (copyright) 1961 along truncation, rev. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Great Seal of United States in center, INAUGURATED JANUARY 20TH 1961 below. The obverse of one piece is engraved "BORN MAY 29, 1917 ASSASSINATED 1:30 P.M. DALLAS, TEXAS NOV. 22, 1963. One piece is Choice, as struck, and the other virtually as struck, save for minor handling near the engraving. With original boxes.Sold for: $24.00. |
| 28056 | Quartet of Presidential and Vice Presidential Gold and Silver Medals. Includes: 1961 John F. Kennedy Inaugural, .999 fine silver, 70 mm, 173.1 gm (5.5 oz), dies by Paul Manship, edge-stamped 3880, Choice Uncirculated; 1974 Gerald Ford Inaugural, 24-kt gold on .999 fine silver, 62 mm, 133.6 gm, edge-stamped serial #0546/2500, Uncirculated, with box of issue, stand, and papers; 1974 Nelson A. Rockefeller Vice Presidential Inaugural, .999 fine silver, 64 mm, 156.0 gm, Gerald Ford, who had held the title of vice president for only a few months because of the resignation of Spiro Agnew, Nixon's first vice president, then became president after Richard Nixon resigned, and Ford nominated Rockefeller for vice president, low serial number 64 edge-stamped, Gem Uncirculated; and (1976) Jimmy Carter unofficial presidential medal, .999 fine silver, 50 mm, 49.7 gm, unknown maker, brilliant Choice cameo proof.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28057 | Abraham Lincoln Born 1809 Medal, Sullivan-AL-1860-38. King-35. White metal, 31 mm, 12.8 gm. Obverse bust of Lincoln facing right, beardless, around ABRAHAM LINCOLN BORN FEB. 12, 1809, MERRIAM on truncation. Reverse REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE 1860 around, wreath, in center NO MORE SLAVE / TERRITORY. Very Fine. A holed example brought $300 in June 2005 (lot 25741).Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28058 | Abraham Lincoln Trio. 1860 Sullivan AL 1860-59, brass, XF, mount removed, Success to Republican Principles; Fuld 133/458, brass, Fine, holed, Lincoln and Liberty; and 1864 Lincoln and Washington medal, Baker-240C, white metal, AU, the intriguing "Reverse" medal.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28059 | Duo of "Freedom & Protection" Lincoln Campaign Medals. King-30, Sullivan-AL-1860-33. Brass, reeded edge, 30.9 mm, 11.4 gm. Dies by Robert Lovett, Jr. Obverse bust of Lincoln facing right, HON. ABRAM LINCOLN around, 1860 below. Reverse: LINCOLN & HAMLIN FREEDOM & PROTECTION around a thin circle that frames THE / MAN THAT / CAN SPLIT RAILS / OR GUIDE THE / SHIP OF / STATE. Two pieces, both holed for suspension. The first possesses AU details and prooflike fields, but has been cleaned, as evinced by fine, multi-directional hairlines on both sides. The second grades VF in terms of detail, but has also been cleaned and shows evidence of solder at 4 o'clock on the obverse. Obviously the two medals in this lot were proudly worn by Republican voters during Lincoln's first presidential campaign.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 28060 | Pair of 1860 Lincoln Medalets, King-43. Two identical pieces, each white metal, 27 mm, 8.3 gm, similar to Sullivan-AL-1860-38 but a bit smaller, with a slightly different bust of Lincoln on the obverse, and MERRIAM below the bust rather than on the truncation. Obverse, around, ABRAHAM LINCOLN BORN FEB. 12, 1809., beardless bust of Lincoln shows both shoulders and (mostly) both eyebrows, point at left (facing) shoulder, single curl of hair in front of ear, all unlike Sullivan-AL-1860-38, reverse, around, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE, but NO / MORE in straight lines, SLAVE / TERRITORY / curved, again unlike Sullivan-AL-1860-38, and the ornaments flanking 1860 are different (nonleaved). Both pieces holed, one VF, one XF. Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28061 | 1860 Lincoln Campaign Medal, Sullivan-AL-1860-38. White metal, 31 mm, 12.7 gm. Obverse bust of Lincoln facing right, legend around ABRAHAM LINCOLN BORN FEB. 12, 1809, MERRIAM on truncation (Joseph H. Merriam, Boston die-sinker). Reverse wreath, legend around REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE 1860, in center NO MORE / SLAVE / TERRITORY, date 1860 below, MERRIAM again below. This piece retains muted luster with some minor field hairlines and a couple of dark areas. Sold for: $138.00. |
| 28062 | 1860 Lincoln "Liberty Union And Equality" Campaign Token. King-42, Sullivan-AL-1860-43. Copper, reeded edge, 27.8 mm, 7.8 gm. Bust right of Lincoln on obverse with REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE at the periphery from 9 o'clock to 3 o'clock, ABRAHAM LINCOLN around the lower edge, the legends being separated by two stars, 1860 below shoulder. The reverse features an eagle that is a copy of the style used on contemporary silver coinage, three stars below, and LIBERTY UNION AND EQUALITY around. Struck from rusted dies on a less-than-choice planchet. The color is a uniform pale-brown and the details are AU. Rim cuds are observed on the obverse between 6 and 9 o'clock. A scarce issue in copper. Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28063 | 1860 Lincoln "No More Slave Territory" Medal. Zabriskie-74, Satterlee-270, King-35, Sullivan-AL-1860-38. Brass, 31 mm, 12.7 gm. Obverse bust of Lincoln facing right, legend around ABRAHAM LINCOLN BORN FEB. 12, 1809, MERRIAM on truncation (Joseph H. Merriam, Boston die-sinker). Reverse wreath, legend around REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE 1860, in center NO MORE / SLAVE / TERRITORY, date 1860 below, MERRIAM again below. Lustrous yellow-brown in the protected areas with gray patina in the exposed portions, pleasing.Sold for: $373.75. |
| 28064 | Trio of 1860 Lincoln Campaign Pieces. Sullivan AL1860-10, silvered white metal, AU, holed with loop, Abraham Lincoln / Progress; Sullivan AL1860-41, brass, AU, The Rail Splitter of the West; Sullivan AL1860-43, brass, XF, Abraham Lincoln, Republican Candidate.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28065 | Pair of Lincoln medals. Sullivan AL1860-37, white metal, XF; Sullivan AL-1860-38, white metal, VF.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28066 | Pair of 1860 Lincoln "Rail-Splitter" Medals. Sullivan-1860-41. 28 mm, two pieces: one nickel, 9.9 gm, the other brass, 9.9 gm, holed at top for suspension. Obverse bust right, HON. ABRAHAM LINCOLN around, date 1860 below, ELLIS on truncation. Reverse Lincoln and helper split rails, legend THE RAIL SPLITTER OF THE WEST. The brass piece is lustrous AU and holed as mentioned, the nickel piece is XF or so. Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28067 | Trio of 1860s Abe Lincoln Medalets. Includes: King-16, Sullivan-AL-1860-18, Broad Shield reverse, white metal, 38 mm, 16.7 gm, obverse bust facing right, around FOR PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF ILLINOIS, TRUE (engraver Benjamin F. True, of Cincinnati) on shoulder, reverse spread eagle on a section of globe with shield on breast, scroll with E PLURIBUS UNUM, 13 stars above, Very Fine; King-77, Sullivan-AL-1864-5, white metal, 32 mm, 11.1 gm, obverse bust of Lincoln facing left, around LINCOLN & JOHNSON UNION CANDIDATES 1864, W.H. KEY F. below, reverse head of George Washington surrounded by rays of a five-pointed star, in field 13 smaller stars, around FREEDOM TO ALL MEN. UNION, a nice XF piece with a couple of dark areas on the high points; and 1865 Lincoln Assassination, King-266, white metal, 28 mm, 5.8 gm, obverse ABM. LINCOLN PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. around, in center DIED, APRIL 15, 1865 / BY / THE / HANDS OF A / REBEL / ASSASSIN, reverse weeping willow and urn in center, around A SIGH, THE ABSENT CLAIM, THE DEAD, A TEAR, VF with some claims to XF.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28068 | Pair of 1860 Lincoln White Metal Medalets. Includes: King-71, Sullivan-AL-1860-74, white metal, 19 mm, 3.4 gm, obverse bust of Lincoln inside beaded circle, around ABRAHAM LINCOLN,NATUS. FEB. 12. 1809., reverse peripheral legend ABRAHAM LIN-COLN HONEST ABE OF THE WEST, in oval panel WIDEAWAKES with scroll and spray of roses, nice Choice XF; and King-70, Sullivan-AL-1860-73, white metal, 19 mm, 3.7 gm, obverse same as preceding, reverse peripheral legend ABRAHAM LIN-COLN HONEST ABE OF THE WEST, in beaded circle THE / HANNIBAL / OF / AMERICA with date 1860, XF with light carbon.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 28069 | Lincoln "Free Homes for Free Men" Token, 1860. King-48, Sullivan-AL-1860-51. Brass, 27.3 mm. Dies by Robert Lovett. An unusually nice example of this issue, with traces of original brilliance observed in the fields, especially so on the reverse. Slight rub on the highpoints keeps this piece at the AU level. Obverse: ABM: LINCOLN, REP. CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT, right facing bust of Lincoln with date below bust. R.L. PHILA under truncation. Reverse: PROTECTION TO AMERICAN INDUSTRY around, 32 stars encircling a wreath of corn with FREE HOMES FOR FREE MEN in the center. A wonderful representative of King-48.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28070 | 1860 Lincoln "Slavery Sectional" Medalet. King-52, Sullivan-AL-1860-55. White metal, 25.7 mm, 11.1 gm. Dies by Charles Lang. A right-facing Lincoln adorns the obverse of this small medal, with ABRAHAM LINCOLN at the periphery and the date, 1860, below the bust. The reverse legend reads FREEDOM / NATIONAL / SLAVERY / SECTIONAL, which was Lincoln's main campaign slogans. Although the diameter of this medal is relatively small it is unusually thick at 3.5 mm, hence the weight. With reflective fields and showing no actual wear, this piece has Uncirculated details but is not without a couple of problems. Two rim cuts are observed at 6 o'clock and 9 o'clock on the obverse, with another at 9 o'clock on the reverse. A few minor toning spots are also noted for the sake of accuracy. Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28071 | 1860 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Campaign Medal, AU Uncertified. Satterlee-263, Zabriskie-35, King-20, Sullivan-AL-1860-25. Copper, 35 mm, 17.8 gm. Obverse legend around ABRAHAM LINCOLN REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT 1860, bust Left, circle of 32 stars, date 1860 below. Reverse octagonal fencepost design, in center THE GREAT RAIL-SPLITTER / OF THE WEST / MUST / & SHALL / BE / OUR NEXT / PRESIDENT. A nice milk-chocolate piece with minor highpoint wear and a small round dark toning area on the reverse.Sold for: $218.50. |
| 28072 | Trio of Lincoln White Metal Medals. Includes: 1860 campaign medal, King-33, Sullivan-AL-1860-36, reeded edge, 31 mm, 9.4 gm, obverse bust of Lincoln facing right, around ABRAM LINCOLN REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT / 1860, J.D.L. below, reverse central fasces with surrounding rays, around UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL, same reverse used on an 1852 Winfield Scott campaign medal, XF with a couple of minor reverse rim nicks, recorded by Satterlee as a very small number issued; 1864 Lincoln-Johnson, Sullivan-AL-1864-5, 31 mm, 10.2 gm, obverse bearded bust of Lincoln facing left, around LINCOLN & JOHNSON UNION CANDIDATES 1864, W.H. KEY F. below, reverse head of Washington in five-pointed star rays, 13 smaller stars in field, around FREEDOM TO ALL MEN. UNION., XF with a couple of light obverse corrosion spots; and 1865 Lincoln Martyr, King-256, 32 mm, 8.1 gm, bust of Lincoln facing left, around ABM. LINCOLN, THE MARTYR PRESIDENT, reverse BORN/ FEB.12.1809 / 1ST INAUG. / MARCH 4.1861 / 2ND INAUG. MARCH 4.1865 / DIED / APR.15.1865, nice Choice AU, lustrous, holed as issued.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28073 | Important Pair of 1860 Lincoln Campaign Medals. Sullivan AL1860-6, white metal, AU, holed, Abraham Lincoln, Republican Candidate; Sullivan AL1860-7, German silver, Mint State, Beloved Alike by Rich and Poor.Sold for: $460.00. |
| 28074 | 1860 Lincoln Brass Medal, Sullivan-AL-1860-6. King-6. Brass, 40 mm, 35.6 gm. Obverse high-relief bust facing right, ABRAHAM LINCOLN around, in small type HENNING & EYMANN. N.Y. below, with EYM:F on truncation. Reverse wide leafy wreath at rim with shield at top, in center REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE / FOR / SIXTEENTH / PRESIDENT / OF THE / UNITED STATES. This piece is technically Mint State and retains considerable luster, despite a graze in the obverse field, and the grade is lowered a bit due to an arc of dark brownish-black carbon on the upper reverse.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 28075 | Foursome of Lincoln Medals. Includes: 1860 Lincoln campaign medal, King-52, Sullivan-AL-1860-55, brass, 26 mm, 9.8 gm, obverse bust facing part right, around ABRAHAM LINCOLN 1860, reverse FREEDOM / NATIONAL. / SLAVERY / SECTIONAL., center ornament, a lustrous Uncirculated piece; and three pieces of Lincoln martyr pendants, King-279b & c, brass (two), copper (one), looped oval, 15 mm x 23 mm, obverse cameo portrait of Lincoln in high relief, H.B. behind neck (for diecutter Hugues Bovy of Switzerland), reverse ABRAHAM LINCOLN MARTYR TO LIBERTY 15TH APRIL 1865. Each piece is AU to Choice AU.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28076 | 1860 "Wide Awakes" Lincoln Token. Satterlee-154, Sullivan-AL-1860-74. White metal, plain edge, 19.3 mm. Small bust facing right of Lincoln within a beaded circle, ABRAHAM LINCOLN / NATUS.FEB.12.1809 around. Reverse: a decorative WIDEAWAKES within a beaded circle, ABRA-HAM LIN-COLN around top, HONEST ABE OF THE WEST around lower periphery. The term "wide awakes" became popular during the 1860 presidential campaign and refers to the most popular of several Republican paramilitary marching organizations. It is believed that the Wide Awakes consisted of over 400,000 members in 1860. This piece is Uncirculated with slightly reflective fields, although scattered abrasions reduce the brilliance. The dies are aligned in "medal turn" yet rotated approximately 15 degrees.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28077 | 1860 Lincoln Brass Medal, Sullivan-AL-1860-6. King-6. Brass, 40 mm, 36.7 gm. Obverse high-relief bust facing right, ABRAHAM LINCOLN around, in small type HENNING & EYMANN. N.Y. below, with EYM:F on truncation. Reverse wide leafy wreath at rim with shield at top, in center REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE / FOR / SIXTEENTH / PRESIDENT / OF THE / UNITED STATES. This issue was struck in silver, copper, brass, bronze, lead, and white metal, but the silver, bronze, brass, and lead pieces, usually on thicker flans, were likely restrikes from the original dies, struck after 1862, since they were unknown to Satterlee, early Lincoln medals cataloger who published his reference in that year. A nice, lustrous Uncirculated piece.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28078 | 1860 Lincoln Campaign Medal. King-42, Sullivan-AL-1860-43, brass, reeded edge, 28 mm, 7.6 gm. Obverse low-relief bust of Lincoln facing right, around REPUBLICAN CANDIDATEABRAHAM LINCOLN, date 1860 below bust, reverse eagle with shield on breast, around LIBERTY UNION AND EQUALITY . A lustrous Mint State piece with some light smoke-gray patina.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 28079 | Trio of Better Lincoln Medals. Includes: 1860 Rail Splitter, Sullivan-AL-1860-41, brass, plain edge, 28 mm, 9.9 gm, obverse bust right, HON. ABRAHAM LINCOLN around, date 1860 below, ELLIS on truncation, reverse Lincoln and helper split rails, legend THE RAIL SPLITTER OF THE WEST, a lustrous Mint State piece; an 1861 Lincoln Civil War Dog Tag, brass, uniface, brass, 30 mm, 12.0 gm, bust facing right, around ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENT U.S. WAR of 1861, E.B. SMITH on truncation, holed Choice Uncirculated, a similar piece in our June 2005 sale (lot 25742) brought $322; and 1864 Lincoln-Johnson Campaign Medal, Sullivan-AL-1864-1, white metal, 41.5 mm, 16.2 gm, two busts facing in ovals, with LINCOLN and JOHNSON, flags and eagle, shield with WAR FOR THE UNION, reverse around REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE 1864, center FOR PRESIDENT / ABRAHAM LINCOLN / OF ILLINOIS / FOR VICE PRESIDENT / ANDREW JOHNSON / OF TENNESSEE, Select Uncirculated, lustrous. One sold in our June 2005 sale (lot 25790) for $1,600. Sold for: $977.50. |
| 28080 | 1860 Lincoln Campaign Medal MS64 NGC. DeWitt-AL-1860-57. Brass, 25 mm. Obverse bust of Lincoln facing right, ABRAHAM LINCOLN around, date 1860 below. Reverse OUR POLICY IS EXPRESSLY THE POLICY OF THE MEN WHO MADE THE UNION NO MORE, NO LESS. In tiny letters JENSCH & MEYER, CHICAGO. Beautiful deep sunset-orange, blue, and red patina throughout, with lustrous prooflike surfaces underneath. Unholed.Sold for: $517.50. |
| 28081 | 1860 Lincoln-Hamlin Campaign Medal MS64 NGC. Sullivan-1860-33, King-30. Brass, reeded edge, 31 mm. Obverse: Bust of Lincoln facing right. HON. ABRAM LINCOLN, date 1860 beneath. Reverse: LINCOLN & HAMLIN / FREEDOM & PROTECTION around, center THE / MAN THAT / CAN SPLIT RAILS / OR GUIDE THE / SHIP OF / STATE. Dies by Robert Lovett, Jr. This piece shows beautiful yellow-gold coloration with considerable prooflike luster. Holed for suspension.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28082 | 1860 Lincoln Brass Campaign Medal MS65 NGC. Sullivan-DeWitt-AL-1860-51. Brass, 26 mm. Obverse bust of Lincoln facing right, around ABM: LINCOLN, REP. CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT 1860. R. L. PHILA. in tiny letters (for famous diesinker Robert L. Lovett, Jr.). Reverse PROTECTION TO AMERICAN INDUSTRY / FREE HOMES FOR FREE MEN, wreath, ring of stars. A beautifully lustrous yellow-gold certified Gem piece.Sold for: $431.25. |
| 28083 | 1860 Abraham Lincoln Slavery Token, Gem Uncirculated. King-52, Sullivan-DeWitt-1860-55. Brass, 26 mm, thin (2.5-mm) planchet. Obverse coated bust facing part right, ABRAHAM LINCOLN 1860. Reverse FREEDOM NATIONAL / SLAVERY SECTIONAL. A good Gem BU of this in-demand issue, with prooflike luster and pretty bluish-copper patina on the reverse.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 28084 | 1861 Lincoln Inaugural Medal, Sullivan-AL-1860-32. King-27. Brass, 34 mm, 17.1 gm. Obverse bust of Lincoln with short beard facing left in plain field, reverse ABRAHAM LINCOLN, PRESIDENT OF THE U.S., rope border, in center THE RIGHT / MAN / IN THE / RIGHT PLACE , date 1861 below. Sullivan comments that this obverse was "probably based upon one of the Brady photographs taken on February 23, 1861, when Lincoln arrived in Washington for the inaugural." Lincoln is known to have begun growing his beard only around time of the presidential election, November 6, 1860. A nice Choice AU piece with a few minor corrosion spots. Ex: eBay (6/2005).Sold for: $632.50. |
| 28085 | Wonderful 1861 Lincoln-Hamlin Medal, Near-Mint Uncertified. Sullivan-AL-1860-31. Copper, 34 mm, 21.7 gm. A wonderful, lustrous representative of this piece, with dies engraved by F.B. Smith (of the New York firm F.B. Smith & Hartmann), whose signature F.B. SMITH F appears below. Obverse jugate busts of Lincoln and Hamlin facing left, wreath around, LINCOLN & before, HAMLIN behind. Reverse THE / FALL OF SUMTER / WILL BE AVENGED / THE REBELLION CRUSHED / AND THE / HONOR AND INTEGRITY / OF THE / UNITED STATES, / SHALL BE MAINTAINED / 1861. Around, WE WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF ANY STATE. Slight highpoint wear keeps this piece from a high Mint State grade, but its appeal is tremendous.Sold for: $488.75. |
| 28086 | Circa 1860s Lincoln Medalet Struck on 1861 Half Eagle. Similar to Baker-425 and Lincoln side of Julian-PR-30. Although in a previous sale we cataloged this piece as circa 1909, in all likelihood it is a 1860s production, for two excellent reasons: First, the Lincoln medalet obverse is struck over what was apparently a Mint State 1861 gold eagle, which would have been easily located in the 1860s, but not so in the 1900s. Second, and more important, the die used is quite similar, if not identical to, the Lincoln die(s?) used to produce Julian-PR-30, the Washington and Lincoln Mint medalet, measuring 19 mm. Robert W. Julian comments concerning the medalet that it was struck both inside and outside the Mint by various persons, possibly including several different die varieties. Mint engraver Anthony C. Paquet, who prepared the PR-30 die, left the employ of the Mint at about the time those pieces were struck, although most of them were struck for then-Chief Coiner John G. Butler or former Chief Coiner Lewis Broomall. Julian: "As the records are somewhat vague for this issue and the dies used, it is possible that several die varieties exist. Extant records show that the Lincoln die (or dies) used was ascribed variously to Paquet, Broomall, or Butler as the owner. Large numbers of these medals were struck between September, 1864, and October, 1866. The Lincoln die was also used privately outside the mint after 1866." While this piece lacks the initial P on the neck truncation for designer Paquet, if he or others were responsible for striking outside-Mint pieces, it is not at all a stretch of the imagination that he would have removed his initial. Neither is it much of a stretch to suggest that this piece could have been an inside-Mint job, as the late 1850s and 1860s are well known for the many numismatic shenanigans created during the era. The tragedy of the Lincoln assassination in April 1865 may have spurred the usual (if repugnant) reaction among the more mercenary members of the numismatic community. Ex: Signature Auction #376 (Heritage, 6/2005), lot 7348.Sold for: $4,312.50. |
| 28087 | "1861" Lincoln Medal by Thomas Elder, Uncirculated Uncertified. White metal, plain edge, 38 mm, 25.9 gm. Obverse bust of Lincoln forward, ABRAHAM LINCOLN around. Reverse "THE CENTRAL IDEA OF SUCCESSION / IS / THE ESSENCE / OF ANARCHY" / LINCOLN'S / INAUGURAL ADDRESS / MARCH 4, / 1861. Issued circa 1909 by Thomas Elder. Lustrous and attractive with a couple of small luster grazes. Sold for: $276.00. |
| 28088 | Pair of Lincoln Emancipation Medals. Includes: King-237, copper, 25 mm, 11.0 gm, obverse cameo portrait of Lincoln facing right, open fields, with merely LINCOLN above, BOLEN (diecutter) in small caps below, reverse ABRAHAM LINCOLN 16TH PRESIDENT U.S., in center EMANCIPATION / THE / GREAT EVENT / OF THE / 19TH CENTURY, lustrous red-brown surfaces, Uncirculated with pinkish-blue patina that enhances the open design, small area of staining on reverse rim, still quite nice; and King-240, copper, 23 mm, 6.5 gm, Lincoln bust facing right, PRESIDENT 1861-1865 below, KEY.F. on truncation, reverse in center "SHALL / BE THEN, / THENCEFORWARD, / AND FOREVER / FREE.", EMANCIPATION along lower rim, nice Choice AU.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28089 | Pair of 1864-5 Lincoln Medals. Includes: 1864 Lincoln-Johnson medal, Sullivan-1864-4, white metal, 34 mm, 10.5 gm, obverse bust right, HONEST OLD ABE, semicircle of 13 stars, reverse oak wreath, inside UNION CANDIDATES / 1864. / FOR PRESIDENT / ABM. LINCOLN / OF ILLINOIS / FOR / VICE PRESIDENT / AND. JOHNSON / OF TENN., holed for suspension, Very Fine; and 1865 Lincoln Memorial medal, King-259, white metal, 30 mm, 7.8 gm, obverse half wreath at top, IN / MEMORY / OF / ABM. LINCOLN / DIED, / APRIL 15, / 1865, reverse Army Corps badge. Both pieces are about Very Fine.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 28090 | Trio of 1864 Abraham Lincoln Medals. Sullivan AL 1864-5, white metal, AU; Sullivan AL 1864-8, white metal, AU; Sullivan AL 1864-19, white metal, AU, slightly bent.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28091 | 1864 Lincoln Trio. Includes: 1864 Lincoln, King-89, Sullivan-1864-19, white metal, 28 mm (two pieces), 7.6 and 7.2 gm, obverse bust facing left, legend around ABRAHAM LINCOLN PREST. OF THE U.S. 1864, W.H. KEY below, reverse THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED, head of Washington resting on starry clouds, flags left and right, rays above each AU or so; and 1864 Lincoln pendant medal, King, 105, Sullivan-AL-1864-39, brass, 22 mm, 5.4 gm, obverse ABRAHAM LINCOLN 1864 encircling inner ring with bust right, reverse OUR COUNTRY AND OUR FLAG NOW AND FOR EVER encircling cannons, flags, drums, and muskets, looped (as often), nice Choice AU.Sold for: $402.50. |
| 28092 | 1864 Copper Lincoln Reelection Medalet, Sullivan-AL-1864-3. Holland-198, King-74. Copper, 34 mm, 17.5 gm. Obverse bearded bust of Lincoln facing right, oak wreath around, F.B. SMITH F. N.Y. below, reverse another wreath, center legend IF I AM / RE-ELECTED / PRESIDENT / SLAVERY MUST / BE / ABOLISHED / WITH THE / REUNION OF STATES. A wonderful glossy medium-brown near-Mint piece with no surface problems.Sold for: $1,725.00. |
| 28093 | Duo of 1864 Lincoln and Johnson Campaign Medals. Baker-383c, King-77d, R.3. Thick planchet. White metal, 32.3 mm, 10.2 gm. Dies by W.H. Key. Obverse: bust of Lincoln facing left with LINCOLN & JOHNSON UNION CANDIDATES around, 1864 in exergue. The reverse reads FREEDOM TO ALL MEN / UNION, with a small bust facing right of Washington positioned in the center atop a radiant star. Both pieces are Uncirculated and possess ample luster, although one is affected by light hairlines, and each is neatly holed for suspension. Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28094 | High Grade 1864 Lincoln and Johnson Medal. Baker-383c, King-77e. Thin planchet. White metal, 32.3 mm, 8.4 gm. Dies by W.H. Key. Splendid cartwheel luster radiates from both sides of this unusually high-end survivor. We observe a 3-mm patch of roughness in the upper reverse field, which is actually the result of a metal flow problem--the area on the obverse opposite the void is the high relief of Lincoln's bust--and does not affect the technical grade. A tiny rim tick at 5 o'clock on the reverse is noted for the sake of full disclosure. Obverse: bust of Lincoln facing left, date below with LINCOLN & JOHNSON UNION CANDIDATES around. The reverse reads FREEDOM TO ALL MEN / UNION, with a 5-pointed star and a small bust facing right of Washington in the center.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28095 | Select Uncirculated 1864 "Honest Old Abe" Medal. Zabriske-50, King-75, Sullivan-AL-1864-4. White metal, 34 mm, 10.2 gm. Obverse with bust of Lincoln facing right, 13 stars around with HONEST OLD ABE beneath bust. Reverse: Ornate wreath encircles UNION CANDIDATES / 1864 / FOR PRESIDENT, / ABM. LINCOLN / OF ILLINOIS / FOR / VICE PRESIDENT, / ANd JOHNSON / OF TENN. Uncirculated with well preserved prooflike fields with no problems worthy of mention. A beautiful relic from Lincoln's second run for the presidency.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28096 | Duo of 1864 Lincoln Medals. Includes: one each copper and white metal 1864 Lincoln, King-92, Sullivan-AL-1864-25, 28 mm, 10.9 (copper)/7.8 gm, obverse bearded bust of Lincoln facing left, 4 stars above, 31 stars in outer circle (rarer than AL-1864-19 which lacks the obverse stars), W.H. KEY below, reverse bust of Washington, rays above, clouds, flags, and spears, around THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED, the copper piece is lustrous Choice Uncirculated, the white metal about MS62.Sold for: $460.00. |
| 28097 | 1864 Lincoln-Johnson Campaign Medal MS64 NGC. Baker-383B, King-77c, DeWitt-AL-1864-5, R.5. Brass, 32 mm. Obverse bust of Lincoln facing left, around LINCOLN & JOHNSON UNION CANDIDATES, date 1864 below, in tiny letters W.H. KEY F. at bust truncation. Reverse small bust of George Washington in center of five-pointed star, around FREEDOM TO ALL MEN UNION. A nice, unholed near-Gem example of this rare Lincoln medal, with prooflike luster.Sold for: $460.00. |
| 28098 | 1861-65 Lincoln Lead Splashers for King-784. Lead matching splashers (front and back), 61.5 mm (regular issued size 63 mm), obverse 19.7 gm, reverse 29.6 gm. Obverse handsome head of Lincoln facing part right, around rim ABRAHAM LINCOLNPRESIDENT18611865. In field are H. RYDEN SC. and C.H. HANSON MFR. Reverse wreath, inside LINCOLN, CALLING FOR A PITCHER / OF WATER AND GLASSES, SAID / WE'LL DRINK TO THE FORTUNES / OF OUR PARTY IN THE BEST / BEVERAGE EVER BREWED FOR MAN." Minor staining, highpoint wear, and surface planchet roughness; the obverse shows traces of newsprint remaining. Sold for: $89.70. |
| 28099 | 1865 Silver Abraham Lincoln Token. King-284. Silver, 20.5 mm. Obverse: left, bearded portrait of Lincoln with inner ring of text ABRAHAM LINCOLN / 1865 around, outer ring THE GREAT STATESMAN AND BELOVED PRESIDENT. Reverse: HIS MEMORY / IS / ENSHRINED / IN / EVERY / LOYAL HEART.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 28100 | Three Gold-Plated Abraham Lincoln Medal Pendants. King-279. Gold-plated, 28 mm by 21 mm. Three identical oval pieces. Obv. high-relief portrait of Lincoln facing left, rev. ABRAHAM LINCOLN APR. 15TH 1865 around, MARTYR TO LIBERTY in center. Dies by H. Bouvet of Switzerland. Beautiful and as-struck, choice specimens. Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28101 | 1907 Victor D. Brenner Lincoln Plaque. 170 mm x 230 mm. While most coin designs are unknown to the public until the first examples come off the dies, the portrait on the Lincoln cent first appeared two years before its debut on the cent. Offered here is one of those bronze plaques from 1907, with the familiar right-facing bearded image above ABRAHAM LINCOLN / 1809 1865. Marks to the right of the portrait, monogram, date 1907, and COPYRIGHT 1907 BY V.D. BRENNER. Edge marking S. KLABER & CO. FOUNDERS NY. Two center screws on the back missing, else Very Good condition.Sold for: $977.50. |
| 28102 | Seven Thomas Elder Lincoln Tokens. These seven tokens, undated save for the 1809-1909 notation signaling the centennial of Lincoln's birth, share an obverse with portrait right, legend BORN FEB. 12. 1809. ASSASSINATED BY BOOTH APR. 14. 1865. and ABRAHAM LINCOLN / 1809 - 1909 below. The reverses describe various events of his life and his principles. Six are in aluminum or white metal, while the last appears to be of some sort of copper alloy.Sold for: $546.25. |
| 28103 | Septet of Uncirculated Lincoln Medals. This seven piece lot features a 1909 centennial of Lincoln's birth medal, King-314, bronze, 51 mm. The remaining six medals are comprised of two white metal pieces and four bronzes, all issued between 1906 and 1909 and displaying similar obverse designs. A high grade and well matched group that will surely appeal to the Lincoln enthusiast.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28104 | Lincoln and Grant Medals. 1909 Lincoln Birth Centennial, bronze, 45 mm, lovely brown patina with iridescence on the reverse, one spot on the obverse. Also included is a Grant medal, Julian PR-42, MS62, hairlined and deeply toned, silver, 19 mm, designed by Paquet.Sold for: $54.00. |
| 28105 | 1909 Lincoln Centennial Medal PR63 Brown. Bronze. 33 mm. Finely preserved with faint oil-slick iridescence.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28106 | Miscellaneous Buttons and Medals. The lot includes a circa-1900 Admiral Dewey medal; three circa-1952 MacArthur buttons; four 1940 campaign buttons, three anti-Roosevelt and one Dewey-Bricker; and three Spanish-American War commemorative medals, a 1948 Colonel Roosevelt, a 1948 Admiral Sampson, and an undated U.S.S. Olympia.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 28107 | 1864 McClellan Campaign Tokens. Sullivan 1864-10, white metal, AU, McClellan and Pendleton, Democratic Candidates; Sullivan 1864-18, silvered brass, XF, Geo. B. McClellan for President; Sullivan GMCC-22a, white metal, AU, Maj. Gen. Geo. B. McClellan; Sullivan 1864-41, brass, VF, holed, George B. McClellan, Union, Peace, Prosperity.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28108 | (1864) McClellan-Pendleton Ferrotype. Similar to Sullivan-GMcC-1864-52. Plush button-style ferrotype with suspension loop, 26 mm, 3.0 gm, metal frame around portraits. Obverse ferrotype of McClellan, but legend G.B. M'CLELLAN. Reverse portrait with G.B. PENDLETON above. At least scarce, if not downright rare, this piece shows some minor fraying on the cloth, with the actual ferrotypes clear and apparently about as made. An interesting memento of "The Great Hesitator" and his running mate. Although Lincoln ferrotypes of 1864 are more popular, the ferrotypes of other politicians of the day are scarcer.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28109 | Unusual Love Token-McKinley Memorial Badge. This unusual item is roughly in the shape of a current policeman's badge, with three upper points but no lower point. The center is a Barber dime, hammered out thin, with love token-style fancy initials engraved in the center, possibly WFR? Around the outside, the brass badge shape is affixed, reading PRES. McKINLEY WAS SHOT SEPT. 6TH 1901 DIED 14TH 1901. A colleague suggests that the dime is an 1898 Barber, but that leap requires better eyesight or imagination than this cataloger possesses. A straight-line, narrow cut appears through the right half at the center, and the piece in quite thin and slightly bent, making a net grade of perhaps Very Good.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 28110 | Pair of Lincoln-Grant-McKinley Copper Medals. Includes: 1900 Republican National Convention medal, King-454, 38 mm, 24.6 gm, obverse Lincoln, Grant, and McKinley, reverse PHILADELPHIA / NATIONAL / REPUBLICAN / CONVENTION / JUNE 19TH, 1900, lustrous Choice AU; and 1856-1906 Republican National Convention medal, King-455, 38 mm, 23.6 gm, same obverse as previous, reverse MUSICAL FUND HALL PHILADELPHIA JUNE 17-19, NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONVENTION 1856-1906, also lustrous Choice AU.Sold for: $373.75. |
| 28111 | Historically Important 1800-1900 Capital Commemorative. Bronze or copper, 44.3 mm, 56.8 gm. Dies designed by William VanWickle and engraved by Charles Barber. Struck by R. Harris and Company of Washington, D.C. using metal salvaged from the old White House and Capitol buildings. Obverse: Conjoined busts of Adams and McKinley facing right, JOHN ADAMS 1800 - WILLIAM McKINLEY 1900 around. Reverse: UNITED STATES CAPITOL 1900 with image of new building at top, UNITED STATES CAPITOL 1800 with perspective view of original structure at bottom, and a center plaque that reads COMMEMORATIVE OF ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CAPITAL IN THE DISTRICT of COLUMBIA. Beautifully preserved with milk-chocolate surfaces throughout and little signs of handling. This unsigned medal has the original claw clasp with swivel loop for suspension.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 28112 | Quintet of 1973 Nixon-Agnew Second Term Inaugural Medals. Includes: 1973 Nixon-Agnew, antiqued sterling silver, 64 mm, 174.9 gm, dies by Gilroy Roberts and struck by the Franklin Mint, obverse jugate heads facing right, reverse Great Seal of the United States with details of Nixon and Agnew's second inauguration (Jan. 20, 1973), Choice to Gem; another, similar, sterling silver but flashy, mirrored proof surfaces, sealed round clear plastic holder, Gem; another, but larger and bronze, 70 mm, 200.4 gm, matte surfaces, Choice; and two more, also bronze but flashy proof surfaces, one edge-stamped with serial #36574, a second in a Capital plastic holder, both Choice proof. Accompanying official box and paperwork notes that the Nixon-Agnew second term inaugural medals by Roberts mark the first time that an inaugural medal has been sculpted by an artist whose presidential portrait also appears on U.S. coinage (the Kennedy half dollar). They were also the first official inaugural medals offered to the public in proof quality as well as the traditional matte-finish editions. Ex: Harmer, Rooke Numismatists, 1974.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 28113 | 1911 Theodore Roosevelt Medal. Crudely cast in a white metal alloy, 74 mm, 169.5 gm. Obverse: bust of President Roosevelt facing left with THEODORE ROOSEVELT at the periphery. Reverse: NEW ORLEANS PROGRESSIVE UNION around with OCTOBER 26, / 1905 / MARCH 11, / 1911 in the center. This interesting artifact was likely prepared by the New Orleans Progressive Union, the forerunner of their Chamber of Commerce, to commemorate visits by President Roosevelt to their city. The obverse was taken by a direct transfer from Roosevelt's official 1905 inaugural medal, which was designed by Charles E. Barber. Due to the method of manufacture the obverse is weakly defined. The reverse text is incuse and was apparently prepared by hand. Scattered tin pest throughout. Sold for: $39.00. |
| 28114 | 1868 Horatio Seymour Campaign Medal, Uncirculated. Sullivan HS 1868-4. Prooflike Mint State. A white metal campaign medallion depicting democratic candidate Horatio Seymour. The reverse states NO NORTH, NO SOUTH, THE UNION INSEPARABLE. Seymour lost the election to Ulysses S. Grant.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 28115 | 1840 Van Buren Campaign Medal--Whizzed--NCS. VF Details. 1840 D-MVB-1840-9. Holed near 12 o'clock, presumably as issued, this olive-green example exhibits thickly hairlined fields. The reverse is sharp; the obverse displays moderately greater wear.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 28116 | 17-Piece Lot of Political Tokens, 1840-1904. A nice lot of 17 political tokens from 1840 to 1904, including presidents, generals, and other politicians. A quick glance reveals: 1840 Martin Van Buren / Weighed in the Balance and Found Wanting, Rulau-HT-A800, R.3, brass, 23 mm, holed Fine; 1852 Franklin Pierce for President, FP-1852-5; Lieut. Gen. Winfield Scott, died 1866; 1872 Horace Greeley for President; 1864 W.T. Sherman; 1864 McClellan for President, dies by George H. Lovett; a 1492-1892 Columbus piece; a nice 1864 Lincoln U.S. President token; and many others. An interesting and historic lot.Sold for: $575.00. |
| 28117 | Choice Uncirculated 1862 Martin Van Buren "Fearless Democrat" Memorial Medal. White metal, 34 mm. Obverse depicts Van Buren facing left, MARTIN VAN BUREN / THE FEARLESS DEMOCRAT around. Reverse BORN 1782. / U.S. SENATOR 1821. / GOVERNOR OF N.Y. 1828. / SECRETARY OF STATE 1828 / MINISTER / TO / ENGLAND 1831. / SEC'Y OF THE TREASURY / 1832. / VICE. PRES. U.S. 1833 / PRESIDENT U.S. 1837 / DIED 1862., all of the above inside a wreath of roses. This is a nice, Choice Uncirculated prooflike piece with silver-gray, pinkish, and ice-blue patina on both sides.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28118 | 1913 Woodrow Wilson First Inaugural Medal. Dusterberg OIM-5B70, MacNeil WW-1913-3. Bronze, 70 mm. Original mintage 3,000 pieces. By Whitehead and Hoag (inscribed on edge).Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28119 | Lot of 16 Medals and Tokens Depicting Presidents. Most prominent in this lot are seven pieces depicting Lincoln, including a silver medal for the 1906 Republican National Convention. The other nine items show presidents as diverse as McKinley, Garfield, Harding, Taft, and Benjamin Harrison.Sold for: $373.75. |
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| 28120 | 1920 Woodrow Wilson Assay Commission Medal. Julian-AC-64, R.5. Bronze, 51 mm, 50.8 gm. Dies by George T. Morgan. Obverse features a left-facing Wilson in presidential attire with WOODROW at the left periphery, WILSON at right. Reverse: MINT OF THE UNITED STATES ANNUAL ASSAY at upper periphery, seated allegorical figure with sword in her right hand adjacent to VICTORY, olive branch in left hand next to PEACE, date 1920 in exergue. Edge engraved JOSEPH H. O'NEIL at the 12 o'clock position. Pleasing chestnut coloration with beautifully preserved surfaces. A scarce and underrated issue.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 28121 | 1876 U.S. Centennial Award Medal, Julian-AM-10. Bronzed copper, 76.5 mm, 275.0 gm, rims 9.5 mm thick. Obverse woman seated to left, crowning implements of science, commerce, and learning, reverse. laurel wreath with AWARDED BY UNITED STATES CENTENNIAL COMMISSION, around INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, PHILADELPHIA, MDCCCLXXVI. Lovely mahogany surfaces, lightly hairlined.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28122 | 1876 U.S. Centennial Medal, Julian CM-10, R.4. Silver, 38 mm. HK-20. Light golden-tan peripheral toning. Sold for: $230.00. |
| 28123 | 1876 Centennial Medal With Box Plus Two So-Called Dollars and a Coronation Medal. 1876 U.S. Centennial Medal. Julian-CM-11. White metal, 57.7 mm, 70.2 gm. Dies by Charles Barber. An Uncirculated example, but with heavy scratches and approximately 6 small gouges on both sides. Upon first glance the damage is not unsightly, thanks in part to the patination which serves to partially conceal the flaws. Included is the maroon presentation box of issue with purple velvet lining. The box is VF. A highly desirable issue. 1902 Edward VII coronation medal with ribbon. White metal, 37.5 mm, 17.2 gm (medal only). AU, but the ribbon is partially torn at the pin. 1904 Louisiana Purchase, HK-304. Gilt bronze, 34 mm, 16.7 gm. Uncirculated and displaying full cartwheel luster, but with a few areas of discoloration on the high points of the obverse busts. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial, HK-344. Silver, 34 mm, 18.6 gm. AU details but cleaned, with wispy hairlines in both the obverse and reverse fields.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28124 | Four-Piece Mint Medal Set. Includes: large 1876 Centennial medal, Julian-CM-11, gilt copper, 57 mm, 105.9 gm, the Mint sold the gilt copper pieces for three dollars each, producing only about 2,100 pieces as compared with 7,000 of the same-size bronze medals (which this set lacks), Mint State; small 1876 Centennial medal, Julian-CM-10, silver, 38 mm, 24.9 gm, AU with lovely iridescent silver-gray and steel-blue patina; small 1876 Centennial medal, Julian-CM-10, gilt copper, 38 mm, 21.5 gm, Choice AU; plus 1864 Great Sanitary Fair, Julian-CM-44, bronze, 57 mm, 105.9 gm, Mint State, in place of the large missing bronze CM-11. All of the pieces are attractive, despite varying degrees of minor staining or light contact. With original purple velvet-lined box of issue, VF outside, Choice inside.Sold for: $1,092.50. |
| 28125 | 1876 U.S. Centennial Medal, Julian-CM-11. Gilt copper, 57.6 mm, 102.1 gm. Dies engraved by William Barber. Obverse: kneeling Art and Industry being crowned with wreaths by Liberty, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE and ACT OF CONGRESS JUNE 1874 around, 1876 in exergue. Reverse: Rising Liberty with sword in right hand, left hand reaching to 13 stars, THESE UNITED COLONIES ARE, AND OF RIGHT OUGHT TO BE, FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATES, 1776 in exergue. R.W. Julian notes in his treatise on the subject that there were "about 7,000 large bronze [medals] struck while only about 2,100 large copper pieces (for gilding) were produced." Some wispy hairlines are observed in both the obverse and reverse fields, but all gilding is intact. An important and attractive example of this popular U.S. Mint medal.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28126 | 1876 U.S. Centennial Mint Medal. Julian-CM-11. Bronze. 57 mm. Obverse: Liberty bestows wreaths on kneeling Industry and Art, date 1876 below. Around, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE. ACT OF CONGRESS JUNE 1874. Reverse: Rising Liberty with sword beneath glory rays and a circle of 13 stars. Date 1776 in exergue. Around, THESE UNITED COLONIES ARE, AND OF RIGHT OUGHT TO BE, FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATES. Designed by William Barber. This is an attractive milk-chocolate piece with some luster amid trivial field haze and a couple of unimportant marks. Sold for: $115.00. |
| 28127 | 1876 U.S. Centennial Medal. Proof, white metal. The Medals of the United States Mint book indicates that only 583 white metal pieces are recorded as being made. The mildly frosted motifs of this Uncirculated example stand out against the mirrored fields. A few minor handling marks are noted on each side. Great overall eye appeal! Comes with black case with purple velvet lining.Sold for: $431.25. |
| 28128 | 1876 U.S. Diplomatic Medal, Julian-CM-15. Bronzed copper, 67 mm. 158.7 gm. Obverse America, costumed as an Indian princess, welcomes Commerce (Mercury) to her shores, reverse Great Seal of the United States. A medal less commonly seen that some of the military and naval Mint medals, this Select Uncirculated example is one of only 86 pieces struck. The original dies for gold medals were prepared by Augustin Dupré around 1790, but they were returned to America and lost, and the U.S. Mint did not prepare copy dies for bronze and silver issues until 1875, with the first pieces struck in 1876. The prooflike surfaces of the present example are lovely and lustrous, with milk-chocolate color and only minor signs of contact. A small flaw on the reverse planchet rim at 12:30 appears to be as made.Sold for: $1,610.00. |
| 28129 | 1871-Dated Emancipation Proclamation Medal, Julian-CM-16, MS63 NGC. Bronze, 45 mm. The Medals of the United States Mint reference indicates that these medals were first struck in 1871, and that the only gold piece struck went to the Pennsylvania National Guard (Gray Reserves) in December 1871. This select example displays semi-gloss medium brown surfaces. This is a lovely piece just barely kept from the next highest grade by some unobtrusive marks. Comes with an NGC Photo-Certificate and MS63 insert.Sold for: $690.00. |
| 28130 | 1876 Memorial Hall Centennial Medal and Civil War Token. Memorial Hall, Julian-CM-29, PR60 PVC, bronze; and an 1863 Our Card Civil War token, Fuld-34/277, R.3, MS64 Red and Brown.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 28131 | 1864 Great Central Fair-U.S. Sanitary Commission Medal, Julian-CM-44. Bronzed copper, 57 mm, rims 6 mm thick, 106.6 gm. Dies by Paquet. Obverse scene of caring for the wounded, legend around WE GIVE OUR WEALTH FOR THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR HEALTH FOR US, reverse eight-line inscription IN COMMEMORATION OF THE GREAT CENTRAL FAIR FOR THE U.S. SANITARY COMMISSION HELD AT PHILADELPHIA JUNE 1864. A nice Uncirculated piece, but cleaned at one time, with surfaces a trifle too reddish but retoning gradually. Accordingly downgraded a tad, still quite attractive.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 28132 | Pair of Large-Size Indian Peace Medals. Includes: 1797 John Adams, Julian-IP-1, bronzed copper, 76.5 mm, second reverse with flat-topped A's in PEACE AND, index finger pointing to R in FRIENDSHIP, holed, cleaned, and likely was in a fire at one time from the scattered carbon marks and light surface porosity, still attractive, XF details or so; and 1829 Andrew Jackson, Julian-IP-15, bronzed copper, 76.5 mm, second reverse, also holed, cleaned, and likely in a fire at one time, XF details. Any Jackson Indian Peace medal is rare. An affordable pairing of these rare early Indian Peace medals.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 28133 | 1809 James Madison Indian Peace Medal, Julian-IP-6, Second Size, Second Reverse, Near-Mint State Uncertified. Bronzed copper, 62 mm, 130.7 gm, rims 5.7 mm thick. Obverse JAMES MADISON PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1809, bust left. Reverse clasped hands and tomahawk, PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP, index finger pointing between FR. A nice medium-mahogany piece, virtually Uncirculated save for the slightest rub on a couple of the highest points, lustrous with some trivial dark areas in the fields. The John J. Ford example (Stack's, Sale XVIII, 5/2007, lot 71) in about the same condition brought $747.50.Sold for: $517.50. |
| 28134 | 1817 James Monroe Indian Peace Medal, J IP-8, Prooflike. Original dies, finger points to F of FRIENDSHIP on reverse. Bronzed copper, Julian IP-8, Prucha 40, 76 mm. Struck at the U.S. Mint pre-1849 (and likely much earlier) when the reverse die changed. Entirely Prooflike Uncirculated, light chocolate brown surfaces that are highly reflective and almost immaculate. The consignor prefers these "raw" but this is far finer than the noticeably spotted and discolored "slab" MS64 and MS65 Indian Peace medals we've seen. Far finer than the 62 mm Monroe with hairlines, mottled color, contact marks and highpoint rub of our lot 81057 February 2008 sale which brought $431.25.Sold for: $488.75. |
| 28135 | John Quincy Adams Peace Medal, Julian IP-11, AU58 Uncertified. Bronze, 76 mm. Moritz furst engraved the obverse, and John Reich the reverse. Differs from IP-12 and IP-13 in that Adams' bust is draped. Semi-gloss tan surfaces are imbued with whispers of sky-blue, lavender, and light green. The fields are partially prooflike, and yield mild contrast with the motifs. Pleasing overall eye appeal.Sold for: $517.50. |
| 28136 | 1849 Zachary Taylor Indian Peace Medal, First Size, Second Reverse, Julian-IP-27, MS66 Brown NGC. Bronzed copper, 76 mm, rims 7 mm thick, 228.5 gm. Bust left, reverse clasped hands, tomahawk, and peace pipe, with the Second Reverse identified by the index finger pointing to the R in FRIENDSHIP rather than the F. NGC has identified this as the "Reverse of 1809-1849." This is a sharp milk-chocolate example with much luster and olive-green and pinkish highlights. A bit of old reverse lacquer does not detract. Comes complete with NGC Photo Certificate. An Uncirculated example in the Ford sale (Stack's, Part XVIII, lot 124) brought $1,380. This example appears considerably nicer. Ex: ANA Sale of the Millennium (Bowers and Merena, 8/2000), lot 3340.Sold for: $1,092.50. |
| 28137 | 1857 James Buchanan Indian Peace Medal, First Size, With Settler-Indian Reverse, MS63 Uncertified. Julian-IP-36. Bronzed copper, 76 mm, 240.7 gm. Obverse: bust facing right, JAMES BUCHANAN, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, S. ELLIS SC. on truncation. Reverse: Settler and Indian standing before an American flag, LABOR, VIRTUE, HONOR above, J. WILLSON in exergue. The cataloger for the Ford example (Stack's, Sale XVIII, lot 148), a Choice Uncirculated piece that brought $920, noted that this die pairing is "Quite rare: this medal marries the Buchanan obverse with the older Fillmore reverse (IP.30) and was struck, probably, before 1862. The correct reverse, showing the scalping scene also designed by Willson, was not available to the Mint for use on medals sold to the public until the designer sent it to Philadelphia in that year ... . Consequently, orders for Buchanan medals were filled by marrying two otherwise unrelated dies. These are not strictly mules since they were official products made in the absence of a more appropriate die pair. ... This medal is known only in bronzed copper. Carlson's research yielded only nine auction records for this medal." The present piece is a nice Select Uncirculated piece, nearly as nice as the Ford piece, with generous luster and some pinkish-blue patina over the milk-chocolate surfaces. Sold for: $747.50. |
| 28138 | 1877 Rutherford B. Hayes Indian Peace Medal, Julian-IP-43, MS64 Uncertified. Bronzed copper, oval, 60 mm x 76 mm. Obverse RUTHERFORD B. HAYES PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, bust facing left. Reverse PEACE in a glory, central panel with farmer showing Indian chief the "benefits of civilization" (Julian). In exergue crossed pipe and tomahawk, MORGAN on exergual line. Although called an Indian peace medal, no silver examples were ever struck for presentation to Indians. This is a wonderful example showing the prooflike top and bottom panels on the reverse with a mattelike central vignette. The milk-chocolate surfaces are fully lustrous throughout, and nearly distraction-free. NOT a later restrike from the Garfield administration: Those pieces lack the 1877 date and designer's stamp. From the Ford catalog: "The Hayes medal with the date and Morgan's name in full was the design for that administration's intended medals; the type without the 1877 date on the reverse was restruck during Garfield's later administration. Ford's corpus pictures the Garfield redesign for the Hayes type." The Ford example (Stack's, Sale XVIII, 5/2007, lot 165), in the same condition brought $3,220.Sold for: $4,312.50. |
| 28139 | U.S. Mint Lifesaving "Shipwreck" Medal, Julian-LS-1, by Leutze. Bronzed copper, 66 mm, 119.0 gm. Julian notes that there is some confusion between this LS-1 and the LS-2 medal by Koehler, generally called the "wreckers" medal in Mint correspondence. This piece has beautiful red-brown coloration and only light hairlining in the right obverse field. Ex: Emerson Arends Collection of Gold Medals (Presidential Coin & Antique Co., 12/1995), lot 472.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 28140 | Captains Creighton, Low, and Stouffer Life Saving Medal, Julian-LS-11, MS62 Uncertified. Copper, bronzed, 82 mm. Deep chocolate-brown finish. Nicely preserved. Ex: Virgil Brand Collection, Sale II (Bowers and Merena, 6/1984), lot 1297; Gilbert Steinberg Collection (Stack's, 5/1992), lot 241.Sold for: $1,092.50. |
| 28141 | 1854 Lifesaving Medal, Julian-LS-12, MS63 Uncertified. Bronzed copper, 75 mm. Obverse: Arms of the City of Philadelphia. Reverse: TESTIMONIAL / TO / CAPTAINS / CRICHTON, LOW AND STOUFFER. / OF THE SHIPS / THREE BELLS, KILBY, AND ANTARCTIC. / FROM THE CORPORATION / OF THE / CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. / FOR THEIR GALLANTRY IN RESCUING / THE PASSENGERS FROM THE WRECK OF / THE STEAMER / SAN FRANCISCO. / JANUARY 1854. Engraved by T.B. Welsh. Loubat's The Medallic History of the United States of America (1878) gives a lengthy account of the sinking of the S.S. San Francisco and describing the circumstances of this medal's issuance. The ship foundered from Dec. 23, 1853, until Jan. 5, 1854, with more than 500 souls on board, of whom perhaps 195 perished before the survivors were removed from the ship. The surfaces are choice and beautiful, fully lustrous, with typical milk-chocolate color and only a couple of small areas of surface discoloration.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28142 | Metis Shipwreck Lifesaving Mint Medal, Julian-LS-15. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 139.2 gm. Obverse standard rescue scene on the lifesaving series, reverse inscription for "courage and humanity" in saving lives from the steamer Metis on Long Island Sound. Lustrous dark-chocolate surfaces, about Select Uncirculated. Ex: Richard B. Dusterburg Collection (Presidential Coin & Antique Co., 10/2000), lot 571.Sold for: $862.50. |
| 28143 | Major General Jacob Brown Mint Medal, Julian-MI-11. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 127.7 gm. Bust facing right, FURST F. Reverse eagle in front of fasces and flags, with NIAGARA, ERIE, CHIPPEWA in exergue and on fasces. Hairlined AU with good luster and color otherwise.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 28144 | Colonel George Croghan Mint Medal, Julian-MI-12. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 129.5 gm. Nice mahogany color and luster, with a lively battle scene on the reverse at Fort Sandusky, Ohio! Choice AU, lightly hairlined and with some minor carbon on the obverse, but attractive.Sold for: $1,150.00. |
| 28145 | Colonel George Croghan Medal, Julian-MI-12, AU58 Uncertified. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 139.2 gm. Dies by Moritz Fürst. Obverse bust right, PRESENTED BY CONGRESS TO COLONEL GEORGE CROGHAN-1835- around, FURST.F. below truncation; reverse PARS MAGNA FUIT ("his share was great") above, central battle scene with sailing ships, marching soldiers, cannon smoke and fort, SANDUSKY 2: AUGUST. 1813 in exergue, FURST F. at lower edge. This piece offers a wonderful appearance, with fields that are fully prooflike almost throughout, and despite just a touch of highpoint wear visible on the obverse. The surfaces are rich chocolate-brown, with considerable patina in shades of pink and blue. Like other examples of this medal seen with the original dies, this piece displays die rust and a small die crack on the obverse portrait, in the area of the eye, cheek, and collar.Sold for: $1,725.00. |
| 28146 | Major General Edmund Gaines Mint Medal, Julian-MI-13. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 131.1 gm. Handsome bust facing right, legend around, FURST F. in exergue. Victory crowns trophies of war on the reverse, with the battle of Erie in exergue. Hairlined AU with lustrous chocolate-reddish surfaces.Sold for: $920.00. |
| 28147 | Major General William Henry Harrison Mint Medal, Julian-MI-14. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 129.6 gm. Bust facing right, reverse mentions Battle of the Thames in exergue. Somewhat hairlined on both sides, but pleasing, with mahogany color and good eye appeal. Struck from the original dies, with letter T in FURST on the obverse showing a small bar across the bottom. Choice AU.Sold for: $920.00. |
| 28148 | Major General William H. Harrison Medal, Julian-MI-14, MS60 Uncertified. Bronzed copper, 62 mm, 140.3 gm. Obverse: bust facing right, legend around MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM H. HARRISON, FURST F. below truncation. Reverse America crowns captured Indian and British arms with a wreath, legend around RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS APRIL 4, 1818. In exergue BATTLE OF THE THAMES OCTOBER 5, 1813. Tablet on arms reads FORT MEIGS BATTLE OF THE THAMES. FURST F. near lower rim, for engraver Moritz Fürst. This piece, like the one Julian notes in the West Point collection, has a small extra bar below T in FURST on the obverse, dating it from the 1880s or before. The surfaces are beautifully lustrous and free of spots, with just a trace of cabinet friction and some insignificant contact on the reverse.Sold for: $1,063.75. |
| 28149 | Major General Andrew Jackson Mint Medal, Julian-MI-15. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 130.8 gm. Obverse military bust facing left of "Old Hickory," with braid and epaulets, reverse Fame, writing ORLEANS on a tablet is halted by Peace, BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS JANUARY 8. 1815 in exergue, FURST F. at lower edge. Hairlined AU with lovely color and tinges of green and purple.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28150 | Major General Alexander Macomb Medal, Julian-MI-16, MS62 Uncertified. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 138.8 gm. Dies by Moritz Fürst. Obverse bust right, legend around MAJOR GENERAL ALEXANDER MACOMB, FURST.F. beneath truncation of bust. There is noticeable die rust at the juncture of the collar bottom and shoulder, and at the bottom of the coat near the rim at 6 o'clock. FURST.F. is faint (although all letters are readable), with only part of the first letter, the T, the two periods, and a portion of the last F plain. Reverse battle scene at Saranac River and Lake Erie naval battle, legend around and in exergue RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS NOVEMBER 3. 1814. BATTLE OF PLATTSBURGH SEPT. 11. 1814., FURST.F. below. This piece displays good luster throughout the mahogany-brown surfaces, and the only post-Mint distraction is a minuscule tick on the obverse rim at 3 o'clock. More die rust appears on the reverse rims at 10 and 2. A tiny commalike die gouge appears at the lower left of the U in RESOLUTION (and possible reengraving on the left stem?). Julian notes that this pair of dies, originally pressed into service in 1824, was still in use in September 1885, and the numerous signs of extensive die use on this wonderful and interesting medal point to its origin closer to the end of that long 60-year period.Sold for: $977.50. |
| 28151 | Brigadier General James Miller Mint Medal, Julian-MI-17. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 126.0 gm. Original reverse die, with the 5 in JULY 5 stamped over a 6. Extensively hairlined on both sides.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28152 | Major General Peter Porter Mint Medal, Julian-MI-18. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 135.1 gm. Struck from the original dies, as may be deduced from the SEP 17 in the exergue struck over SEO 16. Lustrous cherry-red fields with considerable hairlines and a few spots on the reverse.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28153 | Major General Alexander Macomb Mint Medal, Julian-MI-18. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 130.2 gm. Somewhat hairlined in the fields on both sides but attractive, with mahogany color and considerable luster. Some die rust shows under the bust truncation on the obverse, which of course does not affect the technical grade. AU.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28154 | Major General Peter B. Porter Metal, MI-18, AU58 Uncertified. 65 mm, Moritz Furst, engraver. The original reverse die, identified by SEP. 17 cut over SEO. 16 (Medals of the United States Mint, p. 130). Highly attractive reddish-brown patina resides on semi-gloss surfaces. A few minute marks do not detract.Sold for: $207.00. |
| 28155 | Brig. General Eleazer Ripley Mint Medal, Julian-MI-19. Bronzed copper, 66 mm, 140.3 gm. Bust facing left, BRIG. GEN. ELEAZER RIPLEY around, reverse Fame hangs a shield on a palm tree, listing of battles of Erie, Chippewa, Niagara in exergue. Hairlined AU with much luster remaining.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28156 | Brig. General Eleazer Ripley Medal, Julian-MI-19, MS60 Uncertified. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 130.8 gm. Dies by Moritz Fürst. Obverse bust right, legend around BRIG. GEN. ELEAZER W. RIPLEY, FURST.F. below (broken top of R in FURST). Reverse Fame hangs a shield on a palm tree, legend RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS NOVEMB. 3. 1814. / CHIPPEWA NIAGARA ERIE / BATTLES OF CHIPPEWA JULY 5. 1814. NIAGARA JULY 25. 1814. (dividing line in exergue before this last) ERIE AUG. 15. SEP. 17. 1814., FURST.F. to lower right. This piece has rich mahogany-brown color and full luster, but there are minor signs of contact in the left obverse field, and on the reverse there is some dark spotting around the exergual area. Still attractive and pleasing, technically Mint State.Sold for: $207.00. |
| 28157 | Major General Winfield Scott Mint Medal, Julian-MI-20. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 176.0 gm. Military bust facing right with braids and epaulets, reverse the famous--or infamous--"snake biting its tail" motif. Lightly hairlined but otherwise near to Mint State. Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28158 | Major General Winfield Scott Medal, Original Dies, Julian-MI-20, MS63 Uncertified. Bronzed copper, 65 mm. Dies by Moritz Fürst. Obverse bust right, legend around MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT, FURST.F. below truncation of bust. Reverse wreath intertwined with a serpent biting its own tail, RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS NOVEMBER 3. 1814. BATTLES OF CHIPPEWA JULY 5 (punched over a 4). 1814. NIAGARA JULY 25. 1814. The original dies may be identified by the repunched 5 over a 4 in the date on the reverse, as seen here and on the similar piece in the John J. Ford Collection (Stack's, Sale VII, 1/2005, lot 381), although this piece is from a later die state than the Ford example, showing the prominent rim break at 2 o'clock on the reverse. Sold for: $517.50. |
| 28159 | Governor Isaac Shelby Mint Medal, Julian-MI-21. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 143.3 gm. Obverse bust facing left, GOVERNOR ISAAC SHELBY around, FURST F. in exergue, reverse scene from Battle of the Thames, with RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS APRIL 4, 1818, and FURST F. in exergue on that side as well. An attractive medium chocolate-brown piece with good luster and just some minor scuffiness in the fields. MS62.Sold for: $1,035.00. |
| 28160 | Major General Zachary Taylor Mint Medal, Julian-MI-23. Bronzed copper, 65 mm. 125.2 gm. Bust to right, MAJOR GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR around. The infamous "snake biting its own tail" reverse (MI-22) has here been replaced with a traditional oak-leaf wreath (used earlier on the James K. Polk 1845 inaugural medal, PR-9), RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS MARCH 2ND 1847 MONTEREY SEPTEMBER 1846 in six lines in the center. Lustrous brick-red surfaces with blue and pink accents and some minor scuffing in the right obverse field. MS62.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 28161 | Loss of the Somers Mint Medal, Julian-MI-24. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 93.9 gm. Obverse sinking ship with legend identifying it as the Somers, sinking off of Vera Cruz, Mexico, Dec. 10, 1846, reverse legend PRO VITIS AMERICANORUM CONSERVATIS. Choice AU.Sold for: $1,495.00. |
| 28162 | Bronze Zachary Taylor Congressional Medal. Julian MI-24. Bronze, 90 mm. Engraved by Wright. Obverse, right-facing portrait of then-Major General Taylor above oak and laurel branches, MAJOR GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR above, RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS: MAY 9 1848 below. Reverse, Mexican-American War battle scene within two entwined serpents, BUENA VISTA FEB 22 & 23 1847 above, sprays of cactus and laurel (not oak, as listed by Julian) below. Well-preserved and attractive. Ex: The Julian Leidman Collection (Bowers and Merena, 4/86), lot 4247.Sold for: $2,300.00. |
| 28163 | Bronze Winfield Scott Congressional Medal. Julian MI-26. Bronze, 90 mm. Dies by Wright. Obverse, undraped bust of Scott facing left, MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT on ribbon above, RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS / MARCH 9, 1848 below. Reverse, vignettes of six Mexican-American War battlefields around a central image of Mexico City. Excellent overall condition.Sold for: $1,092.50. |
| 28164 | 1847 General Winfield Scott Medal. MS60 Uncertified. Julian MI-27. Bronze. 88 mm. Commissioned by the Commonwealth of Virginia, this large copper medal was designed, front and back, by Charles Cushing Wright and struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Julian notes that one gold, one silver, and 25 bronze medals were produced circa 1850. The obverse features a bust of Scott facing left, lettered on a tablet below his bust: THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA PRESENTS THIS MEDAL TO MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT, AS A MEMORIAL TO HER ADMIRATION FOR THE GREAT AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICES OF HER SON WHILST COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES IN THE WAR WITH MEXICO, 1847. The reverse features a pillar surmounted by an eagle, with the dates 1812 and 1847, lettered below FROM VIRGINIA, and on a scroll above, FECIT QUOD COGITAVIT (He did what he knew), with military scenes left and right, the whole surrounded by an oak wreath.Sold for: $1,092.50. |
| 28165 | Rare Civil War 1863 Ulysses S. Grant Mint Medal, Julian-MI-29, Large Size. Bronzed copper, 105 mm, 10 mm thick, 502 gm. An impressive example of this rare Civil War-era medal, dated December 17, 1863. Obv. bust left, MAJOR GENERAL ULYSSES S. GRANT / JOINT RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS / (date), ornate double-ringed border. ATROBUS D. and PAQUET F. below truncation. Rev. Commerce looking down at views of Vicksburg and Chattanooga, separated by the trophies of war. She bears a shield labeled DONELSON. Designed by Anthony C. Paquet, this piece is technically a medallion (defined as more than three inches in diameter) since it is more than four inches thick. A beautiful example, essentially as made, but with a couple of nicks on the high points of the shoulder of Grant's bust and the forehead. Milk-chocolate, lustrous surfaces with no singular impairments otherwise.Sold for: $2,990.00. |
| 28166 | 1814 Major General Winfield Scott, Julian MI-20, AU55 Uncertified. Copper, 65 mm, 136.1 gms. By Moritz Furtz. Obverse shows bust of Scott facing right, with legend MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT. Reverse: RESOLUTION / OF / CONGRESS / NOVEMBER 3 1814 / BATTLES OF CHIPPEWA / JULY 4 1814 / NIAGARA / JULY 25 1814. Attractive copper-red patina covers both sides.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28167 | Director Robert M. Patterson U.S. Mint Medal, Julian-MT-2. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 131.7 gm. Obverse bust facing left, around ROBERT M. PATTERSON DIRECTOR OF THE U.S. MINT 1835-51, C.C. WRIGHT F. below truncation. Reverse snake biting its own tail, curled within a wreath, furled scroll at top with CODEX MONETAE 1837 ("monetary codification," a reference to the 1837 mint monetary reforms), central inscription A PARTING TOKEN OF REGARD FROM THE OFFICERS AND CLERKS OF THE MINT. 1851. Dies by famous early engraver Charles Cushing Wright. The reverse was hubbed from the 1812 Winfield Scott medal (MI-20). Julian notes that this medal was inspired by the similar issue to longtime Mint employee Adam Eckfeldt (MT-18): "It was also a token of respect from Chief Coiner Franklin Peale, who may have cut the lettering on the reverse, for Patterson's staunch defense of Peale's medal operations." In the W.E. Woodward 1866 sale of the Hoffman Collection (lot 1583), the cataloger noted that reverse bore "an excellent likeness of his [Patterson's] favorite snake." This delightful piece is virtually Mint State save for some cabinet friction on the highest points, with attractive reddish-brown surfaces and no mentionable distractions. Rare, one of 28 pieces struck, with the first bronze strikings in 1881 (the presumption being that Patterson's medal was struck in gold, like Eckfeldt's). An excellent example!Sold for: $460.00. |
| 28168 | Mint Director Henry R. Linderman Medal, Julian-MT-6, MS63 Uncertified. Bronzed copper, 76 mm, 249.7 gm. Obverse bust facing right, no peripheral legends, BARBER F. on truncation. Reverse legend, in five arcing lines within a floral wreath, H.R. LINDERMAN / DIRECTOR / OF THE U.S. MINT / FROM APRIL÷1867, / _MAY 1869. Dies by William Barber. This piece offers wonderfully lustrous milk-chocolate surfaces with only trivial evidence of contact and premium appeal.Sold for: $920.00. |
| 28169 | Mint Director James P. Kimball Mint Medal, Julian-MT-8, MS63 Uncertified. Bronzed copper, 76 mm, 235.8 gm. Obverse concave die, bust facing part left, legend JAMES . P . KIMBALL, C.E. BARBER F. on truncation. Reverse, fitted awkwardly within a wreath later reused on the President Benjamin Harrison medal (Julian-PR-24), DIRECTOR / OF THE MINT / OF THE / UNITED STATES / JUNE 1885. Although Kimball served as Mint director from 1885 to 1889 and the first record of striking of this medal was in 1891, it obviously does not reflect Kimball's tenure in office. Perhaps Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber (who outlasted many Mint directors) was making his own editorial comments with this medal? In 1887 Kimball noted in his annual report the "inferiority of our coinage" compared to other advanced nations and his opinion that U.S. coinage was out of date and should be changed. The surfaces are fully lustrous throughout, although the remains of an old fingerprint appear in the right obverse field. A couple of tiny dark spots are also noted, but much appeal remains.Sold for: $402.50. |
| 28170 | A. Loudon Snowden Mint Medal, Julian-MT-10, AU Uncertified. Bronzed copper, 79 mm, 279.9 gm. Obverse bust right, A. LOUDON SNOWDEN around, MORGAN SC. on truncation, date 1879 below. Reverse legend around PRESENTED BY THE OFFICERS OF THE U.S. MINT PHILA. MAY 7, 1890, within a wreath in 10 lines the dates of Snowden's various Mint positions. A lightly circulated piece (perhaps a pocket piece, or better yet a paperweight!) with luster remaining only in the crevices and a few minor signs of contact.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28171 | 1836 MAR.23 First Steam Coinage, J-MT-21(D), MS63 NGC. Copper, 27 mm. This design commemorated the first steam coinage on March 23, 1836. Julian, in his Medals of the United States, writes: "The original medals struck in 1836 used the reverse die of February 22 with MAR. 23 punched over FEB. 22." The 2 underdigit is noticeable near the right border of the 3 in 23. A lovely semi-gloss, medium brown piece.Sold for: $460.00. |
| 28172 | 1836 First Steam Coinage Medal PR64 Brown NGC. Julian-MT-21B. Copper, 27 mm. The original dies for this medal were dated FEB. 22, which were then overdated with MAR. 23 after an unspecified delay caused the striking to be pushed back. According to Julian, "Anthony C. Paquet made a fresh pair of dies early in 1862 and the medals immediately went on the list of those for sale to the public." This piece, from the die set with the overdating, offers bold luster over mahogany surfaces. A popular numismatic memento of a radical shift in coinage technology.Not Sold. |
| 28173 | 1860 Washington Cabinet Mint Medal, Julian-MT-23, AU58 Uncertified. Baker-326. Bronzed copper, 59 mm, 114.0 gm. Obverse bust facing right of George Washington, legend GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN FEB. 22 1732 DIED DEC. 14 1799. On truncation, largely effaced except for portions of the first, fourth, and fifth letter, with the sixth and seventh full, PAQUET F. Some light arcing contact marks, possibly Mint-made, beneath the bust and in the right field before the neck, with minor cabinet friction. Reverse legend around, WASHINGTON CABINET OF MEDALS, U.S. MINT, INAUGURATED FEB. 22 1860, in center bust of Washington atop medals display from the Mint cabinet. Julian notes that the first 1859 Washington cabinet medal (Julian-MT-22) was issued strictly to mark Mint Director James Ross Snowden's personal contribution to the United States' growing collection of Washington medals. "The preparation of the two cabinet medals in 1859 and 1860 may also be connected with the uproar over the restriking of rare coins and patterns by Snowden and others in the late 1850's. No one at that time became upset about medal being restruck or made specially for collectors." This piece retains essentially all of its original luster and is a pleasing medium-brown color, downgraded just a bit because of the aforementioned cabinet friction and light contact.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 28174 | John Paul Jones Naval Mint Medal, (1845-60) Paris Mint Restrike from Original Dies, Julian-NA-1. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 90.7 gm. Obverse bust facing left, legend around JOANNI PAVLO JONES CLASSIS PRAEFECTO, COMITIA AMERICANA beneath bust, DUPRÉ on truncation, reverse legend as described elsewhere herein. The dies for this issue were kept at the Paris Mint where, Julian says, "restrikes have been made for collectors ever since the 1790's. When Director of the Mint James Pollock was unable to obtain the original dies from France for use at Philadelphia, he did at least obtain twenty bronze medals for sale to American collectors. These were sold at $2.50 each." The edge mark, a pointing hand and the word CUIVRE ("copper"), mark this as a medal struck during the 1845-60 timeframe. Later American-made versions from a restrike die also lack the artist's name, Dupré. Lovely prooflike surfaces with some light obverse contact and a bit of reverse scuffing, still quite nice. Near-Mint State.Sold for: $1,495.00. |
| 28175 | Captain John Paul Jones Mint Medal, Julian-NA-1. Bronzed copper, 56 mm, 80.9 gm. Bust facing right, legend around, COMITIA AMERICANA beneath bust, reverse naval battle scene as described in this section. Mint State with a bit of light field chatter. Sold for: $632.50. |
| 28176 | John Paul Jones Mint Medal, Julian NA-1, MS63 Uncertified. Bronzed copper, 57 mm, 98.8 gm. Obverse bust facing right with epaulets and ponytail, JOANNI PAVLO JONES CLASSIS PRAEFECTO around, COMITIA AMERICANA under bust ("The American Congress to John Paul Jones, commander of the fleet"), reverse naval battle scene with HOSTIUM NAVIBVS CAPTIS AVT FVGATIS ("The vessels of the enemy captured or put to flight"), in exergue AD ORAM SCOTIAE XXIII SEPT. MDCCLXXVIIII ("At the shore of Scotland, Sept. 23, 1779"). Dies by Augustin Dupré, although unsigned, from dies prepared around 1863. Lustrous Select Mint State.Sold for: $862.50. |
| 28178 | 1800 Captain Thomas Truxtun Medal, Julian- NA-2. Bronze, 57 mm. Dies by Robert Scott. Struck from original dies. Sold for: $1,035.00. |
| 28179 | Captain Johnston Blakely Mint Medal, Julian-NA-6. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 125.9 gm. Somewhat scuffy obverse fields and choice reverse. Made from the original dies. Ex: Charles Litman Collection (Presidential Coin and Antique Company, 12/2003), lot 540.Sold for: $690.00. |
| 28180 | Lieutenant Stephen Cassin Mint Medal, Julian-NA-8. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 122.5 gm. Nice milk-chocolate color and a choice reverse, with some smudging and hairlines in the obverse fields, which are nonetheless fairly reflective in other areas. No CB in reverse left exergue, indicating a strike from the original dies. Ex: Charles Litman Collection (Presidential Coin and Antique Co., 12/2003), lot 541.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 28181 | Captain Stephen Decatur Mint Medal, Post-1881 Restrike, Julian-NA-9, MS62 Uncertified. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 120.5 gm. Obverse bust facing right, legend around STEPHANUS DECATUR NAVARCHUS, PUGNIS PLURIBUS, VICTOR ("Naval captain Stephen Decatur, victor in many battles"), FURST F. in small arc (unusually compared to most Fürst works) at left (facing) shoulder. Reverse two ships exchanging fire, legend OCCIDIT SIGNUM HOSTILE SIDERA SURGUNT ("the flag of the enemy falls, the stars rise"), FURST F. and REPRODUCTION 1881 in exergual line, below INTER STA. UNI. NAV. AMERI. ET MACEDO. NAV. ANG. DIE XXV OCTOBRIS MDCCCXII ("between the America ship United States and the English ship Macedonian October 25, 1812). The reverse die was recast in 1881 and restrikes produced at the Mint afterward carry the signification above. Decatur and his crew not only defeated the English ship Macedonian, they also brought the vessel safely back to the United States where it was refitted and commissioned in the American Navy--the only such ship captured and converted in the War of 1812. This milk-chocolate piece is fully lustrous on both sides, with glints of pink and blue patina. A small dark toning spot is noted on the obverse behind Decatur's head in the left field.Sold for: $747.50. |
| 28182 | Pair of U.S. Mint War of 1812 Naval Medals. Includes: Master Commander Jesse D. Elliott, Julian-NA-10, bronzed copper, 65 mm, 137.4 gm, obverse bust facing right, legend JESSE D. ELLIOTT, NIL ACTUM REPUTANS SI QUID SUPERESSET AGENDUM ("Jesse D. Elliott, considering nothing to have been done, if aught remains to be accomplished"), FURST F. at truncation (small diagonal raised die line visible nearby). Reverse around and in exergue VIAM INVENIT VIRTUS AUT FACIT / INTER CLASS. AMERI. ET BRIT. DIE X SEP. MDCCCXIII ("Virtue finds or makes a way / Between the fleets of America and Britain September 10, 1813"), FURST.F. below. Julian comments that the naval battle for which Elliott and Oliver H. Perry were awarded medals (which share the same reverse; the Perry medal is Julian-NA-17) "created one of the most unpleasant feuds of the [1800s). As time passed, each man 'gathered' a small army of admirers and adherents to this cause. Author James Fenimore Cooper wrote an article defending Elliott's position (Perry's supporters claimed that Elliott had been remiss in his duties at Erie) which in turn produced demands for a debate on the subject before impartial judges. The result was somewhat inconclusive, although it tended to favor Elliott, primarily because of the brilliant work by Cooper." This example is beautiful Choice Uncirculated, lustrous pink- and blue-tinged medium-brown surfaces throughout with no impairments, a wonderful example. Also a Captain Lewis Warrington medal, Julian-NA-23, bronzed copper, 65 mm, 128.1 gm, obverse bust right, legend around LUDOVICUS WARRINGTON DUX NAVALIS AMERI. ("Lewis Warrington, American naval commander"), FURST.F. below. The second F is noticeably higher and out of line with the other letters. Reverse legend around and in exergue PRO PATRIA PARATUS AUT VINCERE AUT MORI / INTER PEACOCK NAV. AMERI. ET EPERVIE NAV. ANG. DIE XXIX MAR. (sic) MDCCCXIV ("Ready to conquer or die for his country / Between the American vessel Peacock and the British ship Epervier March 29, 1814, FURST.F. to lower right (R broken at top [signifying an original reverse], second F again higher and out of line). A couple of large rim cuds appear on the reverse, one from 2:30 to 6 o'clock, another from 9:30 to 11. The actual date for the battle was April 29 (not March 29), 1814. Julian comments that "the original reverse was still in use as late as 1885. A medal of about that time has badly broken edges at 9:30 and 10:00 and from 2:30 to 6:00. In addition there is also a broken R in FURST." This piece, with the continuous break from 9:30 to 11, appears to be even later than the piece Julian mentions. A lustrous Select Uncirculated example of this interesting historic "error" naval medal.Sold for: $2,760.00. |
| 28183 | Lieutenant Robert Henley Mint Medal, Julian-NA-11. Bronzed copper, 65 mm. Lustrous, with good color, but some old fingerprints appear in the fields, and the reverse shows some stray dark flecks. Original reverse die, lacking the CB for Charles Barber of the later pieces. Ex: Charles Litman Collection (Presidential Coin and Antique Co., 12/2003), lot 544.Sold for: $1,092.50. |
| 28184 | Master Commandant Oliver H. Perry Mint Medal, Julian-NA-17, AU58 Uncertified. Reverse same as Elliott medal (NA-10). The Medals of the United States Mint reference indicates that the dies for the Perry medal were commenced at the end of 1817 or early in 1818. Engraver Moritz Furst had asked $1,250 ($250 for the obverse and $1,000 for the reverse) for the whole work, but was informed by the Navy Department that $1,000 was the limit for both dies. This is an attractive piece with light brown semi-gloss surfaces that are nicely preserved.Sold for: $1,150.00. |
| 28185 | Captain Charles Stewart Mint Medal, Original Dies, Julian-NA-22. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 138.8 gm. Obverse epauletted bust facing left, around CAROLUS STEWART NAVIS AMER. CONSTITUTION DUX ("Charles Stewart, captain of the American ship Constitution"), FURST F. under bust, reverse battle scene, FURST F. on exergual line. Several die markers confirm that this piece is struck from the original dies: the T in FURST has a horizontal bar near its base, and the rims on both sides shows broken borders, on the obverse from 12 to 3 o'clock and on the reverse from 1:30 to 3. Select Uncirculated with mahogany color and cherry-red accents, lustrous and pleasing. Ex: Charles Litman Collection (Presidential Coin & Antique Co., 12/2003), lot 549.Sold for: $1,380.00. |
| 28186 | Duncan Ingraham Bronze Mint Medal. Julian-NA-26. Bronze, 100 mm (105 mm or 4 in per Julian). One of just 10 bronze examples created in this size. Rich chocolate-brown patina with only light, occasional flaws on each side, save for a scrape at the upper left obverse. Created in honor of then-Commander Duncan Ingraham for his actions at Smyrna, where he freed a Hungarian who wished to become an American citizen from captivity by Austria. Designed by S. Eastman, obverse sculpted by Peter Cross, reverse sculpted by James Longacre. Obverse design: ships St. Louis and Hussar obverse, text in exergue SMYRNA uppermost, left AMERICAN / SLOOP OF WAR / ST LOUIS., right AUSTRIAN / BRIG OF WAR / HUSSAR. Reverse design: within laurel-and-oak wreath and above an eagle with glory, PRESENTED / BY THE / PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES / TO / COMMANDER DUNCAN N. INGRAHAM / AS A TESTIMONIAL OF THE HIGH SENSE / ENTERTAINED BY CONGRESS / OF HIS GALLANT AND JUDICIOUS CONDUCT / ON THE 2d OF JULY 1853. / JOINT RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS AUGUST 4th 1854.Sold for: $431.25. |
| 28187 | The Rescue of Martin Koszta, Julian NA-26, MS63 Uncertified. Bronze, 102 mm, 489.9 gm, 15.75 oz. Engraved by James Longacre. Nicely preserved reddish-brown surfaces are apparent on both sides. The obverse shows American and Austrian ships at anchor in the harbor of Smyrna, Turkey. The medal was presented to Commander Duncan Ingraham for his judicious conduct on July 2, 1853.Sold for: $1,380.00. |
| 28188 | 1800 Captain Thomas Truxtun Medal, NA-2c. Copper, 57 mm, 118.5 gms. Dies by Robert Scott. No legends on obverse or reverse borders. Bust of Truxtun looking left on obverse, naval battle on reverse, with BY VOTE OF CONGRESS, TO / THOMAS TRUXTUN / 24 MAR. 1800 below. Reddish-brown fields accentuate light brown motifs.Sold for: $1,725.00. |
| 28189 | 1867 Cyrus Field Medal. PE-10. Copper. 103 mm. Engraved by William Barber. Struck in two time periods, the first gold medal was struck in April 1868 and lost in a Treasury Department safe. The second striking period was in December 1868 (the first gold medal was finally found in 1874). This is a massive and highly impressive Mint medal. Only the slightest friction is noted over the high points of Field's portrait. Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28190 | ca. 1869-70 Cyrus Field Medal, Julian PE-10, MS62 Uncertified. Bronze, 104 mm, 494 gm. Engraved by William Barber. Awarded by Congress to Cyrus Field of New York "for his foresight, faith, and persistency in establishing telegraphic communication, by means of the Atlantic telegraph, connecting the old and new worlds." Attractive reddish-brown patination is noted on both sides.Sold for: $2,300.00. |
| 28191 | Duo of U.S. Mint Medals, Hosack and Lincoln & Grant. Julian-PE-15. Bronze, 33.7 mm, 22.8 gm. Dies by Moritz Furst. A popular circa 1830 U.S. Mint medal honoring Dr. David Hosack. Rich mahogany coloration with well preserved surfaces; and an important Lincoln and Grant medalet. Julian-PR-39. Silver, 18.4 mm, 2.9 gm. Antique patination verifies the originality of this desirable U.S. Mint medalet. Both pieces are high-grade and free of distracting defects. Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28192 | Reverse Die Trial for Julian-PE-20, 1866 Major General George G. Meade Medal. White metal, 79 mm, 193.7 gm. A coroneted Columbia sits facing right, holding a flag with a liberty cap atop and presenting a wreath to General Meade. This piece lacks both the engraving of the final medal around the outside rim (THE VICTOR AT GETTYSBURG, THE DELIVERER OF OUR STATE, THE FAITHFUL SOLDIER OF OUR COUNTRY. JULY 1863. ) but bears the signature of Anthony Paquet in exergue--PAQUET F. in a script font--which is absent from the finished medal dies. A rare item, basically as struck, except for some field hairlines that may have been present on the blank planchet before striking, and a tiny rim tick or two. Ex: Early American History Auctions mail bid sale (6/2003), lot 1224.Sold for: $920.00. |
| 28193 | Commodore Matthew C. Perry Mint Medal, Julian-PE-26. Bronzed copper, 63 mm, 146.1 gm. Obverse bust facing left, COMMODORE W. C. PERRY around, F.N. MITCHELL F. on bust truncation, reverse wreath of laurel and oak, inscription presenting medal from merchants of Boston to Perry. Beautiful milk-chocolate surfaces with just a hint of cabinet friction.Sold for: $1,265.00. |
| 28194 | 1871 George F. Robinson Mint Medal, Julian-PE-27, MS63 Uncertified. Bronzed copper, 77 mm, 232.7 gm. Obverse bust facing left, with two wreaths above, legend around TO GEORGE F. ROBINSON AWARDED BY THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, MARCH 1. 1871., in six lines FOR HIS HEROIC CONDUCT ON THE 14 DAY OF APRIL 1865. IN SAVING THE LIFE OF THE HONORABLE WM. H. SEWARD, THEN SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE UNITED STATES. Reverse, scene of Robinson repelling the murderous attempt of Lewis Powell (a.k.a. Lewis Paine) against the life of the bedridden Seward. G.Y. COFFIN DES. and PAQUET F. on exergual line. Although largely unremembered today, the assassination of President Lincoln was a part of a larger plot by numerous other conspirators and the assassin John Wilkes Booth that also targeted Vice President Andrew Johnson and Secretary of State Seward. Powell gained entrance to Seward's residence by pretending to be delivering medicine from a doctor for Seward, who was recovering from a carriage accident. Powell talked his way upstairs before encountering Seward's son Frederick, who barred Powell's way. Powell pretended to go back downstairs before whirling around and pointing a large revolver at Frederick's head. The gun misfired, and Powell proceeded to pistol-whip him until he collapsed. Pulling a bowie knife, Powell entered Seward's bedroom and accosted him with the knife. George F. Robinson, an invalid soldier from Maine, defended Seward along with Seward's other son, Augustus. Powell slashed Seward repeatedly in the face, cutting the side of his face as well as the metal bed frame. However, a leather neck brace Seward wore may have saved his life. Powell broke free from Robinson and Augustus Seward, escaping back down the stairs where he stabbed a fleeing State Department messenger, E. Hansell, in the back. Although he injured five people during his rampage, none of Powell's victims would die. Powell was arrested three days later at Mary Surratt's boardinghouse and was hanged on July 7, 1865, along with three other suspected co-conspirators, including Surratt. The plot to assassinate the president, vice president, and secretary of state was apparently an attempt to throw the North into "electoral chaos," since only the secretary of state could begin the process to elect a new president. Julian comments that the reverse of this medal, designed by G.Y. Coffin and engraved by Anthony Paquet, "shows one of the most dramatic scenes in American history." This is a beautiful and lustrous milk-chocolate example, with some minor contact and a couple of tiny spots, still enormously appealing and nearly Choice Uncirculated.Sold for: $2,530.00. |
| 28196 | Pair of Abraham Lincoln Inaugural Medals, Julian-PR-12. Both are bronze, 76 mm, with no name on truncation, ca. 1886; obverse displays Lincoln bust facing right, reverse has ornate banded wreath of oak and laurel surrounding inscription INAUGURATED / PRESIDENT / OF THE / UNITED STATES / MARCH 4 1861 / SECOND TERM / MARCH 4 1865 / ASSASSINATED / APRIL 14 1865. Uncirculated.Sold for: $488.75. |
| 28197 | Abraham Lincoln Copper U.S. Mint Medal, Julian-PR-12, MS63 Uncertified. King-518. Bronzed copper, 76 mm, 246.5 gm. Obverse bust facing right in extremely high relief, ABRAHAM LINCOLN around in archaic lettering. Reverse banded oak-laurel wreath surrounding inscription: INAUGURATED / PRESIDENT / OF THE / UNITED STATES / MARCH 4, 1861 / SECOND TERM / MARCH 4, 1865 / ASSASSINATED / APRIL 14, 1865. Dies by George T. Morgan. Julian rightly comments in Medals of the United States Mint: The First Century 1792-1892 that "some numismatists, including the author of this work, consider the obverse of the Lincoln medal to be one of the finest artistic efforts ever struck at the mint." This piece does full justice to that effort, with exuberantly lustrous olive-brown surfaces that show no singular distraction save for a small rim ding at 3 o'clock.Sold for: $805.00. |
| 28198 | 1881 Chester A. Arthur Mint Medal by Charles Barber. Julian-PR-22, bronzed copper, 76 mm, 243.0 gm. Struck after 1883. AU, with dark mahogany color on both sides and light highpoint friction.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28199 | The Eliasberg 1881 Chester A. Arthur Presidential Inaugural Medal, Julian-PR-22, MS64 Brown NGC. Ex: Eliasberg Collection. Bronzed copper, 76 mm, 239.9 gm. Bust of president facing right, CHESTER A. ARTHUR around in archaic font. C.E. BARBER F. on bust truncation. Reverse laurel wreath with inauguration date, SEPTEMBER 20 1881, in center, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES around. A beautifully lustrous medium-brown piece with excellent eye appeal. Complete with NGC Photo Certificate. Ex: Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection (Bowers and Merena, 4/1997), part of lot 3036.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28200 | 1885 Grover Cleveland Inaugural Mint Medal, Julian-PR-23, MS64 Brown NGC. Bronzed copper, 76 mm, 250.7 gm. Bust facing right with GROVER CLEVELAND around in ornate font, C.E. BARBER F. on bust truncation. Reverse INAUGURATED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES MARCH 4, 1885 inside an oak wreath. Lustrous, problem-free milk-chocolate surfaces, complete with NGC Photo Certificate. Cleveland is, thus far, the only U.S. president to serve two nonconsecutive terms (1885-1889 and 1893-1897). Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28201 | Circa 1860s Andrew Jackson Mint Medalet. Julian PR-34. Silver, 19 mm. Bust of Jackson facing left. Reverse: AND. JACKSON PRESIDENT U.S. around, INAUG: / SECOND TERM / MARCH 4 / 1833 in center. These Anthony Paquet-designed medalets were struck at the Philadelphia Mint between 1861 and 1872. The current offering has a light cameo appearance with reflective fields and frosty devices, although the rich steel-gray toning mutes the effect somewhat. A few scattered hairlines in the delicate fields keep this piece at the PR55 grade level.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28202 | Pair of U.S. Mint Silver Presidential Medals. Includes: Lincoln-Garfield, Julian-PR-40. Silver, 25 mm. Obverse: bust of Lincoln facing right, plain field, incused B (William Barber) on neck. Reverse: Garfield faces left, plain field, again with designer's initial. Light silver-gray and bluish patina, attractive with some small, scattered contact marks. Mintage 1,800 pieces. James A. Garfield, Julian-PR-44. Silver, 19 mm. Obverse: bust of Garfield facing left, initial B (for William Barber) incused on truncation, plain field (same die as reverse of PR-41). Reverse: within a bowed wreath, BORN NOV. 19, 1831. DIED SEP. 19, 1881. (Despite the Julian reference description, the first part, J.A. GARFIELD, is omitted from PR-44, unlike on the 25-mm Julian-PR-43, due to the smaller size.) Mintage in silver: 500 pieces. Nearly as struck, with light contact evidence, prooflike fields and mild iridescence against pretty silver-gray surfaces.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28203 | (1882) Lincoln-Garfield Gold Medal, Julian-PR-40, PR63 Ultra Cameo NGC. Gold. A finely detailed and well executed medal of the first two presidents to be assassinated. Lightly hairlined and deeply mirrored with thick mint frost over the devices.Sold for: $4,025.00. |
| 28204 | (1882) Lincoln and Garfield PR65 NGC. Silver. Julian-PR40. 25 mm. The Lincoln and Garfield medal with busts of the two presidents in a plain field, Lincoln on the obverse and Garfield on the reverse (or vice-versa). Designed by William Barber some years earlier, these medals were put into production shortly after Garfield's death in 1881. Julian states that they were first struck in October 1881. Deeply mirrored surfaces with cameo contrast, enhanced by lovely gold and iridescent toning.Sold for: $690.00. |
| 28205 | Lincoln-Garfield Gold U.S. Mint Medal, Julian-PR-41, Net VF30 Uncertified. Gold, 19 mm, 4.7 gm. Obverse: bust of Lincoln facing right, initial B (for William Barber) incused on truncation, plain field. Reverse: bust of Garfield facing left, plain field. Only 425 gold pieces were struck, in fiscal year 1882. This piece shows a few small contact marks on each side and shows slight bending, and it has sharpness a bit better than the net grade but has been looped and lacquered. Nonetheless rare, and with no major impairments. These pieces may become increasingly popular with the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth looming in 2009 and the special numismatic observations planned therefor.Sold for: $920.00. |
| 28206 | Pair of Silver Lincoln-Garfield Medalets. Includes: Lincoln-Garfield, Julian-PR-41, silver, 19 mm, 3.8 gm, obverse bust of Lincoln right in plain field, initial B on truncation, reverse bust of Garfield facing left in plain field, initial B on truncation; and a Lincoln-Garfield medal, silver, 19 mm, 3.4 gm, Lincoln on one side, facing right but no initial on truncation, not quite the same design as preceding, Garfield on opposite side, somewhat similar to Sullivan-JG-1880-15 but bust faces left, initial M on truncation, apparently a non-Mint issue. Both pieces are lustrous Uncirculated with deep steel-gray and blue patina.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 28207 | (1882) Lincoln and Garfield PR63 Cameo Gold. Julian-PR41. Lincoln faces right and Garfield faces left on the two sides of this spectacular gold medal. This brilliant yellow-gold proof has excellent contrast between the deeply mirrored fields and lustrous devices. Julian notes that 425 of these gold medals were struck in 1882. The issue price was $4 each.Sold for: $2,990.00. |
| 28208 | (1882) MS Lincoln and Garfield Mint Medal PR64 NGC. J-PR-41. Silver. 19 mm. A bust of Lincoln faces right in a plain field on the obverse; a bust of Garfield faces left in a plain field on the reverse. Attributed to William Barber, these undated medals were first struck in 1882, three years after the engraver's death. Both sides are fully mirrored with deep gold and lilac on the obverse, lighter gold on the reverse.Sold for: $488.75. |
| 28209 | 1905 "Teddy" Roosevelt Second-Term Inaugural Medal. Bronze, high relief, 75 mm, 237.1 gm. This is not the official inaugural medal for Roosevelt's second term--there were two such, one struck by Tiffany, one by Davison--but it is a U.S. Mint product, stock medal #125, obverse by Charles E. Barber and reverse by George T. Morgan. Choice Uncirculated, but downgraded due to slight contact and some small edge bumps.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 28210 | 1870s Buffalo NY Jesse Ketchum Public School Medal, Uncertified. Julian-SC-14. Silver. 35 mm. Jesse Ketchum was a philanthropist who gave away much of his wealth to the Buffalo, NY public schools. The Jesse Ketchum medals in gold, silver, and bronze, and in two sizes (49 mm, and 35 mm) were awarded to Buffalo public school students starting in 1873; over 12,000 have been awarded. William Barber and Charles Barber, engravers at the US Mint, executed the design and both signed the reverse. This example is stamped on the reverse exergue as "35", indicating that it was probably issued in the early 1870s. This lot includes the presumed original presentation box, which is somewhat tattered. The medal itself appears to have been harshly cleaned, at some point in its history, but retains excellent design detail on each side. Sold for: $59.00. |
| 28211 | 1901 Assay Commission Medal PR65 NGC. FMA-940. Silver, 40 mm x 57 mm. Ex: Harry Bass. An attractive rectangular piece, pleasingly detailed with soft silver-gray and golden-bronze patina across much of each side. The left-facing portrait of McKinley on the obverse is by Charles Barber and bears a strong resemblance to the image found later on the 1903 Louisiana Purchase/McKinley gold dollars. The reverse has a metallurgist-and-furnace theme with legend MINT OF THE UNITED STATES / ANNUAL ASSAY 1901.Sold for: $1,380.00. |
| 28212 | Quartet of Better 20th Century Medals. Includes: (ca. 1900-1910) Captain Isaac Hull, Julian-NA-12, 65 mm, 131.7 gm, but true bronze rather than bronzed copper which was used at the Mint until ca. 1900, and with a color that is more yellowish than the deep red-mahogany planchets of bronzed copper, and of course lacking the major rim cud of the reverse used until ca. 1885, Choice Mint State; (ca. 1905) George Washington "Indian Peace" medal, modern restrike, 76 mm, bronze, 224.2 gm, obverse bust of facing right, GEORGE WASHINGTON PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1789 around, unsigned obverse, reverse "First Reverse," with finger pointing to top of F in FRIENDSHIP, Julian notes that the medal "postdates the medals [1792-1892] described in this book" and that they were not struck until after 1900, Uncirculated; 1777-1927 Vermont Sesquicentennial medal, yellow bronze, 63 mm, 102.4 gm; and National Pony Express Association Centennial Termination, silver, 57 mm, 132.3 gm, number 385 out of 1000 minted, U.S. Mint product, with original box.Not Sold. |
| 28213 | 1924 Calvin Coolidge U.S. Mint Assay Medal, AC-68. Yellow bronze, high relief, 51 mm, 72.3 gm. Obverse bust of Coolidge facing right, CALVIN COOLIDGE around, reverse eagle with 1924 on inscription/award tablet, MINT OF THE UNITED STATES ANNUAL ASSAY, edge marked to MR. ROBERT GRAHAM. XF/AU. Ex: Landmark II Sale (Presidential Coin & Antique Co., 6/1990), lot 450.Sold for: $431.25. |
| 28214 | 1940 Assay Commission Medal PR63 NGC. Matte. FMA-979 BZ. 50.94 mm. These medals are rarely seen today as the Assay Commission was discontinued by President Carter in 1976. The obverse on this piece depicts FDR in profile, and the reverse has a small reproduction of the first Philadelphia Mint. A pleasing medal with a couple of minor stains (?) on the obverse. Sold for: $2,990.00. |
| 28215 | 1973 Cable Car Centennial and 1962 Andrews Raid Centennial Medals. Two Cable Car medals, struck in the Philadelphia Mint and showing a prominent P mintmark, silver, 76 mm, 273.49 gm, serial numbers 187 and 188, as issued. Also included are three 1962 Andrews Raid Centennial medals, two in silver and one in bronze, silver dollar-sized, as issued. The historic engine "Texas" was used by Captain William A. Fuller in the pursuit and capture of the "General" and the Andrews Raiders on April 12, 1862. Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28216 | American Revolution Bicentennial Gold Medal. Gold, 33 mm, 40.4 gm. Struck from significantly over an ounce of pure gold and undeniably beautiful. It combines the Statue of Liberty obverse motif with a heraldic eagle on the reverse.Sold for: $862.50. |
| 28217 | 1976 National Bicentennial Medal. Gold. 460.2 gm. Serial number 367 on edge. An essentially perfect example of this seldom-seen Bicentennial medal. Housed in the original wooden box with blue velvet interior lining.Sold for: $10,350.00. |
| 28218 | 1976 National Bicentennial Medal. Silver. 265.1 gm. A magnificent matte finish example that appears "as struck" with no impairments on either side. Housed in the original black box of issue with black and white interior linings. Sold for: $172.50. |
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| 28219 | Two 19th Century New York City Medals. 1853 Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations featuring the Crystal Palace building on the obverse and the beginning and completion dates on the reverse within a wreath. By Dowler of Birmingham, England. Forrer 7:232. White metal, 51.5 mm, 46.3 gm. Reflective surfaces. Nicely detailed but with some minor tin pest and a few hairlines. Includes a newspaper clipping from 1956 related to the subject; and an 1842 Croton Aqueduct medal by Robert Lovett. Obverse: view of reservoir with dimensions and capacity statistics. Reverse: cross section view of aqueduct and view of New York City in background. Additional statistics in exergue. The New York Public Library now stands where the aqueduct was originally constructed. White metal, 51 mm, 56.6 gm. 2-mm rim nick at 7 o'clock obverse and a few other minor surface disturbances, but otherwise AU. Sold for: $80.50. |
| 28220 | Two Colorado Industrial Association Medals. The common design has an agriculture-industrial-mining landscape on the obverse with COLORADO INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION above, ribbon with OMNIA VINCIT LABOR below, and the reverse an agricultural wreath with AWARDED TO just within the top and a shield at the bottom on which a date is inscribed. The 1873 silver medal, 54 mm, 64 gm, is inscribed on the reverse "Wood Lode / The Best / Uranium Ore," date 1873 on the shield, while the 1874 gold medal, 54 mm, 66.3 gm, is inscribed "Richard Pearce. / Display / Metallurgical Products," date 1874 on the shield. Comes with display case that has initials R.D. on the top.Sold for: $13,800.00. |
| 28221 | 1884-1885 Industrial Exposition Award Medal. Bronze, 73.4 mm, 229.1 gm. Dies by P.L. Krider of Philadelphia. Obverse features an allegorical scene featuring industry, art, and agriculture with NEW ORLEANS at center and 1884-5 in exergue. Reverse: two shields at bottom with AWARDED BY THE WORLD'S INDUSTRIAL AND COTTON CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION within an ornate wreath. Signs of mishandling in the form of rim cuts and minor bruises, as well as scattered abrasions. With the aid of magnification, corrosion is observed within the recesses of the design details. Despite the problems, this example shows well.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 28222 | 1884-5 Worlds Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition Award Medal. Bronze, 73 mm, 228.8 gm. Design by P.L. Krider of Philadelphia. Obverse: allegorical figures, including Liberty, surrounded by gear, anchor, ship, palette, cotton, and wheat, NEW ORLEANS on a crescent moon, dates 1884-1885 in exergue flanked by arrows. Reverse: within wreath with shields and beehive below, AWARDED BY / THE / WORLDS INDUSTRIAL / AND / COTTON CENTENNIAL / EXPOSITION. Several nicks at the upper reverse rim, excellent condition otherwise.Not Sold. |
| 28223 | 1886 Founding of Providence Celebration Mayoral Gold Medal. 14 carat gold, 17.1 gm. Produced by Charles F. Irons, an emblem manufacturer based in Providence, Rhode Island, for the 250th anniversary of the founding of the same city. The uniface medal shows the founder, Roger Williams, in a boat with hand extended towards a Native American in friendship, with the phrase WHAT CHEER above. The peripheral legends read PROVIDENCE 250th ANNIVERSARY above, 1636 June 23-24 1886 below. "What cheer" was the greeting given to Williams by the local Narragansett Indians when he arrived in Providence in 1636. Two loops at 11 and 1 o'clock connect 20-mm links to a 16-mm x 53-mm badge that reads MAYOR. A pin for attachment to clothing is affixed to the back. A 75-mm x 140-mm pressboard box with blue satin interior, emerald leather top, and working latch mechanism is included. The mayor who was responsible for planning the 250th anniversary celebration, Thomas A. Doyle, passed away on June 9, 1886--just days before the festivities. It is likely that this special gold medal was being crafted for him when he died. Therefore, we assume that the incumbent mayor at the time of the celebration, Gilbert F. Robbins, was the original owner of this fascinating relic. Sold for: $373.75. |
| 28224 | Quartet of Columbian World's Fair Items. Includes: 1892-1893 Boldenweck & Co. medal, white metal, 58 mm, obverse DISCOVERY OF AMERICA OCTOBER 1492 above, LANDING OF THE PILGRIMS DEC. 1620 with scenes thereof, reverse SIGNING OF DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE JULY 4TH 1776 above scene of the event, WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION on ribbon, eagle on shield below ribbon, busts of Columbus left/Washington right, BOLDENWECK & CO. / PAT'D OCT. 7 1890 stamped on edge, AU with a few rim bumps; small brass Columbus medal, 21 mm, uniface, holed at top; 1492-1892 World's Fair Souvenir medal, aluminum, 30 mm, obverse expo grounds superimposed on globe, reverse WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION / ALUMINUM EXTRACTED BY ELECTRICITY FROM COMMON CLAY / CHICAGO, U.S.A. 1893; and Machinery Hall medal, bronze/gilt, 25 mm, holed at top.Sold for: $74.75. |
| 28225 | 1892-1893 Columbian Exposition Ferris Wheel Medal, Uncertified. White metal, 69 mm, 189.4 gm. This is an impressive medal, struck in proof format. The obverse depicts the first Ferris Wheel, which was constructed in conjunction with the Columbian Exposition (also called the Chicago World's Fair) of 1893. The piece has extremely broad rims which are 9.5 mm thick. Both sides display deep, brownish-green toning, with electric-blue iridescence in the fields. We grade it as Choice AU, but note that the piece is uncertified by any third-party grading service. Sold for: $575.00. |
| 28226 | Quartet of Certified, Assorted Exposition Medals. Includes: 1892 Discovery of America, Eglit-4, MS63 NGC, misattributed as Eglit-5 on holder, white metal; 1884 Industrial & Cotton Expo, MS63 NGC; 1888 Central States Expo, Cincinnati, Ohio, XF40 NGC; and 1901 Pan-American Expo, Buffalo-Niagara Falls, MS62 NGC.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28227 | Duo of 1892 World's Columbian Exposition Medals. Includes: Eglit-12, white metal, 32 mm; and an Eglit-55, white metal, 49 mm.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 28228 | Nine Columbian World's Fair Items. Includes: Ferris Wheel, Eglit-20, 38 mm; 1893 Presidents of America, E-34, MS63 NGC; 1892-93, Eglit-35A, listed as white metal in Eglit's Columbiana reference, but actually aluminum, 55 mm; 1893, Eglit-55, white metal, 49 mm; 1892-93, Eglit-98B, white metal, 57 mm; (2) 1892, Eglit-223, bronze, silvered, by Lauer, 45 mm; 1893 Eglit-429, obverse landing scene in center is similar to reverse of Eglit-79, reverse inscription, A souvenir of pure aluminum-compliments of S.H. Quint & Son Manufacturers of Medals for Advertising and Other Purposes 14 S. 4th St., Phila., Pa; and an 1893 Souvenir Medal Badge.Not Sold. |
| 28229 | 1892-93 Presidents of the United States Medal, Eglit-35, MS62 NGC. Bronze, 56 mm. Bust of Christopher Columbus on the obverse, THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA 1492 WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION - CHICAGO 1892-93 around, reverse small busts of all the U.S. presidents through Grover Cleveland, Washington in the central oval bordered by a leafy wreath. Nice lustrous deep mahogany with pinkish accents. Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28230 | 1892 Columbian Exposition Medals in White Metal. Eglit-36a. White metal, 58 mm. Three medals, each with a slightly different appearance. One is bright and shows slight rub over the high points, one retains most of the original white metal appearance, the third shows significant darkening in the fields.Not Sold. |
| 28231 | 1892 World's Columbian Expo "Cristoforo Colombo" Medal, Eglit-37, AU55 NGC. White metal, 64 mm. The obverse shows the four compass points and appears to show Columbus being guided by the North Star. The reverse features a plaque in Italian reading ESPOSIZIONE UNIVERSALE 1893 IN MEMORIA DELL' ILLUSTRE NAVIGATORE CRISTOFORO COLOMBO ("1893 Universal Exposition in memory of the illustrious navigator Christopher Columbus"). NGC has misspelled the name on the encapsulation as CHRISTOFOR COLOMBO, and given the date wrong, as 1893 (the dual dates 1492 and 1892 are on the obverse rim). A nice Choice AU piece. Not Sold. |
| 28232 | Quartet of 1892-93 Columbian Exposition Admission Passes: Eglit-40, Indian, encased admission pass, AU58 NGC; Eglit-40A, Lincoln, encased admission pass, MS62 NGC, the actual ticket and cover present but no longer intact; Eglit-40B, Columbus, encased admission pass, MS61 NGC; Eglit-40C, Washington, encased admission pass, MS61 NGC. Each piece is pleasing light gray.Not Sold. |
| 28233 | 1892-93 World's Columbian Expo Admission Pass Medal, Eglit-40B, AU58 NGC. White metal or aluminum, 50 mm, with admission pass stating ADMIT THE BEARER, covered with clear plasticine, medal has COLUMBIAN SOUVENIR around, reverse bust of Columbus with 1492 and 1892 flanking, WORLDS COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION CHICAGO around. Sold for: $316.25. |
| 28234 | Columbian World's Fair Bronze Medal. Eglit-55. Bronze, 49 mm. Obverse: half-length portrait of Columbus posed with a map within a wreath, CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS / BORN 1456 DIES 1506 around. Reverse: two allegorical figures looking to the Exposition grounds, eagle with E PLURIBUS UNUM ribbon above, 1492 - 1892 / IV. CENTENNIAL in exergue below, SOUVENIR WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, CHICAGO, U.S.A. 1892 - 1893. around.Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28235 | Pair of Christopher Columbus medals: Eglit-55, Aluminum, MS62 NGC, a splendid piece with brilliant and lustrous satin surfaces; and an Eglit-55, white metal, MS62 NGC, wispy champagne toning.Not Sold. |
| 28236 | Duo of Columbian World's Fair Medals. Includes: 1892 Grover Cleveland and Adlai Stevenson campaign medal, Sullivan GC-1892-2, Eglit-81, Aluminum, 44.5 mm, 10.7 gm, holed for suspension, otherwise AU; and an 1892 Ferris wheel medal, Eglit-20, same reverse die as HK-170, aluminum, 38 mm, 5.8 gm, Uncirculated with semiprooflike fields.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 28237 | 1892-93 Columbian World's Fair, Obverse Trial Strike? of Eglit-90. Copper, 76 mm, 115.3 gm. Uniface striking, with obverse showing full length figure of Columbus landing on the soil of the New World he has discovered. Behind are four figures who have followed him ashore from a boat, part of which appears behind. The reverse has what appears to be a soldered mount in the center. Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28238 | 1892 Columbian Exposition Prize Medal. Eglit-90. Bronze, 76 mm. The Saint-Gaudens / Charles Barber medallic combination. Awarded to: Leykam-Josefsthal / Papierfab.-Actienges. A lovely medal. Slight darkening around some of the rims. With original aluminum case of issue.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28239 | 1892-93 Columbian World's Fair Official Award Medal by Saint-Gaudens-Barber, Eglit-90. Bronze, 76.3 mm, 199.3 gm. This is the famous--or infamous--medal that began the longstanding feud between the innovator, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, and the traditionalist, Mint Chief Engraver Charles Barber. While the finished medal bears the obverse design of Saint-Gaudens ()signed AUGUSTUS SAINT-GAUDENS FECIT, a masterwork of emotional realism, the simple original reverse design of Saint-Gaudens featuring a nude youth was replaced at the by a Barber design, a mediocre Victorian congeries of angels, multiple lines of lettering, ships, globes, and fasces--all signed C.E. BARBER FECIT. Interestingly, although this medal has been awarded, the recipient's name was subsequently bronzed over. A lovely reddish-bronze piece, about as struck.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28240 | 1892-93 Official Columbian Exposition Awarded Medal in Bronze, Eglit-90, with Original Metal Box of Issue, Gem Uncirculated Uncertified. Bronze, 76.3 mm, 204.5 gm. This award medal is inscribed on the reverse to W. KENNEDY. As the medal that began the longstanding feud between Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Charles Barber, this medal needs little introduction to those well-versed in the field. This piece, with the noted inscription (most pieces seen are either unawarded or, occasionally, have the awardee's name removed) in the award space, presents in the most outstanding and superb condition of any example we have seen. It highlights Saint-Gaudens' mastery of the small space and the contrast between the two artists' styles. The surfaces are a lush, deep and even rich reddish-mahogany throughout, and the specimen has clearly been preserved with loving care since its presentation--a state of preservation made easier by the presence of its original plush-lined storage box, an "Aluminum Case made by Scovill Manufacturing Company, Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.A." as the accompanying original card states. A nicer example is difficult to even imagine.Sold for: $977.50. |
| 28241 | 1892 Columbia Exposition Medal Uncertified. Eglit-101. White metal, 90 mm, 151.4 gm. By W. Mayer. This large proof-style medal displays mirrored fields and frosted devices. Decently preserved and free of severe marks, with some dark verdigris that resides along the lower left obverse periphery. We grade this uncertified piece as AU55. Sold for: $276.00. |
| 28242 | 1892 Columbian Exposition Cameo Proof Medal in Aluminum, Eglit-101. Aluminum, 50 mm, 13.1 gm. The Liberty Head/Landing of Columbus design struck by Wilhelm Mayer of Stuttgart, Germany. Similar to the HK-222 (Eglit-51) so-called dollar, but in a larger format and thus unlisted in that series reference. This is a lovely cameo proof that is a virtual Gem, with no mentionable distractions and lots of eye appeal. A nice complement to a so-called dollar or Columbian Expo collection.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 28243 | Large Eglit-101 1892 Aluminum Liberty Head/Columbus Landing Medal. Aluminum, 90 mm, 70.9 gm. Similar to the HK-222 (Eglit-51) so-called dollar, struck in high relief in a 90-mm size. Engraved in Stuttgart by Wilhelm Mayer. This piece has considerable prooflikeness, with light hairlines in the fields and minor, undistracting contact. The high relief and impressive format make a bold and memorable statement. Sold for: $276.00. |
| 28244 | Second Aluminum 1892 Eglit-101 Liberty Head/Columbus Landing Medal. Aluminum, 90 mm, 72.6 gm. This is a second example in this sale of the Liberty Head/Columbus Landing medal, similar to the HK-222 (Eglit-51) so-called dollar, struck in high relief in a 90-mm size. The large format precludes listing in Hibler-Kappen. This piece is fully prooflike, with no trace of rub and only insignificant contact on the reverse in the upper field. A nice and very scarce example, one difficult to improve upon.Sold for: $402.50. |
| 28245 | Rare Silver 1892 Eglit-101 Liberty Head/Columbus Landing Medal. Silver, 90 mm, 212.7 gm. This is the first example we have ever seen of this impressive design in silver, and as such it is quite rare. While the Liberty Head/Columbus Landing design in the large 90-mm format is occasionally offered in gilt, aluminum, bronze, and white metal--and we feature a couple of examples in the present auction--the piece is seldom seen in silver. This specimen displays wonderful eye appeal due to its lightly patinated grayish-gold surfaces accented with tinges of ice-blue. Choice Mint State, near-Gem quality.Sold for: $2,760.00. |
| 28246 | Bronze Eglit-101 1892 Liberty Head/Columbus Landing Medal. Bronze, 90 mm, 227.1 gm. The obverse of the Liberty Head/Columbus Landing design is modeled by the German firm Wilhelm Mayer (whose initials appear on the bust truncation) after the George T. Morgan silver dollar (1878-1921). While stolidly Germanic in conception, it remains strangely reminiscent of the familiar U.S. design. The reverse depicts Columbus landing in San Salvador. More commonly seen in aluminum or copper. This bronze piece is essentially as struck, with pretty highlights on the high relief of pinkish and lilac, with somewhat prooflike fields that are free of all but the most trivial contact.Sold for: $488.75. |
| 28247 | 1892 Spain Columbus 400th Anniversary Medal, Eglit-111, MS61 NGC. Bronze, 70 mm, 176.4 gm. Obverse scene of Columbus' discovery, around rim in ornate letters "Cristobal Colón descubrió el Nuevo Mundo el doce de Octubre de mil cuatrocientos noventa y dos, reinando en Castilla y Aragon Doña Isabel y Don Fernando" ("Christopher Columbus discovered the New World the 12th of October 1492, reigning in Castille and Aragon Queen Isabel and King Ferdinand). Reverse Columbus pays homage to the King and Queen, in exergue "Cuarto centenario" ("Four-hundredth anniversary), with date 1892 in Roman numerals, B. MAURA and MADRID 1892. Lustrous mahogany surfaces with a few insignificant rim bumps. Complete with NGC Photo Certificate.Sold for: $373.75. |
| 28248 | Columbiana and Iceland Medals. Included are: Santa Maria ship brooch with faded ribbon; (2) Columbian Expo medals, HK-223; Columbus / Statue of Liberty, Eglit-221, aluminum, PR60 holed; 1892 Columbus medal, bronze, Gem proof; 1892 Columbus 400th Anniversary, copper, PR60; (2) 1893 Naval Parade medals, Eglit-211, white metal, PR60 holed; Keystone Watch Form on Globe, Eglit-25; 1892 400th Anniversary Christopher Columbus medal, white metal, PR60 holed; and a 1939 Leif Ericsson medal, struck by Iceland for the 1939 World's Fair, bronze, 90 mm, deep green patina.Not Sold. |
| 28249 | Undated Lord's Prayer Medal--Reverse Scratched--NCS. Unc Details. Eglit-252, gilt, 13 mm. A miniature medal with Columbus on the obverse, and the entire text of the Lord's Prayer on the reverse, quite an achievement given the small size of the piece. Holed at the top.Sold for: $19.00. |
| 28250 | 1892 Italian-American Exposition Medal. Eglit-273. Aluminum, 50.4 mm, 13 gm. Dies by Mayer & Wilhelm of Stuttgart, Germany, although unsigned. Issued to commemorate the 1892 Esposizione Italo-Americana held in Genoa, celebrating the 400th year since the discovery of America. The obverse features a bust of Christopher Columbus within concentric circles and a wreath, his name and date of birth and death around, in Italian. Reverse: allegorical scene with a seated Italia and a standing Indian guide, both pointing, view of the fairgrounds in the background. Arms of Genoa above with Italian legend around (Souvenir of the Italian-American Exposition in Genoa), 1892 in exergue. Semiprooflike fields with no significant rim bumps or scratches, although some light hairlines are noted. This design was the basis for the Eglit-55 medal issued by the same firm for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.Sold for: $218.50. |
| 28251 | 1892-93 Group Lot Four Columbia World's Fair Medals AU55 Uncertified. Eglit-36A. White Metal. 58 mm. Edge lettering reads: Boldenweck & Co/Pat'd Oct 7 1890. The complicated design elements include an eagle and shield motif on the lower central obverse, flanked by portraits of Washington and Columbus; with a scene depicting the signing of the Declaration of Independence above. On the reverse, there is a scene of the discovery of America above, with the landing of the pilgrims in December 1620 below. These four examples are nicely preserved and will grade approximately AU55 (they are uncertified). Sold for: $373.75. |
| 28252 | 1892-1893 Columbian Exposition Medal MS60, Uncertified. Eglit-36a. White Metal. 58 mm. An attractively designed, prooflike medal from the Columbian Exposition, with reflective fields and mildly frosted devices. A complex design portrays Columbus, and the Pilgrims, landing in America; and the Continental Congress signing the Declaration of Independence, along with portraits of Washington and Columbus separated by the figure of an eagle with shield and outstretched wings. The piece is in uncirculated condition, and is uncertified by any third-party grading service. Sold for: $64.00. |
| 28253 | 1892 World's Columbian Exposition, Eglit-406, MS64 Brown NGC. Bronze. Misattributed on holder as Eglit-334 (silver). Glossy-brown, with traces of orange luster in the recessed areas.Sold for: $287.50. |
| 28254 | Diverse Group of 11 1893 World's Fair Admission Tickets. Includes the following tickets: Columbus, Crisp Uncirculated and problem-free; Native American, AU but with plenty of stiffness; Children's Special Ticket, Choice Crisp Uncirculated, valid May 1 through October 30, 1893; Good Only on Day of Sale, 1/N, Crisp Uncirculated, average margins, this ticket was valid for May 1893; Chicago Day, VG, no stub, all Chicago Day tickets were valid for October 9 only; Chicago Day, VF, stub missing; Chicago Day, AU, without stub, tight upper margin, hinge remnant on upper back, unusual off-white paper; splendid Chicago Day, Choice Crisp Uncirculated, stub attached, bold reverse, overall bright with great margins; Child's Day ticket for Chicago Day, Crisp Uncirculated, with stub, a great piece; Manhattan Day (October 21), VF, no stub; and a second Manhattan Day, Crisp Uncirculated, stub attached, bright and eye-appealing. Sold for: $402.50. |
| 28255 | 1893 World's Columbian Exposition Admission Tickets. Four admission tickets printed by the American Bank Note Company. These are the popular 2-1/4 x 4 inch tickets depicting Columbus, an Indian chief, Lincoln, and Washington. Each is new, although slightly soiled, with remnants of stamp hinges on the back.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28256 | 1893 Indiana Building Souvenir. XF. Eglit-11. White metal, plain edge, 37 mm. The Eglit reference records the diameter as 32 mm, either by error, or from a smaller diameter piece. Columbus facing on the obverse, WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION and CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS above, the date 1492 below. The reverse depicts the Indiana building with SOUVENIR OF THE INDIANA BUILDING above, and the dates 1816 and 1893.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 28257 | 1893 Columbus-Expo View, Eglit-13, MS64 NGC. Tin, 38 mm. Same obverse die as HK-234a. The fields are semi-prooflike, and yield strong contrast with the frosty motifs. Whispers of light gold run over the obverse, while a medley of golden-green, rose, sky-blue, and golden-brown visits the reverse. Holed at 12 o'clock. Sharp-looking piece. Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28258 | 1893 Ferris Wheel Dollar, MS65 Prooflike NGC. Eglit-20. Aluminum, 38 mm. Obverse: SOUVENIR MEDAL / WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION CHICAGO, small busts of Columbus and Ferris with Ferris Wheel statistics below. Reverse: Ferris Wheel in center, FERRIS WHEEL / GREATEST MECHANICAL ACHIEVEMENT OF THE AGE around. Beautifully mirrored surfaces with no obvious flaws. Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28259 | 1893 Cristoforo Colombo Medal, Eglit-37, MS62 NGC. White metal, 65 mm, 82.6 gm. Rather wildly misattributed by NGC as Eglit-54, this is instead the Eglit-37 medal, variously known both as "Cristoforo Colombo" for its Italian inscription on the reverse, and as "Columbus Led by the Star," for its obverse motif. This design shows a rather angelic (but no wings) female with a star above her head, pointing the way to the great sailor, with appropriate rim inscriptions and OCT. 12 1492, the date he is said to have landed in the Caribbean island of Guanahani (which he called San Salvador). The design probably refers to the story that Columbus saw blinking lights at the horizon on the evening of Oct. 11. The reverse features, as mentioned, an Italian legend "in memory of the illustrious navigator." Complete with NGC Photo Certificate.Not Sold. |
| 28260 | 1893 Columbian Exposition-Lincoln Souvenir Ticket, Eglit-40A. White metal/aluminum, 51 mm, 13.2 gm. Obverse date 1893, miniature souvenir ticket encased in plasticine rectangle, COLUMBIAN SOUVENIR around. Reverse, Columbus portrait with dual date 1492-1892. A scarce item, UncirculatedSold for: $230.00. |
| 28261 | Pair of Unrelated Pieces. Includes: 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, Eglit-42, aluminum, 42 mm; and c1901 Betz Building, Philadelphia, PA.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 28262 | Quintet of 1892-3 World's Columbian Expo Medals. Includes: 1833 & 1893 Chicago Expo, Eglit-42--Improperly Cleaned--NCS--AU Details; 1892 Liberty Head, Eglit-51, HK-222, white metal, 50 mm, AU55 Prooflike uncertified; 1893 Liberty Head-Columbus, Eglit-113, MS62 Prooflike NGC; 1892 400th Anniversary Celebrated in New York, Eglit-203, MS62 NGC; and (1892-3) Association of American Inventors, Eglit-386, MS63 NGC.Not Sold. |
| 28263 | 1893 Columbian Exposition Medal, Uncertified. Eglit-54. Aluminum. 50 mm. This is an attractive Columbian Exposition medal, struck in proof format with reflective fields and frosted devices. The piece is in approximately PR60 condition (uncertified), with slight milkiness and some wispy hairlines noted in the fields. An attractive, round, fitted wooden box is included with the lot. Sold for: $54.00. |
| 28264 | Trio of NGC-Certified 1893 World's Columbian Expo So-Called Dollars. Eglit-54 (Landing of Columbus), white metal, 50 mm, three pieces: MS62 Deep Prooflike NGC, prooflike with silvery reflective fields and just a couple of small contact marks in the reverse fields that prevent a finer grade; MS61 NGC, grayish-gold patina, pleasing for the grade, with a couple of small dark toning spots near the rim; and MS60 NGC, nice for the grade.Sold for: $805.00. |
| 28265 | 1893 Columbian World Expo Awarded Bronze Medal, Eglit-90. Brass, 75 mm, 204.4 gm. With the famous obverse by Saint-Gaudens and the reverse by Charles Barber. This medal was awarded to the WAYNE OIL TANK CO. The strike is somewhat blunt, with the designer's name quite faint at the rim and only partly legible. This appears to be a brass alloy, with a bright yellow appearance and notable strike softness, especially at the rims. Due to the blunt strike, visible wear, and unusual metal for this issue, we would call this net XF40 in terms of detail. With original metal box of issue, in rough shape and impossible to open.Not Sold. |
| 28266 | 1892 Columbus Landing Award Medal, Eglit-90. Bronze, 76 mm, 205.8 gm. Obverse by Saint-Gaudens, reverse by Charles Barber. Awarded to Mrs. L.A. Watres. A lovely medium dark-chocolate piece with excellent luster and free of distractions or high point rub. With original metal box of issue. MS64.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28267 | 1893 World's Columbian Exposition French Plaque by Roty, With Original Leather Box of Issue. Eglit-109A. Bronze, 97 x 69 mm, 135.3 gm. Obverse personification of French Republic in glorious Art Nouveau style in inner circular medallion, inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE ("French Republic") and signed O. ROTY, outer square plaque bears MDCCCXCIII at top and SOUVENIR / OFFERT / AU NOM DE LA / REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE ("Souvenir offered in the name of the French Republic") below. Reverse WORLD'S COLUMBIAN / EXPOSITION / CHICAGO. 1893 at top, U.S. Great Seal and seal bearing R.F. in center, laurel branch with ribbons, at bottom CAMILLE KRANTZ / COMMISSAIRE GENERAL DU / GOUVERNEMENT / FRANÇAIS ("Commissioner General of the French government"). The silver version was designed for presentation to the French commissioner. This bronze example is as made, Choice Uncirculated or better, and comes complete with the leather box of issue bearing the RF monogram on top (and rare as such), in excellent shape. Roty was one of the most important French Art Nouveau designer-engravers responsible for the late 19th-century renaissance of medallic art, making this historic Columbian World's Fair plaque doubly important.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 28268 | Trio of Columbian World's Fair Pieces. Includes: 1893, Eglit-136, with one cent stamp; 1893, Eglit-136A, with two cent stamp; and an 1893 Naval Parade at New York, Eglit-211, 31 mm, white metal, hole at top.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28269 | Souvenir Set of Six 1893 World's Fair Tickets. Eglit-389 through 394. At the conclusion of the 1893 Columbian World's Fair in Chicago, the remaining admission tickets were sold to The Caxton Company, who then packaged them into sets of six different tickets and sold them as souvenirs. Unfortunately, the original envelope--which is seldom offered for sale--is in two pieces. However, the six tickets all remain in problem-free, Crisp Uncirculated condition with sharp corners, decent margins, and good color. The following tickets are included, all with "A" overprint except as noted: Native American, Christopher Columbus, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, and Handel, which is not known with an "A" overprint and also happens to be the scarcest note in this group. These beautiful pieces were printed from plates engraved by the legendary American Bank Note Company of New York. Also listed in James P. Doolin's 1893 Columbian Exposition Admission and Concession Tickets.Sold for: $431.25. |
| 28270 | Duo of 1893 Columbian World's Fair Medals. Includes: Eglit-475, Administration Building obverse, Masonic Temple Building reverse; Eglit-477, Libby Prison War Museum.Not Sold. |
| 28271 | 1893 Columbian Exposition Medal, Uncertified. Eglit-98b. White Metal. 57 mm. A nicely preserved large medal, with a satiny finish on the obverse, and a semi-prooflike appearance on the reverse. Engraved by Gorham Manufacturing Company of New York. A slight degree of shadowy patina occurs on each side of the piece, which is uncertified. Sold for: $488.75. |
| 28272 | Set of Ten World's Columbian Exposition Tickets. The complete ten-ticket set for the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893, made by the American Bank Note Company of New York, including the Handel Music ticket, the Franklin Complimentary ticket, and the regular and "A" issues of the Lincoln, Columbus, Washington, and Native Chief varieties. Excellent condition overall. Also included in this lot is a hardcover case containing "chemigraph" photographic images of the exhibition buildings put up by the various states for the Exposition.Sold for: $575.00. |
| 28273 | Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition Award Medal. Gilt bronze. A sizable award medal. Obverse: Allegorical Columbia in industrial landscape, OMAHA above, U.S.A. below, TRANS-MISSISSIPPI AND INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION / 1898 around. Reverse: honor wreath with S.D. CHILDS & CO. ENGRAVERS, CHICAGO below, engraved within "Gold Medal / FOR / PERFECTION ELEVATOR / PURIFYING PUMPS / Awarded to / ST JOSEPH / PUMP / & MFG Co."Sold for: $373.75. |
| 28274 | 1899 National Export Exposition Silver Award Medal, MS60 Uncertified. GM-123. 60.1 gm, 50 mm. This award medal was presented to J.B. and J.M. Cornell "on recommendation of the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, 1899." In July 1875, J.B. and J.M. Cornell submitted a proposal for construction and operation of an "elevated rapid-transit railroad." Their plan was mentioned in the July 30, 1875 issue of the New York Times. The Cornells operated an iron manufacturing business in New York.Sold for: $97.75. |
| 28275 | Turn-of-the-Century Commemorative Coin Watch Fob. This stunning relic was likely produced after the release of the Lafayette commemorative dollar in 1900. Included in the ensemble are an 1893 Isabella commemorative quarter, an 1892 Columbian half dollar, and a 1900 Lafayette dollar, which is attributed as DuVall 1-B. The coins have AU details, but were lightly cleaned long ago--as to be expected for a jewelry piece. However, each coin has since toned to a consistent antique gunmetal-gray color, which makes for a wonderful presentation. The spring-loaded swivel latch at the top is fully functional and composed of sterling silver. Three small links connect the coins via soldered loops. The craftsmanship of this item suggest that it was made at the hands of a talented jeweler or similar artisan. Sold for: $517.50. |
| 28276 | 1901 Pan-American Exposition Award Medal. XF. Silver, 63.7 mm. XF with minor damage. Designed by Herman MacNeil and presented to the Bolivian Government.Not Sold. |
| 28277 | Trio of 1901 Pan-American Exposition Souvenirs. Includes: 1901 oval medallion, gold-plated white metal, with loop for suspension, AU; and two Pan-American souvenir tokens, tin, I WAS AT above, image of buffalo walking towards the left at center, IN 1901 below, PAN AMERICAN / SOUVENIR / EXPOSITION on reverse, both EF but one with light scratches on one side.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 28278 | 1901 Pan-American Exposition Gold Filled Locket, AU55 Uncertified. Obverse. Charging buffalo in center, PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION above, 1901 below. Reverse. Flowered central design, with octagonal semicircular border.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 28279 | Pair of 1901 Pan-American Exposition Medals, Buffalo, NY. Each comes with attached souvenir pins.Not Sold. |
| 28280 | Pair of 20th Century Expo Award Medals. 1901 Pan-American Exposition awarded medal, Buffalo, New York, silvered bronze, 64 mm, 91.6 gm, obverse Native Americans share a peace pipe, representing North and South America, BUFFALO MCMI VSA at top center, reverse nude woman in front of a large Buffalo, PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION, award insert to H.W. PRETTYMAN, HERMON MACNEIL SC (U.S. Standing Liberty quarter designer) in tiny letters below, Mint State; and 1915 Panama-Pacific Expo award medal, bronze, 70 mm, 131.0 gm, obverse nude man and woman stand in sea, Latin inscription "Mankind joined by divine difference," reverse expo towers, palms, and MEDAL OF AWARD, here unawarded, near-Mint State.Sold for: $460.00. |
| 28281 | 1902 Ville De Foix Exposition Industrielle Medal. Silver, edge-marked .950 fineness, 46 mm, 39.0 gm. This French medal has light tan-gold, blue-green, and violet patina overall. Obverse with crowned arms and VILLE DE FOIX above, reverse with simple laurel and oak wreath and EXPOSITION INDUSTRIELLE / 1902 around; ample blank space within the wreath may have been intended for an award recipient's name. Comes with presentation case.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 28282 | 1904 St. Louis World's Fair Medals and Fobs. Included are: 1904 Napoleon medal with three fobs XF, Hendershott 61-350 (medal) and Hendershott 19-450 for the fobs, aluminum; and a five-piece medal and fob combination, Hendershott 19-530, nickel. Not Sold. |
| 28283 | Rare German Award Plaque from 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. Cast high-relief bronze, rectangular, 76 mm x 114 mm, 358.7 gm. Obverse two female figures shaking hands, left wearing a liberty cap symbolic of the United States, right wearing a crown representing Germany. At bottom in exergue, ARTA ARTIS VINCULA. Name of designer PETER BREUER at right edge. Inscribed in rectangular tablet at top S.M. FELTON. Reverse architectural design, World's Fair scene showing the German Pavilion and Cascade Gardens. German inscription ZUR ERINNERUNG AN DEUTSCHLANDS BETEILIGUNG AN DER WELTAUSSTELLUNG IN ST. LOUIS MCMIV ("In commemoration of the German participation in the World's Fair in St. Louis 1904"). Comes complete with original box bearing the coat of arms of the German Empire. Designed by famous German artist Peter Breuer (1856-1930) and cast using the "lost wax" process by Gladenbeck & Son, Berlin. Near-Mint, with just a hint of highpoint rub on the extremely high relief.Sold for: $1,840.00. |
| 28284 | 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Quarter Dollar, Uncirculated. Hendershott 61-310. Gold, 9 mm. This uncertified example has fully prooflike surfaces with brilliant yellow-gold color. The obverse has LOUISIANA above and GOLD below, with 1/4 within a circle. The reverse has 10 stars, 1904, and a fleur de lis, each leaf having a letter of L.P.E. The small Z in the base of the fleur de lis identifies Farran Zerbe, who struck and sold these pieces.Not Sold. |
| 28285 | 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Half Dollar, Uncirculated. Hendershott 61-330. Gold, 11.3 mm. Fully prooflike with brilliant yellow-gold surfaces. The obverse has LOUISIANA above and GOLD below, with 1/2 in a circle. The reverse has 14 stars, 1904, and a fleur de lis, each leaf having a letter of L.P.E. The small Z in the base of the fleur de lis identifies Farran Zerbe, who struck and sold these pieces.Not Sold. |
| 28286 | Five-Piece Lot of Zerbe 1904 World's Fair Gold Tokens. Includes the following 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition gold tokens as issued by Farran Zerbe: Quarter dollar, Hendershott-310, gold, 9.8 mm, 0.2 gm, Uncirculated, well struck for the issue; Quarter dollar, Hendershott-310, gold, 9.8 mm, 0.2 gm, Uncirculated, same dies as previous with die break from rim to 4 in date, scratched from 4 o'clock to 10 o'clock on the reverse; Half dollar, Hendershott-330, gold, 11.5 mm, 0.3 gm, Uncirculated and semiprooflike, weakly struck as usual for the issue; Half dollar, Hendershott-330, gold, 11.5 mm, 0.3 gm, AU, reflective surfaces; and another Half dollar, Hendershott-330, gold, 11.5 mm, 0.3 gm, Uncirculated and highly reflective, unusually well struck obverse, an eye-appealing piece.Sold for: $862.50. |
| 28287 | 1904 Louisiana Purchase Gold Quarter Dollar, MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike NGC. Hendershott-61-310. Issued by Farran Zerbe for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, Missouri. This quarter dollar example is unusually nice for the issue and was designated as MS65 Deep Mirror Prooflike by NGC. In additional to being well preserved, this piece started out as a boldly struck example--a quality not typically observed on these tiny gold tokens.Sold for: $690.00. |
| 28288 | 1904 St. Louis Universal Expo Bronze Award Medal. Hendershott-30-40. Bronze, 64 mm, 106.8 gm. Obverse draped male and female figures, inscription around related to expo with date in Roman numerals below, reverse spread-winged eagle atop tablet inscribed BRONZE MEDAL LOVISIANA PVRCHASE EXPOSITION. As struck save for cabinet friction, with original box of issue.Not Sold. |
| 28289 | 1904 Louisiana Purchase Expo Exhibit Award Silver Medal in Bronze. Hendershott-30-50. Bronze, square, 65 mm x 65 mm (90 mm diagonally), 174.8 gm. The silver medal design is like the bronze medal designs described herein but square, with the Cross of the Order of St. Louis lying behind the circular design on the obverse. This lovely and lustrous piece is just about as struck save for minor highpoint friction and comes with the original box of issue. Not Sold. |
| 28290 | 1904 St. Louis World's Fair Silver Medal for Philippine Exhibit. Hendershott-30-60. Silvered bronze, square, 65 mm x 65 mm. The square silver medals feature the Columbia-young maiden motif of the bronze medals, but made square by the addition of the Cross of the Order of St. Louis outside the four corners of the circular design. This piece is losing much of its silvering, and shows many small holes in the award tablet, along with some highpoint wear. Net VF30, with original box of issue, somewhat tatty.Not Sold. |
| 28291 | 1904 St. Louis Universal Expo Gold Medal Trial Strikes/ Restrikes in Bronze. Hendershott-30-70. Bronze, two pieces, one uniface (obverse), one-two sided, roughly triangular, 68 mm point to point, 145.2 gm. Obverse Columbia embraces young maiden emblematic of Louisiana Purchase in a central tondo with surrounding inscription relating to the Universal Expo, reverse eagle with spread wings perched on a tablet inscribed GOLD MEDAL LOVISIANA PVRCHASE EXPOSITION. The two-sided piece is in yellow bronze, Choice XF, with good eye appeal. The uniface piece is clearly a rare item and has a stickpin on the reverse, likely a die trial or display piece, with brick-red color. The bronze piece comes with original box of issue.Not Sold. |
| 28292 | Pair of 1904 St. Louis World's Fair Medals. DePaulis "America Welcomes the World," bronze, 50 mm, 60.7 gm, obverse four figures from different cultures center around a tablet with the scales of justice and clasped hands of friendship, reverse six-line inscription St. LOUIS 1904 AMERICA WELCOMES THE WORLD, signed on obverse DEPAULIS F., Choice XF with some light residue, nicer than it sounds; and 1904 Louisiana Purchase Expo bronze medal, Hendershott-30-70, obverse Columbia embraces a young maiden emblematic of the Louisiana Purchase, reverse eagle with tablet below BRONZE MEDAL LOVISIANA PVRCHASE EXPOSITION, Choice AU, an attractive piece and one of Adolph A. Weinman's first medal commissions (eagle reminiscent of his later Walking Liberty half dollar).Sold for: $207.00. |
| 28293 | 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Grand Prize Medal, MS63 Uncertified. Hendershott 30-90. Gilt bronze. 149.5 gms. 74.3 mm by 60.2 mm. "Rare." Designed by Adolph A. Weinman (who later designed the Walking Liberty half dollar and Mercury dime), as one of his earliest commissions for a struck medal. Struck by the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. The obverse depicts two female figures above the date MCMIV (1904). The taller figure represents Columbia, with her arms spread wide holding the United States flag. The youthful maiden at her side symbolizes the Louisiana Purchase Territory. Emblematic of her reception into the union, the maiden is divesting herself of the cloak of France, the material decorated with bees, the emblem of Napoleon. In the background is the rising sun, marking the dawn of a new era of progress to the nation. Encircling the two figures are the words "VNIVERSAL EXPOSITION/SAINT LOVIS/VNITED STATES OF AMERICA." The reverse shows an architectural tablet inscribed with "GRAND PRIZE" and "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION". Below the tablet are two dolphins symbolizing the nations' eastern and western boundaries, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Above the tablet is a large eagle with its wings spread. The medal is graded at approximately MS63, although it remains uncertified by any grading company. Not Sold. |
| 28294 | St. Louis World's Fair and Canada Medals. St. Louis World's Fair medal, Hendershott 30-280, bronze, with original Mermod and Jaccard box of issue; and 1892 Canada Wreck of S.S. Beaver, bronze, struck from the metal of the wrecked ship, AU.Sold for: $218.50. |
| 28295 | 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Quarter Dollar MS63 NGC. Hendershott-61-310. Gold, 9 mm. Select quarter dollar, 10 stars. The small Z on the base of the fleur de lis represents Farran Zerbe, who struck and sold them at the exposition. Luminous peach-gold surfaces are imbued with hints of light green. Well preserved, with some fine cracks on each side.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28296 | 1904 Louisiana Purchase Expo Gold 25 Cent Token MS63 NGC. 14 Stars. Hendershott 61-310. A popular item created by Farran Zerbe. Several die cracks and a few contact marks are scattered over the prooflike surfaces.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28297 | 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1/4 Gold Token MS64 NGC. Hendershott-61-310. Ten Stars Obverse. A strongly reflective Choice example of this popular century-old issue, one of Farran Zerbe origin (his monogram Z appears in the base of the fleur de lis on the obverse). The letters L-P-E stand for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, and the 1/4 on the reverse is actually a nonsense figure (no denomination listed).Sold for: $373.75. |
| 28298 | 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1/2 Gold Token MS63 NGC. Hendershott-61-330, 14 Stars Variety. Luminous yellow-gold surfaces are lightly toned overall. Minor marks have little effect on the eye appeal. Tokens such as the present item were sold alongside official U.S. gold commemoratives and are often collected as supplements to a commemorative set.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28299 | 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1/2 Gold Token MS63 NGC. Hendershott-61-330. The 14 Stars variety. Alongside his government-issued gold dollars, Farran Zerbe offered private token-tchotchkes such as the present piece, seemingly denominated but not actually spendable. This strongly mirrored yellow-gold piece shows only light, occasional abrasions on and near the fleur de lis.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28300 | France 1904 St. Louis World's Fair Unawarded Bronze Plaque. Bronze, rectangular, 62 mm x 73 mm, 134.5 gm. Obverse a winged angel guides a boat toward St. Louis bearing a female figure representing the French Republic, in exergue EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE INTERNATIONALE SAINT-LOUIS 1904, reverse SECTION INDUSTRIELLE FRANÇAISE ORGANISÉE PAR LE COMITÉ FRANÇAIS DES EXPOSITIONS A L'ETRANGER SOUS PATRONAGE DE L'ETAT ("French industrial section organized by the French Committee on Foreign Expositions under the patronage of the State"), below a place for an award inscription, here blank. A beautiful item, viewing the 1904 World's Fair from the French perspective. Product of the Paris Mint, edge-stamped with cornucopia and BRONZE. Virtually Mint State. Sold for: $517.50. |
| 28301 | Two-Piece Set of 1905 Lewis & Clark Expo Gold Tokens. From the March 13-14, 1959 N.Y.-N.J. auction (original envelope included): Uncirculated 1905 quarter dollar, Trantow-10c, gold, 10 mm, 0.2 gm; and Uncirculated 1905 half dollar, Trantow-10d, gold, 11.5 mm, 0.3 gm, both pieces feature Mt. Hood as a central obverse device with L&C EXPO 1905 / MT. HOOD at the borders, reverses show denomination in the center, surrounded by grape vines, with legend at peripheries reading OREGON GOLD.Sold for: $977.50. |
| 28302 | 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition 1/2 Gold Token MS64 NGC. Strongly reflective with a slightly scyphate appearance. The obverse has an image of Mount Hood below five stars, with L & C EXPO 1905 / MT. HOOD around; the reverse has the fraction 1/2 within a wreath of indeterminate branches and OREGON / GOLD around. Interesting and readily collectible.Sold for: $690.00. |
| 28303 | 1905 Lewis & Clark Exposition, 1/2 Gold Token, MS64 NGC. The obverse depicts Mount Hood with L & C EXPO 1905, and the reverse has a branch with the denomination 1/2 and OREGON GOLD. Partially prooflike fields yield strong contrast with the motifs, especially on the obverse. There is some typical strike softness on the central reverse. A pleasing near-Gem.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 28304 | 1905 Lewis & Clark Centennial Expo Unawarded Medal. Bronze, 63 mm, 137.8 gm. Obverse three figures trek westward into the setting sun, the female in the center wearing an American flag, on scroll WESTWARD THE COURSE OF EMPIRE TAKES ITS WAY, appropriate peripheral inscriptions, reverse with leafy wreath, blank in center for unawarded medal, produced by BUTTERFIELD BROS., with original box of issue. As struck, an attractive piece and a nice complement to the recent U.S. Mint various Lewis and Clark commemorative coins and sets.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28305 | 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Pop-Out Half Dollar. A beautifully executed pop-out design on a 1909 Barber half dollar host coin. The central design features three ladies bearing gifts with ALASKA-YUKON-PACIFIC EXPOSITION above and SEATTLE 1909 below. IN GOD WE TRUST and the date on the Barber half remain and are in perfect alignment with the pop-out design. On the reverse, a small rectangular plate has been affixed at the 6 o'clock position and reads PATNOV22. A large bead-like loop has been soldered at 12 o'clock for suspension. This beautiful gunmetal-gray piece will surely attract the attention of serious exonumia collectors.Sold for: $207.00. |
| 28306 | 1909 Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition Awards Medal. Bronze, 76 mm, 175 gm. Inscribed SILVER MEDAL. The obverse shows a seated allegorical female figure with an olive branch in one hand and a plaque of George Washington in the other. She is flanked by two prospectors or pioneers, as well as an Indian in a canoe. In the background is a steamer type of ship and a rising sun. The text at the edge reads: Alaskan Yukon Pacific Exposition 1909 Seattle 1909. The reverse has an ornate floral wreath with an inscription plaque and Silver Medal above. At the 6 o'clock position is: The Gorham Co. Medals of this event are inscribed GOLD, SILVER or BRONZE, terms specifying the level of recognition, not the metal it is made of. Light tan surfaces display a semi-gloss finish. All of the design elements exhibit sharp definition. A few minuscule marks on each side do not disturb.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28307 | Trio of 1909 Hudson-Fulton Celebrations Medals. Aluminum, 51 mm, MS64 NGC (2) and MS63 NGC. These medals were issued to mark the discovery of the Hudson River and Fulton's steamboat navigation of it. Issued under joint authority of the Hudson-Fulton Celebration Committee and the American Numismatic Society.Not Sold. |
| 28308 | 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo Unawarded Bronze Medal. Bronze, 76 mm, 175.6 gm. Obverse seated female bears an oval portrait of George Washington, ship, ocean, and setting sun to left (facing), Native American in canoe at her feet, two settlers at right, around legend related to expo, signed by F. ZIEGLER, reverse unusual floral wreath, tablet in center, here unawarded, with BRONZE MEDAL atop. AU with some light buildup in the crevices.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28309 | Very Rare Panama-Pacific Exposition Gold Ingot. California Native Gold-Washed Ingot. 1.475 Ounces. This gold plated, small-sized ingot was issued as a commemorative item for the Panama-Pacific Exposition, as indicated by the 1849-1915 dates. One of only three known examples. The top side reads: 1849 1915 / CALIFORNIA / NATIVE / GOLD / WASHED / $30.55 1075/1000 OZ. A scratched example of this variety appeared as lot 5837 in our January FUN Signature, where it realized $1,495.Sold for: $1,380.00. |
| 28310 | 1915 Panama-Pacific Gold-Plated Award Medal. 70 mm. 133.8 gm. Gold plated bronze. A beautifully designed medal, these were awarded as the top prize for many of the products and services in the Expo. Essentially "as struck."Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28311 | 1915 West Virginia / Pan-Pac Pin and Medal. Panama-Pacific pin and medal issued by West Virginia. With original card of issue.Not Sold. |
| 28312 | Pair of 1915 Panama-Pacific Expo Award Medals Certified by NGC. Bronze, 71 mm. Obverse nude male and female in clouds, legend at rim DIVINE DISIVNCTA IVNXIT HOMO, reverse linked palm wreaths with building in center, MEDAL OF AWARD on tablet, PANAMA-PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION SAN FRANCISCO around. Two pieces: MS62 NGC, golden-brown with good luster and much eye appeal, some deeper cherry-red tones on the reverse; and AU58 NGC, a yellow bronze piece with some pinkish toning and minor rub.Not Sold. |
| 28313 | Two Sesquicentennial Exposition Award Medals. Bronze and gilt bronze, 76 mm, 153 gm. Both pieces are from the 1926 U.S. Sesquicentennial International Exposition, held in Philadelphia. Obverse: expressive eagle perched on oak branch facing left, Independence Hall in the background. Reverse: abstract wreath, SESQUICENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION PHILADELPHIA / 1776 - 1926 around, MEDAL / OF AWARD within above a rising sun.Not Sold. |
| 28314 | 1833-1933 Century of Progress Medal and Austrian Medal. Bronze, 70 mm, 137.6 gm. Designed and engraved by Emil Robert Zettler for the 1933-34 Century of Progress International Exposition to celebrate the centennial of Chicago. The design of this impressive Art Deco medal is also featured on the smaller so-called dollar version (HK-463). Prooflike, with lovely color and some light signs of handling, nonetheless quite attractive. This lot also includes a 1914-15 Austrian medal, yellow bronze, 60 mm, 91.0 gm, depicting Archduke Carl Franz Joseph and the Austrian Sailing Association, AU.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28315 | 1833-1933 Century of Progress Expo Large-Size Bronze Medal MS65 NGC. Bronze, 70 mm, 139.4 gm. Designed by Emil Robert Zettler, the obverse features a nearly nude man with RESEARCH and INDUSTRY flanking him, and the dates 1833 and 1933 below, all in Art Deco style. The reverse shows the shoreline of Chicago. Beautiful Gem with superb eye appeal. Complete with NGC Photo Certificate and original box of issue, Fine.Not Sold. |
| 28316 | Miscellaneous Group of Medals, Many Fair-Related. Among the items are a 1934 Chrysler Tenth Anniversary; 1935 California Pacific International Exposition; a (1939) Metropolitan Life Insurance New York World's Fair; 1939 Golden Empire Centennial; a uniface (1959) Washington Born Virginia copy; and an undated 19th century German medal, silver, cleaned XF.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 28317 | Pair of Walgreen's Drugs Century of Progress Expo Medals, MS62 NGC. Bronzed lead, 63 mm (two pieces). From the 1934 Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago, depicting Walgreen on the obverse and the Federal Building on the reverse. These are similar to so-called dollars but unlisted in Hibler-Kappen due to their size. (That reference lists only U.S. medals "of an exposition, commemorative, monetary and kindred nature" between 33 and 45 mm, with the sole exception of silver Bryan dollars.) Both examples are certified MS62 NGC, with attractive brick-red surfaces; one piece shows some small dark toning areas near the rim.Not Sold. |
| 28318 | Elongated 1939 World's Fair Token on a Feuchtwanger Cent. This elongated 1939 New York World's Fair memento is struck on a high grade 1837 Feuchtwanger cent. The noted trylon and perishable structures are easily seen on the reverse of this piece. Ex: Heritage FUN(1/2007), lot 8103.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28319 | Large Lot Related to Oregon's Centennial. This sizable group of 134 pieces includes brass tokens celebrating the centennial of Oregon's statehood, as well as wooden nickels celebrating the same purpose. Interesting and nearly comprehensive.Sold for: $488.75. |
| 28320 | 1964 Montana Centennial Medal, MS64 NGC. Brass, octagonal, 46 mm. Marks the Montana Territorial centennial, and also the centennial of the birth of famous cowboy artist Charles Marion Russell.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 28321 | Pair of Montana Territorial Centennial Medals: Brass, 46 mm., MS64 NGC and MS62 NGC.Not Sold. |
| 28322 | 1892 World's Columbian Expo Declaration of Independence, Eglit-36a, HK-157, R.5. White metal, plain edge, 58 mm, 60.6 gm. Struck by Boldenweck and Co., which is stamped on edge. The obverse depicts the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the reverse commemorates the 400th anniversary of Columbus' landing. An attractive prooflike example that displays strong field-motif contrast. Clean surfaces. Comes with original box of issue.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 28323 | Tickets to the World's Columbian Exposition and Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition. Includes a set of four World's Columbian Exposition tickets, one each depicting Lincoln, Washington, Columbus, and a native chief, and a Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition Souvenir Ticket for "Portland Day," or September 30, 1905. Pleasing condition overall with only minor staining at the margins on the Columbian tickets; the Lewis and Clark ticket shows slight blunting of the corners and a minor tear at the top.Sold for: $126.50. |
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| 28324 | Counterstamped 1890-CC Morgan Dollar. This piece might easily be called a love token, but it appears more fitting here, as an engraved piece with three names. The reverse is engraved HERRON FONTELROY around the lower wreath. The obverse is engraved C. FONTELROY AND MATTIE R. FONTELROY ADD. (with the ADD. in a slightly different style). The dollar is Very Good, the counterstamps Extremely Fine. Social Security records reveal a Fontelroy family in Texas (Bexar County), with Herron Fontelroy (1922-1998), whose mother was apparently Mattie Rose Rodgers Fontelroy.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 28325 | Two Counterstamps and "Potty" Dollar. Includes a 1772 one real of Charles III, counterstamped IM on the bust, holed; an 1865 Seated Liberty half counterstamped with W.J. TUCKER on the obverse; and an 1873-S Trade dollar that has been transformed into the infamous "potty" style, with a nude female displacing Liberty.Not Sold. |
| 28326 | 1842 Counterstamped Seated Liberty Dollar. Similar to Brunk W-813. Counterstamped 1842 Seated dollar J. WOOD & SONS. J. Wood or J.E. Wood is listed in Brunk as a New York-area silversmith during the 1840s, and his counterstamps J. WOOD and J.E. WOOD are known, respectively, on 1847 and 1838 large cents. The & SONS addition, however, is unlisted in Brunk, as is this silver dollar counterstamp. We cannot be certain if it is the same firm/person, but the timing is correct. The dollar is G/VG, the counterstamp XF.Sold for: $218.50. |
| 28327 | 1831 J. WRIGHT Counterstamped Cent, Brunk W-908, Good 4 Uncertified. Brunk W-908. There are five known large cent pieces (1820, 1824, 1833, 1835), including this unlisted 1831. James R. Wright worked as a silversmith in Lexington, Virginia from 1847 to 1856 (Kovel 1989: 413). His advertisement appeared in a local newspaper on December 8, 1847 (see ad in Gregory Brunk, Merchant and Privately Countermarked Coins, 2003, p. 316). The medium brown surfaces of this example retain fairly good detail for the grade. Both sides are quite clean.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 28328 | San Miguel, Costa Rica, Circa 1870s Counterstamp. Copper-nickel. Very scarce Central American merchant's counterstamp on an 1860s copper-nickel Indian cent. Listed in Rulau's Latin American Tokens catalog and attributed to Habilitado/Por/ F. Pinto M. Brene San Miguel. The catalog number is Rulau SJS 98 circa 1870s. There are two round counterstamps of Habilitado ('Validated") on the obverse. A virtually identical but lower quality example appeared in our February 2008 saleSold for: $299.00. |
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| 28329 | Four Early American Coppers. Contains: 1781 North American token, Breen-1143, Very Good; 1783 Small Military Bust cent, Baker-4A, R.2, Fine cleaned; undated Washington Double Head cent, Baker-6, Fine corroded; and a 1787 Fugio cent, Fair 2 corroded, bent.Sold for: $184.00. |
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| 28330 | 1833 Andrew Jackson Hard Times Token. Low-5, HT-7. Engrailed edge (listed by Rulau as reeded edge). Brass, 26 mm, 4.7 gm. Dies by Robert Lovett Sr. Rarely offered in any condition, this issue is highly sought after by collectors of Hard Times and political token collectors alike. The current offering is unusually well struck for the variety and has claims to an AU designation. Struck in "medal turn" orientation.Sold for: $690.00. |
| 28331 | Lot of 18 Hard Times Tokens. A pleasing mixture of 13 satirical and 5 merchant tokens with limited duplication. A sampling of this lot finds My Substitute, Illustrious Predecessor, Mint Drop, Metallic Currency, Specie Payments Suspended, and May Tenth 1837 varieties, plus four different merchant issues. The average grade appears to be XF, with a few grading finer and only a couple having problems. A nice lot for the beginning enthusiast.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28332 | Pleasing Group of Hard Times Tokens. Most pieces are VF to XF. The attributions are: (2) HT-9; (2) HT-16; HT-18; HT-22; (2) HT-HT-33; (2) HT-58; (2) HT-66; HT-67; HT-70; HT-163; HT-174, low grade; (2) HT-293; HT-294; Miller Ill-2.Sold for: $373.75. |
| 28333 | Group of Seven 1834 "Running Boar" Hard Times Tokens. Low-8, HT-9. This group lot will likely garner the attention of dealers. Each of the seven tokens--which are all the same variety--have decent eye appeal and would sell well on a retail level. The tokens range in grade from XF to AU with the finest being a well struck Choice AU with chocolate brown coloration. A few have problems, such as a stray scratch or some minor verdigris, but overall this is a pleasing lot. One piece has been cleaned.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28334 | Certified Hard Times Token Trio. Includes: 1834 Running Boar, Low-8, Rulau-HT-9, R.1, AU58 BN NGC, lustrous dark chocolate surfaces; 1841 Daniel Webster, Low-62, Rulau-HT-20, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC, lustrous with muted mint red clinging; and 1837 Illustrious Predecessor, Low-19, Rulau-HT-33, R.1, AU58 NGC.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 28335 | Trio of Certified Hard Times Tokens. Includes: 1834 Running Boar, Low-10, Rulau-HT-9, R.1, AU55 NGC; 1837 Liberty-Not One Cent, Low-31, Rulau-HT-46, R.2, AU58 NGC; and (1833) I Take the Responsibility, Low-51, Rulau-HT-70, R.1, AU58 NGC.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28336 | 10-Piece Assortment of Satirical Hard Times Tokens. Includes: 1834 Jackson "Running Boar," HT-9, AU details but cleaned and now unnaturally pink; 1841 "Webster Credit Current," HT-20, nice AU with some luster, small rough patch affecting TE of WEBSTER; 1841 "Webster Credit Currency," HT-22, F/VF with lightly granular surfaces, small rim bump, struck from slightly misaligned dies; 1837 "Illustrious Predecessor," HT-33, light chocolate-brown and eye-appealing; 1841 "Not One Cent For Tribute," HT-58, VG; 1838 "Mint Drop," HT-63, VF details but with signs of verdigris and some mottled toning, still decent for type; 1837 "May Tenth," HT-66, VF details, edge impact at 7 and 10 o'clock on Phoenix side and, as a result, lightly bent; 1837 "May Tenth," HT-67, VF with minor planchet roughness; Circa 1835 "I Take the Responsibility," HT-70, VF or better with an average flan; and another "I Take the Responsibility," HT-70, EF/AU but possibly cleaned based on color. Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28337 | 1841 Daniel Webster MS64 BN NGC. HT-16. Plain edge. Copper. A scarce Uncirculated example. The blue-brown surfaces still show slight bits of original copper color around some of the devices.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28338 | Trio of Hard Times Tokens. 1841 Webster Credit Low-62, HT-20, DeWitt-CE-1838-12, R.1, AU; 1837 Millions For Defence Low-36, HT-51, R.2, AU but a scratch affects NOT; and an 1837 H. Grossman Low-113, HT-244, R.2, XF.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 28339 | 1841 Daniel Webster Hard Times Token. MS64 Brown NGC. HT-20. The Constitution sails on the obverse with WEBSTER CREDIT CURRENT and 1841 around. The reverse has a ship named Experiment sailing in heavy seas, with VAN BUREN METALLIC CURRENT and the date 1837. A wonderful, fully lustrous near-Gem with bright blue patina and traces of original red color.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 28340 | 1841 Daniel Webster Token, MS64 Brown NGC. Low-64, Rulau-HT-22, DeWitt-CE-1838-6, R.1. Copper. A highly lustrous example of this common yet popular issue. The surfaces are walnut-brown, although subtle traces of mint red coloration are observed in the protected areas of the obverse.Not Sold. |
| 28341 | Quartet of Certified Hard Times Tokens. Includes: 1837 Illustrious Predecessor, Low-19, Rulau-HT-33, R.1, AU58 NGC; (1833) I Take the Responsibility, Low-51, Rulau-HT-70, R.1, AU58 NGC, according to Rulau "probably the first cent-sized political type token which achieved wide circulation, and it opened the door for a flood of similar items"; (1835) Alfred D. Willard, Boston, Rulau-MA-HT-171, R.1, AU58 NGC; and (1837) Merchants Exchange, New York, Rulau-NY-HT-291, R.1, AU58 NGC.Sold for: $207.00. |
| 28342 | Certified Threesome of Hard Times Tokens. Includes two patriotic tokens and one merchant: 1837 Illustrious Predecessor, Low-19, Rulau-HT-33, R.1, MS63 Brown NGC, a nice, extremely lustrous milk-chocolate piece with some red remaining; 1837 May Tenth, Low-40, Rulau-HT-65, R.2, MS61 Brown ANACS, unusual doubled lips "moustache" variety; and 1834 W.P. Haskins, Troy, New York, Low-79, Rulau-NY-HT-361, R.4, AU50 NGC.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28343 | 1837 Illustrious Predecessor Hard Times Token, Low-20, HT-34, DeWitt-CE-1838-4, MS62 Brown NGC. Faded copper-red outlines the legends and design elements. The obverse field is toned medium brown. A few tiny marks are noted near the first E and the U in EXECUTIVE, and a mere hint of verdigris is seen about individual letters.Not Sold. |
| 28344 | Three Certified Hard Times-Era Tokens. Includes: 1837 Liberty-Not One Cent, Low-31, Rulau-HT-46R, R.3, AU58 NGC, misattributed/unnoticed by NGC as HT-46 but with the recut 3/5 in date; 1837 Liberty-Not One Cent, Low-32, Rulau-HT-47, R.1, AU55 NGC; and 1841 Liberty-Not One Cent, Low-69, Rulau-HT-58, R.1, AU55 NGC.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28345 | Seven-Piece Lot of "Not One Cent" Hard Times Tokens. Low-33, HT-48. A pleasing group in that all seven tokens are problem-free and eye-appealing. The grades range from a nice VF to a Choice AU with hints of mint red coloration in the protected areas. The average grade, however, is XF. It is interesting to view all seven pieces at the same time in that one can visually observe the variances in copper composition during the Hard Times era. The surface colors of this group range from light walnut to medium ebony. A better-than-average group lot. Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28346 | 1837 I Take the Responsibility-Van Buren, AU55 Uncertified. Low-44, Rulau-HT-69, R.1. A nice Choice AU example of this popular political satire, with partly lustrous milk-chocolate surfaces that show only minuscule contact.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 28347 | Hard Times and Merchant Token Trio. Includes: 1837 I TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY / METALLIC CURRENCY token, Low-44, HT-69, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown ANACS, a well struck Gem with unusually mark-free, lustrous surfaces; circa 1850s E. Lyon merchant token, Miller-NY-508, brass, reeded edge, 28 mm, reverse legend reads MAGNETIC POWDER & PILLS FOR INSECTS & RATS, XF45; 1835 Walsh's General Store, SPEED THE PLOUGH / IT FEEDS ALL, Low-99, HT-216, R.1, a pleasing AU example of this popular issue.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28348 | I Take the Responsibility Hard Times Token. Low-51, HT-70, R.1. Andrew Jackson on obverse, sword in right hand, purse in left with the legend I TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY. The reverse features a donkey with ROMAN FIRMNESS above and THE CONSTITUTION AS I UNDERSTAND IT around. The current piece is Uncirculated and well-struck with traces of mint red coloration in a few protected areas, but close examination reveals light PVC surface residue. The high bidder should consider the services of a professional conservator to preserve this lovely token for future generations.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28349 | 1837 Half Cent Hard Times Token. Rulau-HT-73, lustrous Very Fine. Struck to fulfill the need for circulating small change, a need exacerbated by the U.S. Mint's failure to strike half cents during this Hard Times year. Listed on page 91 of the 2008 Guide Book.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28350 | 1837 Hard Times 1/2 Cent, HT-73, XF45 Uncertified. Copper, 23.5 mm. Commonly collected as part of the half cent series due to its inclusion in the Guide Book.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 28351 | 1837 Half Cent of Copper Token, MS64 Brown NGC. Low-49, HT-73, R.2. Dies by E. Hulseman. Subtle sea-green and brown coloration with glimpses of mint red within the protected areas of both the obverse and reverse. Suitably struck and without noticeable marks. These pieces were privately struck around 1837 to address the shortage of small change in circulation. Listed in the half cent section (page 91) of the 2009 Guide Book. Census: 5 in 64, 1 finer (5/08).Sold for: $431.25. |
| 28352 | Am I Not a Woman & a Sister, HT-81. Low-54. This medium brown example has Fine details but is a bit bright from cleaning. The left obverse field has a few small marks.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28353 | 1838 AM I NOT A WOMAN Hard Times Token, Choice XF Uncertified. Low-54, Rulau-HT-81, R.1. A nice chocolate-brown Choice XF example of this popular and tragic token, with good luster and detail remaining, minor verdigris in the peripheral legends.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28354 | Circa 1836 "Houck's Panacea" Counterstamp on a Bust Half. HT-141, Brunk H-779. Baltimore, Maryland "Houck's Panacea" countermarked coins are fascinating. Unfortunately for collectors, they are also in short supply. Specimens are found most commonly--and we use that term lightly--on U.S. Bust half dollars dated 1836 or earlier. Less than 100 fifty cent versions are believed to be extant in all grades, with far fewer found on Bust quarters, dollars, and a smattering of foreign coins. A contemporary advertisement discovered by noted researcher Gregory Brunk provides insight into the enigmatic nature of Houck's Panacea. According to the ad, the potion was "prepared solely from vegetable matter" and sold for $1.50 per bottle, which was no pittance in the 1830s. In fact, after adjusting for various economic factors, a bottle would have been the equivalent of approximately $30 today. Panacea--also the name of the Greek goddess of healing--is a medical term for a "cure-all" remedy. Jacob Houck claimed that his concoction could be "taken with perfect safety by all ages and in all diseases." It is no wonder that it was safe, considering that it was nothing more than "vegetable matter." His ad claimed that Houck's Panacea could cure anything from gas to yellow fever to gout. The Food and Drug Administration would have had a field day with Mr. Houck! A VF 1831 half dollar, O-108, is the host coin for this example. The countermark grades XF or better. Gunmetal-gray surfaces reveal subtle traces of green and cobalt toning when viewed in angled lighting. A minor rim bump at 9 o'clock on the obverse is noted for the sake of full disclosure.Not Sold. |
| 28355 | Certified Hard Times Threesome. Includes: 1834 Lafayette/H.M. & E.I. Richards, Attleboro, Massachusetts, Low-83, Rulau-MA-HT-150, R.2, MS62 Brown NGC; (1830-34) Wm. H. Milton, Boston, Rulau-MA-HT-164, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC, lustrous dark brown. Wm. H. Milton worked out of Faneuil Hall in Boston, which still has merchant stalls to this day. Faneuil is misspelled "Fanueil" on one side of the token and correctly spelled on the other, marking this as Rulau-HT-164 rather than the Rulau-HT-163 misattribution by NGC; and (1835) Alfred D. Willard, Boston, Rulau-MA-HT-171, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC, typo "3" instead of "TOKEN" before grade on NGC slab. Sold for: $276.00. |
| 28356 | Hard Times Era Trio. 1833 Robinson's, Attleboro, MA, HT-152--Environmental Damage--NCS. VG Details; 1837 Centre Market, New York, HT-239--Improperly Cleaned, Lacquered--NCS, AU Details; (1844) St. Louis, Van Deventer, MO-39A--Scratched--NCS, Unc Details.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 28357 | Three Certified Massachusetts Hard Times Tokens. Includes: 1833 Robinson's Jones & Co., Attleboro, Rulau-MA-153, R.1, AU55 NGC; 1834 S.B. Schenck, Attleboro, Rulau-MA-157, R.1, AU58 NGC; and (1835) Alfred D. Willard, Boston, Rulau-MA-171, R.1, AU58 NGC.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28358 | 1834 Attleboro, MA Hard Times Token, MS65 BN NGC. HT-158. Copper, 28.5 mm. Produced by Samuel B. Schenck, a machinery manufacturer. On this issue, a planing machine is featured on the obverse with its capabilities detailed on the reverse. The current offering is a deeply toned, lustrous Gem with traces of mint red coloration visible on the reverse.Sold for: $373.75. |
| 28359 | (1835) Howell Works Garden, Allaire, New Jersey, VF35 NGC. Low-163, Rulau-HT-201, R.3. 27 mm. Deep chocolate-brown and evenly worn with abrasion-free surfaces. Mislabeled as Howell Garden Works on the NGC slab. The word TOKEN is somewhat weak, as usual for this issue.Not Sold. |
| 28360 | 1837 Feuchtwanger Cent Token AU50 NGC. Low-120, Breen-5G, Fuld-NY-HT-268, R.2. Coil partly left of date, date widely spaced. Single berry right of ribbon bow. The obverse is pretty pinkish-gray with silvery high points, while the reverse shows a few small dark toning areas. Dr. Feuchtwanger's German silver alloy was influential in the later design of the Flying Eagle cent, and his one- and three-cent tokens circulated widely during the Hard Times-era coin shortage. Listed on page 375 of the 2008 Guide Book.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 28361 | Circa 1837 Dr. Hewett "Bone Setter" Token. HT-279. Thin planchet. Copper, 29 mm, 6.6 gm. A very scarce Hard Times token from New York that was struck from worn and rusted dies. This uncertified piece grades MS63 Red and Brown and is delightfully problem-free. Rulau's 2004 token reference values this issue at $500 in "Unc." The current offering is far above a generic Uncirculated example and, as such, worthy of a premium bid. Ex: The Frontenac Sale (Bowers and Merena, 11/1991), lot 589 (auction tag included).Not Sold. |
| 28362 | 1837 New York Token. MS64 Brown NGC. HT-284. George A. Jarvis, New York, New York. Jarvis was a wine and tea dealer located at Grand and Elm. Perhaps there are still a couple bottles buried there. Smooth medium brown surfaces with splashes of darker peripheral toning over full cartwheel luster. Sold for: $287.50. |
| 28363 | Undated Robert Ruggles Hard Times Token, HT-308, XF. Ruggles, at 225 Canal St., New York, was a gold dealer whose token explained that he was a "Gold Beater." Also part of this lot is an 1862 S. Whited & Co. 10 cent sutler token, Fuld NL-392, VG but damaged.Sold for: $54.00. |
| 28364 | Trio of Clock-Related Hard Times, Merchant, and Trade Tokens. Includes: 1837 Smith's Clock Establishment, HT-315, R.1, MS63 Brown ANACS, sufficient luster for the grade with a respectable amount of mint red visible in the protected areas near design devices; Circa 1850s A.B. Van Cott, Miller-Wis-14, uncertified AU with average surface quality, the variety with the RACIM error (should be RACINE); and (undated) Manhattan Watch Co., Rulau-NY-NY-177B, a German silver example on a thin planchet, XF45. Sold for: $218.50. |
| 28365 | 1835 Bucklin's Interest Tables Hard Times Token. Low-93, HT-355. Copper, 28.5 mm, 8.9 gm. Compared to some of the other token issues by Bucklin's Book Keeping of Troy, New York, this variety is fairly refined. Many HT-355s are found with surface problems or uneven strikes. The current Choice VF offering is guilty of only the latter, having smooth chocolate-brown surfaces and no problems worthy of mention. A small, curved planchet clip at 10 o'clock on the obverse shall serve as a pedigree marked for this specimen.Sold for: $287.50. |
| 28366 | 1840 Two-Piece Hard Times Token Lot. Includes WHH-L in Sullivan/DeWitt, Restrike, 25 mm, obverse uniformed bust facing left, around MAJ. GEN. W.H. HARRISON BORN FEB. 9, 1773, three stars on epaulet, two buttons on stippled coat with four straps, reverse cabin in trees with flag blowing one direction and smoke blowing the other, around THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE IN THE YEAR 1840. Unholed, and scarce as such. Very Fine. Also includes an HT-814, brass, 24 mm, 4.7 gm, four straps and two buttons, no stars on epaulet, nice XF-AU, holed as usual. Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28367 | 12 Miscellaneous Uncertified Hard Times Tokens. The majority of these tokens date 1837, and are of the common political types. Mostly in VF-XF grades. Personal inspection is recommended. Sold for: $115.00. |
| 28368 | 47 Hard Times Tokens. An interesting lot of nearly four dozen Hard Times tokens in various states. Several widely recognized slogans are included, among them "Millions for Defence, Not One Cent for Tribute" and "Specie Payments Suspended / May 10th 1837."Sold for: $517.50. |
| 28369 | Assortment of Hard Times Tokens. 17 Hard Times tokens, plus a William R. Brown store card from the 1850s. A few nice XF or VF pieces, but many are low grade, cleaned, scratched, or damaged.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 28370 | "1837" C.D. Peacock Jewelers MS63 BN NGC. HT-M19, R.2. Copper, plain edge, 31 mm. One of 10,000 pieces struck in copper in 1900 by Gorham Manufacturing Company at the request of C.D. Peacock Jewelers of Chicago. The firm is still in business as of the time of this auction. This issue is not technically a Hard Times token, but is included in the Rulau reference as such due to the fact that the size and style clearly imitates the earlier pieces. The obverse features a peacock with plumage in full display with the date of the company's founding, 1837, under the bird. C.D. PEACOCK / JEWELER CHICAGO around. A clock with Roman numerals--nearly identical to Smith's Clock Establishment tokens (Rulau-311 through 317)--graces the reverse, with the legend TIME IS MONEY in the center. The current offering boasts variegated burnt-orange and electric-blue iridescence under lustrous surfaces on both sides. A beautiful example of this popular token.Sold for: $299.00. |
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U.S. Merchant Tokens (1845-1860) |
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| 28371 | Mixed Certified U.S. Token Lot. Includes: (1850-53) New York NY, Doremus & Nixon, M-NY-224B Reeded Edge, AU50 NGC, brass, 28 mm, obverse, three-masted sailing ship, DOREMUS & NIXON above, 21 PARK PLACE N-YORK below, reverse, three-masted steamboat, DRY GOODS & UPHOLSTERY above, FOR SHIPS & STEAMERS below, golden-tan patina, and yellow-gold luster in the protected areas; 1857 Chicago IL, F.A. Jensch, Bell Founder, R-IL-CH-54, MS62 NGC, brass, 25 mm, plain edge, obverse, mounted bell inscribed F.A. JENSCH / BELL FOUNDER / CHICAGO, ILL, MADE TO ORDER FROM 1 TO 50,000 LBS., ESTAB'D 1857 below, reverse, F.A. JENSCH / BELL / FOUNDER / 105 S. WELLS ST. / CHICAGO, yellow-gold surfaces display splashes of greenish-tan; and an 1898 Philadelphia PA, 3rd Ward Polish American, R-PHL-50, AU55 NGC, brass, 25 mm, plain edge, obv, III, P.A.R.C. above, WARD below, rev., 1898, PHILADELPHIA above, PA. below, light tan patination bathes both sides, each of which reveals scattered darker toning spots.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 28372 | Rare Circa 1850 Jones Exchange Hotel "One Bit" Token. Miller Pa-238M. Brass, plain edge, 26.6 mm, 5.5 gm. The current offering is perhaps the rarest variety of the already scarce Pa-238 series of merchant tokens. The other six variants feature an eagle, whereas this version shows two ornaments that appear to be candelabras. Another possibility is that they are urn soda fountains, as documented on various merchant tokens by Charlotte Gale and David M. Gale in the January 1983 Numismatist. Rulau refers to similar ornaments on Miller Pa-238Q as urn fountains. The denomination is 12 1/2 cents, or one bit. According to research by Brunk, rooms at the Jones Exchange Hotel in 1850 were 25 cents or 37 and a half cents, thus making the odd denomination of this issue more logical. One would have used either two or three of these 12 and a half cent tokens, or a combination of the other denominations issued by Jones, to pay for the room. Rulau's 2004 reference on the subject provides a value of $500 for this issue in XF, with no prices given beyond that level. This pleasing, problem-free piece saw little use and grades at least XF, if not finer. Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28373 | 1846 W.W. Wilbur Token, Miller SC-5, VF20 Uncertified. Brass, 29 mm. Small palm tree. Dot after SO. CA. Possibly an unlisted variety.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 28374 | 1851 Thompson Restaurants Slug. Obverse: 1856 and 1906 located on either side of an eagle holding a shield, around which is inscription FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY / OF THE / THOMPSON RESTAURANTS. Peripheral legend above reads EXACT SIZE AND WEIGHT OF / FIFTY DOLLAR GOLD PIECE ISSUED 1851 below. Eight lines on reverse read: THESE COINS / ISSUED IN 1851 / IN CALIFORNIA / WERE REDEEMED / BY THE GOVERNMENT, / NOW VERY RARE / VALUED AT / $300,00 EACH.Sold for: $29.00. |
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Civil War Merchants |
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| 28375 | Group Lot of Civil War Merchant Tokens. The tokens grade between VF and AU. The attributions are (2) CT35B-1a, R.3; IL45A-1a, R.5; MA260A-1a, R.5, bent; MI225AD-2a, R.3; MI370H-2b, R.2; NJ220A-3a, R.3; NY10A-1a, R.2; NY630C-1a, R.2; NY630S-3a, R.2; (2) NY630AQ-1a, R.1; NY630BB-1b, R.4; NY630BV-6a, R.1; NY890E-1b, R.1; NY890E-3b, R.5; OH165CN-1a, R.2; OH165ES-1a, R.1; OH165EZ-1a, R.1; PA750A-1a, R.3; PA750M-1a, R.2; WI510C-1a, R.2.Sold for: $431.25. |
| 28376 | 1861 Chicago, IL Passage Certificates Civil War Merchant Token MS64 Brown NGC. Violet-brown surfaces with glimmers of orange show no trace of wear. Obverse: "PASSAGE CERTIFICATES / FROM / LIVERPOOL / TO / CHICAGO / NO. 6. / CLARK ST." Reverse: "BANK DRAFTS / FOR / 1 [Pound] AND UPWARDS / ON THE / ROYAL BANK OF / IRELAND / 1861".Sold for: $258.75. |
| 28377 | A Dozen Attributed Civil War Merchant Tokens. The majority of pieces in this group grade VF or XF, including: IL150BB-4a; MI25A-1a; MI225CC-1a; MI370H-2b; MI525D-2a; NY10G-1a; NY630AV-1a; NY630AU-1a; OH165AZ-3a; OH165ES-1a; OH985A-1a; and PA750E-1a.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28378 | Quartet of Civil War Storecards. The group includes: I.L. Ellwood, De Kalb, Fuld-IL200A-1a, R.5, VF; Charles W. Bernacki, East Saginaw, Fuld-MI280A-2a, R.8, VF Cleaned; G.A. Colby & Co., Niles, Fuld-MI700A-1a, R.6, AU; Pittock's News Depot, Pittsburgh, Fuld-PA765P-5a, R.2, VF Cleaned.Sold for: $373.75. |
| 28379 | R.9 Louisville, Kentucky, H. Miller Store Card, Very Fine. Brass, 17 mm, 1.6 gm. H. Miller is one of only two known Louisville Civil War merchant token issuers. Obverse hand holding beer mug, 5 encircled by large C below (probably good for a five-cent beer), around H. MILLER LOUISVILLE. Reverse SCHÖNE AUSSICHT ("Beautiful view" in German). A nice Very Fine specimen with no distractions, just wear. The Ö is weakly struck. Kanzinger (2002) values this rare piece at $350 in Fine to Very Fine.Sold for: $862.50. |
| 28380 | Blank Reverse "Union & Liberty" Civil War Token. Technically, this is a "blank obverse" error, since the reverse die imparted its design onto the planchet. We have identified the reverse die as 1371, which features the legend UNION & LIBERTY within a wreath. This reverse die was only used to strike three different Civil War tokens--a Boston, Massachusetts store card for Pulmonales cough and cold medicine (Fuld-MA115EA-1a, R.5), and two varieties of the prolific Albany, New York, D.L. Wing series (Fuld-NY10H-9a and 9b). The current offering, as an error, is extremely rare and possibly unique for the issue. Bryon Kanzinger, in his The Civil War Token Collector's Guide (2001), addresses the issue of blank reverse errors: "Non-die struck blank reverse tokens were created in a number of ways. One was a uniface strike--with a die being struck against a hard surface such as an anvil--perhaps for testing purposes. Former Civil War Token Society President, Larry Dziubek, in the Spring 1985 (V19N1) issue of the Copperhead Courier, advances a theory that blank reverses were the result of two blank planchets being stuck together and struck at the same time. In a few cases, a very late stage brockage strike, where the incused image has nearly disappeared, might be the case." For the incentive of financial gain, some have engaged in the practice of filing one side of a common token to simulate a blank reverse error. The piece offered here is undoubtedly genuine, having the tell-tale indicators of wavy surfaces and the ghost image of the reverse design appearing on the empty obverse. A couple of minor postmint depressions are observed on the blank side, but overall this example grades VF. A truly special token that will surely see lively bidding activity.Sold for: $690.00. |
| 28381 | Challenging Bauder & Button Civil War Storecard. Fuld-MI587A-1a, R.8. Copper, plain edge. An issue of Bauder & Button, who were attorneys in Lyons, Michigan serving as war claim agents. The current example has VF details but shows light pitting and verdigris, mostly visible with the aid of magnification. AT in AT LAW is dramatically repunched to the west. Still an attractive piece and with less than 10 examples believed to be extant, worthy of a strong bid. Sold for: $460.00. |
| 28382 | A Nice Group of 22 Civil War Storecards. Grades are VF to AU. The lot includes: NJ885A-1b, R.3; NY10H-3a, R.3; NY10H-9a, R.3; NY140A-2a, R.1; NY630M-13a, R.3; NY630V-2a1, R.2; NY630AI-1g, R.2; NY630AK-1a, R.2; NY630AP-5a, R.1; NY630AQ-4a, R.1; NY630AU-1a, R.2; NY630BK-2a, R.1; NY630BM-1a, R.1; NY630CH-3a, R.7; NY890B-6b, R.1; NY890B-31b, R.1; NY945A-1a, R.3; NY985A-1a, R.1; PA750E-1a, R.2; PA750M-3a, R.2; PA750M-PA765C-1a, R.2; WI890B-1a, R.3.Sold for: $402.50. |
| 28383 | New York State Civil War Merchant Fivesome. Includes five New York state merchant tokens: 1863 Benjamin & Herrick, Albany, Fuld-NY-10A-5a, R.2, MS62 Red and Brown; 1863 Daniel Williams, Brooklyn, Fuld-NY-95F-1a, R.2, MS64 Red and Brown, choice and pleasing; 1863 Charles Gentsch, New York, Fuld-NY-630AC-1a, R.2, MS64 Brown, pretty, iridescent olive, magenta, and ice-blue patina; 1863 Frederick Rollwagen, Jr., New York, Fuld-NY-630BI-1a, R.2, MS63 Brown; and 1863 M.L. Marshall, Oswego, Fuld-NY-695A-2a, R.1, XF40. Rollwagen dealt in "toys, fancy goods, fishing tackle, and rare coin"--hopefully not in that order! MS60 catalog value is $120.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 28384 | 15 Better Grade Civil War Storecards. This VF to AU lot includes: NY10B-1a, R.3; NY630C-8a, R.2; NY630F-2a, R.2; NY630N-3a, R.4; NY630AL-3a, R.2; NY630AQ-4a, R.1; NY630AT-3a, R.2; NY630BM-1a, R.1; NY630BO-2a, R.1; NY630BQ-1b, R.1; NY630BS-2a, R.2; NY630BV-6a, R.1; NY630BV-7a, R.6; NY630CH-1a, R.1; NY695A-2a, R.1.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28385 | Six-Piece Merchant-Patriotic Lot. Includes five merchant tokens from New York state and Ohio, and one patriotic token: (1861-65) D.L. Wing & Co., Albany, New York, Fuld-NY-10H-8a, R.3; (1861-65) C. Bahr, New York, New York, Fuld-NY-630C-6a, R.2; (1861-65) Broas Pie Baker, New York, New York, Fuld-NY-630M-4a, R.5, a couple of obverse rim cuds; 1863 Staudinger's, New York, New York, Fuld-NY-630BS-2a, R.2; 1863 Robert Wright, Cincinnati, Ohio, Fuld-OH-165GS-6a, R.3; and 1863 Washington Equestrian/Union For Ever, Fuld-174/272a, R.1. The pieces are each MS62-64, most displaying considerable mint red. A nice lot that is far above average. MS60 catalog value is $140. Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28386 | Five New York State Civil War Merchant Tokens. More from New York state: (1861-65) Daniel Williams, Brooklyn, Fuld-NY-95F-04a, R.2, MS64 Red and Brown, lustrous and attractive; 1863 Fr. Freise, Leichenbersorger, New York, Fuld-NY-630A-1a, R.2, MS63 Brown, softly struck on the obverse rim from 11 to 5 o'clock; S. Steinfeld, New York, Fuld-NY-630BU-3a, R.1, MS63 Red and Brown; Broas Pie Baker, New York, Fuld-NY-630M-6a, R.3, MS64 Brown, boldly clashed with bold obverse die breaks, as usually seen; and 1863 Edw. Schaaf, New York, Fuld-NY-630-BK-2a, R.1, MS60 Brown. Catalog value in MS60 is $100.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 28387 | Civil War Merchants Quintet. Includes: (1861-65) H.J. Bang, New York, New York, Fuld-NY-630D-1a, R.2, MS63 Red and Brown; 1863 John Schuh's Saloon, New York, New York, Fuld-NY-630BM-1a, R.1, AU55; (1861-65) Ph. J. Seiter's Market, New York, New York, Fuld-NY-630BQ-1b, R.1, AU58, light fingerprint staining; (1861-65) Oliver Boutwell, Troy, New York, Fuld-NY-890B-30b, R.2, MS62; and 1863 Wright, Cincinnati, Ohio, Fuld-OH-165GR-1a, R.2, MS63 Red and Brown, struck somewhat off-center toward 11 o'clock. MS60 catalog value is $105.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 28388 | Five-Piece New York, New York Civil War Merchants Lot. 1863 Broas Pie Baker, Fuld-NY-630M-4a, R.5, MS64 Red and Brown, attractive, rim cuds over WE and (ST)AN(D); 1863 C. Doscher, Fuld-NY-630V-2a, R.1, MS63 Red and Brown, small obverse planchet lamination before Indian's nose, a couple of obverse die cracks, rim cud above 3, nice piece; 1863 H.D. Gerdts Broker & Coin Dealer, Fuld-NY-630AD-1a, R.3, MS63 Brown, nice for the grade with scattered red; 1863 H.M. Lane, Fuld-NY-630AP-6a, R.1, MS63 Red and Brown; and 1863 J. Mahnken Liquors & Segars, Fuld-NY-630AT-3a, R.2, MS63 Red and Brown. A nice lot with some better pieces, MS60 catalog value $130.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28389 | Six Mint State Civil War Merchant Tokens. Includes: 1863 Broas Pie Baker, brass, Fuld-NY-630M-8b, R.3; Broas Brothers, Fuld-NY-630M-13a, R.3; 1863 J.J. Diehl Undertaker, Fuld-NY-630T-1a, R.2; 1863 Hussey's Special Message Post, Fuld-NY-630-AK-1a, R.2; Miller's Hair Invigorator, Fuld-NY-630-AY-1a; and C. Tollner & Hammacher, Fuld NY-630-BY-1a, R.3. All are Uncirculated, some near Choice, with mint red remaining on four of the six pieces.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28390 | Septet of Uncirculated Civil War Merchant Tokens Certified by ANACS. Includes: 1863 M.S. Brown, Fuld-NY-630N-4a, R.2, MS64 Red and Brown, EUREKA on reverse, lustrous and appears to be slightly concave (as made), tiny carbon spot on "W" of WARREN (reverse); 1863 Washington Market, Fuld-NY-630CC-4a, R.2, MS63 Brown, traces of mint red clinging to devices, a pleasing example; 1863 John Schuh's Saloon, Fuld-NY-630BM-1a, R.1, MS62 Brown, minor area of foreign residue in left obverse field but good eye appeal overall, some red present; 1863 Christian F. Hetzel, Fuld-NY-630AJ-1a, R.3, MS63 Brown, chocolate brown coloration with clashed dies on both sides; 1863 F.R. Freise, Fuld-NY-630Z-1a, R.3, an undertaker located at 12 A Avenue, New Your City, some mint red poking through the patina; 1863 Robinson & Ballou, Fuld-NY-890E-9b, R.2, brass, MS64, grocers in Troy, New York, reverse die breaks, nice luster but with a few toning specks on the reverse; and Oliver Boutwell, Fuld-890B-30b, R.2, brass, MS62, nice luster and surfaces for the assigned grade.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 28391 | Five New York, New York Merchant Tokens. Includes: (1861-65) G. Graham, Fuld-NY-630AE-1a, R.2, MS63 Brown; (1861-65) G.M. Mittnacht's, Fuld-NY-630BA-2a, R.4, AU55; 1863 S. Steinfeld, Fuld-NY-630BU-1a, R.1, MS61 Brown; 1863 S. Steinfeld, Fuld-NY-630BU-3a, R.1, MS63 Red and Brown; and Staudinger's, Fuld-NY-630BS-2a, R.1, MS63 Red and Brown. Catalog value in MS60 is $115.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 28392 | NGC-Certified Civil War Token Pair. Undated A.J. Henning, Fuld NY 630AH-1a, MS63 Brown; and 1863 $100 Bounty, Fuld 73/525a, MS62 Brown. Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28393 | Five New York, New York Merchant Tokens. Includes: 1863 George Hyenlein, Fuld-NY-630AL-1a, R.2, MS63 Red and Brown; 1863 Christoph Karl, Fuld-NY-630AM-1a, R.1, MS63 Red and Brown; 1863 Gustavus Lindenmueller, Fuld-NY-630AQ-4a, R.1, MS64 Brown; (1861-65) John Quinn, Fuld-NY-630BG-6a, MS63 Brown; and 1863 Washington Market, Fuld-NY-630CC-4a, MS64 Red and Brown. MS60 catalog value is $100.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 28394 | Trio of Certified 1863 Civil War Tokens. Includes: Mehling's Meat Market, F-630AX-2A, MS61 Brown NGC; Ed. Schaaf, F-630BK-2A, MS61 Brown; and an Army & Navy Civil War Token, MS61 Brown NGC.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 28395 | Quintet of NGC-Certified New York Civil War Store Cards. Consists of: 1863 Henry C. Montz, Orpheus Hall token, Fuld-NY-630BC-1B, R.6, MS63 NGC, slight strike weakness in the central reverse but lustrous and with traces of violet, orange, and electric-blue iridescence, a scarce issue; 1863 Hussey's Special Message Post, Fuld-NY-630AK-2A, R.3, XF45 NGC, obverse image of steam engine on tracks, reverse with running horse and carrier; circa 1861-65 George Hyenlein (misspelled on NGC insert), Fuld-NY-630AL-7A, R.2, MS62 Red and Brown NGC, heavily toned obverse with reverse coloration being mostly red; 1863 Staudinger's, Fuld-NY-630BS-2A, R.2, MS65 Brown, splendid surface quality and eye appeal, a lovely Gem; and 1863 City of New York "I.O.U. ONE CENT" token, Fuld-NY-630Q-1A, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown NGC, a pleasing, well preserved example of this popular issue. Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28396 | Christian Rauh Civil War Token, MS64 NGC. Fuld-630BH-1d, R.9. Copper-nickel, plain edge. The obverse displays a basket of flowers in the center, CHRISTIAN RAUH / CONFECTIONER around, 48 AVE. A, N.Y. under basket. Reverse features popular rooster motif with 13 stars at periphery and 1863 in exergue. Ample original mint brilliance remains on this well struck, accurately graded example, and there are no flaws worthy of mention. George and Melvin Fuld, in their U.S. Civil War Store Cards (1975), suggest that between two and four examples are known of this die marriage in copper-nickel. The extant population is probably higher, but the condition of the current offering would be hard to improve upon. Sold for: $437.00. |
| 28397 | Five Uncirculated ANACS-Certified Civil War Tokens. Includes the following in older, small-sized ANACS holders: 1863 Frederick Rollwagen, Jr., Fuld-NY-630BI-2A, R.2, MS60 Red and Brown, ample red coloration but with a few patches of darker toning on both the obverse and reverse; circa 1861-65 A. Gavron, Fuld-NY-630AB-6A, R.2, MS62 Brown, sausage maker, light brown surfaces; KNICKERBOCKER CURRENCY patriotic token, Fuld-255/393a, R.1, MS64 Brown, respectable amount of mint red coloration within the protected areas; 1863 ARMY & NAVY patriotic, Fuld-13/297a, R.2, MS64 Red and Brown, aesthetically pleasing example; and another 1863 ARMY & NAVY token, Fuld-16/301a, R.4, MS61 Brown, highly lustrous with cobalt iridescence on both sides.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 28398 | Trio of NGC-Certified Civil War Tokens MS66 BN. Includes: 1863 Edw. Schaaf, New York, New York, Fuld-NY630BK-2a, R.1, MS66 Brown NGC; 1863 Story & Southworth, New York, New York, Fuld-NY630BV-2a, R.1, MS65 Brown NGC; and a patriotic token, 1863 Liberty and No Slavery, Fuld-36/340A, R.2, MS65 Brown NGC.Sold for: $488.75. |
| 28399 | Six-Piece Mint State Jones Wood Hotel/I. Sommers Lot. Six pieces of the 1863 Jones Wood Hotel, I. Sommers, New York, New York, Fuld-NY-630BR-1a, R.2. Grades range from MS61 Red and Brown through MS64 Red and Brown, with the average MS63 Red and Brown. MS60 catalog value is $120. Another nice dealer lot.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 28400 | (1861-65) Washington Restaurant Token, Fuld-630CD-1A, R.3, AU53 NGC. Copper, plain edge. Insert incorrectly reads "630DC."Sold for: $39.00. |
| 28401 | Sextet of Uncirculated Civil War Merchant Tokens, All ANACS Certified. All encapsulated in small ANACS holders and includes: W. Johnston Die Sinker, Fuld-OH-165CF-2a, R.3, MS62 Brown, Cincinnati, Ohio, UNION reverse; Staudinger's, Fuld-NY-630BS-1a, R.2, MS62 Brown, surprising amount of mint red clinging to devices; C. Tollner and Hammacher, Fuld-NY-630BY-1a, R.3, MS62 Brown, NOT ONE CENT reverse, hardware merchant at 209 Bowery in New York City, pleasing for the assigned grade; 1863 Frederick Rollwagen, Fuld-NY-630BI-2a, R.2, MS63 Red and Brown, excellent eye appeal and free of distractions; 1863 D.L. Wing & Co., Fuld-NY-10H-1a, R.1, MS63 Brown, UNION FLOUR reverse, traces of mint red peeking through the patina; and Oliver Boutwell, Fuld-NY-890B-4b, R.1, Brass, MS-63, flashy and virtually as struck, rotated reverse die.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28402 | Mint State Civil War Storecard Trio. Each is NGC certified: Undated W. Johnston, Die Sinker, Fuld OH 165CF-2a, MS63 Brown; Undated W.K. Lanphear, Fuld OH 165CY-50a, MS62 Brown; 1864 City Fruit Store, Fuld RI 700G-2a, MS64 Brown.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28403 | Albert Ross, Cincinnati, Ohio Store Card. Fuld-OH165FA-2f, High R.7. Silver, plain edge, 20.6 mm, 5.2 gm. Albert Ross was a druggist in Cincinnati, Ohio. This token was issued in various metals, with copper the most common. The current offering is a version in silver, which is rarely seen. Beautifully mirrored fields define this Uncirculated specimen. A few minor hairlines are observed under the visually pleasing gunmetal-gray patination. The finest of Civil War token cabinets will be competing for this special token.Sold for: $575.00. |
| 28404 | Rare John Stanton Civil War Merchant Token. Fuld-OH165FX-16a, R.7. Copper, reeded edge. A pleasing EF/AU example of this seldom-seen Civil War token from Cincinnati, Ohio. The reverse consists of only a small bull in the center, which is visually interesting. Well struck with no mentionable problems.Sold for: $575.00. |
| 28405 | Wappakoneta Sanitary Fair Civil War Merchant Token. Fuld-OH905C-1i, R.9. Zinc-plated brass, reeded edge, 22 mm, 4.79 gm. Obverse: MEMENTO / OF THE / SANITARY / FAIR / OF / WAPAKONETA, O. The city is spelled with only one P on this token. Reverse: Eagle perched on drum with flags and arms in background. Pleasing quality with little wear and ample original brilliance. A small area of green debris is observed at the eagle's feet and a minor rim bruise is found at 3 o'clock on the obverse. Otherwise this is an attractive AU55 piece. Sold for: $1,265.00. |
| 28406 | 1863 Petersen's Civil War Merchant Token. Fuld-PA464A-2e, R.9. White metal. Issued by Petersen's, in Honesdale, Scranton and Pittston, Pa. The obverse features a bust of George Washington. Not Sold. |
| 28407 | 1863 Frank L. Gay Civil War Merchant Token. Fuld-RI700E-2j, R.8. German silver, plain edge. Issued by Frank L. Gay, a bookseller in Providence, Rhode Island. This is an untoned and fully brilliant, Uncirculated example of this rare variety. A 1-mm round toning spot is observed above the I of R.I. In addition, we point out a series of what would appear to be file lines affecting the lower right portion of the storecard side. We believe that these marks were on the planchet before striking occurred, similar to adjustment marks on early Federal silver issues. Perhaps the planchet was punched from the end of strip. As a result of the planchet being thinner, localized strike weakness is observed. Nonetheless, this is a beautiful example of Fuld-RI700E-2j, which is rarely offered for sale. Sold for: $747.50. |
| 28408 | A. Miller & Company Civil War Merchant Token. Fuld-WI510AA-5d, listed as R.10, but probably R.9. A. Miller & Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Struck on a filed one cent planchet. Unpriced in Kanzinger's 2002 guide. Not only is this token extremely rare--or possibly unique--it is also of pleasing quality. Areas of original brilliance shine through light patination, and no individual problems warrant mention. Sold for: $575.00. |
| 28409 | Lot of 24 Civil War Merchant Tokens. Two dozen Civil War merchant tokens with varying degrees of wear, testament to such pieces' active use in their time. The Northeast is heavily represented, with several tokens from various towns in New York.Sold for: $373.75. |
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| 28410 | Group lot of Civil War Tokens. A lot of 17 uncertified pieces grading VF to MS64, including the following Fuld numbers: 1/391b; 34/375a; 68/198a; 79/351a; 83/264a; 86/357a; 103/375a (2 pieces); 132/149a; 168/311a; 188/384a; 205/410a; 216/293a; 223/328a; 230/352; 258/259a; and OH 165ES-1a.Sold for: $575.00. |
| 28411 | NGC-Certified Patriotic Trio. 1863 Fuld 1/436a, MS64 Brown NGC; 1863 Fuld 61/198a, MS64 Red and Brown NGC, ex: Troy Wiseman Collection; and an 1863 Fuld 73/525a, AU58 NGC.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28412 | Patriotic Civil War Token Lot. Five patriotic Civil War tokens, each ANACS-certified, include: 1863 Fuld 5/288b--Cleaned--AU58 Details; 1864 Fuld 128/290b--Cleaned--AU58 Details; undated Fuld 132A/149a--Corroded--XF45 Details; Undated Fuld 138A/150a--Corroded--MS60 Details; and 1863 Fuld 239/421a--Bent, Cleaned--MS60 Details.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28413 | Group of Nine Civil War Tokens. A lot of nine uncertified pieces that grade VF to MS63, including the following Fuld numbers: 10/298a; 51/334a; 128/289b; 169/213a; 243/378a; 257/311a; 259/445a; 390/434a; and IL 150K-1a.Sold for: $402.50. |
| 28414 | Miscellany of 17 Civil War Tokens. Most are XF to AU but a few pieces are lower-grade. The attributions include Fuld 10/312a, Fuld 77/331a; Fuld 79/351a, Fuld 163/352a, (3) Fuld 174/272a, Fuld 208/410a, Fuld 209/414a, Fuld 214/416a, Fuld 219/323a, Fuld NY630H-1a, (2) Fuld NY630M-6a, Fuld NY630M-13a, Fuld NY630AQ-1a, and Fuld NY630BS-1a.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28415 | Patriotic Civil War Token Quartet. A lovely group that includes an 1863 Fuld 11/298a, MS63 Red and Brown ANACS; 1863 Fuld 174/272a, MS62 Red and Brown ANACS; 1864 Fuld 241/336a, MS61 Brown ANACS; and an Undated Fuld 251/345a, XF40 ANACS.Sold for: $287.50. |
| 28416 | 10-Piece Lot of Attributed Civil War Patriotics. Includes these copper pieces, all attributed by Fuld numbers: 17/388, MS62 Brown; 18/300, XF40; 36/340, MS62 Red and Brown; 43/388 (two pieces), MS63 & AU58; 119/398, AU50; 135/440, MS60 Red and Brown; 189/399, AU50; 207/410, MS62; and 254/434, MS64. All of these varieties are R.1 or R.2, but in better shape than usual. A nice collector or dealer lot. Catalog value is $435.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28417 | Quintet of Civil War Patriotics. Includes: Liberty Cap/Army & Navy, Fuld-23/306a, R.1; Liberty Cap/Army & Navy, Fuld-28/303a, R.2; Turban, Liberty/Our Army, Fuld-47/332a, R.1; Federal Union/Army & Navy, Fuld-219/320a, R.1; and Federal Union/Army & Navy, Fuld-221/324a, R.1. All pieces are Mint State with moderate mint red, and a couple are Select Mint State. MS60 catalog value is $105.Sold for: $139.15. |
| 28418 | Important Patriotic Pair. 1863 Fuld 34/277a, MS64 Red and Brown NGC, incorrectly attributed as Fuld-33/277a by NGC, Ex: Troy Wiseman Collection; and an 1863 North Star, Fuld 250/437a, Double Clip, AU58 NGC.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28419 | 1863 Civil War Patriotic Token, AU55 NGC. Fuld-37/434, R.1. Oddly, the NGC insert on this piece is completely incorrect. The label identifies the current token as F-174/271A, "1st In War, 1st In Peace," when in reality this is the "For Public Accommodation" obverse with the "United States Copper" reverse. The assigned grade is accurate--if not conservative--with glimmers of mint red coloration visible when rotated under a light source.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28420 | Lot of 11 High-Grade Civil War Patriotics. Includes (attributed by Fuld number): 45/350, R.2, MS62; 50/335, R.1, MS63 Brown; 118/418, MS62; 119/398a, R.1, AU; 140 ("Little Mack")/394a, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown; 141/307, R.1, MS62 Brown; 214/416, R.1, MS63 Red and Brown; 233/312, MS63 Brown, nice; 242 ("Constitution For Ever")/374, AU55; 244 ("Remembrance of 1863")/381a, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown; and 258 ("Trade and Commerce")/446, large (26-mm) flan, R.7, Fine. Definitely a nicer lot, with many pieces in super condition. Worthy of strong bidding!Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28421 | ANACS Certified Patriotic Civil War Token Lot. This quartet of Civil War tokens includes an 1864 Fuld 47/332a with an obverse cud, MS62 Brown; an Undated Fuld 53/336a, MS64 Red and Brown; an 1863 Fuld 97/389a, AU58; and an 1863 Fuld 237/423a, MS63 Red and Brown.Sold for: $207.00. |
| 28422 | 10-Piece R.1 Patriotic Token Lot. Includes 10 Civil War patriotic tokens, all attributed by Fuld numbers: 48/299a, 90/364a (two pieces), 117/420a, 136/397a, 174/272a, 221/324a, 231/352a, 236/426a, and 237/423a. Grades range from XF to about four Mint State pieces. Sold for: $310.50. |
| 28423 | Two MS65 Red and Brown Civil War Patriotic Tokens. Consists of: 1863 Army and Navy, Fuld-48/299A, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown NGC, ample mint red coloration combined with satiny luster, reverse die rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise; and 1863 Indian Head with Cannons, Fuld-81/351A, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown NGC, struck with rusted obverse die, undertype showing on 63 in the date, a well matched companion to the other token in this lot.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 28424 | (1861-65) Our Army MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Fuld-51/334d, bronze, R.1. This is a wonderfully lustrous piece that is mostly red, with premium appeal and struck in bronze. Portions of the obverse are effaced due to die lapping, as often seen. Sold for: $488.75. |
| 28425 | Mixed Civil War Patriotic-Merchant Quintet. Three patriotics and two merchants: 1864 Indian Princess/Shield-Union For Ever, Fuld-51/342A, R.1, MS64 Red; (1861-65) Indian Princess/Our Army, Fuld-51/432a, R.1, MS63 Red; Indian Princess/Our Navy, Fuld-53/536A, R.1, MS62 Brown; John Thomas, Jr., Albany, New York, Fuld-NY-10G-1a, R.3, MS60 Brown; and Robinson & Ballou, Troy, New York, Fuld-NY-890E-12b, MS63. Catalog value in MS60 is $100.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28426 | (1861-65) Our Army, Fuld-53/336J in German Silver, MS64 NGC. German silver, R.6. Another high-grade Civil War patriotic, seldom seen in this metal although extremely common in copper. The Kanzinger reference (2002) prices this piece at $100 in MS60, but this nice piece should be worth multiples of that figure. The Fuld-336 reverse is distinguished by the bold die break from the top serif of N through the nearby wreath. This piece offers generous luster over untroubled surfaces. Die lapping has effaced part of the foremost feather in the Indian's headdress, and the outer rim is broken in several areas outside of the beaded border. An interesting and high-grade example of this rare issue.Sold for: $414.00. |
| 28427 | Trio of Gem Certified Civil War Patriotics. Includes: 1863 Not One Cent, Fuld-63/366A, R.1, MS65 Brown NGC, muted mint red remaining, clear double-punching (as always on this pairing) on the N of ONE; 1863 Crossed Cannons, Fuld-82-351A, R.1, MS65 Brown NGC, lustrous, pleasing Gem; and (1861-65) Tradesmen's Currency, Fuld-202/434A, R.1, MS65 Brown NGC. Sold for: $373.75. |
| 28428 | Trio of 1863 Civil War Patriotics. Includes: Indian Head/Not One Cent, Fuld-86/357a, R.2, MS64 Brown ANACS, with the identifying rim cud below 3 in the date; and First in War, First in Peace/Union for Ever, Fuld-174/272a, R.1, two pieces, one MS65 Brown ANACS, pretty blue and red patina, and a second, MS65 Red and Brown ANACS, lustrous red and blue.Sold for: $218.50. |
| 28429 | Patriotic Civil War Token Lot. Included are five patriotic Civil War tokens, each ANACS certified: 1863 Fuld 97/389d--Cleaned--MS60 details; 1864 Fuld 127/248a--Scratched--XF45 details; 1863 Fuld 141/307a--Cleaned--MS60 details; Undated Fuld 151/430a--Scratched--AU58 details; and Undated Fuld 252/271b--Corroded--AU58 Details.Sold for: $218.50. |
| 28430 | Important Patriotic Quartet. 1863 Fuld 98/291a, MS63 Brown ANACS, with considerable original red, apparently the Fuld plate coin; 1863 Fuld 172/429a--Cleaned--ANACS, AU58 Details; undated Fuld 255/393a--Corroded--ANACS, MS60 Details; 1863 Fuld 256/433a, MS63 Red and Brown ANACS.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 28431 | 1863 Fuld 100/341a AU55 ANACS. An extremely rare token, listed as R.8 in Kanzinger, meaning that five to 10 exist. A large obverse die break at 11 o'clock certainly accounts for the rarity. Weakly struck, yet retaining about 50% of the original red color, and quite possibly undergraded by ANACS. An extremely important opportunity for the advanced collector.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28432 | 1863 "United We Stand" Civil War Patriotic Token Fuld-100/341a, R.7. Copper, plain edge. A beautiful Uncirculated representative of this scarce die marriage. Approximately 40% mint red coloration remains on both sides of this softly struck Civil War patriotic token, which is typical for the variety. A rim cud over ED of UNITED adds to the charm of this piece.Not Sold. |
| 28433 | Indian Head/Copper Mine Token, Fuld-104/521a--Scratched--ANACS. VF30 Details. Copper, R.9. A rare pairing, priced in Kanzinger (2002) at $350 in F-VF. This piece shows a few straight scratches through the C in the central reverse, nothing terribly distracting and scarcely visible without a loupe.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28434 | Token Trio, Civil War Patriotics. Contains: 1863 George Washington, Fuld-111/340A, R.3, MS65 Brown NGC, lustrous with considerable mint red, softly struck through the centers; 1863 Peace Forever, MS66 Red and Brown NGC, R.2, nice despite obverse die rust; and (1861-65) Trade and Commerce, Fuld-256/445A, R.3, MS64 Brown NGC, lustrous and prooflike with red and olive-jade patina. MS60 catalog value $100.Sold for: $431.25. |
| 28435 | Die Deterioration Study of the Washington-Crossed Flags/Exchange Patriotic Token. This has to be among the most fascinating lots in this Heritage auction offering of medals and tokens. The present lot is a Study of Die Deterioration in the U.S. Civil War Token (1863-5), all housed in a Capital plastic holder with that title. The lot consists of 35 pieces of the Washington-Crossed Flags/Exchange Civil War patriotic token, Fuld-117/420a/b, R.1, mostly in copper but with a few brass pieces, showing the progressive signs of deterioration in the obverse die. This die went from showing no obvious damage (prime state) to showing a light die break joining two points of star 4 and 5, to a rim cud, to a progressively larger rim cud, to finally end up at massive die damage on the verge of complete shattering--in 34 stages! (Stage 15 is shown with both brass and copper examples.) Most of the pieces are in the Fine to Very Fine grade range, although some of the pieces would grade XF to AU and a couple are in the lower grade range. A fascinating study of progressive die damage that must have required the consignor to examine countless Civil War patriotics in order to complete. Sold for: $575.00. |
| 28436 | 1864 Abe Lincoln-OK Civil War Patriotic XF40. Fuld-125/248. Listed in Kanzinger as R.9. Even wear over the high points and chocolate-brown color overall.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 28437 | Rare 1864 Patriotic Civil War Token, Off Center. Fuld-125/294a, Sullivan-AL-1864-48, R.7. Copper, 19.1 mm. Bust of Lincoln facing left on obverse, with ABM. LINCOLN / PRESIDENT around and horizontal digits of "18" and "64" at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions, respectively. The reverse features a wreath with a shield and flags at the bottom and a small star at top. FREE / DOM on two lines occupy the center. An interesting piece due to the fact that it is struck approximately 2% off center towards 7 o'clock, resulting in a localized double rim on both sides. Medium chocolate-brown surfaces and a pleasing XF token despite some dirt residue clinging to the devices. Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28438 | ANACS Certified Civil War Token Quartet. 1864 Fuld 125/294a, AU58; Undated Fuld 138/434a, MS62 Red and Brown; Undated 143/261a, MS62 Brown; and an Undated Fuld 164/312a, MS63 Red and Brown.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28439 | Patriotic Civil War Token Trio This trio includes an 1864 Fuld 126/295a, XF45 ANACS; an undated Fuld 138/255a, MS62 Brown ANACS; and an 1863 Fuld 240/337a, MS62 Brown ANACS.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28440 | 1864 Lincoln "O.K." Patriotic Civil War Token. Fuld-127/248a, Sullivan-AL-1864-56, R.3. Copper. Obverse bust of Lincoln facing left with the date below and 13 stars around. A 13 link chain circles the reverse with a simple "O.K." in the center. This piece has AU details and nice surfaces, but is slightly bent due to a minor impact at 11 o'clock on the obverse rim.Sold for: $97.75. |
| 28441 | "O.K." Lincoln Patriotic Civil War Token, 1864. Fuld-127/248a, Sullivan-AL-1864-56, R.3. Copper. 13 stars surround a left-facing bust of Lincoln on the obverse. A 13 link chain circles the reverse with "O.K." in the center. This piece has AU details and appears to be lightly coated with lacquer--a common practice of early copper collectors.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 28442 | Duo of NGC-Certified Civil War Patriotic Tokens. Includes: 1864 Abraham Lincoln, Fuld-127/248A, R.4, MS63 Red and Brown NGC, lustrous and mostly red on the obverse with the reverse being predominantly brown, an unusually nice example of this scarce issue; and 1863 New York, Fuld-110/442A, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown NGC, variegated brown and mint red on the obverse, although the reverse is mostly red and lustrous, a small internal cud connecting the top of the 3 in the date and bottom of Washington's bust adds to the appeal of this Gem token. Sold for: $276.00. |
| 28443 | 1864 Lincoln/Freedom Civil War Token, Fuld-127/295d, MS62 NGC. Copper-nickel, R.6. A popular Lincoln token, more available in copper-nickel but still quite scarce. This piece appears high-end for the assigned grade, with some mint red peeking out from the peripheries on both sides. The Kanzinger reference (2002) priced this in MS60 at $175, but this piece should fetch perhaps twice that amount.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28444 | Two 1864 Abraham Lincoln/Lincoln and Union Medalets, Silver-Plated Copper and Brass. Includes: 1864 Abraham Lincoln/Lincoln and Union, Sullivan-DeWitt-AL-1864-44, Fuld-128/289fp, R.7, silver-plated copper. Obv. bust of Lincoln facing right, surrounded by a peripheral ring of 35 stars. Rev. defiant eagle with shield on breast, somewhat in the Seated Liberty style, with peripheral legend LINCOLN AND UNION, unbowed wreath below. Choice XF or a bit better, with considerable luster remaining. A second piece, also Sullivan-DeWitt-AL-1864-44, Fuld-128/289b, R.3, brass, Choice VF with no distractions and good surfaces. George and Melvin Fuld's Patriotic Civil War Tokens, fifth edition (2005) makes it a point to call this issue and numerous other medalets (i.e. small medals) rather than tokens--the difference is whether the pieces were intended as circulation strikes ("in lieu of the hoarded government coinage") or noncirculating commemorations, usually of personages such as Lincoln (and the Washington medalet, Fuld-115/530), but also including organizations (the Union League medalets, the Wealth of the South series), fraternal brotherhoods (Odd Fellows, Masons), events (Great Central Fair, Philadelphia), and the Union Military Volunteers, die 147. The Fulds' distinction is an important but vague one, and like the determination of proof versus prooflike early coins, it often calls for a subjective determination of the intent of the coiner. As the Fulds say, "Medalets are the most neglected species of Civil War exonumia. Since they resemble the counterpart tokens and store cards both physically and in general appearance, their true nature as medalets has been obscured by the passage of time."Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28445 | 1864 Lincoln and Union Brass Civil War Patriotic, Fuld-128/289b, MS65 NGC. Brass, R.3. Not an uncommon Civil War patriotic token, but seldom seen so fine as the present Gem. Splendid luster radiates from both sides of this distraction-free piece, showing a contemplative Lincoln on the obverse and LINCOLN AND UNION above a federal-style eagle on the reverse. Nice for the grade; bid spiritedly if you hope to get this one!Sold for: $529.00. |
| 28446 | 1864 Civil War Token, MS63 Brown NGC. F-129/349A, R.9. Copper, 18 mm. Misattributed as F-130/349A on the NGC insert. Although quite similar--and of comparable rarity--the 130 die has a denticle border whereas 129 uses a rope-style border. Applying the rarity scale used in the Fuld reference, there are less than four examples of this variety believed to be extant in all grades. With such a low population, one would expect only low grade or impaired survivors. That is simply not the case with the current offering. Deep mahogany coloration is observed when this token is viewed head-on. However, rotating this piece under a light is like turning on a switch to a neon sign; a burst of electric-blue iridescence electrifies the surfaces of this breathtaking Select Uncirculated rarity. Perhaps NGC should certify this token as MS63 Blue!Sold for: $1,725.00. |
| 28447 | 1864 Abe Lincoln/Cannons and Flags, Fuld-129/349e--Altered Surfaces--ANACS. MS60 Details. White metal, R.9. Doubled Obverse. There is clear rotation visible on the obverse, but not on the reverse, with a doubled profile and many of the letters, especially in LINCOLN, showing doubling. The planchet shows a light cleaning and some die breaks on the reverse, and it appears to be plated with some minor peeling or laminations. An interesting piece that require further research, but one that has good luster and retains much eye appeal.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28448 | 1864 Abe Lincoln/Cannons and Flags, Fuld-131A/349Ab--Mount Removed--ANACS. MS60 Details. Brass, R.7. The rare 141A variant shows an inner circle around the bust of Lincoln, while the 349A reverse has the legend OUR COUNTRY AND OUR FLAG NOW & FOREVER around the central cannon and flag device. Priced by Kanzinger (2002) at XF $400 and MS60 $600. This piece shows evidence of professional mount removal and is still appealing despite some minor spotting.Sold for: $431.25. |
| 28449 | 40-Piece Lot of Mostly Patriotic Civil War Tokens. A nice array of varieties with little duplication can be found in this large group. Most are patriotics although a couple of merchant tokens are included. While each token is housed in a 2x2 cardboard holder, none are attributed by Fuld number, thereby offering the next owner many hours of research enjoyment--or frustration.Sold for: $747.50. |
| 28450 | Maj. Gen. Geo. B. McClellan, Fuld-142/347e--Edge Damaged--ANACS. AU58 Details. White metal, R.9. The obverse legend reads MAJ. GEN. GEO. B. MCCLELLAN U.S.A., with the reverse featuring a triangular shield with liberty cap protruding and a bowknotted wreath around. Minor damage around the obverse rim hardly detracts from this rare piece.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28451 | General McClellan Patriotic Civil War Token. Fuld-142/349f, R.9. Silver, plain edge, 18 mm, 2.9 gm. A rare and important patriotic Civil War token. Lightly circulated and grading AU in terms of detail. Neatly holed at 12 o'clock for suspension. Seldom offered for sale, either privately or via auction.Sold for: $575.00. |
| 28452 | Popular 1863 Eagle and Amazon/1864 Liberty for All Off-Metal Strike, MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Fuld-160/218do, copper-nickel, R.9. This is dual-dated patriotic die pairing, with the 1863-dated Fuld-160 Eagle and Amazon die matched with the 1864-dated LIBERTY FOR ALL die, struck over a copper-nickel Indian cent. Faint portions of the underlying design are visible near the peripheries on each side, along with two clear sets of denticles. Despite the Red and Brown designation, the piece is a uniform brick-red throughout, with good luster and premium appeal. The Kanzinger reference (2002) values this rare variety at $325 in MS60. NGC has attributed this as "F-218/160D" but traces of the underlying cent legend are discernible, especially around FOR ALL on the reverse.Sold for: $1,610.00. |
| 28453 | Pair of NGC-Certified Patriotic Tokens. Includes: 1863 The Federal Union, Fuld-178/267A, R.1, MS66 Brown NGC, pleasing muted mint red remaining on the obverse, which shows metal flowlines, and the reverse shows extensive die fatigue; and (1861-65) The Flag of Our Union, Fuld-214/416A, R.1, MS65 Brown NGC, bold die crack through lowest obverse ornament at 6 o'clock, extensive die cracking through ANYBODY ATTEMPTS, prominent double-punching at SHOOT, an interesting piece! Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28454 | NGC-Certified Civil War Token Trio. 1863 Hero of Pea Ridge, Fuld 180/341a, MS65 Brown; 1863 Stephen A. Douglas, Fuld 154/218a, XF40; undated Great Central Fair, Philadelphia, Fuld PA 750L-1A, MS63 Red and Brown. A splendid trio in NGC holders.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 28455 | Five-Piece Civil War Token Lot. Includes four patriotic tokens and one merchant token: 1863 Eagle on Shield/Not One Cent, Fuld-197/380a, R.2, a couple of obv. die breaks; (1861-65) Tradesmen's Currency/Eagle-United States Copper, Fuld-202/434a, R.1; The Federal Union/Army & Navy, Fuld-219/320a, R.1; 1863 Liberty/Union, Fuld-236/426a, R.1; and 1864 Great Central Fair, Fuld-PA-750L-1a, R.1. All of the pieces are nice MS62-63 Brown or Red and Brown. MS60 catalog value is $105.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 28456 | Octet of Civil War "Shield-Our Union/No Compromise" Patriotic Tokens. Eight-piece lot of copper Shield-Our Union/No Compromise With Traitors tokens, Fuld-201/432a, R.3. The pieces average nearly Select Mint State, with most retaining considerable mint red. All are fairly softly struck through the centers, as usually seen on this pairing. Catalog value in MS60 is $250. A nice dealer lot.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28457 | Duo of Civil War Tokens, MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Includes: 1863 The Flag of Our Union, Fuld-212/415A, R.2, MS64 Red and Brown NGC, lustrous and possessing more claim to Red than a Red and Brown designation, although a minuscule carbon spot on the I of IF on the reverse is noted; and 1863 Millions For Defence, Fuld-043/387A, R.4, MS64 Red and Brown NGC, a visually appealing and accurately graded example of this scarce die marriage.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 28458 | 1863 Long May It Wave/National Union League, Fuld-217/479a, MS62 Brown ANACS. Copper, 25 mm (larger than a U.S. two cent piece), R.7 (10-20 known) according to Kanzinger, and priced (2002) at $300 in MS60. This piece appears undergraded, with problem-free milk-chocolate surfaces, a sharp strike, and some mint red on the reverse.Sold for: $460.00. |
| 28459 | Five-Piece Lot of ANACS Certified Civil War Patriotic Tokens. Includes the following housed in small ANACS holders: OUR COUNTRY, Fuld-231/352A, R.1, MS61 Brown, lustrous and dark-chocolate coloration, a patch of darker patination affects the periphery from 12 o'clock to 3 o'clock on the reverse; another Fuld-231/352A, MS64 Brown, medium chocolate-brown with satiny surfaces; ARMY & NAVY, Fuld-12/297A, R.2, MS63 Brown, traces of mint red coloration observed at the peripheries; another Fuld-12/297A, AU50, pleasing for the grade with attractive, lustrous surfaces; and an ARMY & NAVY, Fuld-233/312A, R.1, MS60 Red and Brown, mostly red but limited in grade by a 2-mm carbon spot at 9 o'clock on the obverse rim.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 28460 | Quintet of Mint State Civil War Patriotic Tokens, All ANACS Certified. Consists of five tokens in ANACS small holders: 1863 ARMY & NAVY with capitol building obverse, Fuld-233/312a, R.1, MS63 Brown, a few small spots of green flecking are visible under magnification; 1864 UNION FOR EVER, Fuld-49/343a, R.1, MS63 Red and Brown, dies rotated approximately 35 degrees counterclockwise; 1863 PEACE MAKER / STAND BY THE FLAG, Fuld-169/213a, R.2, obverse with cannon, reverse with flag, MS60 Brown, traces of blue iridescence, small toning spot at ND in STAND, reverse rotated 100 degrees clockwise; 1863 NOT ONE CENT, Fuld-69/369a, R.3, MS62 Red and Brown, a 3-mm toning spot from the Indian's nose to star 3 limits the grade on this piece, which is otherwise of premium quality and 90% red; 1863 NOT ONE CENT, Fuld-93/362a, R.2, MS62 Red and Brown, accurately graded but struck from eroded dies.Sold for: $207.00. |
| 28461 | Pleasing Pair of NGC-Certified Patriotic Tokens. Includes: 1863 Our Navy, Fuld-240/337A, R.1, MS64 Red and Brown NGC, a pleasing blend of red-orange and brown patination, incorrectly attributed as F-240/336A on the holder; and 1863 For Public Accommodation, Fuld-037/434A, R.1, MS63 Red and Brown NGC, an interesting piece in that a strong remnant of a stray letter is positioned between the D and S of UNITED STATES on the reverse, the dominant surface coloration is red.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28462 | (1861-65) No Compromise With Traitors, Fuld-252/432a, MS63 Brown NGC. Copper, R.8. The obverse shows the protractor/T-square obverse with a G in the center, while the reverse is the famous NO COMPROMISE WITH TRAITORS die. The 2002 Kanzinger reference values this piece at $275 in only MS60. This piece, which despite the designation shows generous red luster on the obverse, should fetch considerably more. Sold for: $373.75. |
| 28463 | 1861 Constitution/Concession Before Secession, Fuld-260/447a, MS62 Brown NGC. R.7. A nice-looking, problem-free planchet with traces of mint red clinging to the peripheries. Kanzinger (2002) values this rare variety at $300 in MS60. This piece should fetch perhaps twice that amount.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 28464 | Lincoln for President/President's House, Fuld-507/510Ab--Holed, Corroded--ANACS. AU Details. Tin-plated brass, R.8, although ANACS calls it merely "b" for brass. The central portions show the distinctive yellow color of brass underneath a plating of zinc or tin, however. The "corroded" moniker seems overblown. Sold for: $431.25. |
| 28465 | (1860) John C. Breckinridge/President's House, Fuld-508/510Aa, MS63 Red and Brown ANACS. Copper, R.8 (5-10 known) according to Kanzinger (2002) and priced at $600 in MS60. This exuberant, pretty piece boasts strong eye appeal, a combination of its glowing sunset-orange peripheries framing blue-tinted centers, a sharp strike, and essentially no visible contact. Expect spirited bidding on this piece, especially from Civil War aficionados living in one of the many U.S. towns and cities named "Breckenridge" in memory of the unsuccessful 1860 presidential candidate John C. Breckinridge. Those include Colorado, Texas, Missouri, and Minnesota.Sold for: $805.00. |
| 28466 | Fuld-509/510Ab, For President John Bell/Presidents House, Corroded--ANACS. MS60 Details. Brass, R.8 according to the Kanzinger Civil War Token Collectors Guide. Obverse FOR PRESIDENT JOHN BELL OF TENNESSEE, reverse PRESIDENTS HOUSE. Plenty of luster on golden-pink surfaces with some dark areas on the obverse limited mostly to the rim. Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28467 | John Bell Civil War Patriotic Token. Fuld-509/510Af, Sullivan JB-1860-11, R.9. Silver, plain edge, 21.7 mm, 5.1 gm. Obverse: FOR PRESIDENT JOHN BELL OF TENNESSEE, with a raised circle at 12 o'clock to aid in holing for suspension, but this piece is not holed. Reverse: PRESIDENTS HOUSE above with view of the White House below. A richly toned example of this seemingly impossible-to-find token. The obverse is a pleasant blend of deep gray and variegated green and lavender coloration. Subtle light golden patination uniformly blankets the reverse with a classic display of "pull away" russet toning observed on the letters of the legend, attesting to the utter originality of this piece. Kanzinger's 2002 price guide put this variety at $2000 in "UNC." This specimen is Select Uncirculated and worthy of a premium bid well above the 2002 level. Not Sold. |
| 28468 | Stephen A. Douglas/President's House, Fuld-510/510Aa--Holed, Corroded--ANACS. AU55 Details. R.8 according to Kanzinger, for both the Fuld-510/510Aa (copper) and the Fuld-510/510Ab (brass), and both priced at $450 in XF (2002). ANACS has misattributed this as the brass, but it is copper. The noted corrosion is fairly even and microscopic.Sold for: $287.50. |
| 28469 | Wealth of the South, Fuld-511/513mp, MS63 NGC. Tin-plated, R.8. Attributed by NGC as "mp" or tin-plated, even though the "p" is redundant since "m" can stand for tin-plated brass. Rarity-8 according to Kanzinger (2002), and priced in MS60 at $550. A lustrous piece with some powder-gray areas and a sharp strike.Sold for: $1,380.00. |
| 28470 | 1860 No Submission to the North/Wealth of the South, Fuld 511/514b--Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. Brass, R.5. Although cleaned in the past, this piece retains considerable appeal and is retoning nicely in shades of yellow, pink, and sage. Sold for: $690.00. |
| 28471 | Wealth of the South Civil War Patriotic Token in Brass, Fuld-511/514b, R.5, Choice Uncirculated Uncertified. Obverse THE WEALTH OF THE SOUTH RICE TOBACCO SUGAR COTTON, with central vignette of same, reverse central palm tree with glory of rays, cannon and cannonballs, NO SUBMISSION TO THE NORTH, date 1860 in exergue, broken top loop of 0 and missing center bar of 8 (diagnostic of this die). Beautifully lustrous, perhaps wiped with a jeweler's cloth at one time, pretty yellow surfaces with tinges of green. The Kanzinger Civil War Token Collectors Guide (2002) values this variety at $425 in MS60.Sold for: $690.00. |
| 28472 | Lot of 43 Civil War Tokens, Mostly Patriotics. All but seven of the 43 Civil War tokens in this lot are patriotics; the rest are storecards. An eclectic lot with the pieces in varying states with different levels of patina.Sold for: $977.50. |
| 28473 | 16 Uncertified Civil War Tokens. This lot comprises 16 Civil War tokens, uncertified, with an average grade of VF. Most of the pieces are dated 1863, three are undated, and one is dated 1864. The lot includes both patriotics and store cards. Sold for: $241.50. |
| 28474 | Lot of 41 Civil War Patriotics. An interesting group lot of 41 Civil War Patriotic tokens, many of which are identified by Fuld number. Excellent cross-section of the major motifs with varying conditions.Sold for: $690.00. |
| 28475 | Lot of 40 Civil War Patriotic Tokens. A sizable assortment of cent-dimension Civil War patriotics. Various conditions and coloration, but strong overall eye appeal and wide variety. An interesting group to look through!Sold for: $632.50. |
| 28476 | 18-Piece Civil War Token Lot. This average circulated lot includes mostly Civil War patriotic tokens, unsearched and unattributed by variety, although three merchant tokens are noted, including a D.L. Wing & Co., Albany, New York, Fuld-NY10H-5A; Dr. Bennett's Medicine Cure, Cincinnati, Ohio, Fuld-OH-165N-9a, with a small straight edge clip; and a Carl Haas, Cincinnati, Fuld-OH-165BJ-12a, Very Good.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 28477 | Civil War Token Lot, Mostly Patriotic. The lot includes 38 patriotic tokens and two D.L. Wing merchant tokens (NY10H). VF to XF with a few nicer pieces and a few tokens with problems.Sold for: $546.25. |
| 28478 | 59-Piece Lot of Civil War Patriotic and Merchant Tokens. This diverse group is mostly comprised of patriotic tokens and there is limited duplication. A spot check reveals a few AU examples as well. Many hours of attributing fun awaits the high bidder of this lot. Sold for: $862.50. |
| 28479 | 75 Patriotic Civil War Tokens. Most are NOT ONE CENT, flags and drum, or ARMY & NAVY types. Grades range from Very Good to Extremely Fine, although most are VF.Sold for: $1,092.50. |
| 28480 | 61 Patriotic Civil War Tokens. Mostly of the OUR ARMY, OUR NAVY, or UNION FOR EVER types. Most pieces grade VF to XF.Sold for: $1,063.75. |
| 28481 | 100 Miscellaneous Patriotic Civil War Tokens. A random handful reveals many Army & Navy tokens and an off-center Fuld 37-434. The typical piece grades VF to XF.Sold for: $1,495.00. |
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| 28482 | Civil War Fantasy Pieces and Colonial Replicas. The lot includes two circa 1947 C. Smith Deo Vindice Confederate fantasy halves, one Uncertified and the other MS64 NGC; a circa 1947 C. Smith Robert E. Lee Confederate fantasy half, MS63 NGC; a low relief copy of the C. Smith Deo Vindice half; modern fantasy Confederate half dollar, five dollar, and twenty dollar pieces; a Bashlow restrike of a Dickeson Sommer Islands/Hudson daalder mule; Bashlow restrikes of Dickeson Continental dollars in white metal; two 1964 Boy Scout Jamboree copies of Continental dollars; and a cast copy Continental dollar.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28483 | (1961) Bashlow Goldine Restrike "1861" Confederate Cent MS68 NGC. Breen-8014. Lustrous and immaculate, although numerous raised defects are present, as struck from defaced dies.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28484 | Bashlow Restrike Confederate Cents. An interesting group of (5) Bashlow Second Restrike cents from 1961. Three pieces are in bronze, one in silver, and one goldine. One of the bronze pieces is encapsulated in an NGC MS65 Red holder. Four of the five are high grade pieces, with only the goldine piece showing discoloration on the right side of the obverse.Not Sold. |
| 28485 | Bashlow CSA Fractional Tokens. These are the rarely seen fractional tokens struck in 1955 in anticipation of the centennial of the Civil War. Included are: (5) 1/100 tokens, intended to represent a Confederate cent, three are in copper, one copper-nickel, and one white metal; and (1) 1/10 token, white metal. The obverse of each is similar to a real CSA cent, the reverses have a wreath around the margin with a bale of cotton at the bottom. Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28486 | Trio of 1861 Bashlow Restrike Confederate Cents. Two of 20,000 pieces struck in bronze (Breen-8013) and one of 5,000 examples issued in goldine (Breen-8014). These were struck circa 1961 by eccentric collector Robert Bashlow using transfer dies he made from the original dies by Robert Lovett. Sometime in the late 1800s the dies were broken and defaced, hence the presence of raised lines and lumps on both sides. All Bashlow restrikes, with the exception of a few trial pieces, were issued at approximately double the thickness of the originals to avoid trouble from the Secret Service. The pieces in this lot are Gem Uncirculated and untoned.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28487 | (1961) Bashlow Silver Restrike "1861" Confederate Cent MS65 NGC. Ex: Art Kagin Collection. Breen-8011. Per Breen, the "entire batch sold out at $7.50 each before April 1962." As made aside from a few faint grazes on the face and neck of Liberty.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28488 | Trio of Bashlow Restrike 1861 Confederate Cents. Struck circa 1961 by Robert Bashlow, from the canceled and broken state of the dies and includes: copper, MS67 Red NGC, mintage of 20,000 pieces; goldine, MS67 NGC, ex: Jankovsky Collection, mintage of 5,000 pieces; and silver, MS67 NGC, ex: Jankovsky Collection, mintage of 5,000 pieces.Sold for: $402.50. |
| 28489 | Civil War Sutler 50 Cent Token XF40 Uncertified Schenkman-B50C, R.6. Copper. 19 mm. An attractive, undamaged example with slight verdigris noted on both sides; but no distracting blemishes or abrasions. Issued by Harvey Lewis for the 23rd Massachusetts Regiment, with dies by Joseph H. Merriam of Boston (who engraved his last name on the upper reverse.) The piece grades approximately XF40, but is uncertified. Sold for: $546.25. |
| 28490 | Undated 25 Cents Sutler Token JJ Benson VF35 Uncertified. Schenkman-NY-A25C, Curto-33, R.6. Copper. 24 mm. An undated 25-cent sutler token by J.J. Benson. The obverse shows a large figure "25" surrounded by a wreath. The reverse lettering includes: J.J. BENSON./GOOD FOR 25 CENTS/SUTLER 1ST MTD RIFLES ( a company from New York State). This tobacco-brown piece is free of severe abrasions and will grade at approximately VF35. Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28491 | Undated JJ Benson 10 Cents Sutler Token XF45 Uncertified. Schenkman-NY-A10B, Curto-32, R.6. Brass. 20 mm. This is a Civil War Sutler token issued by J.J. Benson for the 1st MTD Rifle Company of New York. The token was good for 10 cents in trade. This example is in XF45 condition (uncertified), showing a few specks of forest-green patina near some of the devices. There are no contact marks or planchet defects on either side. One of these pieces brought $402 in a February 2008 Heritage auction. Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28492 | Undated J.A. Garman 3 Cents Sutler Token, XF45 Uncertified. Schenkman-13B, R.5. Brass. 18 mm. A Choice XF (uncertified) example of this Civil War token, issued by sutler J.A. Garman, who sold goods to the 54th Pennsylvania Volunteers. The denomination "3" is incuse in the center of the obverse; the reverse shows a spread eagle surrounded by 13 stars. No untoward marks or other distractions exist on either side of this attractive token. Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28493 | Undated J.A. Garman One Dollar Sutler Token XF45 Uncertified. Schenkman-I100B, R.7. Brass. 18 mm. This one dollar Civil War token was issued by J.A. Garman, sutler for the 54th Pennsylvania Volunteers. "100" is incused on the obverse, while the reverse design shows a spread eagle within a circle of 13 stars. This was the highest denomination token issued by the prolific Garman. This piece grades at approximately XF45.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28494 | Undated Civil War Sutler Token 50 Cents AU50 Uncertified. Schenkman-150B, R.7. Brass. 18 mm. This is a nicely preserved Civil War token, issued by sutler (traveling army vendor) J.A. Garman, who was licensed to provide goods, including basic personal necessities, to the soldiers of the 54th Pennsylvania Volunteers. The denomination "50" is incused in the center of the obverse. The reverse shows an eagle perched on a branch with arrows, and stars surrounding. This uncertified token shows a great deal of original mint luster, and grades at approximately AU50. A similar XF example sold for $322 in a February 2008 Heritage sale. Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28495 | Undated Civil War Sutler Token 25 Cents AU55 Uncertified. Schenkman-125B, R.5. Brass. 18 mm. This is an exceptional sutler token, issued by J.A. Garman for the 54th Pennsylvania Volunteers. The design includes an incuse "25" on the obverse. This piece is well struck, with typical softness on "J.A.", as well as over the central reverse, which features an eagle with wings spread. There are no objectionable marks on either side of this pleasing representative, however. We grade it at approximately AU55. Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28496 | J.A. Garman Sutler Token 10 Cents AU55 Uncertified. Schenkman-110Bb, R.7. Brass, 18 mm. A Choice AU (Uncertified) Civil War token issued by J.A. Garman, sutler for the 54th Pennsylvania Volunteers. "10 X" incused on the obverse; the reverse has spread eagle within circle of 13 stars. The incused X was added to stop enterprising soldiers from raising the value of the 10 cent tokens by adding a zero. Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28497 | Lot of 70 Civil War Tokens. A sizable group of mixed merchant and patriotic pieces in varying condition. Most are one-cent size, but there are a handful of larger pieces that are closer to the size of a two cent piece. An interesting lot that promises hours of research and entertainment.Sold for: $1,265.00. |
| 28498 | Civil War Engraved Surgeon's ID Badge. XF. Engraved on an 1854 Arrows quarter, with its original T-bar pin on the reverse fully intact and operational. Superb quality and entirely original with its original patina. The engraving is a masterful depiction of the operating tools of a field surgeon. Tools are representative of the primitive emergency surgical task performed in tents on the Civil War battle fields of 1861 to 1864, resulting in many amputations. Included are a bone saw, a bullet probe, a thoracic knife, and bone cleaver, each in remarkable detail. Our consignor reports that this piece came from the estate of a doctor whose ancestor was indeed a Civil War surgeon.Sold for: $920.00. |
| 28499 | Unissued 1861 Civil War Dog Tag. 27 mm, brass. Eagle in center, WAR OF 1861 above, UNITED STATES below. Reverse blank. Hole at 12 o'clock obverse.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 28500 | 1864 Lincoln Token--Overstruck on an 1841 Netherlands Ducat--AU50 Uncertified. The medal is unlisted in Sullivan or Fuld. The obverse is dated 1864 and displays a bust right of President Lincoln. The legend includes UNION & LIBERTY along with stars. The reverse features a wreath and a prominent 3 at the center. The overtype is double struck, yet the undertype, a KM-70.2 Netherlands ducat with a fleur de lis privy mark, can be readily identified. The host coin is holed at 6 o'clock.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28501 | 1864 Lincoln Token--Overstruck on an 1851 Quarter Eagle--AU50 Uncertified. The medal is unlisted in Sullivan or Fuld. The obverse is dated 1864 and displays a bust right of President Lincoln. The legend includes UNION & LIBERTY along with stars. The reverse features a wreath, and the lower curve of a prominent number that may be a 3. The second strike is sufficiently soft that the Liberty quarter eagle motifs and legends are as clear as details from the overstrike.Sold for: $431.25. |
| 28502 | Trio of Certified 1961 Bashlow Restrike 1861 Confederate Cents. Includes: goldine, MS67 NGC, ex: Jankovsky Collection; silver, MS65 NGC; and copper, MS65 Red.Sold for: $373.75. |
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| 28503 | Colorado Trade Tokens. Included are: The Glover Drug Co., Pueblo, unlisted, AU; Herod Good For 5c, Pueblo, unlisted, VF; and a B & F Pool Hall Good For 5c, Ordway and Sugar City, unlisted, XF.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28504 | Circa 1860 Geekie Maryland Trade Token. Rulau Md-Ba-A36a. German silver, 23 mm, 3.6 gm. The trade tokens of Charles W. Geekie are rarely offered for sale and are underrated. In fact, this is the first example ever to cross the auction block at Heritage. The anchor and two decanters on the obverse are motifs with ties to Geekie's liquor business at 123 Baltimore Street in Baltimore, Maryland. This example is as nice as it gets for the issue, being a solid AU token despite strike weakness at the rims. The surfaces appear to be stable although--with the aid of magnification--traces of verdigris can be observed within the devices. A professional curation would remedy this issue without harm to the token. Rulau's 2004 reference values this challenging issue at $500 in VF, with no prices provided beyond that level. Sold for: $690.00. |
| 28505 | 1866 Irish Republic "Fenian Brotherhood" Trade Token, Rulau-NY-NY-A117. Wright-494, R.6. Brass, 30 mm, 11.6 gm. Obverse large F B divided by sailing ship, IRISH REPUBLIC at rims. Reverse clasped hands in center, IRELAND AMERICA at rims, sprig of shamrock with 18 and 66 flanking. Issued pierced--many collectors, though not all (see Rulau fourth edition of Standard Catalogue of United States Tokens 1700-1900, page 748) by the Fenian Brotherhood that invaded Canada in May of that year. Nice AU. Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28506 | Texas Aransas Pass Ship Heideman Pictorial Token. German silver, 31 mm. Rulau TX-AH-7 circa 1880-90 Heideman-struck Texas classic pictorial 12 1/2c token, Extremely Fine. Heideman, San Antonio diesinker, is known for striking the best classic pre-1900 Texas pictorial trade tokens depicting elephants, ships, horses, saloons, etc. We sold a similar piece February 2008, lot 81425, for $920.Sold for: $603.75. |
| 28507 | (1880's) San Antonio White Elephant Token, VF to XF. Rulau TX SA-215, 25 mm, german silver. This merchant token is good for a 15 cent drink at the White Elephant in San Antonio, Texas, circa 1880's. A classic Texas pictorial rarity. The elephant image was a popular motif on 1880's American tokens due to the Ringling Brothers Circus star "Jumbo" who traveled the U.S. on a publicity tour.Sold for: $805.00. |
| 28508 | Lee & Reynolds Cheyenne Agency Trade Check. Unlisted in Rulau. Nickel, 31.2 mm, 12.5 gm. A rare issue dating to the 1873 to 1881 era. According to specialist Jerry Adams, these tokens were "likely intended for use at the Darlington, Oklahoma location of the Cheyenne & Arapahoe Agency, and used there mainly." The obverse features a buffalo charging to the left, with the reverse reading LEE & REYNOLDS / TRADE CHECK / CHEYENNE AGENCY. The current offering grades VF or so and lacks any mentionable flaws. Clearly this token saw service at the Indian trading posts near Camp Supply, Indian Territory. Due to the limited number of survivors, examples are rarely offered for sale. Ex: World Exonumia Sale (Rich Hartzog, 9/1984), lot 2684.Sold for: $322.00. |
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U.S. Trade Tokens (1890-1900) |
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| 28509 | Matched Pair of McCarthy, Alaska Trade Tokens. This two-piece lot includes an oval 12 1/2 cent (Benice-2A, 22 x 31 mm) and an oval 25 cent (Benice-2B, 26 x 35 mm) token from the Golden Hotel in McCarthy, Alaska. Formed around 1900 after the world's largest deposit of copper ore was discovered in the nearby mountains, McCarthy quickly became a boom town. In its heyday, the area had over 1,000 residents, a hospital, stores, saloons, newspapers, auto repair shops, brothels, and hotels. The current offering includes two brass trade tokens from one of those hotels. The obverse of each piece reads GOLDEN HOTEL / JAMES HYLAND / PROP. / McCARTHY. Reverse: GOOD FOR [denomination] IN TRADE, with beaded borders on both sides. The 12 1/2 cent token is in "coin turn" orientation, whereas the 25 cent token is in "medal turn." In his reference book Alaska Tokens, Ronald Benice notes that the Golden Hotel tokens were struck circa 1917-1918. By the late 1930s the ore was depleted and the people soon followed. Today McCarthy resembles a ghost town with fewer than 50 residents, although many of the original buildings still stand. These two numismatic items are tangible reminders of a nearly forgotten place and time. Sold for: $402.50. |
| 28510 | Trio of Montana Trade Tokens. Includes: Rulau MT-BUT-19, German silver, 25.5 mm, LIENEMANN & SCHMIDT / BUTTE around, walking bear, THE CALIFORNIA / 12 1/2 / IN TRADE on opposite side, VF details but the planchet is rough, rare token; M. P. STOPPEL / GARRISON / MONT. on obverse, GOOD FOR 1 DRINK on reverse, copper, 21 mm, XF and problem-free, listed as R.7; and Lewistown, Montana octagonal Elk's Club token, brass, 26 x 26 mm, VF or so, an R.4 token. Sold for: $862.50. |
| 28511 | Unlisted 1898 Clark & Boice Ten Cent Token. Aluminum, 23 mm, 0.8 gm. Obverse: CLARK & BOICE / LUMBER CO. / 1898 / JEFFERSON / TEXAS. Reverse: GOOD FOR/ 10C / IN / MERCHANDISE. This denomination is unlisted and, as such, rare. This offering grades VF and displays scattered abrasions and rim ticks, which is to be expected considering the softness of the metal. Trade token specialists and collectors of Texas numismatic material will have to fight for this one.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 28512 | Trio of U.S. Trade Tokens. Includes: 1891 TAYLOR (Texas) STREET RY. CO., "V" in center, GOOD FOR / ONE FARE around; MRS. H. THOMPSON, ORANGE, TEX, copper-nickel, 20 mm, GOOD FOR / 10C / IN MERCHANDISE; and C.B. CAMPBELL & BRO., ST. ANDREWS, FLA., GOOD FOR / 5 / IN/ MERCHANDISE.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28513 | Undated Wiecking Cigar Manufacturing Co, VF30 Uncertified. Obverse: Wiecking Cigar M'F'G CO. / MINNEAPOLIS / MINN.; Reverse: GOOD / FOR /1/ FLOR DE WIECKING / 10C CIGAR. An "X" is scratched over 1, and there is a small, neat hole at 11 o'clock on the obverse.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 28514 | Undated Joseph S. Price Token. XF. Rulau Chi-135a. Nickel, 25 mm, plain edge. Joseph S. Price, Chicago. This token was worth five cents, but only if the patron was willing to part with 10 cents to purchase a 15 cent drink. The obverse has JOS. S. PRICE above a beer stein labeled BLATZ, with STATE & 12TH STS. below. The reverse has a large decanter labeled JOS. S. PRICE with THIS CHECK & 10c GOOD FOR ANY 15c DRINK. Currently known examples of this token are Rulau Chi-135 with the handle of the beer stein pointing to the left side of the period after JOS. and Rulau Chi-136 with the handle of the beer stein pointing to the right side of the same period. The present example has the handle pointing to the lower left curve of the S in JOS.Sold for: $97.75. |
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Alaska Tokens |
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| 28515 | (Circa 1940s-1950s) "1862" Tathum Restrike 2 TooWah MS61 NGC. Brass, 0.73 gm. Gould-Bressett 108. The centers show minor incompleteness of strike, and the face has a couple of hair-thin marks.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 28516 | 1901 Alaska Gold "Quarter Pinch," MS65 NGC. Unlisted in Gould-Bressett. Part of the Hart's Coins of the West series. Normal Indian head left with 14 stars. Die cracks from stars 1 and 4. The C in PINCH is repunched north. Boldly struck and unabraded with shimmering luster and a small strike-through (as made) between the PI in PINCH. Misidentified by NGC as a "Half Pinch."Sold for: $862.50. |
| 28517 | 1909 G25c Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Gold Token MS63 NGC. From the "Hart's Coins of the West" series. Many of these pieces were sold at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, held in Seattle in 1909. An attractive, small, khaki-gold token, this piece is undisturbed by any contact marks or abrasions, and has pleasing, matte-like surfaces. Sold for: $402.50. |
| 28518 | 1909 G25c Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Gold Token MS64 NGC. From the series of "Hart's Coins of the West". To celebrate its ties to the Far North and to commemorate the Klondike Gold Rush, Seattle hosted the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in 1909. These gold tokens were produced in conjunction with and sold at the exposition by the Hart Company of San Francisco; and included gold twenty-five and fifty-cent tokens, as well as gold dollars. This example is well produced for the type, with satiny green-gold surfaces that are mark-free.Sold for: $431.25. |
| 28519 | 1909 G50C Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Gold 50 Cents Alaska Token MS64 NGC. One of Hart's Coins of the West, from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. The obverse shows a miner with a pickaxe slung over his shoulder. ALASKA GOLD and A.Y.P.E appear along the borders. The reverse has a shield in the center, with a wreath and leaves around it. "1/2" and "DWT" are inscribed above and below the shield, respectively. A lustrous and well struck small gold token with no mentionable surface impairments. Faint striations are noted on each side, and some scattered, tiny die lumps are observed on the obverse. Sold for: $419.75. |
| 28520 | 1909 G$1 Gold Dollar Token Alaska MS62 NGC. WA-HK-360. A pleasing Mint State example of this scarce Alaska gold token, one of the "Hart's Coins of the West" series. The Hart company, of San Francisco, produced these pieces and sold them from 1908 to 1915. This particular type was probably associated with the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition of 1909, which was held in Seattle.Sold for: $546.25. |
| 28521 | 1909 G$1 Gold Dollar Alaska Token MS63 NGC. WA-HK-360. From the "Hart's Coins of the West" series. In the center of the obverse is the figure of a standing gold miner, with his pickaxe slung over his shoulder, and the date divided between "19" to his left (facing) and "09" to his right, at hip level. The obverse periphery shows "ALASKA GOLD" at the top (none of these pieces are confirmed to have been produced from gold mined in Alaska), and A.Y.P.E. (for Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition) along the bottom. The reverse displays a shield with "1" above, and "DWT" below; and a surrounding wreath. A well struck and nicely preserved gold dollar token with no offensive surface distractions. Sold for: $546.25. |
| 28522 | (1935) Complete Eight-Piece Alaska Bingle Set. The story of the Alaska "Bingles" begins during the Great Depression. Midwestern farmers, struggling with depressed crop prices, were relocated by the Federal government to the fertile Matanuska Valley. Beginning in 1935, those farmers involved in Federal work projects were paid partly in Alaska Rural Rehabilitation Corporation tokens, which at first could only be redeemed in government-operated stores. Local merchants also began to accept the tokens, which defeated their food stamp-related purpose. Token distribution ended in 1937. The present set is complete, including the one cent (octagonal, as always), five cent, ten cent, twenty-five cent, fifty cent, one dollar (these first six coins are in white metal), and the brass five and ten dollar pieces. Each piece grades XF to AU with attractive, original surfaces. The ten dollar might grade slightly lower because of light discoloration limited to a small portion of the reverse rim. The five and dollar tokens have the lowest mintage (1,000 pieces each) of the bingle denominations. The set is housed in a custom Capital plastic holder, imprinted ALASKA RURAL REHABILITATION TOKENS CALLED "BINGLES" ISSUED BY U.S. GOVERNMENT IN 1935 Listed on page 389 of the 2008 Guide Book.Sold for: $805.00. |
| 28523 | (1935) Complete Eight-Piece Alaska Bingle Set, AU to Mint State Uncertified. These tokens were issued by the U.S. government for the use of the colonists of the Matanuska Valley Colonization Project, and were redeemable only at the Alaska Rural Rehabilitation Corporation stores. The "bingles," as they were called, were in use only about six months during 1935 and 1936, after which they were redeemed for regular U.S. money and destroyed (2009 Guide Book, p. 400). This complete set consists of the cent (aluminum, octagonal, 22 mm), the five cent (aluminum, round, 21 mm), the ten cent (aluminum, round, 18 mm), the twenty-five cent (aluminum, round, 24 mm), the fifty cent (aluminum, round, 31 mm), the one dollar (aluminum, round, 35 mm), the five dollar (brass, round, 24 mm), and the ten dollar (brass, round, 31 mm). Grades range from AU to Mint State. In green custom holder. Ex: Estate of Abe Kosoff (Bowers and Merena, 11/1985), lot 4227 (auction flip included).Sold for: $1,955.00. |
| 28524 | Undated (1935) ARRC Cent MS63 NGC. Seldom do individual pieces from the Alaska Rural Rehabilitation Corporation appear on the market, as they are usually offered only as complete sets. Struck in aluminum, this light gray piece has hints of pale blue toning over prooflike fields.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28525 | Undated Valdez, Alaska Mining Token. AU55 Uncertified. Bernice 11A, copper, 38 mm. Probably early 20th century. The Knight Island Copper Mining Company issued these tokens to stockholders of record, and today they are collected alongside trade tokens. This visually appealing token is a seldom seen Alaska token rarity. This example is the first we have seen or handled. The obverse has a remarkable scene of Valdez Bay, with mountains in the background, a steamer making its way to a pier. On seven lines, the reverse is lettered: I AM A/ STOCKHOLDER/ OF THE/ KNIGHT ISLAND/ COPPER/ MINING CO./ VALDEZ, ALA.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28526 | Undated Fairbanks, Alaska Trade Token, Uncirculated. Bernice-17B, 38 mm. Aluminum and bronze. A classic bimetal trade token, issued by the Fairbanks Cigar Store, probably circa 1930. Good for one dollar in trade for cigars, or possibly for liquor. Visually the most impressive of the few known Alaska bimetal tokens. Extremely rare and highly desirable. Just six different Alaska merchants issued bimetallic trade tokens.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 28527 | An Alaska Gold Charm and Two Generic Gold Charms. A round Alaska Native Gold 1 DWT token, mined at Nome by Rich "Pappy" Witrosky and struck at Fairbanks; and two generic round uniface tokens, a 1/2 gram and a 1/4 gram.Sold for: $149.50. |
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California Gold Charms |
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| 28528 | 1849 British Columbian Gold Two Dollar Token. 15 mm, 1.2 gm. Obverse with coronet design, 10 stars around, and date below. BRITISH COLUMBIA GOLD at reverse periphery with eagle holding olive branch and arrows, REG. below. A respectable example despite evidence of a past cleaning.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28529 | 14-Piece Lot of California Gold Charms. This miscellany of nice California gold charms appears about equally divided between restrike token and some contemporary pieces, struck in gold. Most are in good shape, as usually seen, although one piece is looped at the top.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 28530 | Two 1849 British Columbian Gold Tokens. Includes a one dollar piece, 13 mm, 0.9 gm, Choice Uncirculated with subtle semiprooflikeness in the fields, slight strike weakness and surface roughness which is characteristic of this issue; and a quarter dollar example, 10 mm, 0.5 gm, coronet design with seven stars and date on obverse, denomination with wreath and shield on reverse, AU. Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28531 | Three California Gold Charms. The lot contains an 1849 round Indian; an 1850 octagonal Indian; and an 1860 octagonal Indian with moderate PVC on the lower reverse. All three pieces have a common CALIFORNIA GOLD reverse.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 28532 | A Group of California Gold Charms. The lot includes an 1849 round Liberty in a bezel; an 1850 round Indian; an 1852 octagonal Indian; (2) 1852 round Indian 1/2 California gold; an 1853 round Indian; an 1853 round Liberty 1/4 California gold with PVC; and an 1854 round Indian 1/2 California gold.Sold for: $207.00. |
| 28533 | Four California Gold Charms. Three octagonal pieces and one round, all with chieftain's-head obverse motif and "California Gold-and-date" reverses. Dates include 1852, 1857, 1875, and one illegible. Coloration ranges from olive-gold to purplish-red.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28534 | Two-Piece Lot of British Columbian Gold Tokens. Includes: 1879 one dollar, 12 mm, 1.0 gm, two miners on obverse, denomination and shield on reverse, Uncirculated; and 1923 one dollar piece, 9 carat gold, 13 mm, 0.9 gm, Indian head obverse with 11 stars, date below, star 4 dramatically repunched, reverse with shield and BRITISH COLUMBIA GOLD around, Gem Uncirculated. A duo that is sure to please enthusiasts of British Columbian gold tokens.Sold for: $1,092.50. |
| 28535 | Five California Gold Charms and One Colorado Medal. Includes: 1884-Dated Arms of California Type, MS62 NGC, Burnie-17 round, 0.11 gm; 1885 Eureka, round; 1885 Eureka, octagonal; undated 1/2 gm, .999; undated 1/4 gm, .999; and an 1897-1947 Colorado Mining Assn. medal.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28536 | 1912 British Columbia Gold Half Dollar Token. Greene-120. Gold, 10.3 mm. Dies by Jacoby. A scarce variety in an unusually nice state of preservation. The surfaces are bright and problem-free, although a few scattered abrasions keep this example from an Uncirculated designation.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28537 | 1914 Montana Gold Half Dollar and One Dollar Coins of the West. Gold. Pair of gold charms struck for the 1915 Pan-Pacific International Exposition by Hart and Co., San Francisco, California. The pieces are a half dollar and one dollar size. The half dollar piece has a large rim cud on the reverse, with a small test cut on it. From M.E. Hart's "Coins of the West" series.Sold for: $1,955.00. |
| 28538 | 1915 California Gold 1/4 AU58 NGC. Part of W. E. Hart's "Coins of the West" series. Obverse: bust of Minerva left with 12 stars and EUREKA. Reverse: bear faces right surrounded by wreath, 1/4 above and CALIFORNIA GOLD above that. A greenish-gold piece, with a shallow scrape at upper right reverse margin.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 28539 | 1917 British Columbia Gold Token Brooch Pin. This small brooch is constructed three British Columbia half dollar gold tokens soldered to a simple pin. The tokens are 1917 Greene-185 and have been polished. One piece is cracked. The pin is in working order, although the high bidder will need to adjust the receiver for a proper fit.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28540 | 1917 British Columbia Mixed Denomination Gold Token Brooch. The obverses of two 1917 British Columbia half dollar gold tokens and the reverse of one 1917 gold dollar are displayed on this vintage brooch. The two halves are attributed as Greene-185, whereas the dollar piece is Greene-430. The half dollar on the left is slightly bent and the clasp needs a minor adjustment, otherwise this jewelry item is in wonderful condition.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 28541 | Quartet of California Gold Charms, AU58 Uncertified. Includes: 1849 "Real" Gold Octagonal Charm, Indian Head, 13 stars; 1856 "Real" Gold Charm, Indian Head, 16 stars; 1/2 Dollar Gold, "maybe part of the Kroll hoard"; and an 1858 "Real" Gold Charm, Indian Head, 13 stars.Sold for: $184.00. |
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20th Century Tokens and Medals |
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| 28542 | Three Circulated Merchant Tokens including a Maverick. Coronado Inn, Clifton, Arizona, 10 cents, octagonal, 26 mm, R.7; Ferry Cafe of 16 Market St., San Francisco, Good for One Drink or Cigar; and a brass token good for one drink at the Palace, stock J.M. Brunswick & Balke reverse.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 28543 | Western Merchant Token Assortment. A group of storecards, mostly from Colorado or Montana. The list includes Center Mercantile Co., Center, Co.; Buffalo Lodge, Colorado Springs; (4) Winfrey Pool Hall, Limon, Co.; R.D. Miller, Papeton, Co.; Avenue Cigar Store, Pueblo, Co.; Glass & McQuillan, Pueblo, scratched; Huff's, Nevada, Mo.; Pastime Bar, Big Sandy, Mt.; Kaste's Cigar Store, Havre, Mt.; and three mavericks, Blair & Norton 5 cents; Cullins Good Land 5 cents; and a Huberfand Trading Co. 10 cents.Sold for: $218.50. |
| 28544 | Two Rare Colorado Storecards. The Branch Billiard Hall and Cigar Store, Cripple Creek, Co., Good For 5C in Trade, C-5420, R.10, XF; and a Green-Light Lunch, Pueblo, Co., Good For 5C in Trade, PU-1955, R.8, VF.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28545 | Lot of 51 Grand Forks AFB Mess Hall Tokens. These 51 assorted tokens were used at the Non-Commissioned Officers' Open Mess at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. Seven denomination-alloy combinations are represented, with five cent, 10 cent, and 25 cent tokens in aluminum and brass, as well as a one dollar token in brass.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 28546 | 1905 Las Cruces, New Mexico Encased Cent, Borderline Uncirculated. A chamberpot encased 1905 Indian Cent, virtually Mint State, and considered the rarest and most desirable encased cent, the only such piece listed in 100 Greatest American Medals and Tokens. Issued for the Majestic Saloon in Las Cruces, New Mexico, owned and operated by Samuel F. Bean, nephew of Judge Roy Bean, the "hanging judge." The saloon burned down in 1905. The reverse lettering, GOOD FOR A SMILE, offered a whiskey in exchange for the token. Today, it is undoubtedly worth several smiles. Our consignor notes that he acquired this piece from Joyce Bean in 1980. Born in 1900, she was the daughter of Samuel Bean.Sold for: $1,150.00. |
| 28547 | 20th Century Merchant Token Group Lot. A few 19th century pieces may be included, but we will leave attributions up to the successful bidder! The lot includes many good-fors in varying denominations, and the lot appears to have mostly Oregon material. Some of the larger pieces include: Johnson County Co-Op Association, Olathe, Kansas, $2; Josephine Grocery Co., Grants Pass, Oregon, Good for $1 in Trade; Gold Dust Casino, Reno, Nevada, Win Up to $500; M.G. Brubaker Gen'l Merchandise, Hendley, Nebraska, Good for 25c in Trade; K.P.M. Co., Kinzua, Oregon, Good for $1 in Trade; Cam Bisson, Good for 5c in Trade; and Gus. Silk, Cincinnati, Ohio, Good for 5c in Trade.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28548 | Trio of Texas Trade Tokens. The Strawn Coal Mining Company, Strawn, Texas, good for 10 cents in merchandise, XF, minor corrosion; Callaway Service Stations, Dallas, Texas, good for one quart of 25 cent oil, XF, traces of luster; Skinner Brothers Rubber Co., Dallas, Texas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, hinged tread gauge. Each appears to be copper or brass.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 28549 | Group Lot of Miscellaneous Merchant Tokens. The states include California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Washington. Numerous mavericks accompany the lot. The grades average VF-XF.Sold for: $1,840.00. |
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Australian Tokens |
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| 28550 | Five Australian Tokens. Included are: 1855 Hobart Town, Tasmania, TN-7; 1861 Robert Hyde & Co., Melbourne, TN-131; 1855 New Town Toll Gate, TN-141; R. Parker, Ironmonger, TN-188; and an Undated Stewart & Hemmant, Brisbane, TN-215. All are circulated and bronze.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28551 | Pair of Australian Tokens. Includes: 1861 Robert Hyde & Co., Melbourne, KM-Tn133, lustrous Choice XF with plenty of red remaining in the crevices; and (undated) R. Parker penny token, Geelong, Victoria, KM-Tn188, VF/XF.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28552 | Group of Five Merchant Tokens From Australia and New Zealand. Consists of the following pennies: 1857 Hide & De Carle, KM-Tn-104, VF with a few minor pits on obverse; 1858 Hide & De Carle, KM-Tn-104, VF; 1862 Thomas Stokes, KM-Tn-236.1, wine and arms mule, VF; 1857 New Zealand token, M. Somerville, Auckland, KM-Tn-64, AU with traces of mint red in protected areas; and 1874 New Zealand, George McCaul, KM-Tn-44, VF, light chocolate-brown.Sold for: $218.50. |
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Canada--Breton Tokens |
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| 28553 | Quartet of Canadian Breton Tokens. Includes: Two Halifax Steamboat Company tokens, Breton-900, copper, one Red and Brown Uncirculated, the other Red Uncirculated but possibly dipped; Ships, Colonies & Commerce token, Breton-997, PE10-7, copper, 26 mm, 5.0 gm, EF; and unidentified token, copper, 25.5 mm, 6.1 gm, obverse with laureate head facing left, reverse with shipping sailing left, C'EST DU CUIVRE (this is copper) above, EF. Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28554 | Pair of "Victoria Nobis Est" Halfpenny Tokens. Breton-982, LC-49A2. Copper, engrailed edge, 28 mm. An officer--believed to be Lord Nelson--faces right with VICTORIA NOBIS EST (the victory is ours) around. A seated Britannia faces left on the reverse with a distant ship in the lower left field and the legend HALFPENNY TOKEN around the upper periphery. An EF and a Fine, both on pleasing flans. An interesting lot of halfpennies from Lower Canada.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 28555 | Sextet of Canadian Breton Tokens. Includes: 1814 Breton-990, LC-51A2, XF; Lesslie & Sons, Breton-718, UC-2A4, VF; pair of 1820 Nova Scotia Trade and Navigation tokens, Breton-894, NS-24A1, both about VF but one struck from rusted dies with a shallow vertical scratch extending from the 8 in the date to the allegorical figure's elbow; and Speed the Plough/Success to the Fisheries duo, Breton-917, PE-5B1, one grading XF45, the other a cleaned VF with abrasion above plow.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28556 | 48-Piece Lot of Canadian Breton and Other Tokens. Comprising mostly pre-Confederation (before 1867) Breton tokens, including 14 pennies, with the balance halfpenny-sized coppers. Although this lot contains duplicates, the high bidder will be pleased to find that some are of high quality. A nice starter collection or dealer lot.Sold for: $345.00. |
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Canada--Merchant Tokens |
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| 28557 | Rare "Rat Portage" Steamer Phantom Token. Kenora-450. Aluminum, plain edge, 29 mm, 2.1 gm. Beaded border both sides. Obverse reads STEAMER RAT PORTAGE PHANTOM, while the reverse is blank. Rat Portage was a town in northwest Ontario that was renamed to Kenora in 1905. This example shows traces of semiprooflike surfaces, although the piece is lightly circulated. A minor bend from 2 to 4 o'clock on the reverse is noted for the sake of accuracy.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28558 | J.D. Mills One Cent Token, XF45 Uncertified. Obverse: J.D. Mills / THE RED STORE / SARNIA, ONT.; reverse: GOOD FOR / 1C / CASH DISCOUNT. Light gray surfaces display luster in the recessed areas.Sold for: $29.00. |
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New Zealand Tokens |
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| 28559 | New Zealand Trade Token Trio. Includes: 1862 H. Ashton TN-5, obverse female figure standing with cornucopia, reverse text H. ASHTON / IMPORTER / OF / HABERDASHERY / & / TAILORS / TRIMMINGS / QUEEN St AUCKLAND; Undated J. Caro & Co. TN-11, plowman obverse, reverse GENERAL IRONMONGERS / J. CARO / & CO. / HIGH ST. / CHRISTCHURCH; and an 1875 S. Clarkson TN-13, seated female with scales and cornucopia obverse, reverse S. CLARKSON / BUILDER / & / IMPORTER / CASHEL STREET / CHRIST / CHURCH / NEW ZEALAND.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28560 | Group Lot Four New Zealand Tokens Uncertified. This lot includes: (1) TN-07, 1858, VF; (1) TN-014, 1865, Fine; (1) TN-017, 1862, VF with a slightly bent planchet; (1) TN-24, 1872, Fine (all four lots are uncertified). Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28561 | Four New Zealand Merchant Tokens. Includes: TN-21, vignette with mountain, palm tree, kiwi bird, and canoe obverse, JOHN GILMOUR / NEW / PLYMOUTH / NEW ZEALAND reverse; TN-24, canoeist and date 1872 obverse, THAMES HOTEL / R. GRATTEN / AUCKLAND reverse; TN-64, flora and NEW ZEALAND / 1857 around obverse, M. SOMERVILLE / WHOLESALE / FAMILY GROCER / CITY MART / AUCKLAND reverse; and a TN-67, portrait left with VICTORIA DEI GRATIA / 1874 around on obverse, UNITED SERVICE / HOTEL center and CORNER OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY STREETS / AUCKLAND, N.Z around on reverse.Sold for: $172.50. |
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World Tokens |
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| 28562 | (1850s) Dickeson Restrike Token MS63 Brown NGC. Breen-1380. The obverse features a defiant eagle perched on a rock. The reverse displays the legends "TRIAL PIECE/DESIGNED FOR/UNITED STATES/CENT./1792." According to Breen's 1988 Encyclopedia, Dr. Montroville Wilson Dickeson obtained a pair of dies created by early Mint employee Adam Eckfeldt. These dies were never used for coinage or pattern purposes, and were assumedly sold as scrap metal by the Mint. Dickeson apparently believed the die was connected with the 1792 Getz or Birch cents. Extremely rare; Breen notes "untraced," but the type was illustrated in Dickeson's American Numismatical Manual (1859). A sharply struck piece with ruby-red and gold color. The eagle die is rusted and has a break at 5 o'clock. A few moderate marks and tiny spots are suitable for the assigned grade. Ex: Long Beach Signature Sale (Heritage, 2/2005), lot 10807, which brought $1,495.Sold for: $1,150.00. |
| 28563 | Trio of "Early American" Tokens. Includes: The Old Provoost, N.Y., brass, reeded edge, 31 mm, 16.7 gm, No. 1 in early New York coin dealer Augustus B. Sage's Historical Tokens series, XF, the first Sage pieces were all copper, plain edge, but later brass and reeded-edge pieces appeared, as well as "mules" of mismated dies; The Old Sugar House, copper, 44 mm, 48.6 gm, struck by Edward Groh, the Old Sugar House on Rose Street in New York was A BRITISH PRISON DURING THE REVOLUTION, nice lustrous AU; and a 1962 Continental Dollar restrike, white metal, 38 mm, 20 gm, by Empire Coin Company, prooflike Uncirculated, a couple of die gouges as made.Sold for: $207.00. |
| 28564 | Office Saloon Good for 10 Cents in Trade. Kappen-38. Copper, 26 mm, 5.8 gm. Obverse OFFICE SALOON (ornament) J.H. WATSON PROP. SAN BERNARDINO, CAL. (small letters near rim) MOISE KLINKNER CO. S.F. Reverse GOOD FOR 10C IN TRADE, nice Very Fine with luster remaining.Sold for: $373.75. |
| 28565 | 1873 Vienna, Austria, World Exposition Pin. Brass pin, 32 mm, enameled in navy blue, white, and mint-green with WELTAUSSTELLUNG WIEN 1873, JURY in center ("World exposition, Vienna, jury"). The pin was worn by John Codman Daggett, who served as a judge during the exposition in 1873, according to an accompanying handwritten note. Comes in original octagonal leatherette purple fabric-lined box of issue. Box is VF, pin is Choice AU. Prussia's defeat of Austria in 1866 and the reconciliation with Hungary in 1867 initially set back the Vienna World Exposition, but the success of the Austrian contribution to the 1867 Paris World Exposition revitalized the idea. The scheme was picked up again enthusiastically, with plans made to launch the first World Exposition in a German-speaking country in 1873, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the coronation of Kaiser Franz Joseph. Sold for: $39.00. |
| 28566 | (ca. 1890) Brazil Ferryboat Ticket Token. Copper, oval, 45 x 39 mm, 13.2 gm. Obverse steamboat sailing scene with COMPANHIA NICTHEROI & INHOMERIM around, reverse 160 REIS (reales) in center with ornamental border. The Brazilian town of Niterói or Nictheroi (from an Indian term meaning "hidden water") lies on the eastern side of the entrance to Guanabara Bay, with the city of Rio de Janeiro on the western side, connected to Niterói by ferry, railroad, and, since 1974, by bridge. Inhomerim or Inhomirim is also a part of Rio de Janeiro. Somewhat corroded and rusty, net Very Good.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28567 | 17-Piece Group of British Tokens From the 17th Through 19th Centuries. An interesting group that includes: 1669 Dorsetshire farthing, Seaby-53, nice Very Fine; 1650 William Chandler token; six 19th century British pub tokens; six farthing-sized tokens, including 1847 H. Chamberlin & Sons, Norwich, and George IV Crowned July 19, 1821; and a halfpenny and two one penny model tokens, bimetallic.Sold for: $264.50. |
| 28568 | Lot of 21 British Conder and Conder-Related Tokens, Uncertified. A pleasing array of coppers, including a 1688 Yorkshire/Sheffield DH-199 in AU, 18 pieces dating in the late 1700s, and two 1811 penny tokens. The grades range from VF to Uncirculated, with a couple having minor problems. An interesting lot that would serve well as a Conder token starter collection.Sold for: $373.75. |
| 28569 | Group Lot Four World Tokens Uncertified. This is an attractive group of four world tokens. Two of the pieces are from Great Britain; one is from Spain; the fourth is from Mexico. The lot includes: two crowns of William III dated 1696. Both pieces are in VG/Fine condition with engraved reverses. A silver Spanish Charles III 8 reales coin from 1791, in VG condition, is engraved with "MW" on the reverse. An 8 reales coin from Mexico (San Luis Potosi), dated 1863 (KM-377.2), has a soldered stickpin on the obverse and is engraved with "MEW" on the reverse. All four pieces are uncertified. Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28570 | Group Lot Six British Admiral Vernon Medals and Tokens, Uncertified. An attractive group of small medals and tokens related to British Admiral Vernon. Dates range from 1702 to 1761. Includes examples of Eimer-687 and Betts-95. The average grade is approximately VF30; all six pieces are uncertified. Sold for: $632.50. |
| 28571 | Assorted British Tokens and Medals. Includes: 1736 Queen Caroline Lottery Token; 1800 George III Preserved From Assassination; 1815 Benjamin West President of the Royal Academy; 1831 London Bridge Commemorative Medal; and an 1851 Coining Press Medal.Sold for: $402.50. |
| 28572 | Ship Engraving on 1772 Spanish Colonial Eight Reales. Fine. 1772 Carolus III eight reales obverse with a fancy three-mast ship engraved on the planed-down reverse. Engraved above, WILLm CULLAM ENTER'd ON BOARD HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP, and below, RICHMOND, JULY 10, 1776. Engraved during the reign of King George III. Cullam's length of service on the Richmond is unknown. Although engraved on a Spanish colonial piece, the name Cullam is clearly English, perhaps leading to eventual identification of the man. A fascinating piece that may lead the history enthusiast to much enjoyable research.Sold for: $1,265.00. |
| 28573 | Ornately Engraved H.M.S. Alexander Copper Token. A fascinating 18th century piece, hand-engraved on each side. The front has the letters W M / E C, letters separated by sunbursts, with leafy vines between them. The back has an elegantly carved rendition of the H.M.S. Alexander with script SUCCESS TO THE ALEXANDER around. Holed through the center; the front shows a single point of entry, while the reverse shows only tiny break-through but several small depressions, suggestive of tentative attempts to hole the piece.Sold for: $690.00. |
| 28574 | Group Lot Two British Conder Tokens, Uncertified. 1787 D&H-79 GB/Anglesey, Penny, AU; 1788 D&H-90 GB/Anglesey, Penny, Thick Planchet, XF. (Both pieces are uncertified.) Sold for: $69.00. |
| 28575 | Sextet of British Copper Penny Tokens. Includes: 1787 Druid/Cypher, AU, edge reads ON DEMAND IN LONDON LIVERPOOL OR ANGLESEY; 1811 Devon Mines, Mine Scene/Prince of Wales' Plumes, XF, lightly cleaned; another 1811 Devon Mines, Mine Scene/Prince of Wales' Plumes, XF, trace of blue iridescence; 1812 One Penny Token/TH Cypher, AU, problem-free; 1812 Galloping Horse/Prince of Wales' Plumes, VF, average quality; and an 1812 Cheadle Copper & Brass Company penny token, Choice AU, small curved planchet clip at 2 o'clock with Blakesley effect on opposite edge, an interesting token.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28576 | 27-Piece Circulated Lot of Conder Tokens. A random perusal through this lot of the first five reveals: a 1788 D&H-Anglesey-203, Parys Mining Co., 24 acorns, curved 1, straight 7, VF; 1789 D&H-Chester (Macclesfield)-10, R & Co Cypher/Female Holding Cogwheel, 8 spokes, VG with rim bumps; 1791 D&H-Lancashire (Lancaster)-13, John of Gaunt halfpenny, VG; 1792 D&H-Norfolk (Norwich)-38, Arms of Norfolk/Man in Loom, Fine; and 1793 D&H Lancaster (Manchester)-131, Manchester Promissory Halfpenny/East India Company, cleaned Fine. A good assortment of these continually fascinating British tokens, a series that should appeal to more U.S. copper collectors as time goes by.Sold for: $373.75. |
| 28577 | Five British Halfpenny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. Includes: 1795 D&H-Glamorganshire (Glamorgan)-3, Fine; 1797 D&H-Angusshire (Dundee)-18, Very Fine; D&H-Westmoreland (Kendall)-5c, Choice XF; D&H-Wicklow (Cronebane)-486, Choice VF; 1800 D&H-Wexford (Enniscorthy)-3, VG. All five tokens are uncertified. Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28578 | Group Lot Five British Halfpenny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. This lot includes: 1792 D&H-Birmingham (Coventry)-231, Lady Godiva, XF/AU; 1804 D&H-Cornwall (Penryn)-4, AU/Unc; 1804 Great Britain, Fine; 1797 Great Britain, VF; 1789 Great Britain, George III visit to Plymouth, Fine. All five pieces are uncertified. Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28579 | Group Lot Five British Halfpenny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. This lot includes: 1794 D&H-Herefordshire (Hereford)-5, XF/AU; 1789 D&H-Shropshire (Coalbrook)-12, obverse luster graze, XF; 1794 D&H Northamptonshire (Northampton)-1a, Choice VF; 1795 D&H-Dorsetshire (Poole)-6, XF; 1796 D&H-Wiltshire (Devizes)-2c, Choice VF. All five tokens are uncertified. Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28580 | 1789 William Pitt Conder Token. D&H-Middlesex (Political)-219. White metal, 33 mm, 10.2 gm. Bust left of Edward Lord Thurlow, date at truncation. Reverse: THE RIGHT HON. W. PITT, date at truncation with right-facing bust of William Pitt. Ample reflectivity with only slight signs of handling in the fields and on the devices. Very pleasing--especially for a white medal piece from 1789--with claims to an Uncirculated grade.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28581 | Group Lot Nine Scotland Halfpenny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. This lot includes: 1796 D&H-Scotland, Lothian (Edinburgh)-20, Choice XF; (2) 1790 D&H-Scotland, Lothian (Edinburgh)-27, both VF; 1790 D&H-Scotland, Lothian (Edinburgh)-28, XF; (2) 1791 D&H-Scotland, Lothian (Edinburgh)-38, both XF, one piece with significant die break across the upper obverse; 1792 D&H-Scotland, Lothian (Edinburgh, Hutchinson)-45, Choice AU; 1791 D&H-Scotland, Lothian (Edinburgh)-50a, Choice VF; 1796 D&H-Scotland, Lothian (Edinburgh)-59, VF. All nine pieces are uncertified. Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28582 | Six-Piece Lot of Warwickshire Halfpenny Tokens. Includes: 1792 D&H-Warwickshire (Hickman's)-144, John Howard/Cypher, AU, pleasing color and surfaces; 1790 D&H-Warwickshire (Wilkinson)-387, John Wilkinson/Forge, Choice AU, thick planchet, attractive piece; 1793 D&H-Warwickshire (Wilkinson)-459a, John Wilkinson/Seated Vulcan, VF, edge reads PAYABLE AT BIRMINGHAM OR LIVERPOOL; 1794 D&H-Warwickshire (Wilkinson)-463, John Wilkinson/Seated Lady with Mining Tools, Choice AU, legends and date partially off of planchet; D&H-Warwickshire (Wilkinson)-464, John Wilkinson/Seated Figure of Moneta, AU, plain edge, poorly struck; and 1792 D&H-Warwickshire (Wilkinson Varieties), Counterfeit, Seated Lady With Harp/Cypher, legend reads CAMAK KIAN AND CAMAK, thin planchet and struck partially off-center, micro-porous surfaces.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 28583 | Group Lot Four British Halfpenny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. 1793 D&H-Yorkshire (Leeds)-32, Choice AU; 1791 D&H-Yorkshire (Leeds)-55, VG; 1791 D&H-Yorkshire (Leeds, Paley's)-51, rusted dies, Choice XF; 1793 D&H-Yorkshire (Sheffield)-566, VF. All four pieces are uncertified. Sold for: $59.00. |
| 28584 | Group Lot Six British Halfpenny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. This lot includes: 1793 D&H-Hampshire (Petersfield)-47, Choice VF; 1797 D&H-Hampshire (Portsmouth)-58, XF; 1794 D&H-Hampshire (Portsea)-68, Choice XF; 1794 D&H-Hampshire (Portsea)-70, unevenly struck along obverse rim, "347" engraved on left obverse field, XF details; 1796 D&H-Hampshire (Portsea)-79, XF; 1791 D&H-Hampshire (Portsmouth)-89, XF. All six pieces are uncertified. Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28585 | Group Lot Six British Halfpenny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. The lot includes: 1794 D&H-Hampshire (Gosport)-40, AU; 1793 D&H-Hampshire (Emsworth)-9, carbon spots, VF; 1794 D&H-Hampshire (Emsworth)-12b, Fine; 1793 D&H-Hampshire (Petersfield)-48, XF; 1797 D&H-Hampshire (Portsmouth)-62, Choice VF; 1791 D&H-Hampshire (Portsmouth)-89, Choice AU. All six tokens are uncertified. Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28586 | Quintet of Uncertified Warwickshire Conder Tokens. Includes: 1791 DH-80, Mining & Copper Co., AU; 1792 DH 91, Mining & Copper Co., AU55, edge, Birmingham, Redruth, and Swansea; 1795 DH-118, Mining & Copper Co., XF45, edge, payable in Anglesey, London or Liverpool; 1792 DH-144, H. Hickman's Warehouse; and a 1792 DH-144, H. Hickman's Warehouse, XF45.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 28587 | Group Lot Seven British Halfpenny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. 1791 D&H-Lancashire (Liverpool)-64, XF; 1791 D&H-Lancashire (Liverpool)-68, AU; 1793 D&H-North Wales-1d, VF; 1793 D&H-North Wales-1d, XF; 1793 D&H-Yorkshire (Huddersfield)-1J, VF; 1794 D&H-Anglesey-415a, XF; 1812 (Unlisted in D&H) Great Britain/Lord Nelson, "England Expects Every Man To Do His Duty", British Naval Halfpenny, Choice AU. All seven pieces are uncertified. Sold for: $161.00. |
| 28588 | Group Lot Six British Halfpenny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. This lot includes: 1791 D&H-Cheshire (Macclesfield)-32, obverse adjustment marks, prooflike XF/AU; 1791 D&H-Cheshire (Macclesfield)-34, XF/AU; 1792 D&H-Cheshire (Macclesfield)-57, XF; 1797 D&H-Cornwall (Falmouth)-3, AU; 1793 D&H-Staffordshire (Leek)-10, Choice VF; 1793 D&H-Staffordshire (Leek)-11, obverse lint marks, Choice XF. All pieces are uncertified.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 28589 | Group Lot Four British Halfpenny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. This lot includes: 1791 D&H-Cornwall-2, AU/Unc; 1791 Scotland D&H-Lanarkshire (Glasgow)-3a, AU/Unc; 1791 Scotland D&H-Lanarkshire (Glasgow)-4, VF; 1791 Scotland D&H-Lanarkshire (Glasgow)-7a, XF/AU. (Uncertified.)Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28590 | Quintet of Warwickshire Halfpennies. A well matched set containing: 1791 D&H-Warwickshire (County)-46, Left-Facing Shakespeare/Seated Lady & Cornucopia, EF, plain edge; 1791 D&H-Warwickshire (County)-46, Left-Facing Shakespeare/Seated Lady & Cornucopia, Choice AU, traces of mint red coloration; 1792 D&H-Warwickshire (County)-103, Pelican/Seated Lady with Fasces, VF, counterfeit; 1793 D&H-Warwickshire (Birmingham)-50, Boy/Shield, EF, nice surfaces; and 1793 D&H-Warwickshire (Birmingham)-50, Boy/Shield, AU, pleasing quality.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28591 | Sextet of Lancashire Conder Tokens. An interesting assortment of Conder tokens, including: 1791 D&H-Lancashire (Lancaster)-53, John of Gaunt/River God, AU, problem-free and attractive; 1792 D&H-Lancashire (Lancaster)-29, John of Gaunt/Arms, Choice AU, mostly brown; D&H-Lancashire (Lancaster)-44a, John of Gaunt/Arms, Choice AU, edge reads PAYABLE AT LONDON OR DUBLIN, large die break to left of date; 1794 D&H-Lancashire (Lancaster)-43b, John of Gaunt/Arms, Uncirculated, tinges of mint red coloration but mostly brown, lustrous surfaces; 1793 D&H-Lancashire (Liverpool)-107a, Sailing Ship/Arms of Liverpool, AU, small planchet flaw on rim, dramatic die break on mast of ship; and circa 1790s D&H-Lancashire (Liverpool)-114, John of Gaunt/Sailing Ship, Choice AU, an attractive example.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28592 | Group of Five Conder-Related Farthings. A diverse group of farthings, including: 1791 D&H-Warwickshire (Birmingham)-476a, Seated Lady & Fasces/Stork & Cornucopia, AU, glossy surfaces but with a few edge irregularities; 1792 D&H-Middlesex (Political Series)-1159, Sir Isaac Newton/TH Cypher, AU, pleasing for the grade; 1801 D&H-Middlesex (Pidcock's)-1069, Lion/Beaver, VF, lightly cleaned, a scarce issue; 1795 D&H-Dorsetshire (Poole)-10, Hope & Anchor/Arms of Poole, XF or better, large die break within Hope's shield; and 1815 D&H-40-41, Henry Reid/Wines & Groceries, XF, interesting die breaks. Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28593 | Quintet of Middlesex Political and Social Series Tokens. A well matched group of Conder tokens, including: 1794 D&H-Middlesex (Political & Social)-1016f, Map of France/May Great Britain, AU, plain edge, pleasing eye appeal; 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Political & Social)-1018b, General Convenience, Helmeted Bust/Shield of Arms, AU, plain edge, series of small edge bumps, probably imparted prior to striking, listed as an "RRR" variety with less than 10 known; 1797 D&H-Middlesex (Political & Social)-1019, General Convenience, Helmeted Bust/Seated Britannia, XF, reverse rotated 90 degrees; 1791 D&H-Middlesex (Political & Social)-1022, Handel/Choral Fund, AU, some mint red coloration in protected areas, bisecting curved die break on reverse, a nice piece for the issue; and 1793 D&H-Middlesex (Political & Social)-1033, Sir Isaac Newton/Caduceus & Cornucopia, Choice AU, engrailed edge, a pleasing group of five tokens. Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28594 | Group Lot Four British/Wales Anglesey Halfpenny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. This lot includes: 1797 D&H-Wales (Anglesey)-387, Choice Proof; 1791 D&H-Wales (Anglesey)-389, Prooflike Unc; 1793 D&H-Wales (Anglesey)-428, Choice XF; 1793 D&H-Wales (Anglesey)-428a, AU/Unc. All four pieces are uncertified.Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28595 | 29-Piece Lot of (Mostly) Conder Tokens. A random walk through the lot reveals: D&H-Suffolk (Bury)-26, Success to Plough & Fleece/The Commerce of Britain, wolf's head equidistant between (TH)E P(LOUGH), VF; 1792 D&H-Warwickshire (County)-49, Shakespeare/Vulcan, VF; 1795 D&H Munster-3, Bryen Boiromhe King of Munster/H and Bugle, Fine; D&H-Middlesex-363, Mail Coach, Fine; and 1811 Winter-914, Arms of Norwich/Dunham & Yallop Goldsmiths.Sold for: $402.50. |
| 28596 | Sextet of Lancashire Conder Tokens. Starter collection of Lancashire tokens, including: 1792 D&H-Lancashire (Lancaster)-29, John of Gaunt/Arms, EF, die break on nose; 1793 D&H-Lancashire (Manchester)-128, Grocer's Arms/East India Company Shield, AU details, two large scratches through Grocer's Arms; 1793 D&H-Lancashire (Manchester)-131, Grocer's Arms/East India Company Shield, VF, plain edge; 1793 D&H-Lancashire (Manchester)-135e, Porter With Pack/Arms, Choice AU, engrailed edge, traces of original mint coloration; a second 1793 D&H-Lancashire (Manchester)-135e, Porter With Pack/Arms, VF, possible light cleaning; and 1793 D&H-Lancashire (Manchester)-135h, Porter With Pack/Arms, VF/XF, plain edge. Sold for: $115.00. |
| 28597 | Group Lot Six British Conder Halfpenny Tokens, Uncertified. The lot includes: 1792 D&H-Lancashire (Manchester)-127, Obverse: EAST INDIA HOUSE. Reverse: The Grocer's Arms, camel and GOD GRANT GRACE/HALFPENNY/1792. Edge: PAYABLE AT I. FIELDINGS + MANCHESTER; XF/AU; 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Allen's)-246, Obverse: Shield of arms with birds, WILLIAM ALLEN/LONDON/1795. Reverse: Shield of arms. PROMISSORY HALFPENNY. Edge: PAYABLE IN CHANDON STREET CONVENT GARDEN ++, Brown Unc; (2) 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Davidson's)-295, Obverse: A female figure seated, holding sword and shield bearing the Arms of London, and a distant view of St. Paul's Cathedral behind her, SISE LANE/HALFPENNY/1795. Reverse: Crown upon a triangle, held by two hands. with BR/CONSTITUTION spelled out in center. COMMONS/KINGS/LORDS along the periphery. Edge: PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF T&H DAVIDSON, both pieces are lovely Choice XF; 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Carter's)-275, Obverse: lady's slipper, CARTER/32 JERMYN STREET/LONDON/1795. Reverse: LADIES SHOE MANUFACTORY. Edge: milled, pleasing XF/AU; 1794 D&H-Middlesex (Dennis')-297, Obverse: A staff of wheat. BAKERS HALFPENNY/1795. Reverse: TO LESSEN THE SLAVERY OF SUNDAY BAKING AND PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC WANTS: AN ACT WAS PASSED A.D. 1794. Edge: PAYABLE AT I + DENNIS LONDON oXoXo. Nice XF. (All six pieces are uncertified.) Sold for: $218.50. |
| 28598 | Group Lot Six British Halfpenny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. The lot includes: 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Williams)-916, Brown Unc; Undated D&H-Middlesex (Miscellaneous)-923, AU; 1792 D&H-Middlesex Westminster)-929, Brown Unc; 1795 D&H-Middlesex National Series-952a, AU; 1795 D&H-Middlesex National Series-953a, AU; 1795 D&H-Middlesex National Series-954, AU. All six tokens are uncertified. Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28599 | Seven-Piece Lot of Norfolk (Norwich) Conder Tokens. An excellent accumulation of seven Norfolk (Norwich) tokens, including: 1792 D&H-15, Arms of Norwich/Castle and Lion, EF or better, pleasing color and surfaces; 1792 D&H-16, Arms or Norwich/Castle and Lion, AU, some mint red coloration in protected areas; another 1792 D&H-16, Arms of Norwich/Castle and Lion, XF/AU, legends close to edge and date partially off of flan; 1793 D&H-46, Horseman with Sword/Norwich Barracks, AU, some luster and iridescence; 1793 D&H-46a, Horseman with Sword/Norwich Barracks, plain edge, AU, but lightly cleaned and now naturally retoning; D&H-22, Muff/Umbrella with Accessories, Uncirculated, plain edge on small flan, medium brown coloration with glossy surfaces; D&H-23, Lady with Anchor/ Bottle, AU, cleaned with unnaturally red surfaces.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 28600 | Set of Four Norfolk (Norwich) Conder Tokens. Includes: 1794 D&H-Norfolk (Norwich)-19, Key in Door/Plough & Shuttle, Choice AU or better, plain edge, large internal cud over AC of PLACE; a second 1794 D&H-Norfolk (Norwich)-19, Key in Door/Plough & Shuttle, Select Uncirculated, even brown surfaces and quite lustrous, same die state as previous; 1794 D&H-Norfolk (Norwich)-20, Stocking & Glove/Seated Lady & Globe/Anchor, AU, glossy planchet and pleasing; and 1792 D&H-Norfolk (Norwich)-27, Shield of Norwich/Dunham & Yallop Storefront, nice Uncirculated, traces of mint red surfaces in protected areas.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 28601 | 1792 D&H-Warwickshire (Coventry)-237 Halfpenny Conder Token MS62 Brown NGC. Pro Bono Publico (Lady Godiva)/Elephant and Castle. Obverse legend smaller letters, away from rear of horse, reverse castle under Y. Lustrous medium-brown, but somewhat softly struck through the center. Sold for: $138.00. |
| 28602 | Six-Piece Lot of Conder Farthings. Includes: 1793 D&H-Middlesex (Pidcock's)-1067, Elephant/Cockatoo, XF, smooth surfaces, milled edge; a second 1793 D&H-Middlesex (Pidcock's)-1067, Elephant/Cockatoo, AU, choice flan; 1793 D&H-Middlesex (Newton)-1151, Sir Isaac Newton/Cornucopia, AU, small patch of corrosion on reverse; 1793 D&H-Middlesex (Newton)-1159, Newton/TH Cypher, XF, problem-free; 1794 D&H-Somersetshire (Bath)-115, Bladud Founded Bath/Bladud Driving Swine, VF, circulated but pleasing; and 1793 D&H-South Wales-27a, Laureate Bust Right/Prince of Wales Plumes, XF, nice color and planchet quality.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 28603 | Seven-Piece Lot of Mixed British & Irish Copper Tokens. An interesting mix, including: 1793 Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI half penny token, MURd BY THE FACTIOUS, AU or better, pleasing piece; 1793 half penny token, Lowestoft Token/Success to the Fisheries, XF, walnut surfaces; 1811 Birmingham penny, Rose Copper Company, Fine, cleaned and corroded; 1813 Halesowen penny, Withers-748, St. Mary's Church/God Save The King, AG, heavily corroded, low quality; 1811 penny, Wallis & Badger, Withers-725, VF, weakly struck at 6 o'clock of both obverse and reverse, lightly cleaned; 1813 Ireland J. Hilles half penny, VF, some surface roughness; and Ireland quarter penny token, J. Hosier, Baker, AU, pleasing surface quality. Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28604 | Group Lot Five British Halfpenny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. This lot includes: 1795 D&H-Suffolk (Bungay)-22d, AU; 1795 D&H-Suffolk (Hoxne)-33a, struck from rusted dies, Unc; 1794 D&H-Suffolk (Sudbury)-35, AU; (2) 1794 D&H-Suffolk (Ipswich)-39, one piece is XF, the other is Brown Unc. All five tokens are uncertified. Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28605 | 1793 Suffolk/Sudbury Conder Token. D&H-39. Copper, 29.4 mm. MAY THE TRADE OF SUDBURY FLOURISH around with coat of arms as the central device. PROBONO / PUBLICO (for the good of the people) / 1793 on reverse. Edge: PAYABLE AT GOLDSMITH'S & SONS SUDBURY, which is the edge of D&H-38 and rare as such. Die break through MAY TH. A pleasing Uncirculated example with traces of mint red coloration on the obverse. Sold for: $97.75. |
| 28606 | Prooflike 1793 Yorkshire/Leeds Brownbill's Conder Token. D&H-34. Copper, 29 mm. Left-facing bust of Bishop Blaze with SUCCESS TO THE YORKSHIRE WOOLEN MANUFACTORY around. Reverse: LEEDS HALFPENNY with date in exergue. The edge reads PAYABLE AT H. BROWNBILL'S SILVERSMITH. This issue was struck at the famed Soho Mint and the quality shows. Mirrored fields contrast with frosted devices on this well struck, perfectly centered, walnut example. The delicate fields have picked up a negligible amount of abrasions, thus keeping this piece from a Gem designation. Some specialists consider D&H-34 to be a proof-only issue due to the production quality.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28607 | 1794 British One Penny Conder Token, XF40 Uncertified. DH-4. Bury. Bust to left, in cocked hat. Obverse peripheral legend CHARLES MARQUIS CORNWALLIS. Reverse legend HIS FAME RESOUNDS FROM EAST TO WEST. The edge lettering reads: VALUE ONE PENNY AT P DECKS POST OFFICE BURY 1794. Extremely Fine condition, uncertified. Sold for: $80.50. |
| 28608 | Group Lot Two British Penny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. The lot includes: 1794 D&H-Suffolk (Bury)-4, XF; 1794 D&H-Suffolk (Blything)-19, XF. Both pieces are uncertified. Sold for: $39.00. |
| 28609 | Group Lot Six British Conder Tokens, Uncertified. The lot includes: (2) 1794 Lincolnshire/Spalding Halfpenny, D&H-5; (2) (No Date) Lincolnshire/Sleaford Halfpenny, D&H-3; 1794 Ireland/Dublin Halfpenny, D&H-338; 1799 Ireland/Dublin Halfpenny, D&H-347. All six pieces are uncertified, grading between VF and AU. Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28610 | Group of Five Hampshire (Emsworth) Uncertified Conder Tokens. Includes: 1794 DH-15, Halfpenny Payable by John Stride, AU50; DH-18, Uncirculated, edge, "Current Every Where," map of France on reverse; 1794 DH-20a, XF45, edge,"Current Every Where,"1795 DH-21, Halfpenny Payable by John Stride, AU50; and a 1795 DH-30, XF40, edge, payable in Lancaster, London or Bristol.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28611 | Quintet of Lancashire Conder Tokens. Includes: (three) 1794 Lancaster, DH-58, AU, AU, and XF, edge, Payable in Lancaster, Liverpool, and Manchester; 1791 Rochdale, DH-140, XF, edge, Payable at the Warehouse of John Kershaw; and a 1792 Rochdale, DH-143, AU, edge, Payable at the Warehouse of John Kershaw.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 28612 | Six Middlesex Conder Tokens. Includes: (two) 1794 Masonic, DH-370-E, XF and VF/XF; 1795 Moore's, DH-389, XF; 1794 Newgate, DH-391, Choice Brown Unc; and (two) 1794 Newgate, DH-393, AU and XF.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28613 | Four High-Grade Conder Tokens. A nice lot of high-grade Conder tokens, including: D&H-Norfolk (Norwich)-17, Arms of Norwich/Plough & Shuttle, prooflike Uncirculated; D&H-Middlesex-677, Spence's 7 Months Imprison'd/Three Thomases, XF+, small rim clip; D&H-Middlesex-798b, Spence's Odd Fellows (Quis Rides)/Honour (Heart in Palm), XF; D&H-Middlesex-842b, Spence's Pig's Meat/Three Thomases, lustrous XF, small rim clip, some muted red on Three Thomases side. Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28614 | Four British Conder Halfpenny Tokens, Uncertified. 1794 Durham/South Shields, D&H-4, Unc.; 1794 Durham/South Shields, D&H-6, XF; Wicklow/Cronebane Irish Mine Co., D&H-18, Choice Unc.; and Wicklow/Cronebane Ireland-Hibernia, D&H-68, AU. All four pieces are uncertified. Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28615 | Group Lot Five Irish/Scottish Halfpenny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. The lot includes: Undated D&H-Ireland (Dublin)-336, Brown Unc; 1796 D&H-Devonshire (Plymouth)-6, Choice AU; 1794 D&H-Durham (Braintree)-3, VF; 1797 D&H-Scotland, Perthshire (Perth)-5, XF; 1796 D&H-Gloucestershire (Newent)-64, obverse damage, XF details. All five pieces are uncertified.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 28616 | Group Lot Six British Halfpenny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. The lot includes: 1794 D&H-Sussex (Brighton)-3a, Unc; 1794 D&H-Sussex (Brighton)-4, Choice AU; (2) 1794 D&H-Sussex (Chichester)-15, both XF/AU; 1795 D&H-Sussex (East Grinstead)-22, XF/AU; 1794 D&H-Sussex (Northiam)-34, Choice AU. All six tokens are uncertified. Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28617 | Quartet of 1794 Kent Conder Tokens. Includes: 1794 D&H-Kent (Canterbury)-6, Canterbury Cathedral/Shield of Arms, AU but with very light graffiti on cathedral side; 1794 D&H-Kent (Deal)-11, Man-Of-War/Shield of Arms, EF with a few small die breaks; 1794 D&H-Kent (Dover)-16, Bust-Left of William Pitt/Arms of Dover, nice AU, edge AT HORN'S LIBRARY with the rest engrailed; and 1794 D&H-Kent (Lamberhurst)-35, City Shield of Chichester/Arms of Canterbury, Uncirculated with glossy surfaces and traces of mint red coloration. Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28618 | Quartet of Kent Conder Tokens. Includes: 1794 D&H-Kent (Dover)-16, Bust of Pitt/Cinque Ports Shield, XF, AT HORNS LIBRARY on edge with the rest cancelled; 1794 D&H-Kent (Hawkhurst)-30, Kentish Horse in Shield/Cypher & Wheatsheaf, AU, a pleasing piece; 1794 D&H-Kent (Lamberhurst)-35, Arms of Chichester/Arms of Canterbury, AU, some red coloration in protected areas; and 1795 D&H-Kent (Maidstone)-37, Arms of Maidstone & Supporters/Padsole Paper Mill, XF or better, cracked planchet.Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28619 | Group Lot Four British Halfpenny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. The lot includes: 1794 D&H-Essex (Braintree)-4, XF; 1794 D&H-Essex (Braintree)-4, XF/AU; 1794 D&H-Essex (Chelmsford)-5, Choice AU; 1794 D&H-Essex (Chelmsford)-5, AU/Unc. All four tokens are uncertified. Sold for: $69.00. |
| 28620 | Eight Somersetshire Conder Tokens. Includes: 1794 Bath, DH-26, XF, Plain Edge; 1794 Bath, DH-36c, VF, edge, Payable in Lancaster, London, or Bristol; 1794 Bath, DH-36d, VF, edge, Payable at London or Dublin; 1795 Bath, DH-40, AU, milled edge; (two) 1794 Bridgewater, DH-86, XF and AU, edge, On Demand We Promise To Pay; and (two) 1793 Bristol, DH-89, AU and XF, edge, oblique milling.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28621 | Group Lot Five British Conder Tokens, Uncertified. 1794 D&H-Middlesex (Shackelton's)-477, AU; (Undated) D&H-Middlesex-416b, XF; 1795 D&H-Middlesex-467, XF; (Undated) D&H-Middlesex/Spence's-699, Unc; 1794 D&H-Middlesex/Spence's-682c, AU. All five pieces are uncertified. Sold for: $207.00. |
| 28622 | Group Lot Six British Halfpenny Tokens, Uncertified. The lot includes: 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Guest's)-308b, Choice AU; 1798 D&H-Middlesex (Hancock's)-322, Brown Unc; 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Kilvington's)-346, Choice VF; 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Kilvington's)-347, die chip on cheek, Brown Unc; 1794 D&H-Middlesex (Lackington's)-354, nice VF; 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Lackington's)-362a, XF. All pieces are uncertified.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28623 | Group Lot Five British Halfpenny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. The lot includes: 1794 D&H-Middlesex (Newgate)-393, reverse scratched, XF details; 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Lackington's)-357, Fine; 1795 D&H-Middlesex (William's)-915, Choice AU; 1795 D&H-Middlesex National Series-953a, Red-Brown Uncirculated; 1795 D&H-Middlesex National Series-986, minor obverse rim bumps, VF. All pieces are uncertified.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28624 | 1794 Middlesex/Hendon Conder Token. D&H-325. Copper, 29 mm. Bust of actor David Garrick facing left on reverse with view of a church and HENDON VALUE ONE HALFPENNY on obverse. An eye-appealing AU example that is free of problems.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 28625 | Group Lot Four British Halfpenny Tokens, Uncertified. The lot includes: 1794 D&H-Essex (Colchester)-9, XF; 1794 D&H-Essex (Colchester)-10, Choice XF; 1794 D&H-Essex (Chelmsford)-5, weak date, AU; 1794 D&H-Essex (Hornchurch)-33, AU/Unc. All four pieces are uncertified. Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28626 | Group Lot Four British Halfpenny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. This lot includes: 1794 D&H-Middlesex (Lackington's)-353, AU55; 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Lackington's)-357, AU/Unc; 1795 D&H-Middlesex-363 Mail Coach Token, Choice AU; 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Newgate)-396b, AU. All four pieces are uncertified. Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28627 | Group Lot Three British Penny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. This lot includes: 1794 D&H-Middlesex (Young's)-39, obverse die fill at 6 o'clock, AU55; 1794 D&H-Middlesex (Young's)-39, Unc; 1754 (spurious date) D&H-Middlesex (Kempson's)-62, AU/Unc.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28628 | Group Lot Five British Halfpenny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. The lot includes: 1794 D&H-Bedfordshire (Leighton)-3c, AU/Unc; 1795 D&H-Cambridgeshire County-12, obverse planchet lamination from 4 o'clock on the rim, Brown Unc; 1795 D&H-Ireland, Dublin (Cornwell's)-307, significant obverse die crack, rim break at 5 o'clock, XF; 1794 D&H-Scotland, Invernesshire (Inverness)-2, Choice Brown Prooflike Unc; 1793 D&H-Staffordshire (Leek)-11, VF. All five pieces are uncertified. Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28629 | Group Lot Three British Halfpenny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. The lot includes: 1794 D&H-Somersetshire (Bath)-26, Red-Brown Unc; 1794 D&H-Somersetshire (Bath)-34, AU; 1795 D&H-Somersetshire (Bath)-40, Red-Brown Unc. All three pieces are uncertified. Sold for: $230.00. |
| 28630 | Flip-Over Double Strike 1795 Kent/Maidstone Conder Token. D&H-36a. Copper, 29 mm. Two supporters holding shield of arms with MAIDSTONE HALFPENNY around and 1795 above. Standing figure of Justice, KENT below and THE SPRING OF FREEDOM ENGLANDS BLESSING at the periphery. Edge: PAYABLE BY HENRY OLIVERS, except that the name has been cancelled. This variety was not listed in the Dalton & Hamer reference until the 1990 update. As a variety, it is considered very rare with less than ten examples known. But wait--it gets better. This piece is also a dramatic flip-over double strike error. The figure of Justice is boldly struck over the shield of arms at a 45 degree angle sloping down from left to right. The second strike obliterated the original strike detail on the opposite side. This piece grades VF in terms of detail but, unfortunately, the surfaces are affected by verdigris. An exceptional combination of a rare variety and a spectacular error.Sold for: $218.50. |
| 28631 | 1795 Middlesex National Series Duke of York Halfpenny. D&H-985a. Copper, 29.2 mm. Right-facing bust of Frederick, the Duke of York. Reverse: Man-of-war sailing to the left, THE WOODEN WALLS OF OLD ENGLAND around. A pleasing, problem-free VF example. Sold for: $39.00. |
| 28632 | Group Lot Five British Conder Tokens, Uncertified. The lot includes: 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Hall's)-25, "Three Quadrupeds", penny, VF; 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Hall's)-26a, penny, weakly struck reverse,VF; (2) 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Hall's)-315c, halfpenny, both pieces are AU/Unc; 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Hall's)-317, halfpenny, XF/AU. All five pieces are uncertified.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28633 | Group Lot Five British Halfpenny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. The lot includes: 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Chelsea)-277, AU; 1795 Middlesex (Coventry Street)-292, AU; 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Foundling Fields)-305, XF; 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Guest's)-308c, XF; 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Kilvington's)-346, Choice VF. All five tokens are uncertified. Sold for: $106.95. |
| 28634 | Group Lot Seven British Halfpenny Conder Tokens, Uncertified. This lot includes: 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Spence's)-804c, Choice AU with apparent adjustment marks on each side; 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Spittle's)-902, XF; 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Spittle's)-903, Choice XF; 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Stinton's)-904, Choice VF; 1795 D&H-Middlesex (William's)-913, XF/AU; 1795 D&H-Middlesex (William's)-915, lightly cleaned, XF details; 1795 D&H-Middlesex National Series-984, AU. All seven pieces are uncertified. Sold for: $132.25. |
| 28635 | Mini-Collection of Four Scarce Penny Tokens. A lot of scarce Conder tokens, including: 1795 D&H-Middlesex (Masonic)-33, Cupid Within Triangle/Freemason Arms, VF or better with attractive surfaces, edge bump adjacent to tip of triangle (12 o'clock), scarce this nice; 1800 D&H-Middlesex (Christ's Hospital)-11, "CH" Cypher/PENNY, VF, thick planchet, beaded border; 1800 D&H-Middlesex (Christ's Hospital)-13, "CH" Cypher/PENNY, VF, thin planchet, a few minor edge problems; 1800 D&H-Middlesex (Christ's Hospital)-13, "CH" Cypher/PENNY, VF, thin planchet, beaded border, slightly mottled toning.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28636 | Group of Four Middlesex Halfpenny Tokens. An interesting lot of circa 1790s Conder tokens, including: D&H-Middlesex (Pidcock's)-416b, Elephant/Rhinoceros, Choice AU, mint red coloration in protected areas; D&H-Middlesex (Pidcock's)-454, Two-Headed Cow/Toucan, AU, plenty of red surfaces close to devices; D&H-Middlesex (Salter's)-473, Working Hatmakers/Storefront, AU/Unc, small planchet defect at 6 o'clock on hatmaker side; and another D&H-Middlesex (Salter's)-473, Hatmakers/Storefront, Net XF, AU details, but mostly red in color due to being cleaned, still nice though. Sold for: $207.00. |
| 28637 | Pair of Popular Cambridgeshire "Beehive" Farthings. Includes: D&H-Cambridgeshire (County)-36, Druid/Beehive, Uncirculated, thick planchet, milled edge, lustrous with much eye appeal; and D&H-Cambridgeshire (County)-36a, Druid/Beehive, XF, smaller diameter, thin planchet with plain edge, problem-free and a nice match to the other farthing in this lot.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 28638 | 1795 Middlesex/Lackington's Conder Token. D&H-358a. Copper, milled edge, 28.6 mm. J. LACKINGTON / FINSBURY SQUARE around, bust facing right with date under truncation. Figure of Fame on reverse, ALLEN & CO. HALFPENNY OF LACKINGTON at edge with a smaller concentric legend reading CHEAPEST BOOKSELLERS IN THE WORLD. Traces of mint red coloration is observed on both sides, although a touch of rub on the highpoints limits the grade to AU58. Close inspection with the aid of magnification reveals minor traces of dirt build-up within the devices. Overall, this is an attractive Conder token.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 28639 | Group Lot Two British Conder Tokens, Uncertified. This lot includes: Undated (1790s) D&H-Warwickshire (Birmingham)-120, toned Unc; and Undated (1790s) D&H Warwickshire (Birmingham)-219b, AU/Unc. Both pieces are uncertified. Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28640 | 1795 Middlesex/Skidmore's St. Paul's Church Conder Token. D&H-522. Copper, 29.4 mm. Obverse: St PAULs COVENT GARDEN at top with perspective view of church, LONDON at lower edge and a small JAMES below the building. In this state, die sinking--as caused by a break--is beginning to occur on the right side of the planchet. Reverse: DESTROY'D BY FIRE SEPr 17 at upper periphery, a view of the church in ruins and the date in exergue. Edge: SKIDMORE HOLBORN LONDON. A lovely Choice Uncirculated example with a respectable amount of red coloration on both sides. Sold for: $276.00. |
| 28641 | 1796/5 Norfolk/Norwich Conder Token. D&H-33. Copper, milled edge. 29 mm. Issued by Dunham & Yallop, who were goldsmiths and jewelers in Norwich. Traces of a 5 can be seen under the 6 in the date. Pleasing light chocolate surfaces and just a breath away from an Uncirculated designation.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 28642 | Quintet of High Grade Middlesex Skidmore's Churches & Gates Tokens. This high grade lot includes the following circa 1797 tokens: D&H-Middlesex (Skidmore's)-540, St. Ann's Aldergate/Cypher, Select Uncirculated, mostly Red, legend reads DEDICATED TO COLLECTORS OF MEDALS & COINS; D&H-Middlesex (Skidmore's)-542, St. Bartholomew/Cypher, Net AU, fully Uncirculated Red, but cleaned; D&H-Middlesex (Skidmore's)-587a, St. Giles/Cypher, Uncirculated, Brown obverse with Red and Brown reverse (cypher side); D&H-Middlesex (Skidmore's)-595, View of Church/Andrew's Holborn, Uncirculated, Red and Brown, nice piece; and D&H-Middlesex (Skidmore's)-642, St. Mary's White Chapel/Cypher, Uncirculated, traces of mint red coloration in protected areas. Sold for: $632.50. |
| 28643 | Five Prooflike Warwickshire Conder Tokens. Includes the following tokens: 1797 D&H-Warwickshire (Kempson's)-265, Trinity Church/Arms of Coventry, Uncirculated, prooflike surfaces, with period, light coating of film; 1797 D&H-Warwickshire (Kempson's)-282a, Bablake Hospital/Arms of Coventry, Uncirculated, attractive prooflike surfaces, plain edge, no period; 1797 D&H-Warwickshire (Kempson's)-266, Coventry Cross/Arms of Coventry, Uncirculated, prooflike surfaces, pleasing example; 1797 D&H-Warwickshire (Kempson's)-288, County Hall/Arms of Coventry, Uncirculated, prooflike, chocolate-brown coloration; and 1797 D&H-Warwickshire (Kempson's)-291, Draper's Hall/Arms of Coventry, Uncirculated, prooflike.Sold for: $862.50. |
| 28644 | Rare 1797 Middlesex/Trinity College Penny. D&H-172. Copper, 35 mm, 17.8 gm. Part of the "Miscellaneous Series." Obverse: TRINITY COLLEGE above, perspective view of buildings, JACOBS underneath, and LIBRARY CAMB. at lower edge. Reverse: MIDDLESEX PENNY at upper periphery, 1797 below. A portcullis and scales in the center are framed by sprigs of oak and laurel. Edge: I PROMISE TO PAY ON DEMAND THE BEARER ONE PENNY. Struck on an oddly formed planchet that must have been at the end of the strip, as evinced by the small, curved clip near the 3 o'clock obverse rim. Above the clip are two beveled areas on the rim and the center seems to have a raised area, thus causing minor strike weakness on the opposite side. In terms of condition, this is a Select Uncirculated piece with prooflike surfaces and a pleasing amount of red coloration poking through the natural patination. A rare and peculiar Conder token that is worthy of aggressive bidding competition.Sold for: $690.00. |
| 28645 | Six-Piece Lot of 1811-1812 British Penny Tokens. Includes: 1811 Newark penny, Withers-880, Choice AU, nice for the issue; 1812 British Copper Company penny, XF, decent quality; 1811 Bristol penny, Nail Manufactory, VF, some roughness; 1812 Union Copper Company, Birmingham, VF, problem-free; 1811 Newark penny, Withers-880, AG, corroded, one side harshly cleaned, then lacquered; 1811 Bristol Brass & Copper Company penny, XF, minor rim bump.Sold for: $74.75. |
| 28646 | Four-Piece Starter Lot of 1811 Silver Shilling Tokens. Includes:1811 Devonshire (Barnstaple) shilling, Dalton-13, Prince of Wales' Plumes/Evans, Bowhay, Nott, & Gribble, VF, mottled toning; circa 1811 Devonshire (County) shilling, Dalton-1, Light House/Devon Silver Token, EF, reflective surfaces under toning; 1811 Devonshire (Teignmouth) shilling, Dalton-19, Lion/20 Tokens for One £, EF or better, nice patina; and 1811 Northumberland (Newark) shilling, Dalton-5, Town Hall/The Current Value, VF.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28647 | Attractive Trio of British Silver Six Pence Tokens, all dated 1811. Includes: Hampshire/Newport (Isle of Wight), D-24, ship obverse, beehive reverse; Yorkshire/Sheffield, D-54, Younge & Deakin; and Somersetshire/Bristol, D-51, "PAYABLE / BY MESSrs / FRAs GARRATT / Wm TERRELL / EDWd BIRD / LANt BECK & / FRANs H. / GRIGG," all three XF and displaying lovely gunmetal-grey patination.Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28648 | Three Early 1800s British Trade Tokens, All Silver Shillings. Includes: Yorkshire/Scarborough, D-32, Lord & Marshall, VF with light grey coloration; Somersetshire/Bristol, D-20, unicorns supporting coat of arms on obverse, ISSUED BY / E . BRYAN / BRISTOL reverse, EF or better but lightly cleaned, now retoned; and Somersetshire/Bristol, D-48, no date but considered to be circa 1817, ship sailing left on obverse, PAYABLE AT GOVERNMENT STORES around, No. 37 / QUAY / BRISTOL reverse, EF with pleasing light grey devices framed by darker fields.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 28649 | Trio of 1811-12 Silver Shilling Trade Tokens. Consisting of following British tokens: 1811 Somersetshire/Bristol, D-22, Garratt, Terrell, Bird, Beck, and Grigg, splendid fire-orange iridescent center framed by grey and blue toning on the obverse with similar colors on the reverse, although subdued, AU; 1812 Dorsetshire/Poole, D-9, PAYABLE BY W.B. BEST, XF; and 1811 Yorkshire/Leeds, D-18, issued by John Smalpage and S. Lumb, XF but with patch of hairline scratches in upper left obverse field. Sold for: $54.00. |
| 28650 | Sextet of British Copper Tokens, 1811-1813. Includes: 1811 Cornwall penny, Withers-701, Pumping Engine/Fish & Tin Ingots, XF, milled edge; 1812 Hull Lead Works (Yorkshire) penny, Withers-761, XF, injured die at 2 o'clock on reverse, scarce issue; 1811 Bristol & South Wales penny, Withers-522, XF, decent token; 1813 British Copper Company penny, Withers-582, XF, scarce; 1813 Glasgow (Lanarkshire) penny, Phoenix Iron Works, Withers-1350, VF/XF, medium chocolate-brown; and 1813 Stockton penny, Christopher & Jennett, Withers-1115, XF but whizzed and showing unnatural red coloration.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 28651 | Trio of 1811-1812 British Penny Tokens. Nice group of three different tokens, including: 1811 penny, George III Right/Arms of Bristol, Choice AU, pleasing eye appeal; 1812 Birmingham penny, Union Copper Company/Payable in Cash, XF, problem-free; and 1812 Birmingham & South Wales penny, Galloping Horse/Prince of Wales Plumes, XF/AU, chocolate-brown coloration. Sold for: $49.00. |
| 28652 | Septet of British 1811-1813 Copper Tokens. A nice mixture, including: 1812 Cornwall token, Penny Piece/Two Unicorns, XF or better, few edge bumps; 1812 Cornwall penny, Pump House/Prince of Wales' Plumes, XF, rough patch on obverse; 1812 British Copper Company penny, Smelting Works/Lion, XF/AU, large die lump under Y of PENNY; 1813 Nottingham/J.M. Fellows penny, XF, lightly cleaned; 1811 Bristol and South Wales penny token, XF, decent piece; 1811 Dunham & Yallop Norwich half penny token, AU, pleasing eye appeal; and an 1812 Hull half penny, Picard Lead Works, AU, lustrous surfaces. Sold for: $97.75. |
| 28653 | Five-Piece Mixed Lot of 1811 Penny and Half Penny Tokens. A nice starter collection of five British penny and half penny tokens, all dating 1811 and grading in the XF/AU range, including: Two Cornwall pennies, Pump House/Fish; two Old Stock Exchange half pennies; and a Bristol Patent Nail Manufactory half penny token.Sold for: $86.25. |
| 28654 | Four-Piece Lot of Somersetshire Bristol Silver Shilling Tokens. A well matched assortment, including: 1811, D-24, AU, attractively toned; 1811, D-25, AU, nice reflectivity; 1811, D-26, Choice AU, stunning electric-blue and rose toning; and an 1811 contemporary counterfeit, D-38, AU, silvered copper.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28655 | 1811 Cambridgeshire (March) Silver Shilling. Dalton-1. Listed as "very rare." Obverse: TO FACILITATE TRADE / ISSUED NOVr 1 1811 around, MARCH / SILVER TOKEN / ONE / SHILLING in central field. Reverse: PAYABLE BY MESSrs / S. RATCLIFFE / E. ELAM & J. THURBON around, a suspended fleece as the central device. A heavily patinated AU example with reflective fields. Sold for: $97.75. |
| 28656 | 1811 Gloucester One Shilling Silver Token. Dalton-5. Building on obverse with GLOUCESTER COUNTY & CITY TOKEN above, Roman number date in exergue. The reverse features a shield of arms with crown above, all within a wreath and FOR XII PENCE above. A beautifully prooflike piece that shows only the slightest bit of handling in the fields, although weakly struck in the central obverse.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 28657 | Quartet of 1811 British Silver Shilling Tokens. Includes: 1811 Cheshire Nantwich token, D-1, AU, heavily patinated but with semiprooflike fields evident; 1811 Hereford County & City Token, AU, reflective fields, medium-sized die break from rim to central reverse; 1811 Somersetshire shilling token, D-49, issued by W. Sheppard, AU, pleasing example; and 1811 York token, D-86, Cattle & Barber issue, XF, gunmetal-gray toning. Sold for: $161.00. |
| 28658 | Pleasing Trio of 1811-1812 Silver Shilling Tokens. Includes: 1811 Somersetshire (Bristol) shilling, Dalton-49, Arms of Bristol/Value 12 Pence, W. Sheppard variety, Choice AU, beautiful toning over reflective surfaces; 1811 Wales (Flintshire) shilling, Dalton-3, Arms of Flintshire/J.O.S.&O Cypher, AU, prooflike fields with variegated gunmetal-blue and russet toning; and 1812 Warwickshire (Birmingham) shilling, Dalton-18, Building/Shield, AU, great reflectivity, mottled toning but still attractive and a good match to the other two tokens in this lot.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28659 | 1811 Staffordshire Fazeley Silver Shilling Token. Dalton-6. Listed as "rare." Obverse: FAZELEY SILVER TOKEN / 1st OCTOBER 1811 around, shield of arms in central field. Reverse: ONE SHILLg within wreath. A beautiful example with fully prooflike fields and light variegated coloration on both sides. The classic "pull-away" toning at the outer legends confirms the originality of this piece.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28660 | 1811 Great Britain Silver 12 Pence Token, Uncirculated. Seaby-49, D-45. Silver, 24 mm, engrailed edge. Obv. arms of the City of Bristol, Somersetshire, supported by two unicorns, legend LET TRADE & COMMERCE FLOURISH / BRISTOL ISSUED BY W . SHEPPARD . EXCHANGE / SEPT. 6 1811. Rev. VALUE 12 PENCE inside a wreath, SOMERSETSHIRE WILTSHIRE / GLOUCESTERSHIRE / SOUTH WALES /AND BRISTOL TOKEN. Nearly Choice Uncirculated, lightly cleaned at one time but still quite attractive.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 28661 | 1812 Yorkshire Doncaster Silver Shilling Token. Dalton-8. Seated lady with scales and cornucopia on obverse, lion with standard on reverse. AU details but lightly cleaned. Highly reflective fields. Sold for: $39.00. |
| 28662 | Octet of Non-Local Wellington Halfpenny Tokens, 1812-1813. Eight-piece lot of coppers. Six are of the Eimer-243/244 (Medallic Portraits of the Duke of Wellington) type with legends in Spanish and a military bust facing left. The tokens grade between VF and AU, although one has suffered light obverse impact damage. Also included is an 1813 Marquis Wellington laureate and draped bust right token, Eimer-246, VF, and an 1813 Field Marshall Wellington piece, uniformed bust left, Eimer-247, EF with minor rim bruises on the reverse. Considering the plethora of minor varieties found within the Eimer-243/244 issues, this lot shall provide the high bidder with a fun-filled research opportunity. Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28663 | Duo of Two Napoleon Tokens. Includes: 1814 Defeat of Napoleon by Thomas Kettle. BHM-794, Bramsen-1373, d'Essling-1456. Brass, 24.9 mm, 5.2 gm. Plain edge. Allegorical scene on obverse: Standing figure with food spilling from cornucopia, peace branch in right hand, ships in background. Legend at upper rim reads THEY PROSPER THAT I LOVE THEE with date in exergue. Reverse lists allied leaders with the date of March 31, 1814 at the lower rim, WE CONQUER TO SET FREE around. Beautiful reflective surfaces that have toned in burnt-orange, violet and cobalt hues; Undated (1815) Napoleon at St. Helena Dutch medal. Bramsen-1713, d'Essling-1644. Brass, 26.9 mm, 6.1 gm. Engrailed edge. Obverse: Napoleon seated on a small rock in the middle of the ocean, his right arm extended and ships in the background. The Dutch legend in exergue reads WAAR ZAL IK ONTKOMEN (where will I flee). The reverse legend is BONAPARTE AP St. HELENA. Signed D. & A.A. at 6 o'clock. Some original red coloration in the protected areas with hints of blue toning elsewhere. Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28664 | Group Lot of 18 French Jetons, Tokens, and a Medal. Includes: 12 French jetons from the 17th and 18th century on planchets of various composition, VG to AU; two 19th century French tokens, "MONNAI DE SINGE" and "BON POUR 1 PAIN"; Charles II birth/death medal by Dassier, MI-602/291, AU, walnut coloration; 1791 2 sols token, KM-Tn-23, XF; 1792 2 sols token, KM-Tn-25, VF; and a 1792 5 sols token, KM-Tn-35, VF or better but with a few minor reverse ticks, a nice group for those desiring antiquity and beauty.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28665 | (1791) Jean-Jacques Rousseau Token. Hennin-307. Bronze, 35.1 mm, 23.9 gm. Dies by Rambert Dumarest. Struck at Boulton's Soho Mint in England circa 1791. This medal was part of the Monneron brothers' "Great Men of France" series. Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a noted Swiss philosopher. Edge inscription: SE VEND A PARIS CHEZ MONNERON (PATENTÉ) "sold in Paris at Monneron's (patented)." The current piece is an original, as distinguished from the later Soho plain edge restrikes by the aforementioned edge lettering. The Monneron brothers operated a banking house in Paris and issued this and other tokens under the same premise as their contemporary British trade token counterparts, better known as Conder tokens today. Minor abrasions keep this piece from a higher grade, although no actual signs of wear are present and the edges are razor-sharp.Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28666 | French Revolution 1792 Five Sols Monneron Brothers Token. KM-TN28. Copper, 38 mm. In oval on obverse, soldiers swearing allegiance to France, who bears a copy of the French constitution in oval, exergue 14 JUILLET 1790, at sides VIVRE LIBRES OU MOURIR ("Live free or die"). DUPRE F. under shield with fleurs de lis. PACTE FEDERATIF above. Reverse around REVOLUTION FRANÇAISE 1792, in center MEDAILLE QUI SE VEND CINQ-SOLS A PARIS CHEZ MONNERON PATENTÉ. Edge reads LA CONFIANCE AUGMENTE LA VALEUR ("Trust increases value"). A wonderful design by Augustin Dupré, the same die-engraver as for the famed Libertas Americana medal. Choice brown Uncirculated, lustrous and historic. Chronic shortages of small change not only affected Great Britain during the late 18th century, resulting in the Conder tokens produced by small businesses allowed them to continue their trade, but other places as well, such as the Monneron brothers of Paris who felt the pinch and produced their own coinage. The Monneron brothers in 1791 commissioned Matthew Boulton to use his new steam-driven coin presses to produce two and five sols pieces at his Soho Mint near Birmingham, England.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28667 | Group Lot Eight French Satirical Anti-Napoleon III Tokens, Uncertified. This lot includes eight French anti-Napoleon III satirical tokens, dated "1851- Sept 2 1870". All appear to be struck in copper or brass. Two of the pieces have soldered necklace loops. The average grade is approximately VF35, but all eight tokens are uncertified. Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28668 | Starter Collection of Notgeld Tokens, Uncertified. Zinc, aluminum, and iron. This interesting minihoard of notgeld tokens includes 32 different issues dated from 1917 to 1920. The average grade is XF, although a few pieces have problems. Denominations range from 2 1/2 to 50 pfennig. Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28669 | 39 Pieces of German Notgeld, Including Scarce Satin Issues. Included in this lot are 29 paper notes and 10 pieces of notgeld on satin or linen. The average grade of the paper notes is AU with a few Uncirculated examples and a couple of rags. The satin notes are mostly high grade, although a couple of pieces have corner folds and loose threads. A colorful and historically significant assortment.Sold for: $218.50. |
| 28670 | Group Lot Five Uncirculated German Notgeld Pieces, Uncertified. An interesting group of five German porcelain notgeld pieces, dated 1921 to 1923. Three of the pieces are from Saxony. The other two pieces are from unspecified locales. All five items appear to be uncirculated.Sold for: $74.75. |
| 28671 | Quintet of 1921 German Notgeld Porcelain Tokens. This set includes one token for each of the following denominations: 20 pfenning, 25 pfenning, one mark and ten mark. Also included is a 48.5 mm porcelain medal that is painted white with gold trim and honors Saint Benno, the patron saint of anglers and weavers. All five pieces are Uncirculated.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 28672 | Octet of German 1920s Notgeld Tokens. A set of seven notgeld medals from Germany's Westphalia province, each featuring a rearing horse. 1923-dated 50 and 100 marks in aluminum; bronze 100 and 500 mark; 1921 10 mark bronze; 1922 bronze 100 mark and 500 mark. All are Uncirculated or nearly so, with excellent luster and mint red on the bronze pieces. Also includes a yellow bronze 1923-dated German medal concerning Wilson's 14 Points and the 1918 World War I armistice ("Waffenstillstand"). A nice and historic German lot in excellent condition.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28673 | Impressive Collection of 91 Luxembourg Cafe Tokens and Five Medals. Housed in a three-ring binder. Most of the 91 tokens in the set are attributed by Weiller numbers and represent a pleasing assortment of locations, sizes, shapes, conditions, and metals. None of the pieces are dated, but the tokens were mostly issued within the past 50 years. Several of the tokens are quite scarce and, as such, this offering warrants close inspection by specialists. Also included are five medals: a 24-mm 1890 gymnastics medal with a loop for suspension, a 1901 50th wedding anniversary medal of Adolphe and Adelaide, silver, 37 mm, an 18-mm bronze "liberators" medalet featuring Grand Duchess Charlotte and dated 1944, a 40-mm bronze commemorating the liberation of Luxembourg by American troops, 1944, and a bronze medal featuring a mounted knight slaying a dragon to represent Luxembourg's liberation from the Nazis, also dated 1944.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28674 | Undated Veracruz Hacienda de Tuxpango Token PR65 Brown ICG. Reflective fields and crisp detail mark this as a special striking of this token issue, made for the Hacienda de Tuxpango in Veracruz, Mexico. Primarily violet-brown surfaces show glimpses of orange. Obverse: number 10 within a rope border, HACIENDA DE TUXPANGO / MEXICO around. Reverse: the Mexican eagle, perched on a cactus with a snake in its beak.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 28675 | Latin American and Caribbean Trade Tokens. A lot of 14 trade tokens, in metals such as bronze and silver, representing such far-flung places as Peru, Chile, Honduras, Venezuela and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Arguably the most distinctive piece, an octagonal copper-nickel token, hails from the last.Sold for: $460.00. |
| 28676 | Three 18th Century Engraved Amsterdam Tokens. Each token is copper-based and holed with a sailboat motif on the obverse. The oldest piece, a 1739 Jan Dircks van Meppel, shows extensive wear but is generally legible. The other two pieces are 1783 Thomas Ruerbue tokens, which show highly similar designs, though one of the pieces has No. 2 to the left, while the other does not.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 28679 | 1921 Saxony Porcelain Stoneware Notgeld Set by Meissen. Original seven-piece notgeld set including 20, 10, 5, 2, 1 marks, 50 and 20 pfennigs. The coins include the crossed swords motif that has appeared on every Meissen porcelain piece since 1722. From largest to smallest, the obverses depict: mother and nursing child; farmer carrying sheaf of wheat; baby between wheat ears; nesting eagle with spread wings; sailing ship; grapevine and shovel; and wheat and scythe. Many German cities issued porcelain coinage at the beginning of the 1920s, but they failed to withstand the rigors of circulation, and in fact broke quite easily. All of these pieces are as issued, except for the two mark which has been broken in two and glued back together. Complete with Meissen box, a bit tatty, also bearing the company motif.Sold for: $64.00. |
| 28680 | Scottish Communion Token Lot. 25 different communion tokens from Scotland, some dated from 1720 to 1880, others undated. Primarily pewter or lead. These pieces mostly grade from VF to AU.Sold for: $747.50. |
| 28681 | Scottish Communion Token Lot. 23 different communion tokens from Scotland, some dated from 1747 to 1865, others undated. Primarily pewter or lead. These pieces mostly grade from F to AU, including one that is holed.Sold for: $690.00. |
| 28682 | Scottish Communion Token Lot. 26 different communion tokens from Scotland, some dated from 1766 to 1882, others undated. Primarily pewter or lead. These pieces mostly grade from F to AU.Sold for: $747.50. |
| 28683 | Septet of Attributed Scottish Conder Tokens. Lot includes seven attributed Conder tokens from Scotland, including pieces from Lothian (Edinburgh and Leith), Angusshire (Dundee and Forfar), and Perthshire (Perth). A better lot, with most pieces averaging XF.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28684 | Five Uncirculated Scottish Conder Tokens. Includes: 1795 D&H-Angusshire (Dundee)-10 halfpenny, Old Tower/Commerce Augments Dundee, edge PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF ALEXR. MOLISON, MS63 Red and Brown; 1795 D&H-Lanarkshire (Glasgow)-8a, Nunquam Arescere/Pro Bono Publico, plain rounded edge, Mint State; 1796 D&H-Lothian (Edinburgh)-52, Register Office/Britannia halfpenny, much red and lustrous with a few small spots, nice; 1797 D&H-Angusshire (Forfar)-25, Payable on Demand by John Steele/Forfar halfpenny, T under right door jamb, edge +.+., lustrous MS63 Red and Brown; 1798 D&H-Perthshire (Perth)-11, Monk's Tower/Girl Watering Cloth farthing, considerable red remaining.Sold for: $747.50. |
| 28685 | Scotland Communion Token Lot. Included are 26 different communion tokens from Scotland. The tokens are mostly pewter or lead, some undated, others dated between 1816 and 1867. Condition ranges from VF to AU, with one full Mint State example, and one that is holed.Sold for: $747.50. |
| 28686 | Five-Piece Lot of Memorial Swedish King Medals. Includes five late 18th century silver jetons, all approximately 23 mm, 6.3 gm, signed "E." on truncation, and with birth/death date of each king on reverse: Eric XIV, Hild-11, EF, mostly gunmetal-gray with traces of cobalt and russet toning; Charles IX, Hild-19, AU, mottled toning obverse but attractively toned reverse with gold and lavender centers fading to electric-blue peripheries; Sigismund, Hild-50, AU, mostly even gray coloration, nice piece; Adolph Frederick, Hild-52, EF, variegated blue and amber toning throughout; and Frederick I, Hild-80, EF/AU, dove-gray with no problems. Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28687 | Vecturist's Dream Lot. This lot features a plethora of transportation tokens, including pieces from Minneapolis, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Monica, and many others. But the lot also includes many other type of medals and tokens, including Bathroom Only No Admistance (sic) Boulder Dam, 1833-1933 Century of Progress wooden nickel, Spielmarke, a 1909 VDB cent, Gut fuer Liter Bier, many good fors, red plastic North Carolina Prison Dept. 10c token, presidential tokens, cutout coins, and lots of other items. An incredibly varied assortment, guaranteed to surprise and delight!Sold for: $172.50. |
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| 28688 | Five Japanese Military and Civilian Medals. Five medals, two with black presentation cases. Includes a pair of bronze medals from the Sino-Japanese War of the late 19th century and an Order of the Golden Kite, 7th Class, as well as two medals from the World War I era.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 28689 | 1912 Amateur Athletic Union Gold Medal. 10K gold, 21.9 gm including intact ribbon and pin. The actual medal is about 16 gm, no recipient identified. This medal was intended for the Junior Champion in the 880-yard run.Not Sold. |
| 28690 | Amateur Athletic Union Award Medals. 1914 championship gold medal for the 600-yard run, no recipient identified, the edge marked "solid gold." This piece weighs 36.6 gm, including the attached ribbon and bar. The actual medal weighs about 29 gm; 1914 runner-up silver medal for the 440-yard run, no recipient identified. Total weight is 44 gm, including the attached ribbon and bar, and the actual medal weight about 36 gmNot Sold. |
| 28691 | 1915 Amateur Athletic Union Gold Medal. Stamped "solid gold" on the edge, 34.7 gm including the ribbon and pin, or about 28 gm for the actual medal. No recipient is identified for this championship medal, intended for the 600-yard run.Not Sold. |
| 28692 | Quartet of American Medals. 1857 New York Historical Society-John Pintard medal, 64 mm, rims 6 mm thick, 139.9 gm, lovely high relief, AU, Pintard was a New York philanthropist who founded the American Bible Society; 1893 Bayard Taylor memorial medal, bronze, 50 mm, 66.7 gm, engraved by Emil Helfrecht, Bayard was a writer for the Saturday Evening Post, New York Tribune, and U.S. Gazette, lovely chocolate-brown, near-Mint State, ex: Johnson & Jensen; 1904 and 1905 Holland Society of New York, two medals, bronze, 45 mm, the 1904 reproduces a 1782 medal struck in the Netherlands to commemorate the United States, the 1905 commemorates the Netherlands-America treaty, both lovely and lustrous Mint State.Sold for: $207.00. |
| 28693 | 1860 Society of Colorado Pioneers Medal. Choice AU. 652.6 grains, 92 mm. Sterling silver and copper. Cleaned with a mostly bright silver finish, some dark patina remaining. Maker's mark and STERLING on back. Complete with hanger, copper pan, loops, and original presentation box. The hanger is named "Birks Cornforth," a wholesale and retail grocer on 15th Street in Denver. Cornforth (1836-1906) was a Colorado pioneer who was born in England in 1836.Sold for: $1,840.00. |
| 28694 | Complete Six-Piece Set of Wooden 1876 American Centennial Medals. Wood, 76 mm, 26.3 and 26.9 gm (two pieces); 60 mm, 15.3, 21.0, 20.7, and 19.5 gm (four pieces). As a previous cataloger described it: "Complete set [of] 6 in original box of issue with 'BIRDS EYE VIEW OF THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION BUILDINGS 1876 Philadelphia, Fairmount Park, Published by Breuker & Kessler, Philada., MANUFACTURED By The ORNAMENTAL WOOD CO., Philada. HIGH RELIEF triple $1 size 'GEN'L JOSEPH R. HAWLEY President U.S. International Exposition"; another "ALFRED T. GOSHORN Director General U.S. International Exposition"; another "INDEPENDENCE HALL, Birthplace of Liberty"; another "GEORGE WASHINGTON Born Feb. 22, 1732. Died Dec. 14, 1799." QUADRUPLE $1 size (extremely rare) "1776 MAIN BUILDING 1876 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION"; another "1776 MEMORIAL HALL 1876 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION." The only complete set in original box (with picture of Exhibition) that we have seen in all our 35 years as professional numismatists! We occasionally have had some of the triple $1 size at $50 to $100 each but the quadruple $1 size are extremely rare."This complete set also comes with the original six-sided box showing the "bird's-eye view" of the exposition on its inside cover. While the box is a bit tatty (perhaps Very Fine), the medals are all apparently as struck. A fascinating set and a wonderful memento of the U.S. Centennial celebration. Ex: Early American History Auctions mail bid sale (4/2003), lot 1163.Sold for: $488.75. |
| 28695 | Two 19th-Century Brooklyn Bridge Medals. Includes: 1883 Brooklyn Bridge Opening, white metal, 36 mm, 15.4 gm, obverse "Two Cities as One" in script font with NEW YORK / & BROOKLYN below, reverse SOUVENIR / OF THE / OPENING / OF THE / EAST RIVER / BRIDGE / MAY 24TH / 1883 / 1867-1883, prooflike Choice AU, holed for suspension; and 1789-1889 George Washington 100th Anniversary/Brooklyn Bridge, Douglas-9A, R.4 (according to the Baker Washington reference second edition), brass, plain edge, 25 mm, 6.8 gm, obverse bust of Washington facing right, around INAUGURATED NEW YORK APRIL 30 1789, reverse bridge, NEW YORK BROOKLYN / PROGRESS OF / 100 YEARS, in exergue THE EIGHTH WONDER, lustrous XF with a couple of minor spots, holed for suspension.Sold for: $74.75. |
| 28696 | 1887 Sir Isaac Pitman Stenography Medal. Bronze. 50 mm, 54.8 gm. Dies by Tiffany & Co. Sir Isaac Pitman (1813-1897). This piece was privately issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Pitman's introduction of shorthand through his work titled Stenographic Soundhand in 1837. A well preserved medal with medium brown coloration and no major problems. Sold for: $80.50. |
| 28697 | Trio of American Medals. Includes: 1892 Dedication of Grant's Tomb, bronze, 51 mm, 73.2 gm, obverse jugate busts of Washington, Lincoln, and Grant, legend around FATHER . SAVIOUR . DEFENDER, in exergue APRIL 27. 1892, reverse Grant's Tomb, around BORN APRIL 27. 1822. DIED JULY 23 . 1885, Choice AU with a couple of rim flaws; 1910 Edwin A. Seligman, bronze, 63 mm, 111.8 gm, obverse bust left, EDWIN R.A. SELIGMAN around, MCMX in exergue, CLARKE under bust, reverse SCHOLAR / TEACHER / CITIZEN in center, TO COMMEMORATE TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SIGNAL DEVOTION TO THE COMMON GOOD, scuffy XF; and Peter Cooper Award Medal Awarded to W. Howard T. Fuhrman, treated greenish bronze, 68 mm, 149.2 gm, obverse Cooper in center, BORN 1791 DIED 1883 in fields, around THE COOPER UNION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE AND ART FOUNDED A.D. 1859 BY PETER COOPER A MECHANIC OF NEW YORK, reverse draped Grecian-style female seated on bench with Cooper Union building in background, in field FIRST HALF-CENTURY OF THE COOPER UNION 1859-1909 SARAH AMELIA HEWITT WITH LOVE AND REVERENCE FOR HER FATHER THE FOUNDER, around TO HONOR PETER COOPER WHOSE LIFE WAS DEVOTED TO THE PUBLIC WELFARE AND EDUCATION OF ALL, in exergue IN LABORE OVIES, edge hand-stamped with individual letter punches W. HOWARD T. FUHRMAN, lovely Choice Uncirculated with only a couple of small luster grazes.Sold for: $64.00. |
| 28698 | 1893 John Sartain Medal. Choice Proof Uncertified. Bronze. 58 mm. A bust of Sartain faces right, the legend JOHN SARTAIN PRESIDENT around, a blank tablet below. On nine lines, the reverse is lettered SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF St. GEORGE PHILADELPHIA FOR THE ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE OF ENGLISHMEN IN DISTRESS. 121ST ANNIVERSARY. MAY 23RD, 1893. The society was formed in Philadelphia on April 23, 1772. Among early members were Robert Morris and Benjamin Franklin. See www.stgeorge1772.org for more information about the society, which remains active today. Accompanied by its original velvet lined box.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28699 | Centennial of Reformed Church Medal, MS63 Brown NGC. Zak-320. Bronze, 37 mm. Issued in 1893 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Reformed Church in America. The obverse features small facing-busts of Huldreich Zwingly, the father of Swiss reformation, and Michael Schlatter, one of the earliest Reformed Church organizers in the United States. A side view of the Lancaster, Pennsylvania church where the first synod met in 1793 is found on the reverse. Beautifully preserved with glossy mahogany surfaces throughout. Conservatively graded. Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28700 | 1898 American Numismatic Society Silver Medal. Silver, 64 mm, 144.6 gm. A rare example of this large-size silver medal from the early days of the American Numismatic Society, serial number 6 stamped on the edge! The obverse commemorates the consolidation of the five municipalities about the Port of New York (with the seal of the American Numismatic and Archaeological Society, as it was then known, and the motto PARVA NE PEREANT, "May the small things not perish"), while the reverse shows four scenes from New York history. Uncirculated, nearly Choice, with original surfaces and powder-gray, blue, and lilac patina. Ex: Joe Levine (sale 26, 1979), where it brought $420.Sold for: $1,840.00. |
| 28701 | Good Luck 1901 Indian Cent. A horseshoe-shaped lucky Indian cent, Uncirculated, encased by the American Clay Working Machinery Co. of Bucyrus, Ohio. "YOU AND YOUR MACHINERY WILL NEVER GO BROKE IF YOU USE THE BUILT RIGHT RUN RIGHT LINE. WE MAKE IT / WRITE US." The cent is lustrous, with pretty, original orange-red color, but there is some contact and minor carbon on the obverse.Sold for: $97.75. |
| 28702 | 1902 Tiffany New York Chamber of Commerce Medal, Uncirculated Uncertified. Bronze, plain edge, 76 mm, 175.9 gm, rims 5.5 mm thick. This large and impressive medal comes in a custom box with the Tiffany logo inside. Obverse Indian greets female Liberty figure, globe in background, caduceus above with glory rays. Wreath encircling has four shields at corners. Around, IN HONOR OF THE GUESTS WHO ATTENDED THE DEDICATORY CEREMONIES ON THE OPENING OF THE BUILDING OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Reverse building edifice in center, below NEW YORK NOV. 11 1902, seal of Chamber of Commerce, around TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE BUILDING OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. The medal is as struck, but the obverse is a bit lackluster, with a crowded design. The reverse is more pleasing, depicting the Beaux Arts-style building at 65 Liberty St. that the Chamber vacated in 1980. A 1989 New York Times article says "established in 1768, the New York Chamber of Commerce was chartered by King George III in 1770 and claims to be the third oldest such institution in the world after those in Marseilles, France, and the English island of Jersey." The hinged leather box is a bit tatty outside, and superb inside.Sold for: $207.00. |
| 28703 | 1903 Automobile Club of America Gold Medal Trial Strikes. Brass-plated tin, each 45 mm, 30.4 and 27.5 gm. These are two (obverse and reverse) uniface rare, extremely early die trial strikes for a gold medal from the Automobile Club of America. Both pieces face upward in the original plush blue velvet and leather box of issue. The obverse features the spoke of a wheel and tire for its central design, with legend THE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA on the inner circle, with an outer foliar design. The reverse (award) piece reads in a script font, COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CONTEST / MAY 20-21, 1903 / 1ST PRIZE - CLASS V. / T. COULTHARD & CO., LT'D. / 5 TON STEAM TRUCK / ENTERED BY JOHN GARDNER. In small letters near the rim are SOLID GOLD DIEGES & CLUTT(illegible), although, as we mentioned, this trial strike is not gold. The award medal has a bit of a high railroad rim, highest from 9:30 to 12:30, from axial die misalignment, which correspondingly weakened the maker's name at 5:30. The stamped sides are in super condition, as struck Mint State or thereabouts, but the uniface reverses have seen numerous digs, some deep, where previous handlers have decided to determine the metal content in a brutal fashion. Nonetheless, those digs do not show in the display case, and these pieces remain rare and highly collectible reminders of our nation's important automotive history. An accompanying article reprint from the New York Times dated Aug. 2, 1903, confirms that T. Coulthard & Co. won a gold medal in Class V (vehicle to carry 10,000 pounds), carrying a total of "300 ton miles," a pretty impressive feat for an automobile 105 years ago! Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28704 | 1906 Newark City Hall Dedication Medal by Gorham. Bronze, 47 mm, 47.1 gm. Obverse seated female with outstretched arm, in left field TO / COMMEMORATE / THE / DEDICATION / OF THE / NEWARK / CITY HALL, in exergue DECEMBER 20th / 1906. Reverse domed edifice in center, no text. Beautiful, lustrous Choice Uncirculated or slightly better. Sold for: $161.00. |
| 28705 | Nonet of Large American Commemorative Bronze Medals, 1907-1931. Includes: 1907 Charles William Eliot, 80 mm, 179.0 gm, dies by Leon Deschamps, Eliot was president of Harvard University from 1869 to 1909, transforming the school into a preeminent research university; 1614-1914 Founding of New York, 69 mm, 131.9 gm, dies by Paul Manship; 1905-1917 Catskill Aqueduct (two pieces), one dark bronze, one yellow bronze, each 76 mm, 198.0 gm, commemorating the aqueduct completion, beautiful Art Deco design; 1921 Statue of Simón Bolivar, 63 mm, 106.2 gm, commemorating the erection of the Central Park statue; 1875-1925 The Prudential Insurance Co. 50th Anniversary, 75 mm, 140.5 gm; 1868-1927 New York Athletic Club, 81 mm, 201.0 gm, commemorates the 1927 laying of the cornerstone; 1853-1928 Bausch & Lomb Co. 75th Anniversary, uniface (paperweight?), 81.3 mm, 314.7 gm, dies by Alphonse Kolb; and 1931 Bayonne Bridge Dedication, 75 mm, 186.4 gm, yellow bronze, struck by Whitehead and Hoag Co. All medals are Choice AU to Choice Mint State, a nice lot of attractive large-size bronze medals of varying colors.Sold for: $1,495.00. |
| 28706 | (1909) Hudson-Fulton American Numismatic Society Medal. Antiqued sterling silver, 63 mm, 128.3 gm. Commemoration of the 1909 Hudson-Fulton Tercentennial, medal struck by Whitehead and Hoag for the American Numismatic Society. WHITEHEAD-HOAG is edge-stamped. Rare in sterling silver! Mint State with pinkish-gold patina and a couple of darker toning spots.Sold for: $109.25. |
| 28707 | 1909 Hudson-Fulton Celebration-ANS Medal Obverse and Reverse Die Impressions. Bronze, each uniface, 101 mm, obv/rev 283.1/291.1 gm, both MS60 NGC. These are oversize artist's impressions of each face of the 1909 Hudson-Fulton Celebration medals, designed by Emil Fuchs, issued in a smaller size in gold, silver, silver-plated, bronze, and aluminum. These were undoubtedly produced to check details before reduction to the final size, and although it is not obvious, a side-by-side comparison with the final product might (or might not) reveal subtle changes in design. Obverse Henry Hudson and crew on deck, legend around DISCOVERY HUDSON RIVER BY HENRY HUDSON A.D. MDCIX HUDSON'FULTON CELEBRATION COMM., in exergue small depiction of his ship, the Half Moon (HALVE MAENE). An interesting aside from the ANS' online newsmagazine: "Fuchs agonized over the proper seventeenth century spelling of the ship's name, not knowing whether Halve Maen or Halve Maene was correct. The dies were sunk with the latter spelling, but just as they were about to strike the first medals, papers were sent from Holland in which the former spelling was used. Deeply concerned for historical accuracy, Fuchs immediately suspended production and cabled a Dutch expert for an authoritative opinion on the spelling. Halve Maene was confirmed to be correct for the period and Fuchs was at last able to go ahead with striking." Reverse three allegorical figures hold Fulton's ship, the Clermont, with a portrait of Fulton and his birth and death dates, in exergue FIRST USE OF STEAM IN NAVIGATION ON THE HUDSON RIVER 1807. Both oversize die impressions have been lovingly preserved, and show essentially no distractions, with nut-brown color overall and a few accents of lighter golden-brown.Not Sold. |
| 28708 | 1909 Hudson-Fulton Medals NGC. Three 1909 Hudson-Fulton medals, aluminum. One is uncertified and grades MS60; one is NCS--Improperly Cleaned--AU Details; the last is an MS63 NGC.Not Sold. |
| 28709 | Trio of 1909 Hudson-Fulton Celebration ANS Medals Certified by NGC. These are similar to so-called dollars (and even mentioned in the new edition of Hibler-Kappen), but their size makes them outside the scope of "proper" so-called dollars. Bronze, 63 mm, three pieces: MS62 NGC, lustrous and attractive; MS60 NGC, nicer than the grade implies, with a small dark toning area the likely culprit; and AU55 NGC, a handsome piece with minor rub.Not Sold. |
| 28710 | Rare 1909 Hudson-Fulton Banquet ANS Silver Medal With Original Box. Sterling silver, 63.5 mm, 131.1 gm. Obverse scene of the discovery of the Hudson River by Henry Hudson, reverse three seated female figures beneath a bust of Robert Fulton, in exergue mention of Fulton's first steam navigation of the river. Produced by Whitehead & Hoag, lovely antique-silver finish with blue and pink highlights, just about as struck with a couple of tiny edge nicks. With original black leather box in decent shape, stamped in gold letters HUDSON FULTON BANQUET SEPTEMBER 29, 1909. MS62.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28711 | 1909 Hudson-Fulton Medal. Copper, 101 mm. A magnificent medal struck by the ANS. Even, light brown patina with just a trace of red around the devices. Choice and problem-free.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28712 | Trio of American Numismatic Society Medals. Includes: 1909 The New Theatre of New York, bronze, 103 mm, 270.0 gm, wonderful Art Deco design by Bela Lyon Pratt, obverse nude female holding mirror, date 1909 vertical in left field, THE NEW THEATRE OF NEW YORK in right field, world globe below, signed B.L. PRATT at lower rim, reverse nymphs at either side hold parted curtains to reveal a columnar female holding a garlanded tablet, two genies' lamps emitting smoke, again signed by the artist, one of only 50 large pieces (net of melting), rare and choice; ANA 125th Anniversary 1858-1983, bronze rectangular plaque, 90 x 110 mm, designed and sculpted by Marcel Jovine, obverse minter uses a hammer to strike coins, with (actual coin) examples (from the ANS Collection) of ancient, Greek, British, European, Oriental, modern, etc. coinage in background, reverse screw press with coinage dies showing 1909 Lincoln cent, AMERICAN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY and Latin motto PARVA NE PEREANT ("May the small things not perish") signed MARCEL JOVINE in lower left corner and S. JOHNSON, number 141 in lower right corner, Choice Uncirculated with original box of issue and papers, "perhaps the most notable numismatic medallic work of the 20th century" according to Maine Antique Digest; and ANS Member medal, .999 fine silver, 65 mm, 150.6 gm, obverse oak tree grows through a crack in the rock, around THE AMERICAN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY, reverse owl, MEMBER's MEDAL, PARVA NE PEREANT ("May the little things not perish"), serial number 39, Select Uncirculated, light scrape in obverse left field, with original box.Sold for: $718.75. |
| 28713 | Pair of American Medals. Includes: a cast copy of an 1893-1912 Bamberger & Co. medal, cast lead, 74 mm, 126.9 gm, obverse store building, reverse wreath with L. BAMBERGER & CO. / NEWARK N.J. / 1893-1912, Bamberger's flagship store was finished in 1912 and the company was sold to Macy's in 1929, some label adhesive on reverse, net VF or so; and a 1984 George Orwell medal, extremely high relief, by Russian-American artist Alex Shagin, bronze, 74 mm, rims 8-12 mm thick, obverse bust of Orwell, GEORGE ORWELL incused at sides, reverse a haunting allusion to his novel 1984, with a human figure reading a book, but his head is also the eye of Big Brother, a chilling depiction, edge engraved 69 / 84 . A. SH. 1984, Choice Uncirculated or finer. Leningrad native Shagin (1947- ) won first prize in the American Medallic Sculptors Association in 1983 and won the ANA Excellence Award in 1990.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 28714 | 1912 Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Gold Medal. 35.7 gm including ribbon and hanger, approximate weight of 10K medal is 29 gm. Awarded for the 440-yard run, no recipient identified.Not Sold. |
| 28715 | 1913 Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Award Medals. Silver and bronze medals, with ribbons and hangers. No recipient is identified on either medal. The silver medal is for the 440-yard run, the bronze medal for the 600-yard run.Sold for: $24.00. |
| 28716 | 1913 Emancipation Proclamation Medal. Choice AU. A sterling silver award medal, engraved OPEN CLUB / RELAY RACE on the reverse, marking the 50th anniversary of the famous Lincoln address. 30.5 mm. Sold for: $39.00. |
| 28717 | Sandstrom & Mahood Copy of 1915 Karl Goetz Lusitania Medal White metal, 56 mm, 83.2 gm. Medium gray toning. A scarce contemporary copy of this famous and dramatic medal, produced by the Pennsylvania firm of Sandstrom & Mahood. One diagnostic for this copy is the pumpkin-shaped head of the skeleton. The reverse exergue bears the date "5 MAI 1915."Sold for: $120.75. |
| 28718 | 1915 U.S. Medal to Argentine Ambassador Romulo Naón. Bronze, 63 mm. Large peace medal made by the Medallic Arts Company, basically as struck, awarded in 1915 to the Argentine ambassador for his role in mediating peace with Mexico. Obv. three female figures in flowing garb, two with entwined hands, JANET SCUDDER incused at left with insignia. Rev. FROM / THE CONGRESS / OF THE / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / TO / HIS EXCELLENCY THE AMBASSADOR OF / ARGENTINA / ROMULO S. NAÓN / IN RECOGNITION / OF THE VALUABLE SERVICES OF THIS / DISTINGUISHED STATESMAN AS / MEDIATOR IN THE CONTROVERSY / BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF / THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND / THE LEADERS OF THE / WARRING PARTIES IN THE / REPUBLIC OF MEXICO / MARCH FOURTH / 1915.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28719 | 1916 U.S. Amateur Athletic Union Gold Medal. 10K gold. 35.3 gm, 45 mm. The ribbon and bar remain intact and are included in the total weight. The actual weight of the medal is about 28 gm. A championship gold medal for the 440-yard run at the 1916 meeting of the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, held during the 250th anniversary celebration of Newark, New Jersey. Not Sold. |
| 28720 | 1916 Athletic Union of the United States Gold Medal. 32.8 gm, edge marked "solid gold." The championship gold medal for the relay race, with no recipient identified. Intact with ribbon and pin. The actual medal weighs about 28 gm.Not Sold. |
| 28721 | United Order of Tents Gold Award Medal. Gold, 39.2 mm, 11.2 gm. The United Order of Tents is one of the oldest and most significant African-American women's lodges in the United States. Two female slaves and two abolitionists formed the organization in the 1860s to assist slaves as they escaped to the North via the underground railroad. This piece was awarded to Emma E. Johnson on May 27, 1921 for her "efficiency as a grand officer of the order." No damage is visible on this well preserved piece, although light hairlines are observed on both sides, which is often the case with personalized medals.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28722 | 11-Piece Silver and Bronze Commemorative Medal Assortment. A top-notch lot of interesting pieces in superb shape. Includes: 1924 Harvey Washington Wiley, bronze, 50 mm, 73.5 gm, Choice; undated American Legion 50th Anniversary, .999 silver, 38 mm, 39.2 gm, spotty AU; 1664-1964 New Jersey Tercentenary, .999 silver, 46 mm, 59.0 gm, Gem Uncirculated; 1565-1965 400th Anniversary of Founding of St. Augustine (Florida), .999 silver, 44 mm, 67.6 gm, Gem Uncirculated; 1964 New York World's Fair, .999 fine silver, 44 mm, 63.5 gm, serial #835, Choice Uncirculated with original box; 1967 Space Memorial, bronze, 45 mm, 34.8 gm, honoring the spacemen who lost their lives on Apollo I, Choice; 1867-1967 100th Anniversary of Alaska Purchase so-called half dollar, .900 fine silver, 32 mm, 1938 gm, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, Select Uncirculated; 1975-76 Midnight Ride of Paul Revere Bicentennial, sterling silver, 58 mm, 98.1 gm, Gem proof; a Lafayette dollar commemorative, two troy oz, Choice proof; Michiel de Ruyter commemorative silver round, 40 mm, 34.8 gm, sea captain was instrumental 1665-73 in saving Holland from a British invasion. Gem proof; and 1911-1986 Yale University Elizabethan Club 75th Anniversary, large bronze medal, 78 mm, rims 11 mm thick, 400.8 gm, obverse Queen Elizabeth, around ELIZABETH REGINA ANGLIAE, reverse flying phoenix, around THE ELIZABETHAN CLUB OF YALE UNIVERSITY 1911-1986, struck at the Paris Mint, Choice Uncirculated, with original box. The present cataloger (GH), a Yale graduate, was treated to an afternoon of tea and cucumber sandwiches during his freshman year in 1967 at the Elizabethan Club, but found the atmosphere (and menu) a bit gentrified for his tastes.Sold for: $218.50. |
| 28723 | 1925 Bonstelle Playhouse Souvenir Admission Ticket. A metallic souvenir of the inaugural performance at the Bonstelle Playhouse in Detroit, Michigan. This souvenir appears to be some type of copper alloy, with deep yellowish-orange color undoubtedly intended to simulate gold. After many years and various names, the theater still stands are operates today as a playhouse, part of Wayne State University. More details and an exterior photo are available at http://cinematreasures.org/theater/2620/.Not Sold. |
| 28724 | 1926 End of Slavery and Sesquicentennial Commemorative Badge. Brass. 19.8 gm. This important two-piece badge celebrates the sesquicentennial of America's independence and the 63rd anniversary of the abolition of slavery. The main shield also honors Colonel Charles Young (1864-1922), who was the third African-American to graduate from West Point. The upper plate reads AMERICA'S SESQUI-CENTENNIAL. The reverse of the main badge includes a quote by W. Hilary Coston regarding the dedication and heroism of our country's African-American soldiers. The links connecting the two pieces are missing and the pin that mounts to the upper plate is detached, otherwise this ensemble is well maintained and problem-free. Manufactured by James Spencer & Co.Sold for: $74.75. |
| 28725 | Second and Third Society of Medalists Issues, 1930-1931. 1930 Dionysus medal, bronze, 72 mm, 209.2 gm. Dies by Paul Manship. HAIL TO DIONYSUS WHO FIRST DISCOVERED THE MAGIC OF THE GRAPE around a bust of the Greek god. Reverse: two satyrs dancing in a vat of grapes. The Society of Medalists series ran from 1930 to 1995 and resulted in the production of 129 medals by leading sculptors. This second issue from the inaugural year of the series had a total production of 1,950 pieces. 1931 Hopi Indians Prayer for Rain medal, bronze, approximately 72 mm (slightly oblong), 138.1 gm. Dies by Hermon A. MacNeil of Standing Liberty quarter fame. Issue number three from the second year of the series. Obverse: Native Americans running on plain with snakes, PRAYER FOR RAIN in exergue. Reverse: Hopi Indians performing a rain dance. Light chocolate-brown with an attractive antique patina.Not Sold. |
| 28726 | Two-Piece Lot of H. Van Buren Magonigle Medals Includes: Archdiocese medal, silver, 37.5 mm, 24.2 gm, Uncirculated, allegorical scene on obverse with crowned shield on reverse and engraved HAROLD VAN BUREN MAGONIGLE; and an architectural award medal, gilt bronze, 48.4 mm, 46.7 gm, Uncirculated, obverse with partially nude male, standing with olive branch in left hand, Parthenon in right, AD GLORIUM ARTIS around, reverse legend reads AWARDED BY / THE NEW YORK CHAPTER / OF THE / AMERICAN INSTITUTE / OF ARCHITECTS TO / H. VAN BUREN MAGONIGLE / FOR DISTINGUISHED WORK / AND HIGH PROFESSIONAL / STANDING / MCMXXX, with original loop and clasp for suspension, H. Van Buren Magonigle (1867-1835) was an American architect best known for his designs of memorials. Ex: The New York Public Library Collection (Bowers & Ruddy, 10/1982), lot 2852 (auction tag included)Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28727 | 1930 Society of Medalists Silver-Bronze Duo by Paul Manship. Includes: 1930 Dionysus and Satyrs, .999 fine silver, 70 mm, 221 gm, second issue by Paul Manship, edge-stamped MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. .999+ PURE SILVER THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS SECOND ISSUE ONE OF LIMITED ISSUE OF 700, cavorting satyrs in a bucket of wine on one side, signed (copyright) PAUL MANSHIP 1930 in exergue, other side center portrait with HAIL TO DIONYSUS WHO FIRST DISCOVERED THE MAGIC OF THE GRAPE; and a second in bronze, 73 mm, rounded beveled edge. The silver piece is Choice Uncirculated, the bronze Uncirculated with dark gold-brown patina. A tribute to Dionysus (Bacchus) and a social commentary on the Prohibition Era in the United States.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 28728 | Four-Piece Lot of Society of Medalists Issues. Includes: 1930 Dionysus and Satyrs, bronze, 72 mm, 201.3 gm, second issue by Paul Manship, combined 1930 mintages 1,713 pieces; 1964 Honor to Socrates, bronze, 65 x 65 mm, 302.4 gm, 69th issue by Robert A. Weinman, mintage 1,170 pieces, lovely artistry, especially on the reverse; 1971 Unleashing the Atom, bronze, 72 mm, 240.1 gm, 83rd issue by Hal Reed, with original box, papers, and stand; and 1985 Bursting the Bounds, bronze, 70 x 70 mm, rims 11 mm thick with muscular high-relief design 24 mm thick at widest point, 502.9 gm, 111th issue by Donald DeLue, includes a 1988 newspaper obituary for DeLue (age 90). All pieces are Gem, as struck.Sold for: $690.00. |
| 28729 | Pair of Early Bronze Issues by the Society of Medalists. 1931 Charles Lindbergh medal, 72 mm, 196.8 gm. Dies by Frederick MacMonne. The fourth issue in the Society of Medalists series by Medallic Art Company. Obverse features bust of Lindbergh in flight gear. A stunning allegorical scene on the reverse shows a crowned skeleton, a nude woman, and Aeolus, the Greek god of winds, intertwined with an eagle in flight. Total mintage was 1,989. 1932 Aphrodite medal, 72 mm, 224.3 gm. Sixth issue. Dies by John Flanagan, designer of the Washington quarter. Obverse: bust facing right of the Greek goddess of love. Reverse: ancient Olympic relay runners with SWIFT RUNNERS in the upper left field. One of 1,494 medals produced. Not Sold. |
| 28730 | Foursome of Bronze 1931-32 Society of Medalists Issues. Includes: 1931 Indian Prayer for Rain/Hopi Snake Dance, 72 mm, third issue, by Hermon A. MacNeil of Standing Liberty quarter fame, 1,713 produced; 1931 Charles Lindbergh/Lone Eagle, 70 mm, fourth issue, by Frederick McMonnies, mintage 1,989; 1932 Sower/Reaper, 73 mm, fifth issue, by Lee Lawne, 1,617 produced; and 1932 Aphrodite/Swift Runners, 73 mm, sixth issue, by John Flanagan and from the same year as his Washington quarter design premiered, 1,494 made. All as made.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28731 | Trio of Society of Medalists Bronze Medals, 1933-1935. Includes: 1933 Gloria Baby/Fama Fly, 73 mm, 159.8 gm, by Carl Paul Jennewein, seventh in the series; 1934 American Abundance, 73 mm, 170.1 gm, by Albert Laessle, number 10 in the series; and 1935 Great Lakes, 74 mm, 171.4 gm, by Lorado Taft, number 11 in this impressive series by Medallic Art Company.Not Sold. |
| 28732 | Quartet of 1933-1934 Society of Medalists Bronze Medals. Includes: 1933 Gloria/Fama, 70 mm, seventh issue, by C. Paul Jennewein, mintage 1,237, minor soiling; 1933 Pegasus and Men/No Easy Way to the Stars, 72 mm, eighth issue, by Gaetano Caecere, 1,287 made; 1934 Boy Fishing/Little Fish a Prize, 72 mm, ninth issue, by Herbert Adams, 1,207 produced; and 1934 American Turkey/Abundance-Corn, 73 mm, 10th issue, by Albert Laessle, 1,021 minted. Sold for: $80.50. |
| 28733 | 1934 Maryland Tercentenary Bronze Medal MS65 NGC. 56 mm. Produced by Medallic Art Company. This high relief medal displays the superior workmanship this company is noted for. The obverse depicts Governor Albert Cabell Ritchie. Sold for: $49.00. |
| 28734 | Trio of 1935-1936 Society of Medalists Bronze Issues. Includes: 1935 Ontario Sends Greetings to the Sea/Great Lakes, 73 mm, 11th issue, by Lorado Taft, mintage 1,025; 1936 Youth Putting the Shot/Four Runners, 73 mm, 13th issue, by Tait McKenzie, 1,001 made; and 1936 Ploughman and Crosses-Peace, 73 mm, 14th issue, by Albert Stewart, 968 made. All Uncirculated.Sold for: $207.00. |
| 28735 | 1936 Illinois Central Fifty Year Appreciation Plaque. 48.59 mg, 14 kt, 101 mm by 62 mm. Inscription reads: 1886 / ILLINOIS CENTRAL / 1936. This Testimonial of Appreciation is issued to FREE P. MORRIS in recognition of having completed Fifty Years of Active service on the Illinois Central System. Signature of railroad president in lower right hand corner.Sold for: $575.00. |
| 28736 | 1936 Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Silver Medals. Two silver medals awarded to the runner-up team in the 200-meter relay. These medals are sterling, with ribbons and hangers, 44 mm and 31 mm. Awarded to "ST. L.A.C. & L.A.C. 2-12-36."2Sold for: $39.00. |
| 28737 | Trio of 1937-1939 Society of Medalists Bronze Medals. Includes: 1937 All Mankind Love a Lover, 73.0 mm, 218.2 gm, dies by Robert Aitken, number 15 in the series, 1,160 pieces produced; 1938 Dance of Life, 72 mm, 192.9 gm, by A. Stirling Calder, issue number 17, 891 struck; 1939 Peace in New World, War in Old World, 73 mm, 161.2 gm, by Edward McCartan, 19th issue, 943 produced.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 28738 | 1938 Kentucky Fur Trappers Enameled Gold Token. 14 carat gold, reeded edge, 32 mm, 18.2 gm. A well preserved "flipper coin" that features an enameled design of derby hat and the date 1938 within a horseshoe in the center, with KENTUCKY FUR TRAPPERS around. The reverse--which is in "coin flip" orientation--shows the hindquarter of a fox done in red enamel. This piece was obviously well taken care of as the enamel on both sides is completely intact, although light hairlines suggest a past cleaning.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 28739 | Quartet of Medals by Society of Medalists. Consists of four bronze medals: 1939 Ceres' Blessing, 73 mm, 196.3 gm, dies by John Gregory, 937 examples produced for this 20th issue; 1941 Woman and Child, 73 mm, 243.2 gm, by Joseph Renier, Prometheus on reverse, 23rd issue, 849 struck; 1941 Arctic and Antarctica, 73 mm, 175.7 gm, dies by Erwin Springweiler, one of 999 produced for this 24th issue; and 1944 Riggers and Riveters, 73 mm, 166.1 gm, by Mahonri Young, number 30 in the series, total production 710 pieces.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28740 | World War II/Korea Military Medals and Insignia. Includes a Purple Heart along with six other medals with accompanying ribbons (United Nations; Korean Service; National Defense; World War II; Asiatic Pacific Campaign; American Campaign, all in excellent condition), plus two U.S. Marine Corps collars, two pairs of sterling silver bars, a sterling silver ring with a diamond shape and eagle's wings, and a U.S. Marine Corps honorable discharge enameled pin. An appealing and historic lot.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28741 | 1945 Society of Medalists Issue 31, Flag Raising at Iwo Jima. Yellow bronze, 72 mm, 156.0 gm. Number 31 from the Society of Medalists, dies by Rene P. Chambellan. The obverse depicts the iconic flag-raising at Iwo Jima, and IN TRIUMPH SHALL WAVE, while the reverse with sword and feather reads FOR CONQUER WE MUST, a paraphrase of a verse of "The Star Spangled Banner." A lovely piece, problem-free and as struck.Sold for: $74.75. |
| 28742 | Run of Four Attractive Society of Medalists Bronze Medals, 1947-1949. Includes: 1947 Wise/Foolish Virgins, 73 mm, 172.2 gm, by Henry Kreis, 36th in the series, 599 pieces made; 1948 John the Baptist/Salome, 73 mm, 203.2 gm, by Michael Lantz, 37th issue, 730 struck; 1948 Pursuit of Happiness/Good Will Toward Men, 73 mm, 166.2 gm, dies by Thomas LoMedico, 38th issue, 727 pieces produced; 1949 Genesis/Web of Destiny, 73 mm, 167.6 gm, 39th in the series, 785 examples struck. Dies by Adolph A. Weinman of Mercury dime fame. All essentially as made with no offensive distractions.Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28743 | 11-Piece Lot of Better American Large-Size Medals, Most Choice Uncirculated. A wonderful lot of large-size pieces in top-notch condition. Includes: 1948 The City of New York anniversary medal, bronze, 70 mm, 215.1 gm, high relief, struck by Medallic Art Co., dies by Michael Lantz; 1937-62 Golden Gate Bridge 25th Anniversary, bronze, 68 mm, 193.5 gm, striking perspective of the "World's Greatest Suspension Bridge," concave-convex with spotty convex reverse, still attractive; 1960 Theodore Von Karman, bronze, 76 mm, 252.3 gm, unengraved presentation medal issued by the American Society of Chemical Engineers for "Distinguished Achievement in Engineering Mechanics," design by E. Quattrocchi, ex: Johnson and Jensen (1980s); 1865-1965 Salvation Army Centennial, bronze, 68 mm, 153.6 gm, a couple of contact marks/rim nicks but still nice; 1865-1965 Harvard Club of New York 100th Anniversary, bronze, 76 mm, 203.6 gm, struck by Medallic Art Co., Harvard seal in center of obverse with HARV. COLL. 1636 around, CENTENNIAL YEAR 1865-1965 at outer rim, true Harvard seal with VERITAS on reverse; University of Chicago 1975, bronze, 70 mm, 133.7 gm, unengraved presentation medal FOR DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE AT ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY, nearly Choice; 1867-1967 City College of New York Phi Beta Kappa 100th Anniversary, dark bronze, 76 mm, 192.0 gm, obverse is CCNY Centennial medal obverse of 1947, reverse 1967 centennial of Gamma Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at CCNY with PBK key below, GC monogram, lovely Gem; 1847-1972 City College of New York 125th Anniversary, 76 mm, 221.5 gm, obverse three-headed seal with RESPICE ADSPICE PROSPICE ("Look to the past, the present, the future"), reverse 125 YEARS OF URBAN HIGHER EDUCATION, Choice Uncirculated; 1976 Good Ship Bristol Brass, bronze, 64 mm, struck by Art Medals Inc., obverse tall sailing ship, reverse information about "shipshape and Bristol fashion," Uncirculated; undated Pegasus (?), greenish treated bronze, 63 mm, 114.8 gm, obverse winged horse and naked male holding reins, reverse MEDALLIC / ART / COMPANY / DANBURY / CONNECTICUT, Choice; and 1981 Douglas MacArthur, bronze, 63 mm, 140.3 gm, obverse bust facing forward, around THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR VICTORY, reverse blinded Uncle Sam holding rifle, around CHINA KOREA CUBA VIETNAM CAMBODIA ANGOLA NICARAGUA IRAN A LITANY OF DISASTER, in exergue RWJ.D. 1980 CWW.F., with original box and stand, Choice Uncirculated.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28744 | Four Society of Medalists Medals, 1949-1954. Includes four bronze pieces: 1949 Harmony Creates Tranquility, 73 mm, 168.0 gm, by Leo Friedlander, 40th in the series with a mintage of 797 pieces; 1950 Peace Is Life, War Is Death, 73 mm, 196.2 gm, 42nd in the series, dies by Cecil Howard, one of 842 produced, this one silver-plated bronze; 1951 Peace On Earth, 73 mm, 181.7 gm, by Wheeler Williams, 750 made, 44th in the series; low-relief 1954 Socrates and Plato medal, 73 mm, 172.2 gm, 50th in the series, 690 struck, dies by Ivan Mestrovic.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28745 | Undated S.S. Titanic Memorial Medal. One Pound .999 Fine Silver. A medal of modern issue "in memory of the 1503 souls who died" on April 14, 1912. The front depicts a partially sunk S.S. Titanic with countless people in the fore, depicted in life boats and in the water. Above, S.S. TITANIC, and below A SHIP TO REMEMBER. The back is as described above. Frosted, deeply mirrored proof, the front with pale champagne toning. Housed in a wooden presentation box depicting the S.S. Titanic.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 28746 | Five Society of Medalists Bronze Medals, 1955-1958. Consists of: 1955 Races of Man/No Man is an Island, 73 mm, 169.7 gm, by Malvina Hoffman, 51st issue, 722 produced; 1955 Hans Christian Andersen 150th Anniversary, 73 mm, 195.3 gm, dies by Georg Lober, 52nd issue, 681 struck, some minor spotting as a result of the hand-finishing process; 1956 Adam and Eve by John Angel, 73 mm, 173.9 gm, 682 issued, number 53 in this long-running series; 1956 Walt Whitman/Leaves of Grass by Paul Fjelde, 73 mm, 179.3 gm, 54th issue, 635 produced; 1958 Years at the Spring/Days at the Morn, 73 mm, 160.8 gm, 57th issue, dies by Charles Rudy, one of 650 struck. All five pieces in Uncirculated condition.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 28747 | Pair of Pacific Coast Numismatic Society Presidential Medals. Mint State. Octagonal silver, 41 mm, as struck. A pair of silver medals presented to two past presidents of the Pacific Coast Numismatic Society, including Robert C. Patterson (1957-1958), and Don T. Thrall (1967-1968). It might be interesting to learn if Patterson is any relation to the 19th century Mint Directors, Robert Patterson or Robert M. Patterson.Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28748 | Los Angeles Rifle and Revolver Club Awards. This lot of 40 award medals are each in the box as made by V.H. Blackington & Co., Inc. of Attleboro Falls, Massachusetts. The awards were for presentation from 1959 to 1966.Sold for: $10.00. |
| 28749 | Official Alaska-Hawaii 1959 Statehood Medals Struck in Gold, Matching Serial Numbers. Two gold medals, each 64 mm, 466.5 gm of .900 fine gold (total gold weight about 933 gm, or about 27 troy ounces of pure gold). Housed in a custom Capital plastic holder, a two-medal set of the official 1959-dated Alaska and Hawaii official statehood medals, designed by artist Ralph Menconi and produced by the Medallic Art Co. Each piece is individually serial-numbered (edge-stamped) "26" along with MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. and 900 FINE GOLD. Alaska medal: map of Alaska superimposed on U.S. map, ALASKA above, JANUARY 3, 1959 below, rev. THE SEAL OF THE STATE OF ALASKA around with seal in center. One of only 100 pieces struck. Hawaii medal: THE ALOHA STATE / AUGUST 21, 1959, map of several islands with names, HAWAII 50TH STATE in inset, rev. STATE OF HAWAII / UA . MAU . KE . EA . O . KA . AINA . I . KA . PONO ., "The life (sovereignty) of the land is perpetuated in (by) righteousness," 1959 and state seal in center. One of only 55 pieces struck. Both pieces are as minted. Comes with original literature on each state and plush velveteen storage bag. A wonderful and historic two-piece set, one undoubtedly quite rare these days with the matching serial numbers and the many pieces that must have met a fiery fate during the gold melts of the 1980s and more recently.Sold for: $20,700.00. |
| 28750 | Official 1959 Alaska and Hawaii Statehood Medals in Bronze and Silver. Two matching sets of the official statehood medals of Alaska and Hawaii issued in 1959 by the Medallic Arts Company in bronze and silver, each pair in Capital plastic holders. Alaska bronze and silver medals: Each 63 mm, bronze 127.2 gm, silver 137.6 gm. Obverse THE SEAL OF THE STATE OF ALASKA around, with scenes of forests, mountains, farming, sailing, etc. in center, reverse map of Alaska superimposed over map of the "Lower 48," ALASKA above and JANUARY 3, 1959 at bottom, 49TH STATE in center of Alaska, MACO-(copyright) at left near rim. Both are edge-stamped MEDALLIC ART CO. with STERLING SILVER and 817 on the silver piece. As struck, beautiful and appealing. Hawaii bronze and silver medals: Each 63 mm, bronze 126.1 gm, silver 136.7 gm. THE ALOHA STATE / AUGUST 21, 1959, map of several islands with names incused, HAWAII 50TH STATE in inset, rev. STATE OF HAWAII / UA . MAU . KE . EA . O . KA . AINA . I . KA . PONO ., "The life (sovereignty) of the land is perpetuated in (by) righteousness," 1959 and state seal in center. Both are edge-stamped MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y., with STERLING SILVER and 2668 on the silver piece. As struck, with wonderful aesthetics. Both sets come with purple velveteen storage pouches. With the rapidly approaching 50th anniversary of statehood for these newest entrants into the Union and the undoubted fiery fate that many examples have seen with several intervening runups in the metals prices, these beautiful and historic medals may prove a fortunate acquisition for some forthright bidder.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 28751 | 1959 Official Hawaii Statehood Medal. Bronze, 63 mm. Made by Medallic Art Co. of New York. A charming, unabraded light tan example of this popular statehood medal from the 50th state.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 28752 | Trio of Sterling Silver Mardi Gras Medals. These ICG-certified Mardi Gras medals are marked as sterling silver and show varying degrees of violet and golden-tan toning at the margins. Two pieces, the 22.05 gm February 26, 1963 medal MS66 and the 21.82 gm February 11, 1964 medal MS64 share a common reverse, with a modified version of the Seal of New Orleans and NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA / FOUNDED 1718 around; the obverse of the former has a mildly provocative scene referencing Neptune and the Bacchanalian aspects of Mardi Gras, while the latter offers the considerably tamer motif of a fat bull. The third, a 22.05 gm Krewe of Helios 1964 medal MS65, shows a left facing portrait of the Greek god with KREWE OF HELIOS / NEW ORLEANS around on the obverse, while the reverse has full-length depictions of three classically draped ladies and extols WOMEN OF GREAT CHARM / MARDI GRAS 1964.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28753 | 1964 Montana Commemorative Silver Medal. Sterling silver. 63 mm, 151.1 gm (4.8 troy ounces). This impressively large medal was struck in 1964 to commemorate two major Montana events: that state's territorial centennial and diamond jubilee (75th anniversary) of statehood. The obverse features three right-facing busts, including Montana's first governor, Sidney Edgerton, a two-time office holder, Joseph Toole, and the incumbent governor in 1964, Tim Babcock. A Montana landscape fills the background, with COURAGE - VISION - PROGRESS at the lower periphery. The 6 o'clock-edge is stamped MEDALLIC ART COMPANY / .999+ PURE SILVER, with 140 stamped at the 12 o'clock position. Virtually as struck and with the original box of issue, also marked 140.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 28754 | 1965 Presentation Medal From W.R. Grace. Sterling silver. Made by Medallic Art Company. 89 mm. 248.7 gm. The obverse has three-masted clipper ship with a large exergual area below that reads: FROM / W.R. GRACE & CO. / CAPTAIN ALFONSE A. DESMEDT / 1965 / IN RECOGNITION OF / 30 YEARS OF LOYAL SERVICE. An exceptionally attractive privately produced medal. Original box included, a bit tattered as expected. Ex: Wilmington Collection (NASCA, 10/1984), lot 4552.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28755 | Pair of Historic American Bronze Medals. Includes: 1865-1965 Centennial of the Statue of Liberty, bronze, 62 mm, 112.7 gm, obverse statue in center with inscriptions around, reverse Federal Hall National Memorial, beautiful Gem Mint State, with original box from MACO; and 1778-1978 200th Anniversary of Adoption of American Flag, bronze, 75 mm, 218.4 gm, rims 7 mm thick, obverse YORK COURT-HOUSE in center, 1777 (flag) 1778 below, around ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF ADOPTION OF AMERICAN FLAG, reverse General Washington standing on a rock at Valley Forge with constellation of 13 stars spread irregularly, gorgeous Gem Mint State with original box and leather presentation case, excellent condition, from United States Capitol Historical Society. A memorable pair of historic U.S. medals in superlative shape.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 28756 | Five Historic U.S. Silver Medals. Includes: 1865-1965 Statue of Liberty Commemorative, .900 fine silver, mintage 5,000, 33 mm, 19.8 gm, obverse statue, reverse Ellis Island National Shrine, #4 of the four Liberty Series commemorative historic medallions, all New York-related, Mint State but a bit scuffy, with box and papers; 1971 U.S. Capitol Historical Society, .999 fine silver, 63 mm, 137.7 gm, engraved by Ralph J. Menconi, obverse Capitol building with A PLACE OF RESOUNDING DEEDS in exergue, three-line quotation from the Declaration of Independence, reverse center scene of laying of Capitol cornerstone, vignettes with House and Senate, serial #253, near-Gem, with original box; large-size 1776-1976 National Bicentennial Commemorative Medal, .925 sterling silver, 76 mm, 256.5 gm, obverse Statue of Liberty with LIFE LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS, encircling stars, dates 1776 1976, signed F GASPARRO, reverse Great Seal of the United States, WE THE PEOPLE and AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL, beautiful Gem Mint State with original box, presentation case and papers; large-size 1778-1978 200th Anniversary of Adoption of American Flag, .925 sterling silver, 75 mm, 268.4 gm, rims 7 mm thick, mintage of only 5,000, obverse YORK COURT-HOUSE in center, 1777 (flag) 1778 below, around ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF ADOPTION OF AMERICAN FLAG, reverse General Washington at Valley Forge, constellation of 13 stars, beautiful Gem Mint State with original box and leather presentation case, excellent condition, from United States Capitol Historical Society; and 1886-1986 Statue of Liberty Centennial, .999 fine silver (with copper insert) proof, 38 mm, 31.4 gm, rim-toned, from Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Commission, COA signed by Lee Iacocca, with original plush box.Sold for: $293.25. |
| 28757 | Five Modern Commemorative U.S. Medals. The lot includes a 1968 Illinois Sesquicentennial MS65 NGC, brass; a 1969-P Golden Spike Centennial MS65 NGC, 34 mm, bronze; a 1975 Paul Revere Lexington-Concord Bicentennial PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC, silver; and two uncertified 1976 Colorado Centennial medals, silver, each struck at the Denver Mint.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28758 | Four Silver Space & Submarine Medals. Includes four silver medals: 1969 Apollo 11 sterling silver medal from the Franklin Mint, 38 mm, 26.4 gm, "First Step on the Moon Eyewitness Medal" in black plastic holder; 1969 Apollo 12 space medal, 62 mm, 140.2 gm, edge-stamped ".999 fine pure," obverse signed RALPH. J MENCONI (copyright) 1970, depicting astronauts Conrad, Gordon, Bean, reverse with CAPE KENNEDY / OCEAN OF STORMS / 31 HOURS . 31 MINUTES ON THE MOON, near-Mint State; 1972 Apollo 17 space medal, 60 mm, 164.7 gm, .999 fine silver, obverse with APOLLO XVII around, astronauts' heads and last names (TAURUS, LITTROW, CERNAN, EVANS, SCHMITT), dated DECEMBER 7-19-1972, reverse three partial nudes in outer space scene, around THE EARTH IS THE CRADLE OF HUMANITY BUT MANKIND CAN NOT LIVE IN HIS CRADLE FOREVER, AU; and a 1900-1975 U.S. Submarine Service silver medal, 60 mm, 152.3 gm, .999 fine silver, obverse THE DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY USN SUBMARINE SERVICE, 1900 1975, reverse BICENTENNIAL OF THE FIRST AMERICAN SUBMARINE, 17751975 with DAVID BUSHNELL'S TURTLE in center, Mint State. A beautiful and historic quartet of nice silver medals.Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28759 | 1971-1972 ANA Three-Piece Medal Sets. One silver, two bronze of each year. There are two sets of each year. Each year has a silver dollar-sized silver medal, a silver dollar-sized bronze medal, and a dime-sized medal. Housed in the hard plastic case of issue. The 1971 sets are numbered 22 and 23; the 1972 sets are numbered 374 and 375. As issued.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 28760 | Trio of Certified Numismatic Association Medals. Includes: 1974 California State Numismatic Association, MS64 NGC, brass, octagonal; 1999 Farran Zerbe Pacific Coast Numismatic Society, silver, octagonal; and a 1999 Farran Zerbe Pacific Coast Numismatic Society, bronze, octagonal.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28761 | Septet of Numismatic Society Medals Awarded to Don Thrall. Includes three silver octagonal pieces from the Pacific Coast Numismatic Society awarded to Don Thrall (guest speaker 1977 and 1978, Literary Award D.T. Thrall 1975); two silver award medals to Thrall from the San Francisco Coin Club (guest speaker February 1992 and April 1994); and two bronze octagonal pieces from PCNS to Thrall (Literary Award 1979 and 2nd Place 1988). All are Mint State or virtually so.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28762 | 1976 ANA 85th Anniversary Convention Gold Medal, Mint State. Stamped 21.6 K on the edge. 19.1 mm, 9.3 gm. The convention was held in New York on August 24-29, 1976. The obverse depicts Liberty and the reverse design includes the ANA logo.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28763 | Official 1976 American Freedom Train Medal. Gold, 18 kt, 31.8 gm. Designed by Marcel Jovine and produced by Medallic Art Company. The high points appear to have been rubbed and the recessed areas have taken on a reddish patina. Housed in the original plush blue box. Sold for: $207.00. |
| 28764 | Quartet of Mint State Silver 1776-1976 U.S. Bicentennial Medals by MACO. American Revolution Bicentennial in Maryland, .999 silver, 61 mm, 137.1 gm, struck by Medallic Art Co., serial #1179, beautiful antiqued silver surfaces, Choice Mint State; New York State Bicentennial (two pieces), .999 silver, 63 mm, 142.1 gm, brushed silver appearance with militiaman obverse, one Choice Mint State, one Unc., serial #s 1838 and 3080; and Bicentennial Presidential Commemorative medal, .999 silver, 63 mm, 141.4 gm, listing and depicting all U.S. presidents from Washington to Ford, dies by Karen Worth, with original plush box of issue, Mint State but with some encrustation on the edge from the box, likely easy to remove. More than 18 troy ounces of pure silver.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28765 | 1776-1976 Libertas Americana Silver Medal 'Copy.' Silver, 78 mm, 235.9 gm. The Libertas Americana medal needs no introduction or elaboration here to medal collectors, enthusiasts, and aficionados, as it was recently voted the Number One American medal, by a considerable margin, in the polling for the 100 Greatest American Medals and Tokens new reference work (2007). This piece is, of course, neither an exact copy nor a restrike, but is close to both (closer to a copy than a restrike) and is doubled-dated 4 JUIL. 1766 on one side and 4 JUIL. 1976 on the other. The edge is stamped No. 0053 ARGENT COPY OF DESIGN BY BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: ORIGINALS STRUCK IN 1783 . S.I.C.M.M. PARIS FRANCE GO. A Gem striking from the Paris Mint, essentially flawless. With original box and papers of issue in good shape.Sold for: $1,035.00. |
| 28766 | 1986 Texas Centennial Proof Giant Silver Round. Silver (.999 fine), reeded edge, 90 mm, 454.8 gm (14.6 troy oz). Although the piece says ONE POUND .999 SILVER, it is an avoirdupois pound (16 oz @ 28.35 gm). The troy equivalent is actually more than a pound, since a troy pound contains 12 troy oz. This piece works out to 14.6 troy oz. (@31.1 gm/oz). The piece, while much larger, is thematically nearly identical to the 1934-1938 Texas Centennial commemorative half dollars. Serial-numbered 0585 on the edge. Brilliant silver-white proof with a couple of small dark toning spots. Sold for: $431.25. |
| 28767 | 1886-1986 Statue of Liberty Bronze ANS Medal With "Green Torch Patina." Bronze, oval, 102 mm wide x 79 mm high, rims 10.5 mm thick, 399.2 gm, dies by Eugene Daub, obverse head of Statue of Liberty, 1886-1986 date, torch on reverse with LIBERTY in script font and AMERICAN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY near rim, edge-stamped 162/500, stunning medal struck in extremely high relief with raised rims and concave surfaces, weighs more than 14 oz, i.e. well over a troy pound, with custom hand-finish treatment that has left an attractive greenish-silver coating or patina that ANS calls "green torch patina," with cardboard box of issue imprinted with ANS seal. Choice Uncirculated, as issued.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28768 | Silver and Bronze 1886-1986 ANS Statue of Liberty Medal. Two-piece set with original boxes and paperwork (ANS invoice and ANS flyer). Includes: silver medal, oval, 102 mm wide by 77 mm high, rims 10.5 mm thick, 490 gm (15.75 oz) .999 fine silver, dies by Eugene Daub, a stunning representation in solid silver of the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty, containing nearly 16 troy oz of silver (1.33 troy lb), head of Statue of Liberty obverse along with 1886 / 1986 dual date, torch on reverse with LIBERTY in script font and AMERICAN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY near rim, edge-stamped MACO FINE SILVER (copyright) 1986/5 (6 punched over 5) and 092/100, complete with plush blue velvet box; and bronze medal, oval, 102 mm wide x 79 mm high, rims 10.5 mm thick, 399.2 gm, same design, stunning medal struck in extremely high relief with raised rims and concave surfaces, weighs more than 14 oz, i.e. well over a troy pound, with custom hand-finish treatment that has left an attractive greenish-silver coating or patina that ANS calls "green torch patina," edge-stamped 397/500, with cardboard box of issue imprinted with ANS seal. Both medals are Gem, as made, simply lovely and with loads of appeal aside from their historic importance. Issue price in 1986 was $205.Sold for: $373.75. |
| 28769 | 1993 Hawaiian Sovereign Silver and Gold Proof Set. Four-piece proof set issued by the Royal Hawaiian Mint. Included are: one ounce silver, twentieth ounce gold, tenth ounce gold, and quarter ounce gold.Sold for: $402.50. |
| 28770 | 1994 Hawaiian Sovereign Silver and Gold Proof Set. Four-piece proof set issued by the Royal Hawaiian Mint. Included are: one ounce silver, twentieth ounce gold, tenth ounce gold, and quarter ounce gold.Sold for: $373.75. |
| 28771 | 1909 Thomas L. Elder Piker's Peak Satirical Token MS62 NGC. Aluminum. DeLorey-70. This strange token references the bitter 1909 ANA election campaign waged between surrogates of numismatic dealers Farran Zerbe and Thomas L. Elder. Elder depicts Zerbe as a braying donkey and adds desultory legends such as "THE SUMMIT OF IMPUDENCE" and "IN ME I TRUST." The prooflike surfaces are moderately abraded.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28772 | Pair of Austrian and French Medals. 1848-1849 Austria Josephus Radetsky, victory over Italy, bronze, 57 mm; and France Margarita medal, bronze, 52 mm.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 28773 | 1685 Leopold I "The Hogmouth" Victory Over Turks Medal. White metal, plain edge, 40 mm, 22.7 gm. Leopold I, the Hogmouth (1657-1705) medal depicting the Siege of Vienna and the victories over the Turks for the year. Design by Lazarus Gottlieb Lauffer. Obverse, cherubs hold bust of the Emperor in a vignette over Vienna cityscape, LEOPOLDVS I TVRC VICTOR. Reverse, scenes of the victories in 10 vignettes, VERMEHRER DES REICHS ("The improver/increaser of the Empire") with date 1685 below in small numerals. Cleaned AU, still nice.Sold for: $414.00. |
| 28774 | Pair of Bronze Medals. The first, a 1721 Liberation of Vienna Medal, 52 mm, 62.0 gm, has a military bust left on the obverse and a wreath and glory on the reverse, with extensive small text throughout. The second is a simpler 1896 Mexican Presidential Visit to Puebla Medal, 40 mm top to bottom with slight flattening at one side, 33 gm, obverse with the arms of the city of Puebla, reverse with text celebrating the visit, which took place on November 21, 1896.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 28775 | 1814 Austrian Victory and Peace Medal. Horsky ECR 3425. White metal, 76 mm. Light scratches overall with a handful of heavier scrapes. Obverse with labeled portraits of generals and heads of state, gathered in triumph over Napoleon's forces, around a figure of winged Victory. Reverse with places and dates of battles around a triumphal arch.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28776 | Trio of Medals From Austria and Denmark. 1835 Prince Clemens Wenzel von Metternich (1773-1859) medal. Von Metternich was an important German-Austrian statesman. Bronze, 44.3 mm, 55.6 gm. Deep brown coloration with only a few light scuffs and slight rub on the highpoints; 1847 Jenny Lind Austrian tour medal by Karl Radnitzky. Bronze, 43 mm, 47.2 gm. Lind was a famous opera singer in her time. She toured throughout Europe and, in 1850, performed in the United States. This piece has the wear of an AU piece, but light rim ticks and several shallow abrasions in the reverse field lowers the grade. The color is a light chocolate-brown; Undated Albert Thorwaldsen obverse die splasher. Copper, 45 mm, 15.3 gm. This thin shell is a positive image from an obverse die by Carl Voigt circa 1825. Fine parallel tooling lines suggests that this trial piece was made prior to the die being finished and was probably used to gauge the depth of the design in final form. Thorwaldsen (1768-1844) was a famous Danish sculptor. Sold for: $59.00. |
| 28777 | 1892 Count Radetzky Medal. Bronze, 69.8 mm, 160.9 gm. Dies by Scharff. Count Joseph Graf Radetzky von Radetz (1766-1858), famous Austrian military hero. This hefty medal was issued in 1892 to commemorate the dedication of his monument in Vienna, Austria. Variegated brown surfaces with a few light hairlines in the fields, though nothing egregious.Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28778 | Pair of World War I Belgian Gratitude Medals by Devreese. Includes: 1914-17 Ministers of the King of Spain and United States to Belgium, silver-plated bronze, 75 mm, 135.3 gm, obverse jugate figures facing left, around LE MINISTRE DE S.M. LE ROI D'ESPAGNE ET LE MINISTRE DES ETATS-UNIS D'AMERIQUE EN BELGIQUE ("The minister of His Majesty the King of Spain and the minister of the United States of America to Belgium"), G. DEVREESE in left field, reverse coat of arms of Belgium, around AFFECTION RECONNAISSANCE ("Recognition of affection"), in exergue 1914-15-16-17, EPREUVE D'AUTEUR ("artist's proof") incused above, edge-stamped FONSON & CIE, Choice Uncirculated; and 1914-15 Brand Whitlock Award Medal, silver-plated bronze, 75 mm, 126.9 gm, obverse bust left, around BRAND WHITLOCK MINISTRE DES ETATS-UNIS D'AMERIQUE A BRUXELLES, G. DEVREESE in right field, reverse wreath, in center A / SON / EXCELLENCE / LA / BELGIQUE / RECONNAISANTE / 1914-1915, lovely Uncirculated but with a few rim flaws. Brand Whitlock (1869-1934) was an American municipal reformer, diplomat, journalist and author. President Woodrow Wilson appointed him minister to Belgium in 1913, a position made more delicate by the German occupation of that country.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28779 | 1958 Brussels, Belgium Universal Exposition Medal Awarded to U.S. Rep. James T. Patterson (R-Conn.). Bronze, 80 mm, 201.3 gm. Obverse stylized female figure holding corn, star, raised hand, BRUXELLES / BRUSSEL in inner circle, outer rim EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE INTERNATIONALE / ALGEMENE WERELDTENTOONSTELLING, in exergue, engraved, to HONORABLE JAMES T. PATTERSON / MEMBER OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE / ON ATOMIC ENERGY / OF THE UNITED STATE CONGRESS. Reverse two nude males with rising sun in back, stars and date 1958. Basically Mint State, but downgraded to Choice AU because of fingerprints on both sides. Engraved by Rau. With original box of issue, Very Fine. The JCAE was created after the bombing of Hiroshima, existing from 1946 to 1977, and has been described as one of the most powerful Congressional committees in history. The committee's influence waned after creation of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in the 1970s, and it was abolished in August 1977. Republican James T. Patterson (1908-1989) was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut, serving in Congress from 1947 through 1959. Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28780 | 1839 Duke of Wellington in Dover Medal, Eimer-1328, XF45 Uncertified. Silver, 55 mm. On obverse, Duke of Wellington faces left. Reverse shows Dover Castle and shield over a four-line inscription: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE / CINQUE PORTS BANQUET TO / THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON / DOVER 1839. A mix of yellow-gold, lavender, and cobalt-blue bathes the luminous surfaces of both sides, each of which reveals a few minor circulation marks. Attractive throughout. Housed in a white custom holder.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28781 | Engraved Shilling Honoring Henry VI. Silver, 27 mm, 2.2 gm. A hand engraved silver piece honoring the life of King Henry VI. One side features the crowned king standing with an oval banner containing the following legend: 21 MAII 1471 HENRICVS 6 REX OBIIT, or "Henry VI died on May 21, 1471." Two lions--one on each side--are scaling the banner. The opposite side, which is in medal flip orientation, displays the Royal Coat of Arms of England with RAINED [sic] 8 YEARS BURIED AT WINDSOR filling the periphery. The "3" appears to have worn away from the "38" in the legend, as only the "8" is visible. Henry VI, who became King of England at the age of eight months, occupied the throne for 38 years and six months, until he was imprisoned in 1461 and succeeded by his cousin, King Edward IV. This fascinating piece is unique in the sense that it is hand-engraved and, although we cannot declare with certainty, it appears to be a circa 1700s creation. A small hole at the king's feet is actually a natural planchet void and was not intentionally made. Sold for: $39.00. |
| 28782 | Four British Nautical Medals, Uncertified. This lot consists of four British medals related to nautical events or people. One is dedicated to Lord Nelson; one is related to William of Orange, dated MDCLXXXVIII (1688) and may be a bronze cast copy of the original type. The average grade is approximately XF40; all four medals are uncertified. Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28783 | Three British Coronation Medals. Includes: 1689 William and Mary, Eimer-312, "silver," 35 mm, J. Roettiers, conjoined busts obverse, Zeus and Phaeton reverse; 1714 George I, Eimer-470, "silver," 34 mm, 14.2 gm, J. Croker, portrait right obverse, Britannia crowning king reverse; and a 1727 George II Official Royal Mint Medal, Eimer-510, "silver," 34 mm, 18.4 gm, J. Croker, portrait left obverse, Britannia with fasces crowning king reverse.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 28784 | 1689 Security of Britain Restored Silver Medal. Eimer-313. Silver, 55 mm, 66.7 gm. Dies by Philipp Heinrich Müller. Rare in silver. This important medal was one of a series issued by Friedrich Kleinert of Nuremberg, who was an advocate of King William of England. Richly detailed conjoined busts of King William and Queen Mary facing right on the obverse. The reverse features an ornate, albeit complicated, allegorical scene comprising a seated Britannia facing left with various design elements representing liberty over tyranny. In exergue: SECURITAS BRITANNIAE RESTITUTA (security of Britain restored), with date below. Raised edge lettering reads: EXTERNO MALE PRESSA IUGO BRITANNIA PRIDEM, IN PRISCAS ITERUM RESPIRAT LIBERA LEGES, which loosely translates to "external forces having oppressed her in recent times, Britain breathes freely again through ancient laws." Signed F.K. on edge and P.H.M. on obverse truncation. Dove-gray toning atop reflective surfaces with blushes of electric-blue iridescence at the peripheries. A patch of light scratches is observed in the right obverse field, though well concealed by natural patination. Although produced in 1689, the quality of engraving and execution of this piece challenges any medallic issue of our time.Sold for: $833.75. |
| 28785 | Duo of Charles I Memorial Medals. Eimer-162. Bronze, 51 mm, 54.4 gm. Dies by Roettiers. Struck circa 1695 under the order of Charles II as a memorial to his father, who was beheaded in 1649 for treason. The obverse features an armored bust of Charles I facing right. Reverse: arm holding crown extending from clouds over a landscape of England. The legend in Latin translates to "learn virtue from me, good fortune from others." One piece is Uncirculated with some mint red coloration observed in the protected areas. The second piece is a pleasing AU medal.Sold for: $207.00. |
| 28786 | 1714 King George Coronation Medal, AU50, Uncertified. Official coronation medal in silver. By J. Crocker. Eimer-470. Luminous silvery surfaces display whispers of bluish-gray patina at the peripheries. A few minute marks are scattered over both sides, and a small rim bruise is noted at 7 o'clock on the obverse. Housed in a white custom holder.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28787 | Five Mixed Medals With British Subjects. Includes: 1725-Dated William Wake Medal, Eimer-500, Dassier, 42 mm, portrait right obverse, Latin inscription reverse; 1886 Edward Prince of Wales Colonial and Indian Exposition Medal, Eimer-1725, L.C. Wyon, bronze, 52 mm, portrait left obverse, wreath-and-inscription reverse; 1818 British/French William Shakespeare Medal, Barre, 40 mm, 37.9 gm, part of a series on famous persons; 1864 Martin Hawley Silver Academic Medal for Greek and Latin, 41 mm, awarded 1883 to a Francisco M. Smith; and an Undated Norwich Cathedral Silver Medal, small format, view of church obverse, letters (initials?) I.S. reverse.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28788 | 1726-27 Great Britain Death of Sir Isaac Newton Medal. MI II:469/83, Eimer-504. Bronze, 51 mm, 68.2 gm. Obverse draped bust facing left, ISAACVS NEWTONVS, initials I.C in exergue, reverse Science seated against a table, shows a planetary-system diagram, legend FELIX. COGNOSCERE CAVSAS ("It makes one happy to know causes"), in exergue M.DCC.XXVI. Dated in the old style. Besides being a natural philosopher and mathematician best known for his Principia Mathematica, Newton also served as Master of the Royal Mint from 1699 until his death in 1727. Lustrous Mint State with muted cherry highlights.Sold for: $575.00. |
| 28789 | Isaac Newton 1727 Silver Death Medal. Eimer-504. Silver, 52 mm, 62 gm. Dies by John Croker, signed I.C. in the obverse truncation. Obverse: high relief bust of a short-haired Newton facing left with mantle draped across shoulders. Reverse: Allegorical scene with a seated figure of Science holding a diagram of solar system with the legend FELIX COGNOSCERE CAVSAS, or "happy to understand causes." The Roman numeral date in exergue is in the Old Style and translates to 1727, the year of Newton's passing. This medal has additional significance in that Sir Isaac Newton was the master of the Royal Mint from 1699 until his death. This beautiful slate-gray medal displays reflective surfaces with a hint of blue and lavender iridescence when viewed at an angle. A few light hairlines are noted for the sake of accuracy. Sold for: $373.75. |
| 28790 | Pair of High-Grade 17th- & 18th-Century World Medals. includes: 1736 British Growing Arts medal, BHM-169, silver, 20.3 gm, obverse GEORGE REIGNING in exergue, BOTH HANDS FILL'D FOR BRITAIN, George II dressed as a Roman general, reverse CAROLINE PROTECTING / 1736 in exergue, around GROWING ARTS ADORN EMPIRE, nice lustrous AU with pink, amber, and blue patina, ex: Early American History Auctions mail bid sale (4/2003), lot 1144; and 1674 Louis XIV Defeat of the Dutch in Martinique medal, bronze, 42 mm, 29.1 gm, obverse bust facing right, around LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS ("Louis the Great, Most Christian King"), signed J. MAVGER. F., reverse COLONIA FRANCORUM AMERICANA VICTRIX ("The French colony victorious in America"), in exergue BATAVIS AD MARTINICAM CAESIS AC FVGATIS . M . DC . LXXIIII ("The Dutch beaten and driven off from the island of Martinique 1674"), Choice AU or better, a dig in the right obverse field is noted, ex: Early American History Auctions mail bid sale (6/2003), lot 1198. Sold for: $488.75. |
| 28791 | 1739 Convention of Prado Medal. MI-II:90. Brass, 31 mm, 8.2 gm. This issue, which is more of a counter than a medal, was struck to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Prado in 1739 by Great Britain and Spain. Obverse: Benjamin Keene, the British envoy, stands in the foreground holding a purse of coins while two sword-bearing men chase another towards ships in a nearby harbor, I DON BENJAMIN MADE THE CONVENTION around, with BRAVEO in exergue. The reverse features a rotund Spaniard leaning against the base of a column with a full purse at his feet, ALL'S UNDONE (rose) NO SEARCH around, and 95000 £ in exergue. Per the treaty, the Spanish government was to pay £95,000 for damages inflicted upon British ships in prior years. "No search" is a reference to Spain's demand for the right to search British ships, which was never resolved. The current example is pleasantly original and finer than usually encountered, which is infrequently due to the rarity of the issue.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28792 | Great Britain 1744 Edmund Halley Medal. MI II:589/235, Eimer-589. Copper, 55 mm, 84.3 gm. Obverse draped and peruked bust of Halley facing right, around EDMUNDUS HALLEY, in small caps A. DASSIER. F., reverse center ASTRONOMUS / REGIS MAGNAE / BRITANNIAE. / MDCCXLIV ("Astronomer for the king of Great Britain 1744") with ornaments at sides. Halley (1656-1742) was known for achievements in mathematics, statistics, astronomy, meteorology, and physics, but today he is of course best remembered for the eponymous comet whose return to the Solar System every 75-76 years he predicted. Lustrous chocolate-brown.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28793 | Historic 1700s British "Fire Mark." The first insurance companies were formed in the 1700s and used "fire marks," ranging from the simple to the complex, to signify to potential arsonists that the owner of a building would not unduly suffer if the edifice were set ablaze. Today these "fire marks" serve as a reminder of the early days of the insurance industry, a time when firefighters were also organized as private concerns. This cast uniface bronze piece is a convex oval, 195 mm tall by 130 mm wide, about 25 mm high and weighing about 544 gm (17.5 oz). A St. Edwards cross is cut out atop the main frame, showing an Italianate church, holed for suspension. An interesting and historic item in good shape, perhaps near to XF. This lot also includes a Christopher Columbus fire mark, bronze, 100 mm long x 60 mm wide x 45 high, 272.5 gm, apparently a later reproduction (ca. 1880), with LB17 on rear and face plates, the rear plate attached into place with bent nails and holed top and bottom for hanging, AU. Sold for: $59.00. |
| 28794 | (1750?) Cromwell Portrait Restrike Medallion Patterned After the Battle of Dunbar Medal. MI:1 391/13, Eimer-181B. Silver, oval, uniface, 21 mm x 24 mm, 4.8 gm. Bust of the Great Protector facing left, with uncovered head and armored bust in high relief, flowing hair. Around rim, WORD AT DUNBAR / THE LORD OF HOSTS / (illegible) (S?) EPTIM (Y?) 3 1650, with battle scene in miniature. This small silver portrait medallion of Cromwell is apparently taken from the so-called Dunbar medal, a large medal presented to the British combatants of that battle, a practice that later became common but one that at the time would not recur until the Battle of Waterloo. The Battle of Dunbar, Sept. 3, 1650, during the English Civil War, saw English Parliamentary forces under Cromwell's direction defeat a Scottish army under the command of David Leslie, loyalists of King Charles II of England who was proclaimed King of Scotland on Feb. 5, 1649. The Eimer reference for 181B shows a looped uniface medal and lists the size as 22 mm x 28 mm, but this piece is unlooped and shows no sign of ever having had such, which would make the size about right. The die rust present and deterioration on some of the legends would indicate a restrike, but we cannot confirm a timeframe definitively. Nonetheless a rare item, in Extremely Fine condition with dark powder-gray patina and good eye appeal.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28795 | British Medals Trio. Included are: George III, by Hancock, copper, 48 mm, light contact marks; 1821 George IIII Coronation medal, by Pistrucci, copper, 35 mm; and an 1831 William IV Coronation medal, by Wyon, copper, 34 mm. Sold for: $207.00. |
| 28796 | 1761 Queen Charlotte Gold Coronation Medal. BHM-66, Eimer-696. Gold, 34 mm, 23 gm. Dies by Lorenz Natter. Obverse: Queen Charlotte facing right, CHARLOTTA . D . G. M . BR . FR . ET . HIB . REGINA., and L.M. F. at truncation. Reverse: standing Queen holding an orb and scepter while being crowned by Pheme, the personification of fame and renown in Greek mythology, QVAESITVM MERITIS (sought for her values) around, CORON . XXII . SEPT / MDCCLXI in exergue. This scarce issue comes prooflike, although the current example displays only minor reflectivity within a few protected areas. Other than minor signs of handling, this historically significant piece is problem-free and quite attractive. Sold for: $2,300.00. |
| 28797 | 1761 Belleisle Taken Bronze Medal. Eimer-18. Bronze, 41.1 mm, 26.1 gm. Dies by Pingo, although not signed. Obverse: George III facing left. GEORGIVS TERTIVS REX (King George the Third) around. Reverse: Pictorial view of Fort d'Arsic with battleships in background and relevant legends. Medium chocolate-brown with a few minor abrasions, though nothing obtrusive.Sold for: $431.25. |
| 28798 | Eight-Piece Lot of Better 18th- and 19th-Century British Historical Medals. Includes: 1770 Death of Reverend George Whitefield, Eimer-734, bronze, 40 mm, 10.5 gm, lustrous Mint State; 1770 Death of Reverend George Whitefield, crude cast lead, 38 mm, 20.1 gm, different reverse from the previous with AN ISRAELITE INDEED A TRUE SOLDIER OF JESUS CHRIST, rim bumps, net Fine; 1801 Death of Sir Ralph Abercrombie, BHM-477/507 (obv/rev), bronze, 40 mm, 31.2 gm, near-Mint State; 1806 Death of Charles James Fox, bronze, thick (4.5 mm) high-relief medal, 40 mm, 46.1 gm, part of a series of numismatic medals, Choice Mint State or finer; 1808 Opening of the Bridge of Dunkeld, BHM-639, Eimer-987, bronze, 50 mm, 56.9 gm, Mint State; 1824 Death of Lord Byron, BHM-1231, Eimer-1172, 62 mm, 107.5 gm, a contemporary copy cast in bronze with no edge lettering, AU; 1850 Menai Suspension and Britannia Tubular Bridges, BHM-2403, Eimer-1440, white metal, 64 mm, 121.2 gm, rims 7 mm thick, the bridges span the Strait of Menai and link the island of Anglesey with the Welsh mainland, Mint State; and (ca. 1860) "Thomas Lawrence," bronze, 42 mm, 46.8 gm, engraved by Baily, broadly double struck, Mint State. A wonderfully appealing lot of historical medals.Sold for: $431.25. |
| 28799 | British Royalty Medal Quartet. Includes: 1774 copper George III medal, 40 mm, bust of king on obverse, three-crowned rook or castle on reverse with DIEU ET MON DROIT and date, OPTIMUM STABILIMENTUM RELIGIO around, I. KIRK. F. in exergue, Fine-Very Fine with various rim bumps and traces of lacquer; small (8-mm) silver medal in French of Augusta Sophia, sister of King George III who died in 1813, toned AU; 1837-1897 silver medal of Queen Victoria, celebrating her 60 years on the British throne, young head on one side, matron head on the other, deeply toned AU, with original case of issue; and 1886 Prince Albert medal, copper, 50 mm, for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London, obverse high relief bust facing left, ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT, L.G. WYON F. at bust truncation, choice prooflike surfaces. A beautiful and interesting lot.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 28800 | Captain James Cook Memorial Medal, Eimer-780, AU Uncertified. Bronze, 43 mm, 35.5 gm. This medal, by the artist Lewis Pingo, was struck by the Royal Society as a memorial to the British explorer, Captain James Cook. Pingo was at the time the chief engraver at the Royal Mint, London. Reddish-tan patina covers both sides. A few minor marks are noted.Sold for: $546.25. |
| 28801 | Great Britain 1789 George III Silver Medal. Eimer-827, BHM-311. Silver, 34 mm. Obverse bust of the king facing right, legend around GEORGIUS III DE GR MA BR FR ET HI REX, initials D.F. (for Droz) below. Reverse serpent entwining around an urn, with greenery and orb, legend FELICITAS PUBLICA, in exergue SAL. REG. REST. 1789. Possibly lacquered, but lustrous and attractive with pretty patina, just a few contact marks away from Mint State. Sold for: $207.00. |
| 28802 | 1794 Great Britain Earl Howe Naval Victory Medal. BHM-383, Eimer-855. Bronze, 48 mm, 5939 gm. Obverse bust facing left, legend around RIC. COMES HOWE THALASSIARCHA BRITAN., engraver's initials C.H.K. (for Conrad H. Küchler) in small letters beneath bust PATRIAE DECUS ET TUTAMEN ("The country's glory and defense"), reverse view of Lord Howe's flagship, the Queen Charlotte, sinking a French vessel. C.H. KUCHLER F. on exergual line. Commemorates the Battle of the Glorious First of June 1794, fought in the Atlantic between the British Royal Navy and that of Revolutionary France. Lustrous Mint State with a tad of cabinet friction on this high relief piece.Sold for: $977.50. |
| 28803 | 1798 Battle of the Nile, Davison's Medal, BHM-447, Eimer-890. Copper, 39.8 gm. Obverse Hope stands on a rocky outcrop facing left, holding an oval medallion of Lord Nelson inscribed EUROPE'S HOPE AND BRITAIN'S GLORY, around REAR ADMIRAL LORD NELSON OF THE NILE, reverse Battle of Aboukir Bay, around ALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED HIS MAJESTY'S ARMS, in exergue VICTORY OF THE NILE AUGUST 1. 1798. Lettered edge reads FROM ALEXr. DAVISON ESQr. St. JAMES SQUARE A TRIBUTE OF REGARD. This piece looks as though a fob or hole was at one time present between A and TRIBUTE, and it has been repaired or cut off. Very Fine, and still quite attractive despite a few abrasions and a couple of minor rim bumps.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28804 | Miscellaneous 19th Century British Medals and Tokens. Among the pieces is an 1808 calendar medal. Grades range from VG to Uncirculated.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28805 | Trio of British Medals. 1801 Preliminaries of Peace Between Great Britain and France medal. Eimer-935, Bramsen-162. White metal, 38 mm, 23.3 gm; Lord Horatio Nelson medal. Eimer-1813. Bronze, 38 mm, 27.9 gm. Struck from the salvaged copper of Nelson's flagship vessel, The Foudroyant, after "breaking up." Attractive electric-blue and lavender iridescent toning; Charles Dickens uniface bronze medal (40 mm).Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28806 | 1801 Great Britain Union of Great Britain and Ireland. BHM-524, Eimer-927. Copper, 48 mm, 54.1 gm. Bust of George III facing left, with statutory legend around. Reverse female figures of Britannia and Hibernia shake hands, in exergue 1 JAN. MDCCCI. Dies by Küchler. Nice lustrous Mint State.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28807 | 1807 Slave Trade Abolished Medal. Eimer-983, BHM-627. Bronze, 53.6 mm, 57.3 gm. Dies by Thomas Webb. An important medal celebrating the abolition of slavery, an effort led by William Wilberforce. OBVERSE: WILLIAM WILBERFORCE M.P. THE FRIEND OF AFRICA around a left-facing bust of Wilberforce. The "M.P." is short for Member of Parliament. Reverse: allegorical scene of a seated Britannia surrounded by standing figures of Justice, Wisdom and Mercury with an angel above. An inscription at the base of the platform reads I HAVE HEARD THEIR CRY. In exergue: SLAVE TRADE ABOLISHED / MDCCCVII (1807). An attractive mahogany piece with no offensive distractions, although some raised lumps are present on the bust of Wilberforce, the result of die rust.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28808 | British Token and Medal Group. 1812 Birmingham and South Wales one penny token, copper, AU; Circa 1887 Queen Victoria silver rifleman's medal, PR60; 1902 Edward VII silver coronation medal with original envelope, MS60; and 1937 Royal Automobile Club, bronze or brass, AU with minor corrosion and a few small holes in the edge, possibly for mounting.Not Sold. |
| 28809 | 1812 "Portugal Delivered" Wellington Medal. Bramsen-1172, Brown-740, Lamas-97, Eimer-18. Copper, 36 mm, 24.7 gm. Unsigned. Struck to commemorate the liberation of Spain by English and Portuguese forces. Bust of Wellington facing left with ARTHUR MARQUIS OF WELLINGTON around. Reverse: closed wreath with PORTUGAL / DELIVERED / SPAIN / RELIEVED / MDCCCXII within. An eye-appealing piece with glossy surfaces and light mahogany coloration. This example is Uncirculated, although the delicate fields show signs of handling.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 28810 | 1813 Wolverhampton Pitt Club Silver Medal. BHM-772. Silver, 50.15 mm, 50.1 gm. Bust of Pitt facing left on the obverse, with the lower legend of WOLVERHAMPTON PITT CLUB 1813, and having an upper legend which reads. Rt HONble WILLIAM PITT. The reverse is an allegorical scene: Pitt, amidst a stormy sea, is sitting upon a rock with a rudder in his right hand. In the background a ship is sailing safely into port. The similar Warrington Pitt Club medal features the legend THE PILOT THAT WEATHER'D THE STORM and the current piece suggests the same sentiment pictorially. A beautiful medal! Dove-gray patination throughout, with the reflective fields displaying electric-blue and lavender iridescence. A lovely burst of red-gold toning surrounds the ship on the reverse. Minor abrasions, commensurate with the grade, are observed in the delicate fields but they do not detract from the overall eye appeal of this important medal. Both sides are signed by P. Wyon, although it is generally accepted that this medal was engraved by William Wyon, the eldest son of Peter Wyon. E. Bird is credited with the allegorical reverse design concept.Sold for: $546.25. |
| 28811 | Group Lot Seven British Ships' Medals, Uncertified. Group lot of seven British medals depicting ships. The lot includes: two proof medals (both BHM-depicting Lord Nelson, and purporting to have been struck from copper taken from his ship, the HMS Foudroyant; a proof medallion, apparently struck in brass, which celebrates the marriage of King Edward and Queen Alexandra in 1902 (with a necklace loop attached at the top); a silvered proof medal which reads: "INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION/OPENED MAY 1ST/MDCCCLXII" on the obverse, and an allegorical depiction of two female virtues on the reverse, one holding up a flag with a scroll that reads: "EUROPE/ASIA/AFRICA/AMERICA/AUSTRALIA"; a pair of silvered proof Queen Victoria and Prince Albert medals; and a holed, silvered medal that portrays the JOHN WILLIAMS MISSIONARY SHIP, launched on March 20, 1844, to promote the Gospel in the South Pacific islands. All seven of these medals are uncertified.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 28812 | 1815 Napoleon Bonaparte Accomplishment Medal. Bronze, 53.9 mm, 66.2 gm. Dies by Thomas Halliday. An impressive medal in that it lists Napoleon's accomplishments from his birth on August 15, 1769 until his arrival at St. Helena on October 15, 1815. To achieve this, Halliday utilized 36 lines of fine text with each letter being individually hand-punched. A few rim bruises, a couple of scuffs in the right obverse field, and a large mark on Napoleon's cheek limit the grade of this otherwise glossy and original medal. Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28813 | 1815 Great Britain Congress of Vienna Medal. BHM-869, Eimer-1064. Obverse eagle with thunderbolt over ocean approaches the coast, TEMPLUM JANI ("Temple of Janus") to left with broken doors, XXVI. FEBRUARY MDCCCXV., reverse winged Mercury with caduceus and scroll reading TO ARMS flies over globe, DECLARATION OF THE CONGRESS OF VIENNA around, in exergue XIII MARCH, in small letters J. MUDIE DIREX., DEP. F. Select Mint State with lustrous milk-chocolate surfaces. Eimer comments that this medal "also commemorates Napoleon's flight from Elba. Struck in 1820 , from Mudie's series commemorating British victories."Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28814 | 1817 Waterloo Bridge Dedication Silver Medal, BHM-961, Eimer-1091. BHM-961. Silver, 26.8 mm, 11.1 gm. Dies by Thomas Wyon, Jr. Issued to commemorate the opening of the Waterloo Bridge in London on June 18, 1817, two years after Wellington's victory over Napoleon at Waterloo. The obverse features a left-facing laureate bust of Prince Regent George, Prince of Wales (later becoming King George IV) with Latin legend around. The reverse centers upon the Royal banner of arms with WELLINGTON above and WATERLOO / DIE IUN 18 / 1815 below. The edge contains incuse lettering defining the purpose of the medal: PONTE WATERLOOENSI DEDICATO IUN 18: 1817: (Waterloo Bridge dedicated June 18, 1817). The current medal is one of only 4,200 pieces issued for the event. Subtle golden toning partially conceals light hairlines in the delicate, semiprooflike fields.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28815 | (1820) Medallic Vase Medal by Thomason. BHM-1176, Eimer-1160. Bronze, 52.2 mm, 51.6 gm. A medal by Sir Edward Thomason (1769-1849) of Great Britain to commemorate and promote his crowning achievement: the completion of a bronze cast copy of the Warwick Vase, a massive ancient Roman marble sculpture recovered from the bottom of Lake Tivoli in 1770. Thomason is known to numismatists for his medal productions, but he was also a producer of silver plate, buttons, and was a respected inventor in his time. As noted in the reverse legend, Thomason started the project "in the 54th year of King George III" and completed the copy "in the first year of King George IV," which translates to 1814-1820. Since 1842, Thomason's "Medallic Vase" has been on display in front of The Senate House at Cambridge University. A large triangular rim break is noted between 3 and 4 o'clock on the reverse, with additional breaks forming. Dark brown patina overall, with a small scratch at 9 o'clock in the obverse field and a rim bruise at 11 o'clock on the same side.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 28816 | 1821 George IV Coronation Silver Medal. Eimer-1146, BHM-1070. Silver, 34.9 mm, 16.8 gm. Dies by Benedetto Pistrucci. This is the official medal of the occasion. High relief bust of George IV facing left on the obverse, with an allegorical scene of the coronation on the reverse. A few minor rim bruises and slight signs of handling, yet aesthetically pleasing. Variegated cobalt and rose toning graces both sides of this important and increasingly difficult to obtain medal. Sold for: $74.75. |
| 28817 | 1823 William Wellesley-Pole Medal. BHM-1211. Bronze, 50.7 mm, 63.1 gm. Dies by Benedetto Pistrucci. Honoring William Wellesley-Pole (1763-1845), the 3rd Earl of Mornington and from 1821 to 1842 The Lord Maryborough. From 1814 to 1823 he served as master of the Mint under Lord Liverpool's government. Obverse: Wellesley-Pole facing right, signed PISTRUCCI at the 6 o'clock rim. Reverse: extensive Latin legends which pay tribute to Wellesley-Pole's nine years as master of the Mint. Well preserved with beautiful mahogany surfaces throughout, although light hairlines are noted in the fields and a few minor scuff marks are observed at 3 o'clock on the reverse. A splendid medal with a numismatic theme.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 28818 | 1824 Sir Walter Scott Medal. BHM-1238. Bronze, 54.1 mm, 65 gm. Dies by William Wyon under the direction of Thomason. Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a popular Scottish novelist and poet. Obverse: bust of Scott facing right with date at 6 o'clock. Signed by Wyon in truncation. Reverse: Allegorical scene with a seated figure of History holding a tablet with the inscription WAV, short for Waverley, one of Scott's more recognized works. A standing figure of Fiction raises her wand while History looks up to her for guidance. The legend around reads TRUTH SEVERE IN FAIRY FICTION DRESSED, a quote Scott used in defense of his writing about history in the prose fiction style. A closed wreath in exergue with a tiny inscription below reading PUBLISHED BY THOMASON. Glossy chocolate-brown surfaces with strong doubling noted on Fiction's face and right arm. An inoffensive scratch is well concealed on the reverse, extending from the tablet and connecting the shoulders of both figures.Sold for: $74.75. |
| 28819 | Silver 1826 Britain Erie Canal Commemorative Medal by Thomason. Silver, 81 mm, 180.5 gm. Silver medal commemorating the Erie Canal completion, struck in England by Sir Edward Thomason of Birmingham (1769-1849). The design with Pan and Neptune is similar to the HK-1 and HK-1000 and HK-1001 so-called dollars, but there are differences. The format is much larger, there is no clear exergual line on the Thomason pieces, and there are two circular rims on each side, an inner and an outer, with the central design concave in the middle. THOMASON is engraved on the reverse rim at 6 o'clock, where The striking was done at Thomason's factory in Birmingham. Rare in silver; this piece displays lovely gold, pink, and blue patina with silver-gray tones elsewhere. Virtually Mint State. Ex: New York Public Library Collection Sale (Bowers and Ruddy, 10/1982), lot 2832.Sold for: $1,955.00. |
| 28820 | British Copper 1826 Erie Canal Completion Medal by Thomason. Copper, 81 mm, 190.4 gm. Similar (not identical) design to HK-1, but in a much larger format. Obverse the goat-footed Pan with a cornucopia to viewer's left and Neptune, holding his trident, in center, lighthouse and sea, with legend around UNION OF ERIE WITH THE ATLANTIC, reverse New York state coat of arms, section of canal, sailing ship and view of city in distance, EXCELSIOR on scroll, legend around ERIE CANAL COMMENCED 4 JULY 1817 26 OCTBr. 1825., microscopic THOMASON at lower rim. While this piece is similar in design to the HK-1 (and HK-1000 and HK-1001) so-called dollar, those pieces were actually struck in America as part of the early-1826 canal celebration. The present British medal was struck by Sir Edward Thomason (1769-1849), a Birmingham, England, diesinker, manufacturer, and inventor. While the design is by Archibald Robertson and the engraving by famed engraver Charles Cushing Wright (again like the HK-1 and HK-1001/1002), the striking was done at Thomason's factory in Birmingham. Additionally, the 45-mm so-called dollars were issued in white metal, gold, and silver; no copper pieces are listed in the recent (2008) Hibler-Kappen update. Virtually as struck, with lustrous milk-chocolate surfaces, and just a trace of cabinet friction on the extreme highest points, scarcely worthy of mention. Very scarce, highly historic, and completely memorable.Sold for: $2,300.00. |
| 28821 | 1826 Erie Canal Completion Medal in White Metal. White metal, 81 mm, 185.1 gm. Similar (not identical) design to HK-1, but much larger. Obverse Pan with cornucopia and Neptune with trident in center, lighthouse and sea, legend around UNION OF ERIE WITH THE ATLANTIC, reverse New York state coat of arms, section of canal, sailing ship and view of city in distance, EXCELSIOR on scroll, legend around ERIE CANAL COMMENCED 4 JULY 1817 26 OCTBr. 1825., microscopic THOMASON at lower rim. Struck in England by Sir Edward Thomason (1769-1849), a Birmingham diesinker, manufacturer, and inventor. According to information from Dick Johnson, "at 16 [Thomason] was apprenticed to Matthew Boulton at Soho, where he learned the mechanics of dies and die striking. In 1793 he inherited a buckle factory on his father's retirement which he expanded to manufacture buttons, tokens, medals, works in bronze, and plated items. He developed the concept of medals in series and struck 60 medals on fine arts, the kings and queens of Britain, but he is most noted for his medallic series, the Thomason Medallic Bible." This scarce piece shows several key differences in design from the so-called dollars. There is no defined exergual line, and there is an inner circular rim below the peripheral legend. Of course the lower engraving is different from the so-called dollars, and a side-by-side examination, if possible, would likely reveal others as well. The present piece is Mint State, with some trivial contact and haze over surfaces that are fairly prooflike.Sold for: $1,150.00. |
| 28822 | 1830 Death of George IV Medal. Eimer-1219. White metal, 50.5 mm. Obverse: naked bust left. Reverse: Windsor Castle. A well struck and unworn example with charcoal-gray "tin pest" on the obverse and portions of the reverse field.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 28823 | (1830) Great Britain Murder of Julius Caesar Medal Struck by Thomason. White metal, 72 mm, 124.0 gm. One of the famous Thomason Medallic Bible series struck in 1830 England by Sir Edward Thomason (1769-1849), a Birmingham diesinker, manufacturer, and inventor. Thomason wrote in his 1845 memoirs that he "called it the Link Medal, as exhibiting a condensed history of all the occurrences that principally took place during the period of the last minor prophet Malachi until the birth of Christ." This is a simply outstanding medal depicting the death of Julius Caesar in the Senate in Rome. The surfaces are fully prooflike on both sides, and the central scene on the obverse is full of passion and blood, an artful and brutal scene in which a bearded Brutus prays over the body of the prostrate Caesar. THOMASON D. is in exergue in small letters. The reverse contains a dense text passage (37 lines!) that follows the history of the Bible from 397 B.C. with the death of Malachi, the last Old Testament prophet, to the closing of the Temple of Janus by Augustus Caesar, in 5 B.C. A small planchet flaw on the reverse does not detract, but the double striking visible on many of the reverse characters adds even further interest. Gem Uncirculated, simply outstanding preservation.Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28824 | Trio of Important British Medals. Includes: an 1831 Opening of London Bridge bronze medal by Benjamin Wyon, 51.4 mm, 59.4 gm. An attractive piece with glossy surfaces and mahogany coloration; 1838 Queen Victoria Coronation official bronze medal by Pistrucci, 36.9 mm, 24.5 gm. Eimer-1315, BHM-1801. Well preserved with reflective fields; 1842 Completion of Thames Tunnel medal in white metal, 43.8 mm, 27.1 gm. Prooflike fields with no major problems.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 28825 | Duo of Anti-Slavery Medals. Includes: 1834 Great Britain, white metal, 43.5 mm, IN COMMEMORATION / OF THE / EXTINCTION / OF / COLONIAL SLAVERY / THROUGHOUT THE / BRITISH DOMINIONS / IN THE REIGN OF / WILLIAM THE IV / AUG 1 1834, the reverse has a slave with broken chains and a house in the distance, pierced at top; and a ND(ca 1814) Sierra Leone, copper, obverse, without engraver's initials, WE ARE ALL BRETHREN above, SLAVE TRADE ABOLISHED / BY GREAT BRITAIN IN / 1807 below, two figures shaking hands in center, reverse, similar in Arabic.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28826 | 1834 Great Britain Slavery Abolished Medal. BHM-1673, Eimer-1290. Copper, 41 mm, 38.4 gm. Obverse William IV seated under canopy, with advisors facing him, in exergue I ADVOCATE THIS AS A MEASURE OF HUMANITY, reverse blacks with clasped hands dancing around a palm tree, in exergue SLAVERY ABOLISHED BY GREAT BRITAIN 1834. Dies by T. Halliday? Choice lustrous Mint State.Sold for: $431.25. |
| 28827 | Great Britain 1838 Coronation of Queen Victoria Medal by Pistrucci. Forrer-IV:609, BHM-1802, Eimer-1309. Bronze, 87 mm, 327.8 gm, very scarce. Obverse bust facing left wearing a bandeau, lightly draped, ALEXANDRINA VICTORIA around, reverse DA FACILEM CURSUM ATQUE ADNUE COEPTIS 1838. Nice XF with pretty brick-red color, a couple of small spots and undistracting abrasions. The lot includes a plush velvet-lined box that is clearly not the original.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28828 | Seven-Piece Lot of 1840s-1850s British Medals. Includes: 1842 Thames Tunnel Completion, Eimer-1372, BHM-2084, white metal, 42 mm, 28.3 gm, obverse Sir Isambart Marc Brunei, reverse twin tunnel entrances with THAMES TUNNEL 1842, AU; 1843 Thames Tunnel Opened, Eimer-1373 (var.), BHM-2134, white metal, 48 mm, obverse similar to previous, reverse THAMES TUNNEL 1200 FT. LNG. / 76 FT. BELOW HIGH WATER MARK / COMMENCED MARCH 1825 / OPENED MARCH 25 1843 / COST £416000, nice Choice AU, ex: Wayte Raymond mail bid sale (5/1978), lot 2810; 1802-1848 Lord George Bentinck memorial, bronze, 51 mm, 69.8 gm, obverse bust with birth-death dates, reverse BRAVE - EARNEST / GENEROUS - UNSELFISH - TRUE / HE WON THE CONFIDENCE / & RIVETED THE ATTACHMENT / OF A GREAT PARTY / WHICH HIS PATRIOTISM / HAD INSPIRED WITH COURAGE / & HIS SELF DEVOTION / HAD ANIMATED / WITH ZEAL, lustrous near-Mint State; 1851 International Industrial Exposition, similar to Eimer-1456, white metal, 51 mm, 37.7 gm, obverse Prince Albert in inner circle, PRINCE ALBERT, CONSORT OF QUEEN VICTORIA, reverse edifice with THE INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION / LONDON, 1851, bottom section does not contain the Eimer-described details for Eimer-1456 (which is also larger, at 89 mm), rather contains a nine-line description of the expo, XF details with some scrapes and corrosion, net VF; 1851 International Industrial Exposition, white metal, 44 mm, 29.7 gm, obverse edifice with cherubs below and cameo of Albert and Victoria, reverse 16-line inscription detailing the expo, AU; 1854 Battle of Balaklava, Eimer-1491, BHM-2541, bronze, 41 mm, 40.9 gm, obverse cavalry charge and BALAKLAVA, reverse 16-line inscription, lustrous near-Mint State; and (ca. 1855) Lincoln Cathedral, Eimer-1504, BHM-2591, bronze, 59 mm, 97.4 gm, obverse cathedral façade, reverse cathedral interior, in exergue FOUNDED 1805. BURNT 1141. / OFTEN REBUILT 1195 (9 over 7)-1250 (not 1135 as in Eimer) / SOUTH TRANSEPT 1306, lustrous Uncirculated with minor contact.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28829 | Undated (1849) Waterloo Medal by Pistrucci. BHM-870. Electrotype (copper shell, base metal interior), 140.8 mm, 677.5 gm. The famous Waterloo medal by Benedetto Pistrucci is celebrated not only for its mammoth dimensions, stunning beauty, and historical significance, but also for the colorful story surrounding its production. The Battle of Waterloo, perhaps one of the most important single-day battles in history, was fought on June 18, 1815, near Brussels. Approximately 50,000 souls were lost on that fateful day. British and Prussian allied forces defeated Napoleon, thus ending over a decade of the bloody Napoleonic Wars in Europe. To immortalize the successful military campaign, the Duke of Wellington suggested that a couple of special medals be prepared. From a July 11, 1815, letter from Master of the Mint W.W. Pole to the president of the Royal Academy: "I have been commanded to strike two Medals at the Royal Mint in commemoration of the battles of Les Quatre Bras and Waterloo; One, in gold, of the largest size, to embrace the exploits of the allied army under the Duke of Wellington the Prince of Orange and the Duke of Brunswick, and of the Prussian Army under Field Marshal Blucher. This Medal will probably be given to each of the sovereigns in alliance with the Prince Regent, to their ministers and generals." Medallists were petitioned to submit designs for the medal. Pistrucci's design was selected over a design by John Flaxman, which had been recommended by the Royal Academy. However, due to an internal strife at the Royal Mint between Pistrucci, Pole, and Wyon regarding the position of chief engraver, work on the medal got off to a slow start. Ongoing personality conflicts within the Royal Mint, salary disputes, a heavy workload, and the utter complexities of the proposed design were all contributing factors as to why it took Pistrucci 33 years to complete his masterpiece. In 1849 the dies were reportedly finished, but only in terms of design execution. Although the dies were created in four pieces to assist in their hardening, it seems that nobody was willing to take the risk of damaging Pistrucci's work that was three decades in the making. Unfortunately, by this time all of the intended recipients of the medal were deceased, with the exception of Wellington. Gutta-percha impressions and electrotypes were finally created, the current lot being one of the rare original electrotypes. Pistrucci was finally able to see his magnum opus in medal form. He died a few years later, in 1855. The Duke of Wellington and Prussian commander Gerhard von Blücher were the allied leaders of the battle, and they are featured on the reverse of this medal. The obverse features Prince Regent George of Britain (later King George IV), Emperor Franz I of Austria, Emperor Alexander I of Russia, and Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm III, all facing left. Two allegorical scenes are used on this medal: one of war and one of peace. Amazingly, the Battle of Waterloo story is told in great detail strictly through Pistrucci's elaborate imagery, as not a single legend was utilized. The current example is in a splendid state of preservation, with no flaws worthy of mention. Light brown centers are framed by slightly darker peripheries and the effect is aesthetically pleasing. Spirited bidding competition is anticipated.Sold for: $4,312.50. |
| 28830 | 1851 Great Britain Exhibitor Medal. Elmer-1462. Bronze, 44.4 mm. An exhibitor medal of the 1851 "Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations," edge engraved "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. No. 277." Obverse: bust left of Prince Albert, President of the Royal Commission. Reverse: Globe surmounted by dove, wreath below. Edge nicks at 6:30 on the obverse and 4 o'clock on the reverse.Sold for: $34.00. |
| 28831 | 1851 Great Britain Council Medal. Choice Proof Uncertified. BHM-2461, Eimer-1455. Bronze. 76.7 mm. An extraordinary medal, both for quality and desirability. The obverse depicts conjoined busts of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert by W. Wyon, while the reverse displays an allegorical design of six figures, with the legend DISOCIATA LOCIS CONCORDI PACE LIGAVIT by Leonard. The edge is neatly stamped PRIZE MEDAL OF THE EXHIBITION, awarded to F. EDWARDS for CLASS XXII.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28832 | 1854 Great Britain Opening of the Crystal Place. BHM-2549, Eimer-1487. White metal, 63 mm. Obverse female figure, lamb and helmet at her feet, opens doors of INDUSTRY and SCIENCE to exhibition, reverse view of exhibit building, CRYSTAL PALACE OPENED MDCCCLIV around. By Messrs. J. Pinches. Not Sold. |
| 28833 | 1660 Great Britain Charles II Medal, XF Uncertified. MI 1:457, Eimer-210. Silver shell, 70 mm. Embarkation at Scheveningen. Produced with substantial relief, design by Peter Abele and signed with his quatrefoil rather than his monogram. The medal consists of two repoussé plates joined at the edge by a broad rim. Obverse CAROLUS. II. D:G. MAGNAE. BRIT. FRA. ET. HIB. REX. ("Charles II by the Grace of God Great Britain, France, and Ireland King"), bare-headed bust of Charles II facing right three-quarters with cuirass and neckcloth. Reverse IN NOMINE MEO EXALTABITUR CORNU EIUS - PSAL. 89 ("In thy favour our horn shall be exalted"), fleet under sail, Fame with trumpet and scroll inscribed SOLI DEO GLORIA ("To God only be the glory"), flying to left, Dutch inscription in three lines below, in incuse running script, S.M. IS ÚIT HOLLANT VAN SCHEVELING AFGEVARN NAER FYN CONINCRYKEN Ao. 1660 JÚNI 2 ("His Majesty leaves Holland from Schevingen for his kingdom"). (A single specimen from a Spink auction [3/2008, lot 39] shows the legend in Latin rather than English or Dutch as both recorded in Medallic Illustrations, and is believed to be unique.) Charles II arrived on English soil on May 25, 1660, marking the end of the British Interregnum, and entered London on his 30th birthday, May 29, 1660. The difference in dating is explained by the Old Style-New Style discrepancy. Historically important and remarkably well preserved.Sold for: $1,495.00. |
| 28834 | City of London 1887 Victoria Jubilee Medal. BHM-3284, Eimer-1732. Copper, 90 mm, 253.3 gm. Obverse with conjoined young and old busts of Victoria, REGINA 1837 VICTORIA IMPERATRIX 1887 around, A. Scharff below. Reverse with Britannia in a lion-drawn chariot, flanked by Justice and Wisdom. Comes with original case, significantly worn and scraped on the outside but with a virtually pristine interior.Sold for: $488.75. |
| 28835 | 1837-1887 Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee Silver Medal. BHM-3219, Eimer-1733. 78 mm, 216.7 gm. The official Royal Mint issue, with original case, one of only 2,289 pieces struck. Obverse bust facing left, crowned and veiled, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, reverse enthroned Empire is flanked by Science, Letters, and Art, with Industry and Agriculture right, above, two cherubs bear shields reading MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII, V.R.I. in a wreath, and IN COMMEMORATION between, in exergue five linked shields with continental inscriptions. Lovely, hairlined proof with iridescent gold and blue patina on both sides. A memorable, historic, and rare medal!Sold for: $517.50. |
| 28836 | Bronze 1887 Victoria Golden Jubilee Medal. Bronze, 65 mm, 142.5 gm. Obverse: high-relief portrait of Victoria facing left, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIARUM REGINA F : D : INDIAE IMPERATRIX around, J. CARTER F. below the truncation. Reverse: Within wreath, ANNO / JVBILAEI / A.D. MDCCCLXXXVII / (separating line) REGNVM SVSCEPIT / XX JVN. / MDCCCXXXVII. Mild rosewood patina, excellent overall condition.Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28837 | (1887) Victoria Jubilee Portrait Commemorative Bronze Medal. Eimer-1733. Bronze, 77 mm, 222.1 gm. Obverse: the famous left-facing Jubilee portrait of Victoria, legend VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX around, initials JEB (for J.E. Boehm) on the truncation. Reverse: Victoria enthroned, surrounded by allegorical figures, IN COMMEMORATION above, five shields with ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA in exergue. Comes with original red case.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28838 | 1888 Joseph Banks Royal Horticultural Society Medal. Eimer-1138. Silver, 37.8 mm, 30.3 gm. Dies by William Wyon. Obverse features a high relief bust of Joseph Banks (1743-1820), the famed English naturalist and botanist who participated in Captain James Cook's first great voyage. The reverse legend reads: THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. This "Champion Medal" was awarded to George North on August 18, 1888 during the National Cooperative Flower Show. Dove-gray patination over reflective fields with attractive blue, green and violet tones when viewed at an angle. A rim bump at 6 o'clock on the obverse is noted.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 28839 | 1897 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Silver Medallion. Sterling silver, 55.5 mm, 83.3 gm. Dies by T. Brock. Struck to commemorate Queen Victoria's 60th year on the throne. Subtle golden-brown patination over lightly handled surfaces, although no serious flaws are observed.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 28840 | Victoria "The British Empire" Medal 1897. Eimer-1816. White metal. 76 mm. 5 mm thick. Engraved by F. Bowcher. Choice condition, virtually as struck, in high relief, small hole at top of obverse as almost always seen, in Spink & Son purple plush case, black leather outside (worn leather, the interior superb). Not Sold. |
| 28841 | Trio of 1837-1897 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medals. BHM-3506, Eimer-1817. One silver, two bronze, 56 mm, 84.5 gm (silver), 71.9 gm, 73.5 gm. Obverse veiled, crowned, draped head of Victoria facing left with Latin inscription alluding to the 60th year of her reign, reverse Young Head Victoria dividing Latin inscription. The silver medal is Choice Mint State or a bit finer, with lovely blue, pink, and gold patina deeper at the rims. One copper piece shows a planchet chip, apparently as made, on the obverse rim at 3 o'clock, but with good milk-chocolate color and luster, no visible wear or friction; the second copper piece is virtually Choice. Includes two clasped, original red boxes of issue with plush velvet interiors.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28842 | 1900 Britain South African War National Commemorative Silver Medal, Eimer-1851a. Silver, 45 mm, 59.1 gm. Manufactured by Spink & Co. Obverse soldier with rifle, THE NATIONAL COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL 1899-1900, reverse Union flag with stalk of wheat, rose, thistle, and shamrock, inscription referring to a Rudyard Kipling poem, the Daily Mail newspaper and the MAGNIFICENT RESPONSE OF BRITAIN'S SONS TO THE EMPIRE'S CALL TO ARMS TRANSVAAL WAR 1899-1900. Eimer's British Historical Medals notes that "the medal was advertised in the Daily Mail in conjunction with Rudyard Kipling's poem The Absent-Minded Beggar and sold in aid of the widows and orphans of soldiers." Choice Uncirculated.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28843 | 1910 British Medal, King George V, MS64 Uncertified. Eimer-1917 (No BHM number). Royal Society of Arts. Bronze. 55 mm. On the obverse: a bust of George V, facing left; along the periphery: GEORGE V KING & EMPEROR/PATRON/MCMX. Reverse (as Eimer-1862) by B. McKenna/[L.C. Wyon]: ROYAL SOCIETY OF ARTS MANUFACTURES AND COMMERCE in the center, surrounded by a wreath; along the periphery: FOUNDED 1754/INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 1847. Inscribed along the edge: JOHN BROTHERTON/INTERMEDIATE EXAMINATIONS 1913/SHORTHAND. A well struck medal with the central devices produced in high relief. Rich red-brown coloration, with no distracting surface defects. Approximately MS64 (uncertified). Sold for: $39.00. |
| 28844 | 1911 Great Britain Official Coronation Medal of George V and Queen Mary. Wollaston-28, Eimer-1922. Bronze, 51 mm. Obverse bust facing left, crowned, draped, with an orb before, GEORGE V CROWNED JUNE 22 1911 around, reverse bust left, crowned and draped, QUEEN MARY JUNE 22 1911. Executed in high relief, which shows just a trace of rub. The official Royal Mint issue, by Mackennal. According to Eimer, "The obverse was further used on a medal, the reverse displaying a crowned Royal Cypher, which was presented to Sudanese chiefs." Choice AU, with original case of issue in respectable condition. Sold for: $49.00. |
| 28845 | 1913 David Livingstone Birth Centenary Medal. BHM-2959, Eimer-1626. Bronze, 43 mm, 36.6 gm. An attractive medal by Allan Wyon to commemorate the centennial of Dr. David Livingstone's birth. The obverse features his bust with the dates and locations of his birth and death, while the comprises an allegorical scene related to missionary work with a Greek legend in exergue. Livingstone was a Scottish missionary and explorer. He is perhaps best known as the first European to see the great falls in southern Africa, which he named Queen Victoria Falls in honor of the Queen Victoria. The current medal is well preserved with glossy surfaces and a medium chocolate-brown coloration.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28846 | 1916 Jutland Bank Naval Medal. Edge marked SILVER, 76 mm. Obverse: naval battle scene with British ship in foreground, date XXXI MAY / MDCCCCXVI (sic) in exergue below. Reverse: conjoined wreaths entwined by an anchor, names JELLICOE and BEATTY within, ship-crown hybrid above, legend THE VICTORY OF JUTLAND BANK / AUSP. REG. SOC. NUMISMATICAE around, identifying it as a Royal Numismatic Society product.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28847 | Britain 1917 World War I Commemorative Service Medal Issued to Walter Cox. Yellow bronze, 120 mm, 298.2 gm. Obverse Athena with trident and lion, legend around HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOVR. Uniface large plaque issued to WALTER COX on insert die in cartouche. Signed E.C.R.P. Lovely brownish-gold patina.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 28848 | Quintet of British Royalty Medals. Includes: (two) Edward VII; George V; and (two) George VI.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 28849 | 1066-1966 Battle of Hastings Medal by Paul Vincze. .999 fine silver, 55 mm, 90.0 gm. Obverse battle scene with BATTLE OF HASTINGS 1066-1966, signed P. VINCZE below, reverse BATTLE ABBEY (erected afterward at Hastings in commemoration) with English and French coins of the 1066 era showing, respectively, King Harold II, who was defeated and killed in the battle, and William the Conqueror (Duke William of Normandy), who after his victory was crowned English King William I on Christmas Day, 1066, in London's Westminster Abbey. The medal is lovely Gem Mint State, serial #234, issued by Spink, with original box.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28850 | 1967 Pinches Silver Waterloo Medal "Restrike." Sterling silver, 64 mm, 119.8 gm. Issued by John Pinches Medallists Ltd. of London, in 1967 with original case of issue and certificate, reading: "WATERLOO MEDAL by PISTRUCCI / We hereby certify that this medal struck in sterling silver is number 94 of an issue of 5,000 only. JOHN PINCHES (Medallists) LTD 1, St. Luke's Avenue, London, S.W.4" As described in British Historical Medals, "In 1967 Messrs John Pinches Ltd., produced a number of copies of this medal in 22ct. gold, platinum and sterling silver. The size of these copies is 64mm and each of them is reputed to be either numbered or hallmarked." This beautiful example of the smaller-size Pistrucci silver medal would be a wonderful accompaniment to the larger-size Waterloo medal electrotype elsewhere in this sale. Choice Uncirculated or better, with a lovely brushed silver appearance. Edge-numbered 94 (out of 5,000), as advertised, and edge-lettered "WATERLOO, JUNE 18, 1815." With original box of issue.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 28851 | Foursome of Sir Winston Churchill Medals. Includes: 1965 "We Shall Never Surrender," .999 fine silver, toned Gem proof, serial #2029 issued by the Britannia Commemorative Society, Arnold Machin design; 1946-1969 Westminster College Churchill memorial, silver, 38 mm, 30.7 gm, struck at the Philadelphia Mint; and 1874-1974 V for Victory (two pieces), centenary pendants, one silver, one bronze, both edge-stamped 1290 on rim, with design by Sarah Churchill, both Choice and as struck.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 28852 | Silver Imprint of the Royal Seal of George III. As described on the interior of the lined cover, "The Royal Seal of King George III / A sterling silver impression from the cast of the original seal." Sterling silver, 143 mm. It shows the king surrounded by allegorical figures, a lion at his feet. Made by Worshipful Co of Goldsmiths, London, and issued by Alfred Dunhill of London, Inc.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28853 | 1867 Victoria-Confederation of Canada Medal. BHM-2875, Breton-90. Bronze, 76 mm. Victoria faces left on the obverse with a medallion of Prince Albert suspended from her neck. The reverse shows Britannia seated by a lion with allegorical figures nearby representing Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. Around the margin of the reverse is JUVENTAS ET PATRIUS. An edge bump is noted by the A in VICTORIA, and there are minor handling marks as well as slight rubbing over the high points. Ex: F.S. Pridmore Collection (private sale, July 1976); Dmitry Markov Coins and Medals (Baldwin's Auctions, Ltd, 1/2008), lot 970.Sold for: $207.00. |
| 28854 | 1867 Confederation of Canada Silver Medal. Silver, 76.4 mm, 220.7 gm. Dies by Joseph and Alfred Wyon. Obverse: a crowned bust facing left with VICTORIA D : G : BRITT : REG : F : D (Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of Britain, Defender of the Faith). The reverse features an awe-inspiring allegorical scene of Britannia seated next to a British lion. She is offering four other figures a scroll which reads CONFEDERATION. Each figure represents one of the four provinces that became united in 1867. From top to bottom: Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. The legend around reads JUVENTAS ET PATRIUS VIGOR / CANADA INSTAURATA 1867 (Canada renewed with vigor by the parent and its child). This hefty medal is attractive, although light hairlines are noted in the fields, especially on the obverse. Subtle golden patination throughout, although the reverse is a variegated blend of blue, amber, and violet tones. An important medal that is rarely offered for sale.Sold for: $1,035.00. |
| 28855 | Amateur Athletic Union of Canada Award Trio. 1912 Championship gold medal, 10K, with ribbon and bar intact, 10K gold, 37.3 gm total weight, approximately 23 gm for the medal, the back engraved to the event winner, T.J. Halpin; 1911 (sterling) silver medal for the relay race, no recipient identified, 29.8 gm; 1911 bronze third place medal for the 880-yard run, no recipient identified.Not Sold. |
| 28856 | Canadian Sports Award Medals. 1913 Gold medal, Mercantile (hockey) League, awarded to winner W.R.B. Co., Ltd., and R. Darlington. 10K gold, 8.6 gm; Caledonian Society of Montreal, first prize medal, awarded to Alice Bell for her performance of the Shean Trews; 1926 Gold medal, Ontario Amateur Lacrosse Association, Senior Champions, won by Excelsiors of Brampton, G.M. Jennings. 10K gold, 10.2 gm; 1938 Gold medal, Ontario Hockey Association, Junior "B" Champions, Kingston, J. Simpson. 10K gold, 8.2 gm.Not Sold. |
| 28857 | 1913 Amateur Athletic Union of Canada Gold Medal. 10K, 21.6 gm. An unnamed gold medal intended for the winner of the half-mile run at the 1913 championship.Not Sold. |
| 28858 | 1913 Amateur Athletic Union of Canada Gold Medal. 10K, 22.4 gm. An unnamed gold medal intended for the winner of the 440-yard run at the 1913 championship.Not Sold. |
| 28859 | 1927 Mimico High School Gold Medal. 10K gold, 7.3 gm. Mimico High School in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, was the school where 1936 Olympic bronze medal winner Hilda Cameron attended when she won this gold medal as the senior girls champion. Not Sold. |
| 28860 | Elks Exalted Past Ruler, Newfoundland, Canada. Gold medal and ribbon, presented to J.C. Baxter by Edson Lodge No. 87, 1929. This 14K gold medal weighs approximately 30 grams.Not Sold. |
| 28861 | 1934 Women's Amateur Athletic Federation of Canada Gold Medal. A gold-plated award medal with attached pin "London 1934." Awarded to H. Cameron for the 400-meter relay. Hilda Cameron went on to win a bronze medal at the 1936 Berlin Olympics in the same event. Her teammates in that event were Dorothy Brookshaw, Mildred Dolson, and Aileen Meagher.Not Sold. |
| 28862 | 1936 Women's Amateur Athletic Federation of Canada Gold Medal. A gold plated award medal awarded to H. Cameron for the 400 meter relay. Hilda Cameron went on to win a bronze medal at the 1936 Berlin Olympics in the 400 meter relay.Not Sold. |
| 28863 | 1759-1959 Canada Quebec 200th Anniversary Gold Medal, MS65 Uncertified. Gold, 58 mm, 18 kt, 121 gm, 2.914 oz AGW. Design by P. Vincze. Medal commemorating the bicentenary of the capture of Quebec, 1759. Obverse: Busts of Generals Montcalm (three-quarters right) and Wolfe (left); with a scene of the landing below. Inscription: MONTCALM QUEBEC WOLFE (on a ribbon). Obverse legend: SEPTEMBER 1759. Reverse: Three men placing a section of fluted column on a wall, symbolizing the building of the nation by the English, French, and Indians. Reverse Legend: TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO. Inscription: 1759 1959. In reverse exergue: CANADA. A beautifully preserved gold medal with a lovely, modernistic design and pristine surfaces. This piece is a true Gem, although it remains uncertified as such. Sold for: $1,495.00. |
| 28864 | 1970 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP66 ICCS. Pelletier-AL31. Original mintage: 15. Edmonton Klondike Dollar. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28865 | 1971 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP66 ICCS. Pelletier-AL38. Unlisted in Gold. Edmonton Klondike Dollar. 28 gm, 999 fine gold. ICCS insert incorrect.Not Sold. |
| 28866 | 1973 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP64 ICCS. Pelletier-AL52. Original mintage: 15. Edmonton Klondike Dollar. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28867 | 1974 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP66 ICCS. Pelletier-AL64. Original mintage: 20. Souvenir of Edmonton Klondike Days, July 1974. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28868 | 1975 Southern Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP64 ICCS. Pelletier-AL80. Southern Alberta Dollar. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28869 | 1975 Southern Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP64 ICCS. Pelletier-AL80. Southern Alberta Dollar. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28870 | 1975 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP67 ICCS. Pelletier-AL75. Original mintage: 30. Souvenir of Edmonton Klondike Days, July 1975. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28871 | 1976 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP65 ICCS. Pelletier-AL84. Original mintage: 33. Souvenir of Edmonton Klondike Days, July 1976. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28872 | 1976 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP65 ICCS. Pelletier-AL84. Original mintage: 33. Souvenir of Edmonton Klondike Days, July 1976. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28873 | 1976 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece, SP65 ICCS. Pelletier-AL84. Original mintage: 33. Souvenir of Edmonton Klondike Days, July 1976. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28874 | 1977 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece, SP64 ICCS. Pelletier-AL94. Original mintage: 35. Souvenir of Edmonton Klondike Days, July 1976. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28875 | 1974 Quebec. Rene Levesque Gold Medal. PR65. Ecu Souvenir. 15.2 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28876 | 1977 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP66 ICCS. Pelletier-AL94. Original mintage: 35. Souvenir of Edmonton Klondike Days, July 1977. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28877 | 1977 Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP66 ICCS. Pelletier-ON56. Original mintage: 7. Oktoberfest. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28878 | 1978 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP64 ICCS. Pelletier-AL110. Original mintage: 35. XI Commonwealth Games. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28879 | 1978 Pembroke, Ontario, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP64 ICCS. Pelletier-ON86. Original mintage: unknown. Sesquicentennial Dollar. 28 gm, 999 fine gold. This piece is serial # 1.Not Sold. |
| 28880 | 1978 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP65 ICCS. Pelletier-AL110. Original mintage: 35. XI Commonwealth Games. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28881 | 1978 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Gold Trade Piece, PR66. Pelletier-BC38 obverse. Captain Cook Reverse. Victoria, B.C. City of Gardens. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28882 | 1978 Crows Nest Pass, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP67 ICCS. Pelletier-AL109. Original mintage: 8. One Dollar 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28883 | 1978 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP67 ICCS. Pelletier-AL110. Original mintage: 35. XI Commonwealth Games. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28884 | 1978 Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP67 ICCS. Pelletier-ON73. Original mintage: 7. 10th Anniversary KW Oktoberfest. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28885 | 1978 Crows Nest Pass, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP67 ICCS. Pelletier-AL109. Original mintage: 8. One Dollar 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28886 | 1979 Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP66 ICCS. Pelletier-AL139. Original mintage: 6. Red Deer Dollar. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28887 | 1979 Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP66 ICCS. Pelletier-BC104. Original mintage: 37. Trade Dollar. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28888 | 1979 Orillia, Ontario, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP66 ICCS. Pelletier-ON98. Original mintage: 2. Sunshine Dollar. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28889 | 1979 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP67 ICCS. Pelletier-AL129. Original mintage: 35. Souvenir of Edmonton Klondike Days, July 1979. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28890 | 1979 Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP67 ICCS. Pelletier-ON95. Original mintage: 8. Oktoberfest. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28891 | 1980 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP66 ICCS. Pelletier-AL149. Original mintage: 15. Edmonton Klondike Days Salutes Alberta's 75th Year. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28892 | 1980 Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP66 ICCS. Pelletier-AL150. Original mintage: 2. McMurray Dollar. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28893 | 1981 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP67 ICCS. Pelletier-SK47. Original mintage: 12. Regina Commemorative Dollar. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28894 | 1981 Vegreville, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP64 ICCS. Pelletier-AL180. Original mintage: 5. Souvenir Dollar. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28895 | 1982 Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP67 ICCS. Pelletier-AL192. Original mintage: 6. McMurray Dollar. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28896 | 1983 Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP67 ICCS. Pelletier-AL221. Original mintage: 2. McMurray Dollar. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28897 | 1984 New Brunswick, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP67. 200th Anniversary of New Brunswick. Coin #3 of 20 pieces struck. 28.2 grams, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28898 | 1985 Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP67 ICCS. Pelletier-AL273. Original mintage: 2. McMurray Dollar. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28899 | 1985 Jasper, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP67 ICCS. Pelletier-AL276. Original mintage: 10. Jasper Souvenir Dollar. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28900 | 1985 Canada Parks Gold Medal. SP67. 28.4 grams, 999 fine gold. Centennial of the Canadian Park System, with James Bernard Harkin, first commissioner of the national parks in Canada.Not Sold. |
| 28901 | 1985 Canada Parks Gold Medal. SP67. 28.4 grams, 999 fine gold. Centennial of the Canadian Park System, with James Bernard Harkin, first commissioner of the national parks in Canada.Not Sold. |
| 28902 | 1986 Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP66. Pelletier-AL296. Unlisted in gold. McMurray Dollar. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28903 | 1986 Jasper, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP67 ICCS. Pelletier-AL297. Original mintage: 3. Jasper Souvenir Dollar. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28904 | 1987 Jasper, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP66 ICCS. Pelletier-AL318. Original mintage: 4. Jasper Souvenir Dollar. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28905 | 1988 Jasper, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP67 ICCS. Pelletier-AL331. Original mintage: 5. Jasper Souvenir Dollar. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28906 | 1989 Jasper, Alberta, Canada Gold Trade Piece. SP67 ICCS. Pelletier-AL344. Original mintage: 5. Jasper Souvenir Dollar. 28 gm, 999 fine gold.Not Sold. |
| 28907 | 1992 Toronto Blue Jays Gold Medal SP67. 1 Troy ounce, 9999 fine gold. Number 53 of an unspecified but limited production commemorating the Blue Jays on their American League Championship.Sold for: $488.75. |
| 28908 | 1992 Toronto Blue Jays Gold Medal. SP67. 1 Troy ounce, 9999 fine gold. Number 51 of an unspecified but limited production commemorating the Blue Jays on their American League Championship..Not Sold. |
| 28909 | 1961 Nation of Celestial Space One Gold Celeston. Gold (.900 fine), 14 mm, 2.2 gm. If this cataloger has done his job properly, this Celestia piece should land between Canada and China (we don't have a category for Universal Medals) ... On December 20, 1948, James Thomas Mangan gave birth to Celestia, "claiming all space in the sky as its sovereign territory." While some may have viewed Mangan variously as a crackpot or visionary, Mangan (or First Representative Mangan, as he was known in the Nation of Celestia) was quite serious in his administration of the nation and his belief in the validity of his claim. The Nation of Celestial Space is believed to have become defunct with the death of its founder, leaving as its only surviving legacy the series of stamps and silver and gold coins issued by Mangan from the late 1950s through the mid-1960s. Those coins are rare today. The obverse of this 1961-dated piece features the figure of Mangan's daughter Ruth as "Magnanimity." MS63 or better.Not Sold. |
| 28910 | Large, Enigmatic East Asian Silver Medal. 54.5 mm, 96.6 gm. Plain edge. The front of the medal has pictographic characters (in what appears to be Chinese seal script) around a stylized image, likely a sunburst or flower, with another character in the center. The back is blank, save for a sequence of characters engraved both horizontally and vertically, likely an inscription to an individual or group. Reading right to left, the equivalent to the number "16" appears in the center of the uppermost line. All characters appear to be hanzi (Chinese pictographs), though it is possible that the medal is Japanese and the apparent hanzi are actually kanji; a third possibility is that the medal relates to both Chinese and Japanese culture, possibly from the time period between the Sino-Japanese War of the late 19th century and the end of World War II.Sold for: $120.75. |
| 28911 | China 2000 Five Ounce Silver Round. Reeded edge. This exemplary 999 Fine example celebrates the Year of the Dragon. The mirrored fields favorably contrast with the deeply frosted motifs and legends.Not Sold. |
| 28912 | 1760 Frederick V Silver Medal. Silver, 57 mm, 86.6 gm. A stunning dove-gray medal that is subtly enhanced by rose and cobalt iridescence throughout. The obverse of this medal was engraved by Magnus Gustav Arbien, while the reverse was the work of Daniel Jensen Adzer. This beautifully preserved, high relief medal of Frederick V, King of Denmark and Norway, is rarely offered at auction.Sold for: $431.25. |
| 28913 | Duo of Better World Medals. Includes: 1916 Britain Battle of Jutland, Eimer-1951, white metal, 44 mm, 33.3 gm, obverse flags of White Ensign and Union, reverse inscription related to Battle of Jutland, Choice AU, prooflike and lustrous; and Germany 1927 Kartell Automobilclubs, yellow bronze rectangular plaquette, uniface, 85 mm x 75 mm, map of Germany showing the KARTELLFAHRT ("journey") route, July 23-30, 1927, from Stettin to Hirschberg to Erfurt to Stuttgart to Frankfurt to Köln to Hamburg, Uncirculated.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 28914 | Set of 49 Medals of the Late French Monarchy. A set of 49 bronze medals celebrating the lives of Kings Louis XIV and Louis XV of France, each beautifully detailed with rich patina. The Louis XIV medals are engraved by Mauger, while Viver engraved the Louis XV pieces.Sold for: $3,105.00. |
| 28915 | Trio of Louis XIV Medallic History Medals. This lot comprises three well-matched medals by French engraver Jean Mauger. The dates are 1675, 1676, and 1684, although the dates correspond to specific events and not the date of issue. These were part of Mauger's "Medallic History of Louis XIV" series of medals and were originally struck between 1694 and 1720. This series, as cataloged by Jean Paul Divo, consists of a few hundred different pieces. The trio offered here appear to be early restrikes based on the plain edges, surface quality, and slightly rounded edges. Each piece is 41 mm in diameter. The surfaces are semiprooflike and medium chocolate-brown.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28916 | Six 18th- & 19th-Century French Medals. Includes: 1707 Lifting of the Siege of Toulon, original bronze medal, 41 mm, 33.8 gm, obverse (by Mauger) bust of Louis XIV, reverse (by Jean Dollin) seated female with shield, horse grazing in background, around PULSIS AD VARUM HOSTIBUS ("Enemy repelled toward Var"), in exergue: TELO OBSIDIONE LIBERATUS XX AUGUSTI M.DCC.VII ("End of siege of Toulon August 20 1707"), unholed, no edge markings, original nice VF/XF; (ca. 1800) Étienne Montgolfier medal, uniface copper, 38 mm, 16.1 gm, bust right, ETIENNE MONTGOLFIER around, designer's name illegible due to extended die wear (...AQUE? F.), Choice VF; (ca. 1804-1810) Empress Josephine, Bramsen-304, uniface shell or galvano, bronze, 68 mm, beautifully styled bust facing right, IMPERATRICE JOSEPHINE around, BRENET . ML below bust, the medals are apparently rare, AU or finer; (ca. 1805) Empress-Queen Josephine, Bramsen-476, uniface, 68 mm, 64.6 gm, lead-filled bronze cliché, obverse bust of Josephine facing right, JOSEPHINE IMP. ET REINE around ("Josephine empress and queen"), lustrous AU; 1814 Entry of Count d'Artois in Paris, bronze, 40 mm, bust facing left, around CHARLES PHILIPPE DE FCE. MONSIEUR CTE. D'ARTOIS, reverse 10-line inscription beginning RIEN / N'EST CHANGÉ / ... SON ENTREÉ A PARIS, Uncirculated, in a custom Capital plastic holder stating FRANCE / CHAS. PHILIPPE 1814 / LATER CHAS. X, ex: Münzen und Medaillen Deutschland GmbH Auction 24 (10/2007), lot 1366; and 1821 J.B. Bourgignon d'Anville, bronze, 40.8 mm, 38.4 gm, plain edge (pre-1841), struck by Paris Mint, obverse bust left of Bourgignon, reverse birth-death dates (1697-1782), nice AU. Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28917 | Foursome of French Medals. Consists of: Large bronze cast Louis XV medal, 71.5 mm, 171.2 gm. References the dates of November 15 and 16, 1744 and Tuileries Palace in Paris. Concave edge with a small threaded hole on the edge at 12 o'clock. Unsigned and date of manufacture unknown; rare 1799 copper plaquette by Gatteaux, 40 mm x 48 mm. Unlisted, but very similar to Hennin-924, by the same engraver. Possibly an unadopted prototype. Beautiful milk-chocolate surfaces and well preserved; Birth of the King of Rome 1811 bronze Medalet, Bramsen-1103. Dies by Montagny. Well preserved original without privy mark on edge; 1889 Eiffel Tower souvenir medal, silver-plated bronze, 42 mm, 41.6 gm. Shows the relative size of the Eiffel Tower to other world monuments, including the recently completed Washington Monument. Comes with December 1979 auction envelope.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 28918 | French 18th Century Medal Trio. Includes: 1753 Charles de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu, bronze, 60 mm, 87.5 gm, obverse draped bust facing left, around CAROL. DE SECONDAT BARO DE MONTESQVIEV., reverse Justice receiving the "Spirit of the Law" from a nude female reclining on a cloud, signed J.A. DASSIER above exergual line, date 1753 in exergue, Montesquieu (1688-1755) was a social commentator who lived during the Age of Enlightenment and is most famous for his masterwork De l'Esprit des Lois ("The Spirit of the Law"), which put forth the theory of separation of powers in modern constitutional government, an idea that greatly influenced James Madison, the "Father of the Constitution," and continues to shape many world governments today, medal is apparently a Paris Mint product, no edge-stamping, nice milk-chocolate AU; a second Montesquieu medal, likely a cast copy, near Uncirculated, chestnut-brown with a couple of small obverse contact marks; and Samuel Bochart, copper, 28 mm, 8.4 gm, obverse bust facing left, SAMUEL BOCHART around, reverse I.D. in exergue, angelic herald with tablet, trumpet, and orb, inscription PROFESSEUR ES LANGUES ORIENTALES M. 1667 (probably a misengraving of "des langues," "professor of Oriental languages died 1667"), but this piece is clearly a much later restrike, probably late 18th or early 19th century, with glossy mahogany surfaces, good luster, and some die rust, Bochart was a French Protestant biblical scholar, Choice Mint State.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 28919 | 1770 Voltaire Au Chateau De Ferney Medal. Forrer VI:339. Bronze, 59.3 mm, 87.1 gm. Dies by Waechter. Obverse with bust of French philosopher Voltaire facing right and VOLTAIRE NE LE XX FEVRIER MDCXCIV (Voltaire born February 20, 1694) around. Ornate reverse altar with the inscription TIRE / D'APRÉS NAURE / AU CHATEAU / DE FERNEY / G.C. WAECHTER in the center and GRAVÉ MDCCLXX in exergue. Chateau De Ferney was Voltaire's home near Geneva, Switzerland. Pleasing walnut-brown coloration and only the slightest signs of cabinet friction. A tiny planchet void--as made--is observed on the reverse rim between 6 and 7 o'clock.Sold for: $431.25. |
| 28920 | Voltaire and Barberini Duo. Includes: 1770 Voltaire 76th Year, Forrer vol. I p. 339, bronze, 58 mm, 70.9 gm, obverse draped bust right, wreath around rim, G.C. WAECHTER F., reverse marble slab with trophies atop, engraved TIRÉ D'APRES NATURE AU CHÂTEAU DE FERNEY G.C. WAECHTER ("Taken from life at Chateau Ferney"), lustrous Choice AU with a couple of tiny rim nicks; and Maffeo Barberini (Pope Urban VII) plaque, Mazzucchelli 109-3, uniface bronze, 91 mm, 59.4 gm, obverse bust right with beret, around MAPH. S.R.E.P. CAR. BARBERIN. SIG. IVST. PRAE. BONO. LEG., under truncation G DUPRE F. 1612, the Florentine Barberini (1568-1644) was Pope Urban VII from 1623 until 1644, plaque is nice, beautiful high-relief work, net Choice Very Fine or so with some minor laminations, including one over the beret from 11:45-noonSold for: $322.00. |
| 28921 | 1789 French Revolution Medal and Two Galvanos. Includes: 1789 Siege of the Bastille, Hennin-24, bronze, 80 mm, 132.1 gm, SIEGE DE LA BASTILLE above the eponymous scene, EPOQUE DU 14 JUILLET 1789 DEDIE AUX PATRIOTES ("Date July 14, 1789, dedicated to the patriots"), lustrous XF; 1789 Siege of the Bastille, similar to Hennin-24, uniface galvano, bronze, 85 mm, 74.9 gm, the storming of the Bastille scene but in exergue PRISE PAR LES CITOYENS DE LA VILLE DE PARIS LE 14 JUET. 1789 ("Taken by the citizens of Paris July 14, 1789"), ANDRIEU F. and NO. 1 on exergual line, about Very Fine in terms of wear with some slight bending and a couple of cuts, nicer than it sounds; and 1789 Arrival of the King in Paris, Hennin-62, uniface galvano, lead/white metal coated with bronze patina, 86 mm, 91.8 gm, ARRIVEE DU ROI A PARIS, in exergue LE 6 OCTOBRE 1789, ANDRIEU F. and NO. 2 on exergual line, lustrous XF.Sold for: $488.75. |
| 28922 | 1792 Revolt at Tuileries Palace Silver Medal. Hennin-364. Silver, 42 mm, 32.4 gm. Dies by Duvivier. Obverse: winged allegorical figure of the righteous citizens of Paris trampling symbols of Louis XVI with the Roman numeral date of August 10, 1792 in exergue. Reverse: A LA MEMOIRE DU GLORIEUX COMBAT DU PEUPLE FRANÇAIS CONTRE LA TYRANNIE AUX TUILERIES ("To the memory of the glorious combat of the French people at the Tuileries against tyranny"), with LA COMMUNE DE PARIS in exergue. The Tuileries Palace stood on the right bank of the river Seine until its destruction in 1871. A lovely dove-gray specimen with highly reflective fields and no problems worthy of mention.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 28923 | 1793 Death of Silvain Bailly Medal. Similar to Hennin-551. Bronze, 42.4 mm, 35.5 gm. Not to be confused with the modern restrike version of this issue, the medal offered here is a rarely seen original or possibly a very early restrike. The style and fabric of this piece make the distinction. Hennin's reference on the subject identifies an obverse exergue legend that reads OFFERT A LA VILLE PAR B.DUVIVIER, which is absent on the present medal. Jean-Sylvain Bailly was the first mayor of Paris, in addition to being an accomplished astronomer, writer, artist, and orator. This medal commemorates his death by guillotine on November 12, 1793, during the Reign of Terror period of the French Revolution. The obverse features a right-facing bust of Bailly with his name and date of birth in the circular legend. The reverse lists his most important accomplishments and the date of his death below a small axe. Reverse die crumbling and sinking is observed on this medal, particularly in the area of 9 to 10 o'clock. The surfaces are medium brown, although slightly mottled in areas, with some mint red showing in the protected areas. Struck from slightly rusted dies. Well concealed hairlines in the obverse fields are noted for the sake of accuracy.Sold for: $207.00. |
| 28924 | 1793 Marie Antoinette Execution Medalet. Copper, 31.8 mm, 12.2 gm. Considered very scarce by Hennin. Obverse: Marie Antoinette facing left. MARIE ANTOINETTE REINE de FRANCE around, with DÉC a PARIS / LE 16 OCT 1793 at truncation. Reverse: standing figure with VICTIMES des INFAMIES REVOLUTIONNAIRES around, 1793 in exergue. Circulated, but with traces of original mint red showing in protected areas. An original piece.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 28925 | Quartet of French Revolution-Napoleonic Era Medals. Includes: 1792 Taking of the Tuileries Palace, Hennin-363, bronze, 56 mm, 90.2 gm, dies by Duvivier, obverse winged allegorical figure of the righteous citizens of Paris trampling symbols of Louis XVI with the Roman numeral date of August 10, 1792 in exergue, reverse A LA MEMOIRE DU GLORIEUX COMBAT DU PEUPLE FRANÇAIS CONTRE LA TYRANNIE AUX TUILERIES ("To the memory of the glorious combat of the French people at the Tuileries against tyranny"), with LA COMMUNE DE PARIS in exergue, no edge stamp, AU; 1793 Execution of Louis XIV, Hennin-463, bronze, 51 mm, 67.2 gm, obverse jugate busts of Louis and Marie Antoinette, legend around LUD XVI D G FR ET NAV REX MAR ANT AUST REG, beneath busts FATI INIQUE ("Iniquitous fates"), an irony-laden inscription calling Marie Antoinette "Queen of Austria" (due to her Hapsburg heritage from her mother, Empress Maria Theresa) rather than France, reverse execution scene in Place de la Concorde, dies by Küchler, no edge stamp, Küchler worked for Matthew Boulton as his factory in Birmingham, where this piece was struck, AU with a couple of reverse die cracks, ex: Spink sale 4026 (4/2004), lot 585; 1799 Conquest of Upper Egypt, similar to Hennin-896, silver, 35 mm, 20.8 gm, obverse head of Egyptian goddess Isis facing left, beneath, GALLE F, in exergue AN VII (year 7 of the French Republic), reverse crocodile facing left chained to a date palm, DENON DIREXIT in exergue, a commemoration of the conquest of Upper Egypt under Gen. Desaix, edge-stamped with anchor and letter C (ca. 1841) 2 ARGENT, nice net Very Fine with a couple of tiny rim flaws, ex: Münzen & Medaillen Deutschland GmbH, auction 24 (10/2007), lot 801; and 1822 Louis XVIII/Discovery of Venus de Milo, bronze, 51 mm, 59.0 gm, obv.-rev. dies by Andrieu and DePaulis, obverse bust of Louis, reverse statue of Venus de Milo with Egyptian monuments behind, beautiful milk-chocolate lustrous surfaces, Choice Mint State.Sold for: $402.50. |
| 28926 | 1796 Silver Castorland Medal. Silver, reeded edge, 31.7 mm, 213.0 grains. The Rulau attribution for the current offering is being withheld due to the fact that it does not meet the measurement requirements set forth in United States Tokens 1700-1900. In fact, most numismatic reference books of the past several decades are riddled with misinformation regarding these French-issued jetons. Fortunately, the Paris Mint used edge markings to identify the period in which items were produced. As such, we know that this piece was struck between 1845 and 1860 as evinced by the ARGENT within the edge reeding, preceded by a pointing hand symbol, or the "main indicatrice." The conclusion is that this is a mid-1800s silver restrike. The condition is near-Gem, with watery fields and crisply defined features. A rose-gold hue blankets both sides.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 28927 | 1798 Napoleon's Conquest of Lower Egypt Bronze Medal by Brenet. Hennin-850. Bronze, 33 mm. Obverse: Male figure representing the Nile reclines against a sphinx, surrounded by seven children. In exergue CONQUÉTE DE LA / BASSE EGYPTE / AN VII. ("Conquest of Lower Egypt, year 7"). Reverse: The three pyramids at Giza. Signed in exergue by Brenet and Denon, director-general of the Central Museum of the Arts. Lord Nelson and the British fleet demolished the French armada at the Battle of the Nile, giving Britain rule of the Mediterranean. Nice Choice XF with a couple of light contact marks. Housed in a custom Capital plastic holder. Ex: Münzen und Medaillen Deutschland GmbH Auction 24 (10/2007), lot 783.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 28928 | Sextet of French and Napoleonic Medals. Includes: 1800 Column of the Department of the Seine, Bramsen-64, bronze, 42 mm, 93.7 gm, obverse three consuls, BONAPARTE PREMIER CONSUL at top, GATTEAUX on truncation, reverse GUERRE DE LA LIBERTÉ / COLONNE DÉPARTEMENTALE etc., XF, ex: Münzen und Medaillen Deutschland GmbH Auction 24 (10/2007), lot 840; 1804 Paris School of Law, silver, octagonal, obverse garlanded head right, around NAPOLEON 1ER ROI DES FRANÇAIS, BRENET below, reverse eagle with book of law, ECOLE DE DROIT DE PARIS, in exergue DECRET IMPERIAL / DU IIII. COMPLEMENT / AN XII, XF or so in custom Capital plastic holder, ex: UBS Gold & Numismatics Auction 58 (1/2004), lot 1092; 1805 Crowned King of Italy at Milan, Bramsen-418, silver, 40 mm, 33.1 gm, obverse high relief bust facing right, around NAPOLEON EMPEREUR, at truncation DENON DIR. / ANDRIEU F., reverse crown of Agilulfus, King of the Lombards (591 A.D.), around NAPOLEON ROI D'ITALIE, on crown in tiny letters AGILVLFVS. GRATIA. DEI GLORIOSVS. REX., in exergue COURONNÉ. A. MILAN. / LE. XXIII. MAI. / M.DCCCV., AU, cleaned at one time but retoning nicely with amber-gold patina around the devices; two small silver medals, 1806-1836 Napoleon-King Louis-Philippe, silver, 15 mm, 1.3 gm, obverse busts of the two kings with 1806 and 1836 beneath, reverse Arc de Triomphe, no inscription, commemorating the completion in 1836 of the celebratory arch commissioned by Napoleon in 1806, cleaned AU, and 1856 Birth of Napoleon III's Son, silver, 15 mm, 1.8 gm, dies by Caqué (faint below truncation due to die wear), 14 JUIN 1856, cleaned AU, both pieces ex: World Exonumia/Rich Hartzog auction/mail bid sale (9/1984), lot 2007; 1848 Banquet de la Sarthe, white metal, 24 mm, 4.7 gm, with holed suspension tab, obverse female figure in a glory of rays with REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE around, NAUDI F. below bust, reverse BANQUET / DE LA / SARTHE / 15 / OCTOBRE / 1849, LIBERTÉ EGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ around, Very Fine, lustrous but with considerable contact.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 28929 | Collection of Jetons. A collection of 45 different jetons, mostly 19th century French copper or brass pieces, average XF, most with integral loops.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 28930 | French Medallic Trio. 1803 Octagonal brass, Chamber of Commerce medal, engraved by Andrieu, prooflike Uncirculated; 1833 Octagonal copper, Lloyds of Paris, engraved by Barre, prooflike Uncirculated; Undated octagonal silver, Transatlantic Company (postal service), AU.Sold for: $64.00. |
| 28931 | Six Better Napoleon I Medals. 1804 Napoleon Coronation, uniface lead galvano, 68 mm, 78.0 gm, bust facing left, NAPOLEON EMPEREUR around, ANDRIEU F. on truncation, Very Fine; 1805 Napoleon I Schools of Medicine, Bramsen-467, bronze, bust of Napoleon facing right, name and title around, ANDRIEU F/DENON DIRT. on truncation, reverse Aesculapius god of healing, leaning on his staff, around which a snake is wrapped, small figure of Telesphorus, his son, in exergue DENON DIREX. JOUANNIN (F.), around ECOLES DE MEDECINE, virtually Choice Mint State; 1810 Marriage of Napoleon and Josephine, Bramsen-961, bronze, 43 mm, 39.7 gm, dies by Luigi Manfredini, obverse conjoined busts of Napoleon and Marie Louise, names around, reverse winged Hymen, god of weddings, driving armored Mars, god of war, before him, no edge stamp, nice AU with a couple of rim ticks, ex: Johnson and Jensen auction (1980s), lot 575; 1833 Napoleon Statue Replaced, bronze, 55 mm, 64.8 gm, obverse statue of Napoleon I in center, around NAPOLEON REPLACÉ SUR LA COL.NE EN JUIL.ET 1833 SOUS LA RÉGNE DE LOUIS PHILLIPPE I ("Statue of Napoleon replaced in July 1833 during the reign of Louis Phillippe I"), reverse draped Roman-style statue with ERIGÉE SUR LA COLONNE DE LA PLACE VENDOME EN AOUT 1810 DESCENDUE EN AVRIL 1814 ("Erected on the column at Place Vendome in August 1810, taken down in April 1814"), signed dies by Brenet on both sides, no edge-stamping (pre-1841), this piece has incredible Superb Gem Uncirculated prooflike surfaces with considerable mint red around the devices, thoroughly lustrous and without a hint of a problem, a remarkable piece; and two (1857) 1821-dated Napoleon I "Ste. Hélène" medals, obverse laureate bust of Napoleon I facing right with NAPOLEON I EMPEREUR around, reverse in center A SES COMPAGNONS DE GLOIRE SA DERNIÈRE PENSÉE Ste. HÉLÈNE 5 MAI 1821 ("To his companions in glory his last thought, Ste Helene May 5, 1821 [date of his death], around CAMPAGNES DE 1792 A 1815 ("Campaigns of 1792 to 1815"), medals are enclosed with an ornate wreath topped with a royal crown, these were made by Napoleon III for issue to surviving soldiers of Napoleon Bonaparte's Grande Armée who had served during those years, some were silver- or gold-plated, they were originally ringed at top with a ribbon, both of these pieces are unplated copper, one AU, one Choice Very Fine.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 28932 | Trio of French Napoleon Medals. Consists of: 1804 Camp De Boulogne bronze medal. Similar to Bramsen-320 and Milford Haven-180 by Droz, except the obverse depicts only the bust of Napoleon and no legends. Marked CUIVRE ("copper") on edge; 1806 L'Arc de Triomphe in bronze. Similar to Bramsen-557 but with Andrieu's signature within the relief of Napoleon's shoulder on obverse. Signed Brenet and Denon on reverse; 1815 Napoleon's surrender medal in bronze. BHM-884, Bramsen-1691, Eimer-1078. Published in 1820 by James Mudie. An original. Dies by Brenet and Webb.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28933 | Early 19th Century Cliché of Napoleon Medal by Andrieu. Bramsen-475. Bronzed cast iron, 67.2 mm, 71.1 gm. Dies by Andrieu. Uniface with bust of Napoleon facing left, NAPOLEON / EMP. ET ROI. around. Signed ANDRIEU F. on truncation. A touch of light rust affects the periphery from 6 o'clock to 7' o'clock. This cliché is of the type made by early French medal engravers who were prohibited from privately striking medals from the dies they created. The current example is accompanied by a splendidly ornate, circular ebony box made of pressed wood, which is in wonderful condition save for chipped edges on the lid around 40% of the diameter. The engraver, Bertrand Andrieu (1761-1822), owned a shop in Paris from which he sold uniface copies of his medals and it is possible that this set originated in that boutique. Sold for: $39.00. |
| 28934 | 1806 Confederation of the Rhine Silver Medal. Silver, 40.7 mm, 40.6 gm. Similar to Bramsen-534, but obverse by Andrieu, reverse by Brenet under the direction of Denon. Reflective fields with a light golden patina and undertones of blue and rose. No flaws worthy of mention on this historic medallic work of art.Sold for: $575.00. |
| 28935 | 1809 Reunion of Rome to the Empire French Silver Medal. Bramsen-848. Silver, 40.5 mm, 38.5 gm. Dies by Andrieu. Obverse: Napoleon facing right, the standard design. Reverse: River god with cornucopia in right arm, weapon in left arm, a bluff-top temple and eagle above with a child guarded by a wolf adjacent. AQUILLA REDUX (the eagle returned to freedom) in exergue. Although a few minor hairlines are noted, the current piece is pleasing to the eye, with steel-blue toning and cobalt highlights within the protected areas.Sold for: $488.75. |
| 28936 | Duo of 1810 Napoleon and Marie Louisa Wedding Medals. Bramsen-952. Bronze, 40.4 mm, 40.9 gm. Dies by Bertrand Andrieu under the commission of Vivant Denon. Marriage of Napoleon and Marie Louisa. Obverse: conjoined busts facing right. Reverse: Full length representations of Napoleon and Marie Louisa with symbols of love and marriage to the left. Roman numeral date, April 1, 1810, in exergue. This piece displaying medium to dark brown coloration. Traces of old lacquer in protected areas and fine hairlines indicate a cleaning; a second medal, the same except on a thinner planchet (34.5 gm) and showing signs of a removed mount at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock on the edge. Medium chocolate-brown surfaces. Both pieces original or early restrikes.Not Sold. |
| 28937 | 1814 Louis XVIII Peace of the World Medal. Bronze, 40.6 mm, 38 gm. Obverse: By Bertrand Andrieu. A Paris Mint issue (pre-1841). High relief bust of Louis XVIII and the legend ROI DE FRANCE ET DE NAVARRE (King of France and Navarre). Reverse: By Nicolas Brenet. Allegorical figure of France standing with open arms while Louis XVIII approaches Calais in a ship. The legend at the periphery reads IL PORTE LA PAIX DU MONDE (he carries the peace of the world), with Roman numeral date in exergue. Chocolate-brown obverse with rich mahogany reverse. Delightfully well preserved and free of notable flaws.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 28938 | 1821 Death of Napoleon Silver Medal. Bramsen-1845. Silver, 40.4 mm, 36.8 gm. A spectacular medal. Obverse: a senior Napoleon facing left, amidst clouds being lifted by an aggressive eagle with arrows extending from both talons. Reverse: French inscription which translates to "born on Corsica 1869, died on the Island of St. Helena in the year 1821." Unsigned, but with "lampe antique" stamp on edge, indicating an 1830s restrike. A die break bisects the reverse from 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock. Rich gunmetal-gray patination throughout. Not Sold. |
| 28939 | Quartet of French Medals. Consists of: 1822 Pierre Fermat (mathematician noted for his "Last Theorem") bronze medal by Desboeufs, 41 mm, 34.7 gm. Attractive surfaces with no wear or noticeable problems; Castle of Vincennes copper medal with Bastille battle scene on reverse, 42.5 mm, 43.9 gm. Edge marked with ship's prow and "CUIVRE," indicating an 1842-45 era Paris Mint restrike. A couple of minor edge bruises, otherwise AU; Louis XVII bronze restrike, 50.2 mm, 44.8 gm, Uncirculated; and an 1800 General Kleber medal by Dubois, 41 mm, 39.7 gm. Probably a contemporary casting in base metal (copper-plated). Sold for: $230.00. |
| 28940 | 1824 Lafayette Defender of America Medal. Callignon-412, Oliver-35. Bronze, 46.6 mm, 47.8 gm. Dies by François Caunois. The date 1824 found on truncation of Lafayette's bust. Reverse: THE DEFENDER OF AMERICAN AND FRENCH LIBERTY / 1777-1824 / BORN IN CHAVANIAC THE 6 SEPTEMBER / 1757, all within an ornate wreath. Glossy walnut surfaces and no significant flaws. This medal was issued to commemorate General Lafayette's return visit to America in 1824. Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28941 | 1824 Lafayette French "Defender of America" Medal MS62 NGC. Callignon-412, Oliver-35. Bronze, 47 mm. Product of the Paris Mint. Obverse bust facing right, GENERAL LAFAYETTE around, date 1824 on bust truncation, reverse within wreath THE DEFENDER / OF AMERICAN AND / FRENCH LIBERTY / 1777-1824 / BORN IN CHAVANIAC. / THE 6 SEPTEMBER, / 1757. A commemoration of Lafayette's return to America in 1824, upon the invitation of President James Monroe. No edge-stamping, leading us to believe this a contemporary issue, not a later restrike. Beautiful golden-brown surfaces with reddish accents and good luster. A wonderfully historic and certified example, complete with NGC Photo Certificate.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28942 | Quintet of World Medals. Includes: 1825 France Coronation of Charles X, brass, 50 mm, 41.2 gm, obverse CAROLUS X REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS ("Charles X most Christian king"), reverse REX CAROLUS COELESTI OLEO UNCTUS ("King Charles anointed with holy oil"), date 29 MAII MDCCCXXV below (the day after Charles' coronation in Rheims by the archbishop--perhaps an engraving error?), nice lustrous Choice AU with some light handling marks, with original box from H.B. Sale Medallists Inc. of Birmingham; 1833 France Rouget de Lisle, bronze, 51 mm, 66.0 gm (two pieces), de Lisle was the composer of "La Marseillaise," the French national anthem whose words and music appear on the reverse, both pieces Uncirculated with minor spots or contact; France General J.B. Kleber, bronze, 40 mm, 38.3 gm, bust obverse, historic battles reverse (Maastricht, Heliopolis, Egypt), memorial medal circa early 1800s, AU; and 1900 South Africa Paul Kruger, bronze, 39 mm, 24.9 gm, obverse PAUL KRÜGER PRESIDENT, DER ZUID AFRIKAASCHE REPUBLIEK 10.OCT.1825, reverse oak tree and Afrikaans motto AAN DE TAPPERE STRJIDERS VOOR RECHT EN VRIJHEID, Choice Uncirculated, ex: Westfälische Auktionsgesellschaft auction 36 (2/2006), lot 3918.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 28943 | Quartet of 19th Century French Medals in Mint Condition. Includes: 1827 Death of George Canning, bronze, 50 mm, 55.4 gm, obverse bust left, GEORGE CANNING around, GALLE F. at truncation, reverse in center LIBERTÉ CIVILE ET RELIGIEUSE DANS L'UNIVERS, around A LA CONCORDE DES PEUPLES ("To the agreement of the people, civil and religious liberty everywhere"), Canning (1770-1827) was British foreign secretary and its shortest-serving prime minister (April-August 1827), medal struck in France to commemorate his death, Mint State with a couple of rim flaws, as made; 1828 Musee Fabre, bronze, 68 mm, rims 6.3 mm, 159.3 gm, handsome high-relief female bust on obverse with helmet, around MUSEE FABRE, in small letters beneath bust DE PUYMAURIN DT. R. DUBOIS FT., reverse Virgin and Child in a center panel, surrounded by church, palm-leaf wreath, around A F.X. FABRE DE MONTPELLIER LA VILLE RECONNOISSANTE, date MDCCCXXVIII in exergue, nice Mint State; (1845-1860) Catherine de Medici, copper, 67 mm, 76.3 gm, obverse female bust facing right, legend around CATHAR. HEN. II. VXOR. FRAN. II. CAROL. IX. ET. HEN. III. REG. GALL. MAT. PIISS., reverse three laureate busts with legend around FRANCISC. II. CAROL. IX. REGES. GALL. HENRIC. III. GALL. ET. POL. REX., Catherine was mother of Francis II, Charles IX, and Henry III of France, early Paris Mint restrike with hand pointing to CUIVRE on edge, lustrous Choice Uncirculated; and 1849 Statue of Charles Dufresne, bronze, 60 mm, bust facing right, legend C. DUFRESNE DUCANGE NÉ A AMIENS LE 18 DEC 1610 MORT A PARIS LE 25 OCT. 1688 ("Born-died"), reverse statue in center, on either side legend STATUE DE BRONZE ERIGÉE PAR LA SOCIÉTÉ DES ANTIQUAIRES DE PICARDIE / AVEC LE CONCOURS DE LA VILLE D'AMIENS ET DES SOUSCRIPTEURS 10 AOUT 1849 ("Bronze statue erected by the Picardy Antiquarian Society with the aid of the village of Amiens and the underwriters Aug. 10, 1849"), Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange, was a distinguished philologist and historian of the Middle Ages and Byzantium, his most important work, Glossarium mediae et infimae Latinitatis ("A glossary to medieval and late Latin") (Paris, 1678) distinguished between medieval and late Latin and marked the beginning of the modern study of the historical development of languages, a resource that is still consulted today, Choice Mint State with some rim bumps and die rust, as made, ex: Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Heidrun Höhn, auction 45-46 (9/2005), lot 2105.Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28944 | Three 19th Century Medals With French Rulers. Includes: Louis XVI Birth and Death Medal, Puymaurin, 51 mm, 61.6 gm, no edge marks, portrait right obverse, details of life and death reverse, no edge markings; Pretender Henri V "King of France" Medal, military portrait left obverse, crown above two scepters in saltire, 2 AOUT 1830 below (trans. August 2, 1830) reverse; and a (Circa 1834) Napoleon I Emperor of France - King of Italy Medal, Caoue, 51 mm, 59 gm, an original (not a Paris Mint restrike).Sold for: $207.00. |
| 28945 | 1830 Bronze Lafayette Plaque by Pierre-Jean David. Uniface bronze, 113 mm, 201.5 gm. Profile left of the Marquis de Lafayette, signed DAVID 1830 under bust, with LE GENERAL LAFAYETTE running vertically (read sideways) in the right field. Sculpted by David in the year that Lafayette helped to overthrow Charles X and replace him with the constitutional monarch Louis-Philippe. French sculptor Pierre-Jean David d'Angers (1789-1856) sought to portray contemporary heroes with an expressive force (as here) that could appeal to a wide audience. Essentially as made.Sold for: $1,380.00. |
| 28946 | Three French Medals With Artist Portraits. Each artist depicted was most active in the 17th century, and each medal hails from the 19th century. Includes: Undated Pierre (Peter) Paul Rubens Medal, Jouvenel, bronze, 46 mm, no edge marks, portrait left obverse, details of life reverse; (1803-dated) Nicolas Poussin Art Award Medal, bronze, portrait right obverse, engraved award notations including occasion (2nd Division, 2nd Prize) and date awarded, 1832; and an Antoine van Dyck Commemorative Medal, Werner, 68 mm, 144.8 gm, no edge markings, portrait left obverse, statue of van Dyck reverse, struck in honor of the construction of the aforementioned statue. Sold for: $49.00. |
| 28947 | 1834 French Award Medal by Barre. Bronze, 51.2 mm, 55.5 gm. Dies by Jacques-Jean Barre. Obverse featuring a bust facing left of Louis Philippe I, King of France. The reverse features a 360-degree ornate wreath at the periphery with the following inscription (engraved): LA SOCIETE LIBRE D'EMULATION DE ROUEN / A Mr. PELLERIN / VIS POUR NAVETTES / SEANCE PUBL. 6 JUIN 1834. Apparently an award medal for some sort of mechanical device. Attractive chestnut surfaces with a few minor rim bumps. Sold for: $29.00. |
| 28948 | 1844 Large Bronze Medal of François-Pierre-Guillaume Guizot. Bronze, 100 mm, 452 gm. Obverse bust facing part left, around A FRANÇOIS PRE. GME. GUIZOT SES AMIS ET SES ADMIRATEURS, ("To Guizot (from) his friends and his admirers"), reverse scene in the Chamber of Deputies, scroll at top with ON PEUT ÉPUISER MA FORCE / ON N'ÉPUISERA MON COURAGE ("They may exhaust my force but they will not exhaust my courage"), in exergue CHAMBRE DES DEPUTÉS / 26 JANVIER 1844 ("Chamber of Deputies January 26, 1844"). Dies engraved by J. FEUCHERE, whose name appears on the lower reverse rim. This piece is an assembled shell (hollow inside), and both sides are somewhat wavy, as made before assembly. In terms of wear, this piece is AU, with little actual wear visible. Guizot was a French orator, historian, and statesman who before the Revolution of 1848 was the dominant force in French political life. Sold for: $34.00. |
| 28949 | 1846 Galician Massacre Medal. Collignon-1427. Bronze, 40.6 mm, 18.7 gm. Dies by French medallist Pierre-Jean David d'Angers. Documents the massacre of hundreds, if not thousands, of Polish nationalist revolutionaries by local peasants hired by Austrian authorities in Galicia (Central Europe), 1846. The obverse legends were engraved by hand, yet the reverse wording was achieved with individual letter punches. The surfaces have a matte finish and are free of defects. A well preserved piece.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 28950 | 1869 Paris Mint Suez Canal Completion Silver Medal by Oscar Roty. Silver, 60 mm, 100.9 gm, edge-stamped ARGENT with cornucopia, obverse female figure faces seated laureate male, legend L'EPARGNE FRANÇAISE PREPARE LA PAIX DU MONDE ("The French rescue prepares peace in the world"), signed O.L. Roty, an early work of the famed French medalist, reverse dates and facts of opening, Egyptian sphinx, etc. A nice Choice Mint State piece.Sold for: $431.25. |
| 28951 | 1878 France Hot-Air Balloon Participant Medal. Silvered bronze, looped with bezel, 50 mm, 53.2 gm. Obverse view of Paris with, fittingly, PANORAMA DE PARIS in exergue, tethered hot-air balloon floating overhead, reverse SOUVENIR / DE MON ASCENCION / DAN / LE GRAND BALLON / A VAPEUR / DE Mr. HENRY GIFFARD ("Memento of my ascent in the great hot air balloon of Mr. Henry Giffard"). Lustrous AU, with accents of powder-gray, copper, and silver. An interesting piece, with several historic monuments of Paris visible on the obverse to those familiar with the city.Sold for: $54.00. |
| 28952 | 1878 Paris World's Fair Silver Medal. Silver, 68 mm, 153.5 gm (4.94 troy oz). Dies by Jules-Clément Chaplain. Struck by Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint) for the Exposition Universelle Internationale de 1878, or the 1878 Paris World's Fair. The current piece is a massive silver medal awarded to "Hargreave & Nusseys" as indicated in the plaque held by a cherub in the allegorical reverse design. The names of the award recipients were inserted into the die by means of an insert so that the names would be raised on the finished medal, as opposed to the typical method of engraving names on finished medals during that era. Edge engraved ARGENT. A spectacular piece, both in terms of size and state of preservation. This example is pleasantly free of distracting edge bruises and contact marks commonly encountered on large medals. The antique-silver surfaces are attractively accented by subtle tinges of gold, blue, and rose coloration.Sold for: $460.00. |
| 28953 | 1878 Paris World's Fair Medal. Bronze, 51.2 mm, 60.5 gm. Obverse by Oudiné. Left-facing Ceres, Oudiné's famous design used prolifically on France's coins and medals of the time, with CONCORDE in headband. REPUBLIQUE FRANCAIS at border. Reverse by Lagrange. EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE at peripheries with an perspective aerial view of the Palais du Champ de Mars, which was the main exhibition space at the 1878 World's Fair in Paris. Edge marked BRONZE. Beautifully preserved prooflike fields with frosted devices. The coloration is brass. This is a Paris Mint restrike although it was probably struck relatively close to the original date.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 28954 | 1889 France Universal Exposition Medal Pair. MS60 Uncertified. A pair of bronze trial strikes, each with display posts mounted on the back, intended to show the obverse and reverse of an award medal produced for the exposition. Cleaned and now with light orange and brown surfaces.Not Sold. |
| 28955 | 1900 Paris World's Fair Award Medal. Yellow bronze, 64 mm, 96.1 gm. Obverse French head blending with oak tree in Art Nouveau style facing right, view of Paris in distance, REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE around, reverse flying carrying a torch-bearer, around EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE INTERNATIONALE, date 1900, award inset to SETH KENNEY AND SON on tablet. AU.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 28956 | King Louis of France Medal. Copper, uniface, 60 mm, 61.5 gm. Obverse helmeted male facing right, legend around DIVUS LUDOVICUS REX FRANCORUM. There were, of course, many different King Louises of France, and the medal is undated. The tops of the legend are cut off, but the piece appears to be a fairly recent production purposely designed to mimic an older style. Essentially as made with a bit of light high-point rub.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 28957 | 10-Piece Lot of Paris Mint Restrikes. Includes: ca. 1914 Marie Antoinette restrike, silver-plated bronze, 32 mm, 17.6 gm, Uncirculated; copy of French Suez Canal medal, silver, 40 mm, 24.1 gm, somewhat rough with a couple of reverse rim nicks, net XF; 1967 Louis the Great, bronze, 72 mm, 146.0 gm, Paris Mint restrike, obverse LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, reverse VIRTUS GALLICA, in exergue ARCEADVESVNTIONEM / EXPUGNATA / M.DC.LXXIIIII / HROUSSEL, Choice Uncirculated, with original round box, Choice; 1967 Louis the Great, bronze, 72 mm, 150.0 gm, Paris Mint restrike, same obverse as last, reverse FRAENVM HOSTIBVS. OPEM SOCIIS, in exergue ARGENTORATUM. MVN / M.D.C.LXXXI, Choice Uncirculated, with original round box; 1968 Louis the Great, bronze, 72 mm, 196.2 gm, Paris Mint restrike, different obverse from last with bust facing left, around LUDOVICUS MAGNUS, reverse IVNCTA MARIA etc. M.D.C.LXXXI, Choice Uncirculated, with original round box; 1968 Jean-Baptiste Colbert, bronze, 62 mm, 132.1 gm, Paris Mint restrike, Choice; 1969 Philip of France (son of Louis XIV), bronze, 62 mm, 139.2 gm, Gem Uncirculated with original round box; (1972) 1854-1912 Henri Poincaré (famous French mathematician and theoretical physicist), bronze, 72 mm, 189.3 gm, Paris Mint restrike, Choice Uncirculated; 1977 Louis the Great, bronze, 72 mm, 183.0 gm, bust facing left, Paris Mint restrike, obverse LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, reverse SPLENDOR REI NAVALIS, spotty Uncirculated; and 1977 Marriage of Napoleon and Maria Louisa, bronze, 45 mm, 62.5 gm, Paris Mint restrike, Choice Uncirculated. A gorgeous group of Gallic delights, in great condition!Sold for: $138.00. |
| 28958 | Trio of French World War I Medals. Includes: 1918 France General Pershing, bronze, 68 mm, 143.3 gm, Paris Mint issue edge-stamped with cornucopia and BRONZE, no year, obverse figure of Pershing discussing with World War I leaders, shields bearing insignia of France and United States in foreground, CH. PILLET incused nearby, reverse cock crowing before the rising sun, quotation of Pershing offering American military assistance to "greatest battle in history," AU; (ca. 1915) French "Gallia," bronze, 69 mm, 137.1 gm, obverse Art Deco pigtailed depiction of female warrior in winged helmet, "Gallia" or "Gaul" is the Latin/Roman term for France, Belgium, and other portions of Western Europe, reverse memorial wreath to COMTE D'ALSACE PRINCE D'HENNIN, SENATEUR DES VOSGES, Choice XF; (ca. 1929) Myron T. Herrick, bronze, 67 mm, 151.2 gm, beautiful bronzed prooflike surfaces, obverse bowtied high-relief bust facing right of Herrick (U.S. ambassador to France February 1912-December 1914, April 1921-March 1929), around MYRON T. HERRICK AMBASSADEVR DES ETATS-UNIS ("Ambassador of the United States"), on truncation J.P. LECASTELOIS, reverse Great Seal of the United States at top, quotation from Herrick "AT THIS TIME, IT MIGHT HAVE WELL SERVED FRANCE / IF THE AMERICAN AMBASSADOR HAD BEEN KILLED / BY THE BOMB FROM THE GERMAN AEROPLANE. / THERE ARE MOMENTS WHEN A DEAD AMBASSADOR / MIGHT BE MORE VALUABLE THAN A LIVE ONE" / WORDS SPOKEN IN PARIS ON SEPTEMBER 27TH, 1914, engraving-style Herrick signature beneath, edge with cornucopia mark of Paris Mint (no year) and BRONZE.Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28959 | Large 1917-1918 World War I French Battle Medal. Bronze, 63 mm. Obv. helmeted, rifle-toting soldier rushing into battle, smaller soldier figures fire from trench, smoke rising, near rim "copyright" BY M. LORDONNOIS, 1919. Rev. 1917 FRANCE 1918 at top in large letters, with a landscape depicting major French battle locations of World War I: SOISSONS, BOIS-BELLEAU, CHÂTEAU-THIERRY, REIMS, ARGONNE, ST.-MIHIEL. In exergue DEPOSE left, STUDER right, with a Catholic papal cross center. A beautiful and touching historical medal, essentially as struck.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 28960 | 1922 France "Widows of Mariners" Art Medal. Antiqued bronze art medal, roughly cross-shaped, 70 mm x 75 mm, 140.1 gm. Obverse grieving widows on their way to a church amid vines, signed G. PRUDHOMME, reverse young sailor's wife stares seaward toward a shipwreck for any sign of life, a tragic and moving medal, Choice Uncirculated or better.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 28961 | 1925 "Thuziai" Large Bronze Art Medallion by Paul-Marcel Dammann. Cast bronze, uniface, 157 mm, 346.3 gm. French sculptor Paul-Marcel Dammann (1885-1939) was among a number of European (primarily French) artists, including André Lavrillier (1885-1958: Leda et le Cygne [Leda and the Swan]) and Maurice Delannoy (1885-1972: Diane Chasseureuse [Diana the Huntress]) who reinterpreted Classical themes in Art Deco style, and more broadly contributed to the renaissance of "medallic" art in the mid to late 19th century. This renaissance broadened the narrow scope of the term "medal" to include new shapes, new technologies (the reducing machine, in particular) and much greater artistry that turned its back on the staid conservatism of medallic art from early in the century. Dammann won the Grand Prix de Rome in 1908, at age 23. This large "Thuziai" (transliterated from the Greek letters on the medallion) piece is one of a number of Greek-Classical pieces Dammann created in 1925, also including "Enopai" (bronze, 65 mm). Dammann held Greek art in high esteem, believing it to be the summit of artistry that has never been surpassed. The Thuziai medal, while employing an Art Deco vocabulary, emulates Classical Greek art in its purity of line and the unity and economy of its execution. Date MCMXXV and M. DAMMANN in exergue. Beautifully preserved, and as made.Sold for: $373.75. |
| 28962 | Lot of 11 Ship-Related Medals. This group of 11 copper-based medals consists of primarily large-format pieces with an emphasis on France, particularly French commercial and passenger fleets, though Britain and the United States also have a degree of representation. An interesting lot, one that is eclectic within its category.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28963 | Group Lot Six German and French 19th-century Silver Medals, Uncertified. This is mixed lot, consisting of six small German and French silver medals, all from the 19th century. All six are struck in proof or prooflike format, and all of them appear to have been improperly cleaned at some point in the past. Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28964 | 1871 German Peace Medal, Uncertified. A small medallion struck in proof format, celebrating Germany's victory over France, in 1871. Dies by Kuner, of California Territorial gold fame. The piece is uncertified, grading approximately PR60. Sold for: $138.00. |
| 28965 | Group Lot 2 1915 Lusitania Medals Uncertified. An interesting pair of medals related to the outbreak of World War I. The first, a German medal of 1915 executed by Karl Goetz, depicts British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Edward Grey, sitting and riding in a boat with the standing figure of Death, who wields both British and American flags. German "prize" policy regarding foreign ships and their cargo is spelled out on the reverse. The second medal was issued by the British, also in 1915, as a propaganda message to the German people regarding the Germans' sinking of the ship Lusitania. Both medals are 40 mm, metal unknown. Both pieces are uncertified, grading approximately MS64. Sold for: $149.50. |
| 28966 | 1757 Frederick The Great Medal, The Battle of Prague. 48.3 mm, 36.2 gm. Struck to commemorate King Frederick II's battle with the Austrians on May 6, 1757, which resulted in the loss of 26,000 lives between the two armies in a single day. Medium to dark brown coloration. This piece shows a few small pits and marks, but is far better than usually encountered for the issue. Sold for: $29.00. |
| 28967 | Osnabrück Bistum 1764 Silver Medal by Thomas Pingo. Kennepohl-388. Silver, 42.5 mm, 28.0 gm. Osnabrück Bistum 1764 medal by T. Pingo, obverse seated female figure with coat of arms and bishop's insignia, T.P.F. at her foot. From the election of Frederick of York as bishop. Reverse nine lines of Latin text, including date 1764. Choice XF or a bit better.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 28968 | 1769 Silver German Medal, AU50. The obverse depicts a horse and rider, with the legend ADVENTUS OPTIMI PRINCIPIS, in exergue, BUDISSAH / MDCCLXIX. The reverse depicts two standing figures, with the inscription FIDES ET FELICITAS, and in exergue, ORDIN.LUSAT.SUP / XVIII MAII.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 28969 | 1825 German Silver Medal, Grand Duke Carl August/Luise Auguste and Goethe. Ampach-9559, Rüppell I. 54, 3. Silver, 41 mm, 44.7 gm. Charles Augustus or Carl August was the grand duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, and in 1825 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's residence at court, he had this medal struck for presentation to Goethe, who besides being a poet was counselor and minister of state. Obverse laureate draped bust of Goethe facing left, no legends, reverse jugate male and female busts (Carl August and his spouse Louisa) facing right, she wearing a diadem, he a headband, drapery clasp at shoulder, BRANDT F on truncation, on edge CARL AUGUST UND LUISE GOETHEN ZUM VII. NOVBR. MDCCCXXV. With original red morocco gilt box of issue, a bit tatty, but the piece itself is a nice, lustrous XF. Sold for: $747.50. |
| 28970 | 1883 Grand Duke of Baden-Baden Medal. Silver, 50 mm, 52.1 gm. Issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Friedrich I as Grand Duke of Baden-Baden, a German town in the foothills of the Black Forest renowned for its natural thermal spas. The obverse features the conjoined busts of Friedrich I and his wife, Princess Louise of Prussia, facing left. Reverse: city view of Baden-Baden (Baden in the state of Baden) with CIVITAS AURELIA AQUENSIS above, the name give to the location by ancient Roman settlers. Baden is the German word for "to bath/bathe." The dates of 1858-83 in Roman numerals are in exergue. An attractive medal despite light hairlines from an old cleaning. A natural light gold patina has developed with a blush of electric-blue toning at the upper rims. Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28971 | Pair of German Religious Medals. 1867 Jubilee of the Reformation medal, struck in lead, 34.6 mm., with suspension loop, AU with some luster; and an undated Moses Ten Commandments medal in silver, the obverse depicting Moses with holding the tablets up to heaven, the reverse with two tablets containing all ten commandments, clearly written in German.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 28972 | Wagner Plaque and Suez Canal Medal. The main item in the lot is a Richard Wagner Plaque, bronze, 7 1/2" x 11", irregular edges, with left-facing portrait of Wagner within a tondo and surrounded by branches and a lyre; RICHARD WAGNER 1813 - 1889 around, signature M. KAUTSCH below. Also included is a French Suez Canal Medal Restrike, silver, edge stamped 2 ARGENT.Not Sold. |
| 28973 | Silver Anniversary Medal of German Emperor Wilhelm II and Augusta Victoria. Silver, 45 mm, 50.8 gm. Wilhelm II (1859-1941) was the last German emperor and king of Prussia "Deutscher Kaiser und König von Preußen," ruling both from June 15, 1888, to Nov. 9, 1918. His first marriage, to Princess Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, was on Feb. 27, 1881. This undated medal commemorates one of their wedding anniversaries, although the style suggests the 1880s or 1890s. Obverse: conjoined busts facing right with WILHELM D.K. KÖNIG V. PREUSSEN-AUGUSTE VICTORIA D.K.K.V.PR, E. WEIGAND SC. at truncation. Reverse five-line inscription, SEID FRÖHLICH / IN HOFFNUNG / GEDULDIG / IN TRÜBSAL / HALTET AN / AM GEBET / ZUM EHEJUBILAUM-RÖMER C.12 V.12. ("Be joyful in hope, patient in trouble, continue to pray-Romans 12:12.") Beautiful proof surfaces with minor contact, pinkish-gray and ice-blue iridescent toning on both sides. With original case of issue.Sold for: $117.30. |
| 28974 | Richard Wagner Plaque in Bronze. Grunthal-2. Bronze, uniface, 115 mm, high relief. Bust of the German opera composer Richard Wagner made ca. 1876. Signed A. SCHARFF below bust truncation, and signed in script in the right obverse field by the composer himself. According to Grunthal, "This plaque is apparently a cast from the original in wax." The year 1876 was a particularly significant one in the life of the composer, marking the first performance at the Bayreuth Festival of Das Rheingold, the operatic prologue to the trilogy of operas--Die Walküre, Siegfried, and Götterdämmerung--that conclude the Der Ring des Nibelungen tetralogy. Plaque is Extremely Fine.Sold for: $373.75. |
| 28975 | Trio of World Memorabilia. Includes: (ca. 1885) Blankenburg, Schwarzatal decorative plate or ashtray, round concave, pewter, 115 mm, 11 mm high, 131.2 gm, German Republic style heraldic eagles, center view of Schwarzatal, 1551 on rear, VF; 1933 Century of Progress Expo (Chicago World's Fair) decorative plate or ashtray, round concave, brass, 115 mm, 12 mm high, 106.6 gm, AU with some light tarnish; and (1960?) Henry VIII Sovereign copy, brass-covered paperboard resembling a gold coin, 103 mm, sovereign obverse, reverse with H & W (?) monogram and six pinecones, around CLOTH MAKING AT CAM, ENGLAND BEGAN IN 1532, AU.Sold for: $19.00. |
| 28976 | German Medallic Trio. 1898 Kaiser Wilhelm II Royal Visit to the Middle East, silver, 34.6 mm, prooflike Mint State; two memorial silver medals commemorating the tall ship Niobe, used by the Germany Navy for training purposes, sinking on July 26, 1932, taking 69 lives; one of these is cleaned AU, the other original prooflike Mint State.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 28977 | 1898 Silver Medal, German Kaiser Wilhelm Lutheran Church Dedication in Palestine. Silver, 35 mm. Commemorates the 1898 visit of the German Kaiser to Palestine. Obv. jugate busts facing right inside a beaded circle of the Kaiser and Kaiserin, legend around GEDENKTHALER ZUR PALÄSTINAFAHRT DES DEUTSCHEN KAISERPAARES "Commemorative thaler of the Palestine journey of the German Kaiser couple"). Rev. ZUR EINWEIHUNG DER EVANG. ERLÖSERKIRCHE IN JERUSALEM / REFORMATIONSFEST ("To the sanctification of the [Lutheran] Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem, Reformation Sunday") 1898, depiction of church in center. In the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, a stone's throw from the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, is the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Kaiser Wilhelm built the church, and when he and his wife, Augusta Victoria, dedicated it, they became the first Western rulers to visit Jerusalem. This is a lovely commemoration of that event, with prooflike surfaces that show a few stray hairlines and contact marks. Ex: Bowers and Merena (6/26/1986), lot 1295.Sold for: $103.50. |
| 28978 | Better Six-Piece Lot of Silver/Aluminum German Coins. Includes: 1902 Baden two marks, KM-271, silver, 28 mm, cleaned Unc., nice; 1906 Baden commemorative two marks, KM-276, 28 mm, cleaned Unc., nice; 1904 Hesse-Darmstadt five marks, KM-373, silver, 38.5 mm, AU; 1911 Breslau University three marks, KM-531, silver, 33 mm, Gem Uncirculated; 1927-A three Reichsmark, 1000th anniversary of the founding of Nordshausen, KM-531, aluminum, 31 mm, Extremely Fine, rare; and 1932-G three Reichsmark, centenary of the death of Goethe, aluminum, 31 mm, Gem Prooflike Uncirculated. Catalog value for this better German lot is more than $900.Sold for: $603.75. |
| 28979 | 1803-1903 Plaque of Carl Ludwig Fugger of Babenhausen. Silver plaque, 76 mm x 100 mm, 331.5 gm, figure of Carl Ludwig in royal robes, in exergue CARL.LUDWIG.M.FUERST.FUGGER. / ZU.BABENHAUSEN.GRAF.V.K.U.W., reverse scantily draped female figure writing in a book, tasseled oval with crown and fleurs de lis above, at bottom 1803.1903. H. KAUTSCH along right border. Choice AU or better. The title of Prince of the Holy Empire was granted in 1803 when Babenhausen was elevated to a principality.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28980 | Alfred Krupp 1812-1912 100th Anniversary Silver Oval Pendant. Silver, 38 mm x 52 mm. Looped oval silver pendant. Obverse bearded high relief bust facing left, ALFRED KRUPP 26 APRIL 1812 at bottom. Reverse barechested blacksmith at forge holding sword and anvil, at left rim 1812 FRIED KRUPP 1912, H. HAHN incused below. Alfred Krupp (1812-87) invested heavily in new technology to become a significant manufacturer of railway material and locomotives, as well as steel mining. Sold for: $29.00. |
| 28981 | 1913 Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin. Bronze, 65 mm, 119.2 gm, by Karl Goetz, similar to opus 50 (Keinast-50), obverse bust facing part right, around GRAF FERDINAND VON ZEPPELIN, reverse dirigible in flight with setting sun in distance, cherub inscribing on tablet, ERINNERUNG AN DIE FAHRT VON FRIEDRICHSHAFEN NACH AUGSBURG 4. MAI 1913 ("Remembrance of flight from-to"), the Karl Goetz catalog lists a different flight (Friedrichshafen-Munich on Oct. 24, 1912, with Princess Victoria Luise on board, these could obviously be engraved by hand, as here. How many pieces of this Goetz-Zeppelin variant could exist? Nice Choice AU with yellow-brown highlights.Sold for: $264.50. |
| 28982 | Five-Piece Gem Proof 1913 Germany-Prussia Pattern Set. Schaaf-111, 2 mark pattern, bronze, 28 mm, obv. bust facing left, WILHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER KOENIG V. PREVSSEN, rev. eagle, shield, and crown, 2 MK 1913, DEUTSCHES REICH, lovely Gem red and brown proof; Schaaf-113, 3 mark pattern, 33 mm, obv. similar but bust faces right, rev. standing eagle with shield under wing, DREI MARK, other legends as before, Gem red and brown proof with jade rim toning; Schaaf-114, 5 mark pattern, 38 mm, obv. helmeted Kaiser Wilhelm II with eagle atop, WILHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER, rev. similar to previous, denomination 5 MARK, mostly red Gem proof; Schaaf-253, 20 mark pattern, 22 mm, unhelmeted Kaiser facing right, around WILHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER KOENIG V. PREVSSEN, rev. nude Atlas figure holding crown aloft, eagle at feet, DEUTSCHES REICH 20 MARK, lovely mint red obv. and jade-green rev. patina; Schaaf-253A, 10 mark pattern, 19 mm, obv. similar to Schaaf-114, rev. crown at top, 10 MARK at bottom. All designed by Goetz, in original box of issue. All in Gem proof condition or thereabouts, as struck, with wonderful appeal, lots of mint red remaining, and absolutely no distractions. Sold for: $920.00. |
| 28983 | 1914 German Silver Naval Medal. XF. On September 22, 1914, in the North Sea, the German submarine U-9 attacked and sunk three British ships, the Aboukir, the Hogue, and the Cressy, taking the lives of more than 1,400 sailors. This German medal marks the event, and the commander of the U-9, Otto Weddigen. Less than six months later, while commanding another submarine, the U-29, Weddigen and his entire crew perished when their craft was sunk by a British battleship.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 28984 | Large German World War I Iron Medal. Cast iron, uniface, 91 mm, 95.2 gm. This hefty medal features an eagle perched on a snake-embraced globe, the dates 1914 in left field, 1917 in right field, DURCH SIEG ZUR WAHRHEIT (to the truth by victory) around. Dark ebony coloration with virtually no signs of handling. An interesting and historical German medal from World War I.Not Sold. |
| 28985 | Trio of World War I-Era German Medals. Includes: 1920 Watch on the Rhein, bronze, 58 mm, 63.6 gm, opus 262 by Karl Goetz, obverse black soldier caricature with RF ("Republique Française/French Republic") monogram on helmet, around DIE WACHT AM RHEIN ("The watch on the Rhein"), LIBERTÉ EGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ, 1920, reverse woman chained to phallus topped with a helmet, around DIE SCHWARZE SCHANDE ("The black shame"), initials K.G. in exergue, this medal was issued as a protest against sexual excesses and the sending of black French colonial troops to the Rhineland after World War I, lustrous Choice Mint State; 1914-1915 Germany and Austria-Hungary, bronze, 57 mm, 55.1 gm, obverse three eagles, dates above, DEUTSCHLAND UND OESTERREICH UNGARN ("Germany and Austria-Hungary"), signed GAUL at right, reverse two swordsmen swing their weapons in opposite directions, below, a quotation from a poem written by Goethe in 1813 commemorating the Battle of Leipzig, Uncirculated; and (ca. 1920) German Inflation, bronze, 58 mm, 59.3 gm, opus 255 by Karl Goetz, obverse citizen being squeezed in a press by taxes, and the German Empire Finance Department, reverse thousand-mark notes flying off a printing press, Choice Uncirculated.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 28986 | Boxed Set of Three Meissen Porcelain Coins. Includes: 1922 10 mark of Stadt Schleiz, white porcelain, 33.5 mm, Johann Bottger on obverse; 1921 Eisenach 400th anniversary one mark piece, brown porcelain, 31 mm, obverse features Martin Luther; Undated Bottger commemorative, brown porcelain, 36.5 mm, 5-mm-thick piece that is holed at 12 o'clock; and vintage burgundy box, obviously from another set, but adapted to house current offering. Sold for: $24.00. |
| 28987 | Six-Piece 1923 Westphalia Notgeld Coin Lot. Brass, 45 mm. Six identical pieces, all Uncirculated, a couple with light staining. Obverse: MINISTER VOM STEIN 1751-1831 DEUTSCHLANDS MINISTER IN SCHWERER ZEIT ("Germany's minister in trying times"). Reverse: NOTGELD DER PROVINZ WESTFALEN 1923, rearing horse in center, 10000 MARK. Includes original boxes of issue.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 28988 | Trio of Early 19th Century German Medals. Includes: 1928 Cologne Cathedral commemorative medal. .900 silver, 36.1 mm, 24.7 gm. The cathedral was started in 1248 and not completed until 1880. Obverse: architect holding floor plan with German legend that translates to "in memory of Germany's great masterpiece." Reverse: front view of the cathedral with the dates 1248 in the left field and 1928 in the right field. The legend reads DEM DEUTSCHEN VOLKE / DER DEUTSCHE DOM, or "the German people / the German cathedral." Silver content stamped on edge. Light wear with an attractive gunmetal-gray patina; 1933 Adolf Hitler medal. Colbert-30. Silver, 36.3 mm, 21.8 gm. Obverse: Hitler facing left with a German legend that translates to "the future is ours." Reverse: Eagle holding a chain in dexter talon with a swastika breastplate. IM JAHRE DEUTSCHER SCHICKSALSWENDE (in the year of the turn of Germany's destiny) around with the date below. Uncirculated; and Archduke Eugen of Austria WWI medal. Commander of Austrian/Hungarian forces. Iron, 55 mm, 56.7 gm. Bust of Eugen facing left on obverse with legend around. Reverse: a two-headed eagle perched on a rock with the legend INDIVISIBILITER AC INSEPARABILITER, or "indivisible and inseparable." Virtually as made with dark gray coloration, apparently from a special coating applied to the iron after striking.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 28989 | Quartet of German Medals. Includes: (1847-1932) Paul von Hindenburg, silver proof, 36 mm, 24.7 gm, edge-stamped .835 PR MÜNZE BERLIN ("Berlin Mint"), obverse bust right, legend around 1847-1932 REICHSPRÄSIDENT VON HINDENBURG, reverse tree with shield in center, UNENTWEGT IN TREUE v.H., around DAS VATERLAND ÜBER ALLES 2. OKTOBER 1932, Choice proof with copper-gold and sage patina; (ca. 1930) Johannes Kepler, pure silver, obverse bust surrounded by orbiting planets, legend around JOHANNES KEPLER 1571-1630 MENSUS ERAM COELOS ("I used to measure the heavens," the start of a poem Kepler composed for his tombstone), reverse half-timbered house with WEIL DER STADT around (the birthplace of Kepler, now housing the Kepler Museum), Choice Uncirculated; 1938 Adolf Hitler, bronze, 35 mm, 18.7 gm, bust right, around DER EINER UND FÜHRER ALLER DEUTSCHEN ("The one and only leader of the Germans"), reverse orb and scepter in center, dates flanking (European style) 13.3.1938 and 29.9.1938, legend around DAS GROSSDEUTSCHE REICH IST ERSTANDEN ("The great German empire is arisen"), celebrating the Anschluss ("Union') with Austria, struck at the Vienna Mint, with original cardboard box, Choice AU; and (undated) Bathers/"Berg Heil," bronze, 59 mm, 80.0 gm, art medal by Fritz Christ, three nude/partly clothed women in stream on one side, other side mountaineer in Alps, BERG HEIL ("Hail the mountains"), AU.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 28990 | Karl Goetz Medal Models in Plaster. Six plaster-of-paris negatives for Goetz medals. Each falls in the approximate range of 110 to 130 mm. In The Medals of Karl Goetz, G.W. Kienast explains the process: "The artist himself preferred the medals to be cast instead of being struck from dies. Portrait medals were modeled from wax of plasticine or other modeling material. The reverse of the medals was usually cut into plaster-of-paris negatives, several immediately into steel. This process demands an extremely good eye and a sure hand on the part of the artist. The plaster negatives were cast into positives and worked over again for detail." A remarkable group for the Goetz enthusiast.Sold for: $920.00. |
| 28991 | 1936 Berlin Olympics Medal, Uncertified. 66 mm. A large, heavy medal, probably struck in bronze. On the obverse is a cubist depiction of an Olympic athlete, inscribed with XI OLYMPIADE/BERLIN/1936. The reverse shows a large bell with the figure of an owl in its center, and German lettering along the lower edge. Struck from rusted dies, the piece is unworn and unabraded. Sold for: $184.00. |
| 28992 | Circa 1940 Heinrich Kremer Medal. Zinc. 60 mm, 78.6 gm. Signed by artist on truncation but illegible, although the date--1940--is clear. This appears to be a Heinrich Kremer medal, although even that legend is difficult to read. Obverse: bust facing right. Reverse: A factory scene engraved in perspective style with WAS DU TUST - TUE GANZ (what you do - do completely) above and GEGRÜNDET 1492 (founded 1492) below. An eagle with swastika in claw flies above the factory. The medal is virtually "as struck," although casting pimples--inherent to the process--are visible on both sides. This interesting piece includes the original box of issue, which is lined with purple velvet and has a functioning spring-loaded clasp. One Heinrich Kremer was tried for war crimes following World War II, although we cannot be certain that the subject of this medal is the same person. Sold for: $19.00. |
| 28993 | Undated Johann Sebastian Bach Porcelain Medal With Case. Porcelain, 65 mm, 37.3 gm. From the famous Meissen porcelain factory in Germany. Obverse: standing figure of Bach with his name in the left field and 1685 / 1750--dates of his birth and death--in the right field. Reverse: BACHHAUS EISENACH with a front view of his home, which is now a museum, in Eisenach, Germany. Based on the style of the Meissen crossed swords mark and the design of the original box of issue, this medal was probably made in the 1960s or early 1970s.Sold for: $19.00. |
| 28994 | German Uniface Medal. MS60. This large blackened iron medal is 120 mm., depicting an allegorical warrior with a sword and shield.Not Sold. |
| 28995 | Lot of Four Superb Gem Proof Pure Silver Medals. Includes: 1980 Germany Five Reichsmark, 5 oz .999 silver, obverse rearing stallion, DEUTSCHES REICH 5 REICHSMARK, 999 5 UNZEN 1980, reverse 1926 GRAF ZEPPELIN WELTFLUG 1926; 1989 Russia Gorbachev Commemorative Two-Piece Set, 5 oz and 1 oz .999 fine silver, obverse of both MIKHAIL GORBACHEV with bust facing right and 1989, reverse sun in center with 1986, GLASNOST at bottom, PERESTROIKA in Cyrillic above ("Changeover and openness"); and Switzerland 1987, 5 oz, obverse seated, majestic figure of Helvetia (in exergue), reverse 5 UNZEN ("ounces") 1987 with 999 for fineness. All Superb Gem cameo mirrored proofs in plastic storage capsules.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 28996 | 1906 Greece Olympic Medal MS60 Uncertified. Silver, 50 mm. With round blue case. In 1906, the Summer Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, 10 years after the first modern Olympics in 1896. In addition to the 50-mm silver medal, this lot also includes a small gilt medal with attached ribbon and pin.Sold for: $805.00. |
| 28997 | Trio of Certified World Medals. Includes: 1808 Guatemala-Ferdinand VII, MS63 Prooflike ICG, F-86, 28 mm, PROCLAMATION; 1821 Peru-Lima, AU55 ICG, July 28, 1821, PROCLAMATION; and an 1839 Peru-Republic, AU58 ICG, Silver Constitution Medal.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 28998 | Collection of AINA Medals. A collection of 19 medals from the American Israel Numismatic Association, including the scarce 13th Anniversary silver medal. From the Collection of Sylvia Haffner.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 28999 | 1736 Marriage Medal of Maria Theresa of Austria and Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor. Bronze, 46 mm, 41.1 gm. Obverse busts of Francis and Maria Theresa facing each other, around FRANC. ROM. R. IMP. A. M. THER. AUG. HUN. BO. R. Maria Theresa of Austria [1717-1780] was a reigning archduchess of Austria, queen of Hungary, Croatia, and Bohemia, and a Holy Roman Empress. She was the mother of Marie Antoinette and Leopold II (also Holy Roman Emperor) among her 16 children. HAMERANI on truncation, reverse juvenile male and female busts facing, with AETERNITAS IMPERII around. We can find no references to this medal in the standard guides but this appears to be a contemporary medal, not a later restrike. There is a shallow planchet flaw beneath the female juvenile, an extra upright appears on A(E) and both are repunched, the edges are fairly rough (unlike those that would show on a later restrike), FRANC ROM is boldly repunched, and two small rim cuds appear above (FRA)NC. This piece is almost certainly the work of Ottone (Otto) Hamerani (1694-1768), the younger son of Giovanni Hamerani, a medallist and coin engraver from Rome. Despite a few small contact marks, a couple of rim nicks, and minting flaws much luster remains. Overall Choice XF and apparently rare.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 29000 | Four Medals of Famous Italian Artists. Consists of: 1827 Antonio Canova medal in bronze. 52 mm, 53.3 gm. High relief and well preserved medal of the famed Italian neoclassical sculptor. Dies by Vtinensis; Undated bronze, 34.4-mm, 29-gm Antonio Canova medal. Dies by Putinati. High relief bust of Canova obverse with AL SECOLO DECIMO NONO, or "in the 19th century" on reverse; another medal, same as previous, both Uncirculated; Undated bronze, 34.4-mm, 30.5-gm Andrea Appiani medal. Court painter for the Kingdom of Italy under Napoleon's rule. Artist's palette and brushes on reverse. Negligible wear. Sold for: $172.50. |
| 29001 | Three Italian and Vatican Medals. Includes: Minerva Fautrice Science Medal, Galeazzi, 73 mm, 168.9 gm, seated Minerva with globes obverse, text noting the occasion, a science conference held in Turin in September 1840, on the reverse; Pope Pius XI Silver Medal, Mistruzzi, Rinaldi-118, 44 mm, 33.7 gm, bust right obverse, Liondri Arch reverse; and a Pope Pius XI Holy Year Medal, Parisi, 55 mm, 66.8 gm, apparently silver (unmarked), portrait left obverse, holy door reverse.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29002 | Sextet of Better World Medals. Includes: 1848-49 Italy Joseph Radetzky, bronzed copper, 57 mm, 80.8 gm, obverse JOSEPHUS COMES RADETZKY SUMMUS AUSTRIADUM DUX, reverse ("Joseph Count Radetzky Great Austrian duke"), I.M. SCHARFF in exergue, reverse winged angel, DE ITALIS around with 1848-1849, a commemoration of Radetzky's victory at the Battle of Novara (Bicocca), lustrous Mint State; 1878 Paris Universal Exposition Award Medal, copper, 68 mm, 135.4 gm, awarded to J. MIQUEL as engraved on reverse plaque, around EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE INTERNATIONALE DE 1878, PARIS and CHAPLAIN in exergue, angel with trumpet in center; AU (1548-1948) Spain Miguel de Cervantes 400th Anniversary, bronze, 60 mm, 90.5 gm, obverse mounted Don Quixote de la Mancha jousting on horseback with a dragon, Iberian Peninsula in background, quotation from chapter 46 around rim, reverse IV CENTENARIO DEL NACIMIENTO DE CERVANTES ("four-hundredth anniversary of birth of Cervantes"), BARCELONA MCMXLVIII, EDITADA POR F. Y X. CALICO NUMISMATICOS below, nice, lustrous Mint State piece; 1452-1952 Spain Ferdinand II of Aragon, bronze, 86 mm, 402.3 gm, crowned bust facing right, hard-to-read Gothic-style obverse lettering, reverse showing coats of arms of eight houses, including Valencia, Corsica and Sardinia, Navarre, Naples, Aragon, etc., X. Y F. CALICO BARCELONA below, date 1952 , a beautiful and massive medal of this important European monarch (1452-1516), who with his wife Isabella made Spain the most powerful country in the world during that time, Choice Mint State; 1967 Julius Caesar, copper, 68 mm, 188.7 gm, Paris Mint restrike, number 281 out of 500, obverse laureate head facing right in style ancien, reverse with eagle and plow, decorative sword, with original circular box numbered 281, Choice Mint State; and 1967 Antony & Cleopatra, copper, 68 mm, 191.9 gm, Paris Mint restrike in ancient style, number 195 out of 500, Choice Mint State.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29003 | Large Bois Durci Plaque of Giuseppe Garibaldi. Bois durci (hardened wood), 115 mm, 527.0 gm. Bust facing left, around GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI. Garibaldi is considered a hero both in Latin America (especially Brazil) and Italy, where he was a leader in the Risorgimento and the eventual reunification of the country. The surface is somewhat pebbly or porous, as made, with only a touch of cabinet friction visible on the highest points of this high relief plaque. Looped at top for hanging. Sold for: $80.50. |
| 29004 | 1895 Italian Silver Award Medal to Umberto Roncati. Silver proof, 40 mm, 25.3 gm. Award medal from the SOCIETA SCUOLE TECNICHE DI SAN CARLO ("Technical schools society of San Carlo") IN TORINO ("Turin"), Italy, awarded (reverse, hand-engraved) 1o PREMIO FIGURA 1o CORSO ("1st Prize, Figures, first course") to UMBERTO RONCATI, dated 1894-1895. A beautiful proof medal, essentially as made, showing extensive die rust and lapping on the obverse figure devices. Much luster, and some pinkish-gold patina more prominent on the reverse. With original red clasped plush box imprinted with the Society's name.Not Sold. |
| 29005 | Two Early 1900s Naval-Related European Medals. Includes: 1898 medal commemorating Stabilimento Tecnico Triestino, which was a ship building facility in Trieste, Italy that built war ships for the Austro-Hungarian empire, copper, 57.5 mm, 53.8 gm, includes original velvet frame with prop for desktop display; and a circa 1915 medal of Karl Franz Josef, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary, bronze, 60.5 mm, 82.4 gm, Franz Josef facing left on obverse, reverse with battleship scene, original box of issue included, although the box is slightly damaged on corners.Sold for: $97.75. |
| 29006 | Two Italian Garibaldi Medals. Both are white metal strikings with different portraits and differing reverses. One is 57 mm and engraved by Johnson, the other is 50 mm and engraved by Massonnet. Each is deeply toned.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 29007 | Two Japanese Medals With Boxes. Consists of: 1915 Taisho Enthronement medal with original ribbon, gold plated chrysanthemum at top-center of medal, a well preserved ensemble; and an Order of the Rising Sun medal, seventh class, with black-lacquered box of issue and ribbon, both sides of medal enameled (Type 1), reverse of box chipped, otherwise problem-free.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29008 | Four Japanese Medals. World War I Victory medal, bronze, with ribbon and clasp; 2600 Year of the Founding of the Empire, bronze, with ribbon, clasp; 2600 broach, and box of issue; and an unknown silver medal with ribbon and clasp.Sold for: $74.75. |
| 29009 | Trio of Japanese Medals With Original Boxes. Includes: First National Census medal, bronze, 30.5 mm, with ribbon and original balsa wood box, given to those who directly participated in Japan's first national census, enacted in 1920 but medals awarded up to World War II, box and medal well preserved; Order of the Rising Sun medal, eighth class, or more accurately, Order of the White Paulownia Leaves medal, circa 1930s, awarded to both military personnel and civilians for general meritorious acts, includes original black lacquered box (older clasp style) with purple velvet interior, both items problem-free; and another Order of the White Paulownia Leaves medal, circa 1930s, similar to previous piece, but without box and the upper seam of ribbon is loose.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 29010 | Pair of Showa Enthronement Medals. Each medal suspended on a multicolored ribbon, silver with a brass accent at the chrysanthemum within the pagoda that appears on the front. The back has commemorative language. Comes with a single presentation box.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 29011 | Japan-China Incident Medals. Three Japan-China Incident medals. All three are bronze medals, each has the original ribbon and pinback, and each has original, tattered box of issue. Two are slightly cleaned.Sold for: $34.00. |
| 29012 | Eight Japanese Military Badges, Pins, and Medals. Includes: two Japanese Service Pins; a Service Medal with Suspension Loop; a pair of Veterans' Badges from World War II; a World War II-era Military Association Patriot's Badge; and two examples of the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 6th Class, silver with white, red, and blue enamel, suspended from a white-and-yellow ribbon. Also included is a presentation case that fits one of the Order of the Sacred Treasure medals.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29013 | Sextet of Japanese Award Medals. Includes: Three Order of the Sacred Treasure medals, eighth class, two with original ribbon, one without, given to civilians and military personnel for meritorious deeds, the "sacred treasure" refers to the Imperial Sword, Yata Mirror, and Yasakani Jewel given to the first emperor of Japan by the sun goddess Amaterasu, all in average condition; and three Japanese Red Cross membership medals, one medal for men in silver with gunmetal-gray patination and ribbon, another medal in aluminum with ribbon, and a lustrous, golden tone silver medal with women's bow and special membership rosette, no boxes included.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 29014 | Japan Order of the Rising Sun. Sixth Class. Completely intact including ribbon and clasp. The box of issue is also included and is nearly perfect with a plush purple velvet interior. Sold for: $103.50. |
| 29015 | 1811 Luxembourg Love Token. The host coin is a well-worn bronze 18th century Leopold II Luxembourg piece of 10 centimes diameter. The obverse was planed smooth, then engraved with the cursive legend "Chasseur/In Het Faer/1811. Several flowers are engraved at the exergue and top.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 29016 | Quintet of World Medals. Four from Luxembourg: 1815. Wilh. Nass. silver jeton, Wictor 101b, VF; 1815 Wilh. Nass. bronze jeton, Wictor 101a, Fine; 1838 Un Infame, Les Luxembourgeois a Leur Senateur le Cte de Quarré, bronze, 23 mm, XF; 1891 Adolf Grossherzog, bronze, 29 mm, nice AU; and one from Germany, 1908 Eisenach-Mühlenbach 50th anniversary Fire Brigade medal, silver, 39 mm, Very Good with loop attached.Sold for: $64.00. |
| 29017 | 1856 Luxembourg Agricultural Exposition Medal. Bronze, 50 mm, 51.7 gm. The legends are entered by hand using incuse individual letter punches. Obverse: wreath, harvester, EXPOSITION AGRICULE/DE/LAROCHETTE/1856. Reverse: wreath, CONCOURS/DE LA/SOCIETE ROYALE/AGRICOLE/DU/GRAND-DUCHE/DE/LUXEMBOURG. Dies engraved by Hart.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 29018 | 1898 Exposition de Luxembourg Gilt Medal. 51 mm. 56.9 gm. Engraved by Massonnet. An attractive copper medal that has been gilt. A few contact marks are noted. The original red box of issue.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 29019 | Three Bronze Luxembourg Medals. The lot includes: 1936 Adolphe Union National Music Congress, loop attached; 1938 Nicolas Cito plaquette, 48 mm x 71 mm; and a 1954 World Fencing Championship, 59 mm.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 29020 | Three Medals of Luxembourg. 1953 Marriage of Princess Josephine-Charlotte to Prince Jean, bronze, 70 mm, 130.3 gm, engraved by Cliquet, serial #159; an undated uniface 70mm bronze medal featuring a youthful bust left of Grand Duchess Charlotte; and an undated Red Cross medal of gratitude, loop attached.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 29021 | Four Luxembourg Medals. 1958 Vianden Castle, 49mm, gold plated bronze; 1963 city of Luxembourg Millennium; 1968 20th Anniversary of the International Fair, 61mm, bronze; and an Undated Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg, 70mm, brass.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 29022 | 963-1963 Luxembourg Millennial Medal Depicting Jean l'Aveugle. Weiller-257, from Les Médailles dans l'Histoire du Pays de Luxembourg (1979). Bronze, 90 mm, 259.4 gm. Obverse equestrian scene of Jean l'Aveugle (1296-1346; Jean I, King of Bohemia, Count of Luxembourg, called "the Blind"), reverse LA VILLE DE LUXEMBOURG A SON COLLABORATEUR 963-1963. From a mintage of 3,000 pieces, made by the Eich-Dommeldange foundry. With original plush, hinged box. Select Mint State, with some light reverse staining.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 29023 | Lot of 24 Assorted European Medals. Various metals and subjects are covered in this lot of Western European medals. The most notable emphasis is on Luxembourg, with several medals referencing musical prizes and societies in the Grand Duchy.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 29024 | Six Eclectic World Medals. Includes: a German Literary Medal depicting Schiller; a 1910 Mexican Medal in honor of the centennial of the beginning of that nation's War of Independence; a French Montpellier Silver Octagonal Medal; an Alsacienne Bronze Plaque; and two Fundraising Medals for the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo.Not Sold. |
| 29025 | Twenty Mexican Silver Mint Medals. This lot of 20 silver Mint medals from Mexico City covers a wide range of occasions and subjects of celebration, among them a royal visit and the revolutionary Pancho Villa.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 29026 | Mexican Medal Honoring John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Plain edge. Struck by Central Numismatica to honor the fallen American president. Obverse: strongly contrasted, extremely high relief portrait left of Kennedy with JOHN F. KENNEDY below. Reverse: low-relief text AN IMMORTAL TOKEN / TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE / UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA, / SACRIFICED IN THE SUMMIT OF HIS / CAREER, DEVOTED TO THE ACHIEVEMENT / OF THE WORLD WIDE DESERVES THE / HIGHEST ESTEEM OF ALL THE PEOPLES / OF THE EARTH / 1917 - 1963, CENTRAL NUMISMATICA - MEXICO below.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 29027 | 1519-1969 450th Anniversary of Vera Cruz Gold Medal, Uncertified. Grove-1071. 45 mm, 78.1 gm, 17-kt gold, 55.3 gm pure gold. Edge lettered: 1d CIUDAD FUNDADA EN EL CONTINENTE POR LOS CONQUISTADORES. This is a beautifully rendered large-size medal with lovely, clean surfaces and sharply defined design elements. The fields are mattelike, while the raised peripheral devices have a brilliant finish. Obviously well preserved; the piece looks like a Gem, although it is currently uncertified by any grading service. Sold for: $920.00. |
| 29028 | 1672 De Witt Brothers Assassination Dutch Medal. White metal, 51 mm, 25.0 gm. Commemorating the murders of Johan and Cornelius De Witt in 1672, this Dutch medal features the conjoined busts of the brothers facing right and the Latin legend ILLVSTRISSIMI FRATRES JOHAN ET CORNEL DE WIT (the distinguished brothers Johan and Cornelius De Witt). An eight-line Dutch inscription within an ornate border fills the reverse. The edge is inscribed NIEMANT GELUCKIG VOOR SYN DOOT anno 1672 den 20 augusti. Johan, a leading statesman in Holland, was unpopular with the general populace due to his pro-French sentiments. He was lured into visiting his brother in prison, but it was an elaborate trap plotted by his political enemies. Once he arrived at the jail, an angry mob murdered him and his brother--their bodies torn to pieces and put on public display. This medal is remarkably well preserved, considering the delicate nature of the material. A few light hairlines are noted, but this piece grades AU otherwise. Sold for: $74.75. |
| 29029 | 1688 Arrival of William of Orange and Flight of Prince James. MI I:644/73. Brass, 56 mm, 40.1 gm. Obverse figure of Britannia with liberty cap atop pole, greeting William of Orange, legend around M. BR. EXP. NAV. BAT. LIB. REST. ASSERTA., reverse nest of eagles with mother eagle rejecting one eaglet, naval fleet in background, around INDIGNUM EIICIT. According to Medallic Illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland, the obverse of this medal, which was struck in Holland, commemorates the arrival of William; and the reverse, the flight of Prince James. Britannia welcomes Holland, who has come to defend her liberties. The flight of Prince James, the Catholic son of James II of England, is illustrated by an eagle casting a young bird out of a nest in which two eaglets remain. Britain retained the two daughters of James II, Mary and Anne, so two eaglets are kept in the nest; but another bird, a gosling, is rejected as a type of the young prince, here considered a changeling. The piece is a nice XF details, struck on a somewhat porous planchet with a couple of areas of light encrustation. No engraver is mentioned.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29030 | Pair of Olympic Games Commemorative Medals. Includes: 1928 Amsterdam Ninth Olympiad, yellow bronze, 55 mm, 62.3 gm, nude male and female classical figures hold a torch, with a smoking urn, grapevines and leaves, beneath, scales of justice, reverse date 1928 and IXe OLYMPIADE around, Olympic stadium surrounded by flags of many nations, AU. This was the Summer Olympics at which Johnny "Tarzan" Weissmüller won two gold medals in swimming, and Paavo Nurmi won his ninth and final gold medal, in the 10,000 meters. 1968 Mexico City Summer Olympics, square copper, 50 mm/side, 5 mm thick, 116.1 gm, obverse 20 small squares depicting various Olympic events, with MEXICO and Olympic rings, reverse JUEGOS DE LA XIX OLIMPIADA ("Games of the 19th Olympiad"). Choice Uncirculated. Ex: Charles McSorley Collection (Presidential Coin & Antique Co., 11/1997), lot 452.Sold for: $373.75. |
| 29031 | Two Copper Leo XIII Papal States Medals and Case. Copper versions of the yearly medals issued in silver, which share a common obverse with a left-facing portrait and LEO XIII PONT. MAX. ANNO around, concluding with the year of the papal reign in Roman numerals. Both are 44 mm in diameter. Includes the Year Two medal, Rinaldi-73, reverse with allegorical figure of the Church seated in clouds and holding a cross and tablet, year 1879 in Roman numerals below; and the Year Three medal, Rinaldi-74, reverse with Saint Thomas framed by allegorical figures of Religion and Philosophy. Includes tastefully decorated leather case, well-worn yet perfectly functional.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 29041 | 1943 Philippines Medal. Bronze, 45 mm. Obverse 1943, REPUBLIKA NG FILIPINAS, figures of two men facing each other, SANGUNIANG TAGAPAGPAGANAP. Rev. triangle with stars and sun in center, on sides KAPAYAPAAN, KATARUNGAN, KALAYAAN. Choice XF, with some luster remaining, but a couple of obverse rim bumps.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29044 | Two Medals from Poland. 1983 300th Anniversary of the Battle of Vienna, Madonna and holy child, victorious horseman, bronze, 58 mm, 106.9 gm; and a 1984 commemorative of the 1939 German occupation, Boleslaw the Brave on the obverse, 70 mm, 117.9 gm.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 29045 | Quartet of Better Medals. Consists of: 1745 Frederick the Great of Prussia Siege of Friedberg, bronze, 42 mm, obverse figure of Frederick on horseback, legend around CAR FRED KONIG VON PREUSSENS ("Charles Frederick king of Prussia"), reverse battle scene, at top GOT GEBET SIEG ("God we pray for victory"), in exergue SCHLACHT VON FRIEDBERG JUNI IV MDCCXLV ("Battle of Friedberg June 4, 1745"), about Very Fine; 1861-65 Grand Army of the Republic Veterans Medal, brass five-pointed star, 46 mm point to point, 16.9 gm, inner vignette showing two military figures with Indian and two children, flags, eagle, and fasces, legend GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC 1861 VETERAN 1866, reverse shield with elaborate central design, nice AU; 1898-99 Spanish-American War Service, bronze, 38 mm, 25.2 gm, unawarded medal from THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA TO, Choice XF and lustrous; and a watch fob, uniface, Fourth National Convention of World War I Veterans, Portland, Oregon, brass, 40 mm, 17.0 gm, XF/AU.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 29046 | Trio of 18th & 19th Century European Medals. Includes: 1757 Prussia Frederick The Great Battle of Rosbach, bronze, 47 mm, 32.4 gm, obverse rider on horseback, FREDERIC . DC. BORVS. REX. ET. PROTESTANTI,M. DEFENSOR, LISSA DEC 5 in exergue, reverse battle scene, ROSBACH NOV 5 1757 in exergue, around QUO. NIHIL. MAJUS. MELIUSVE. ("Than whom was never anything greater"), nice above-average Extra Fine; 1757 Prussia (Brandenburg) Friedrich II "The Great," bronze, 53 mm, 63.9 gm, unsigned, from the victory of 1757, caped bust half left, around FREDERICUS. BORUSSOR. REX., I.D. in small letters near left shoulder, reverse eagle soaring in foreground, landscape view in distance, REX NATURA around, date MDCCLVII in exergue, Very Fine with an obverse rim bruise at 10:30; and (ca. 1880s) Germany Adoration of the Magi/Cologne Cathedral, brass, 50 mm, 57.7 gm, beautiful high relief workmanship, obverse Virgin Mary and Christ Child in center, three kings kneeling, attendants flying flags nearby, ANBETUNG DER HL. DREI KÖNIGE ("Worship of the three holy kings"), DOMBILD ZU KÖLN ("Cologne/Köln cathedral image") in exergue, reverse cathedral in center, DER DOM ZU KÖLN above, BEGONNEN 1248 VOLLENDET 1880 ("Begun/completed"), Select Mint State with bright yellow-gold surfaces.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 29047 | 1902 Silver Proof, Prussia Crown Prince Heinrich American Visit. Silver proof, 33 mm, 18.2 gm. Obverse heads of President Roosevelt and Crown Prince Heinrich of Prussia, reverse steamboat Kronprinz Wilhelm and German inscription "In memory of the trip to America 1902." Rare in silver, hairlined and with a few small dark toning areas.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 29048 | 1906-1907 Carol I Romanian Naval Medal. Bronze. 99 x 66 mm. Two-sided medal, designed by Hans Schaefer. A well-designed medal of this dedicated king. The original box of issue is also included, which is nearly perfectly preserved.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29049 | 1961 First Man in Space Gold and Silver Medals. Gold, 29 mm, 16.9 gm, .900 gold (21.6 karat). Dies by Postnikov. The obverse features cosmonaut Yuri Alexeevich Gagarin facing left. A man flying into space with a parallel rocket in the background is featured on the reverse. A rim file mark (test cut) is noted between 6 and 7 o'clock on the obverse. Frosted devices contrast nicely with the prooflike fields, which are lightly hairlined. Also included is a silver medal with a similar design, except the reverse design is simply the date of "April 12, 1961" in Russian. This piece Gem. Both medals were actually struck in 1964 by the Moscow Mint.Sold for: $373.75. |
| 29050 | Medal of Victor Amadeus and Christina, Duke and Duchess of Savoy. Bronze, 103 mm, 294.5 gm. Extremely large, high relief medal that depicts, going by the Latin translation, "Victor Amadeus Duke of Savoy Prince of Piedmont and King of Cyprus" and his wife, "Christia" (not Christina) "A. of France Duchess of Savoy Queen of Cyprus." Signed in the bust truncation on the Victor side G. DVPRE F. 1636, and on the Christia side A.M. DUPRE F. (illegible date). The medal is in excellent condition but somehow is not entirely convincing as an early 17th-century medal--perhaps it is a later restrike? And the misspelling of "Christia/Christina" is curiously careless ... There was a Victor Amadeus I (1587-1637), also known as the Lion of Susa, who was Duke of Savoy from 1630-1637; his wife was Christine Marie. The ornamental dress of the Duke and Duchess is quite elaborate and well-executed. An interesting piece that demands further research.Sold for: $103.50. |
| 29051 | Pair of Dassier Medals. Mint State. Two pieces from the Dassier series of rulers, 32 to 33 mm: CHRISTIN D.G. REGINA SVECIAE, Mint State with traces of original red, number 50 in the series; and CARALUS GUST D.G. REX SVECIAE, Mint State, number 51 in the series.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 29052 | 1778 Birth of Gustav IV Silver Medal. Silver, 57 mm, 62.1 gm. Dies by Liungberger. Struck to commemorate the birth of Gustav IV to Swedish King Gustav III and his queen consort Sophie Magdalena. Holed for suspension at 12 o'clock. Dark gray patination although more lightly toned on the high points. A few minor rim bumps and scattered abrasions are commensurate with our assigned grade of VF.Sold for: $44.00. |
| 29053 | Octet of Better World Medals. Eight you will appreciate, all in excellent shape and half with their original packaging. Includes: 1795 Sweden I.H. Kellgren, silver, 31 mm, 17.3 gm, Johan Henric Kellgren was a Swedish pre-Romantic poet and philosopher, pretty piece with high-relief obverse, prooflike AU with wonderful patina; (1800s) Italian engraver Raffaello Morghen (1758-1833), brass, 49 mm, rims 6.2 mm thick, 75.9 gm, high relief, threaded hole through rim at 12 o'clock for mounting on a ring or metal screw, lovely AU; 1874 (France) André Marie Ampère, bronze, 50.5 mm, 62.4 gm, struck by Paris Mint, dies by Jule Clement Chaplain, reverse 10-line vita (NÉ A LYON etc.), Ampère is one of the main discoverers of electromagnetism, edge-stamped cornucopia bronze, AU, ex: Johnson and Jensen (1980s); 1888 Denmark-Norwegian Industrial Exposition in Copenhagen, white metal, 53 mm, 51.3 gm, lightly hairlined prooflike Choice AU; Visit of Peter the Great to the Paris Mint, Iversen, p. 48, no. 47, plate X, no. 1, Spassky and Shchukina, no. 53, bronze, 1969 restrike, 58 mm, rims 5.5 mm thick, 93.3 gm, dies by Duvivier, edge-stamped with cornucopia and BRONZE, obverse bust of Peter the Great in armor and ermine mantle, beneath, ribbon of the Order of St. Andrew, PETRUS ALEXIEWITZ TZAR MAG. RUSS. IMP, reverse Fame flies toward rising sun, sounds a trumpet, to which a banner showing St. George slaying the dragon is attached, in her other hand another trumpet, around VIRES ACQUIRIT EUNDO ("We gather strength as we go"), in exergue LUTET. PARISI. M.D.CC.XVII., Choice Uncirculated with original circular box; Canada 1949-1974, 25th anniversary of Newfoundland and Labrador entering the Confederation, .999 silver, 50 mm, 65.4 gm, serial #3646, with original box, choice; 1976 75th Anniversary of Nobel Prizes, sterling silver, 45 mm, 55.9 gm, struck by Swedish firm Sporrong, obverse Nobel info, reverse Nobel laureates of 1901, with original box and certificate numbered 873/4000, choice; and a (1980s) Pope John Paul II, struck by Spink, sterling silver, 56 mm, 59 gm, lovely Gem with original box.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29054 | Nine-Piece Lot of European Medals and Tokens. Includes: a small 1792 brass medalet of King Gustav of Switzerland; 1794 Earl Howe Admiral of the Fleet medal, white metal, 37 mm, depicting "French fleet defeated, VII ships taken" on reverse, AU; 1797-dated British twopence "cartwheel," modern proof restrike on a thick planchet, choice proof; 1812 Union Copper Company, Birmingham, one penny token, rim bumps, net Fine; hexagonal 1843 Free Church of St. Mary's (Edinburgh, Scotland) communion token; Port Glasgow Co-Op Society Ltd. 12 briquettes 1 dozen, fiber planchet; brass 1897 GIGANTIC WHEEL AT EARLS COURT medal, 32 mm, lustrous Choice AU; 1909 Matchless Metal Polish (Liverpool) calendar medal, aluminum; and a large Temperance Society medal, copper, 52 mm, holed with string for wearing, that rails against INTOXICATING LIQUORS and ALL CAUSES OF INTEMPERANCE, about Fine with scattered verdigris and rim bumps.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29055 | Pair of "Aphrodite" Medals by Antoine Bovy. Includes: (1822) Aphrodite, silver, 44 mm, 56.5 gm, design by famed sculptor-engraver Jean François Antoine Bovy (1795-1877), obverse Greek letters spelling out the goddess's name, high-relief barebreasted figure in center, reverse cherub on conch shell, wreath around, nearly Mint State with beautiful original silver-gray, golden, and blue patina, ex: Westfälische Auktionsgesellschaft, auction 45 (9/2007), lot 6042; and a second (1822) Aphrodite, bronze, 44 mm, 49.4 gm, lustrous Choice Mint State, ex: UBS Gold & Numismatics, auction 63 (9/2005), lot 1169. Sold for: $460.00. |
| 29056 | Collection of Silver Medals. Includes: 1950 Pius XII papal medal, .800 fine antiqued silver, original box and papers; 1971 commemorative first-day coin and stamp cover, inauguration of the U.S. Postal Service, sterling silver medal and 6c/8c stamps (two pieces); 1968 Delaware Memorial Bridge Dedication medal, custom holder, proof; Francis Scott Key 1788 Maryland medal, by Medallic Arts Company, .999 fine, edge-stamped 1933 with company info, antiqued silver, high relief; Paul VI papal medal, Year 1 (1963), .985 silver, pink-champagne-toned proof; an Americas Cup 100th anniversary sterling silver medal, original packaging and custom holder; a uniface Towle Medallic Art large sterling silver plaque depicting Michelangelo's "Pieta"; Colbert-Hyder-114, 1938 German medal, .835 silver, obverse "Der Einer und Führer aller Deutschen," reverse "Das Grossdeutsche Reich ist erstanden 13.3.1938 29.9.1938," XF; various other silver rounds. An interesting and attractive dealer lot.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 29057 | Lot of 32 French and British Tokens. A fascinating group of 32 French and British tokens, many dating to the 1920s, in a variety of metals, shapes, and sizes. Includes a couple of octagonal French jetons bearing the image of Louis Philippe and a round brass carriage token.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 29058 | Three-Piece Lot of European Medal Galvanos. The www.pcgs.com website defines "galvano" as "The large metal relief used in the portrait lathe from which a positive reduction in steel, called a hub, is made." All of these are one-sided, although PCGS does not mention that in its definition; there is no reason to produce two-sided galvanos. Includes: Great Britain George Canning (1770-1827), tin, 72 mm untrimmed (medal 63 mm) obverse signed by F.L. CHANTREY, R.A.D. on truncation, an apparent small scrape in left obverse field, Very Fine; Italy Niccolò Paganini, bronze, 74 mm (medal 54 mm), obverse bust with FAMA PAGANINI NON EST PERITURA PER ANNOS ("The fame of Paganini will last through the ages"), Uncirculated but lightly bent in a few places, the famed virtuoso Genovese violinist-composer Niccolò Paganini (1782-1840) was the most renowned violinist of his day; and (ca. 1800) France "La France Victorieuse," (?), copper, 69 mm, obverse helmeted female figure holds spear and garland, N. GATTEAUX F. on exergual line, lovely AU. An interesting and attractive lot with considerable historical value. Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29059 | Undated Jenny Lind Medal, AU Uncertified. Svarstad-335. Bronze, 78 mm. A splendid, finely executed medal honoring Jenny Lind, the "Swedish Nightingale" who was born in Stockholm in the early 19th century. The obverse has a draped bust of Lind facing left, her name in the upper left and right fields. The allegorical reverse scene is composed of five figures, on sitting on top of a pedestal. The border consists of alternating lyres and wreaths, each wreath containing the name of a role sung by Lind. By age 17, Lind was a favorite at the Royal Swedish Opera, and her first great role was that of Agathe in Carl Maria von Weber's 1838 opera Der Freischütz. She traveled to London in 1847, performing for Queen Victoria the title role of Alice in Giacomo Meyerbeer's Robert le diable, and that same year undertook the title role in the world premiere of Giuseppe Verdi's I masnadieri. She is best remembered in the United States, however, for her triumphal tour of the nation from 1850-52 that also included Cuba and Canada, earning a large fortune in conjunction with the skills of master showman P.T. Barnum.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 29060 | 16-Piece Lot of World Silver Medals. Includes 16 pieces with an estimated catalog value of $200-$300. A sampling of the lot reveals pieces including the Libyan Sibyl; an 1861-1961 Nova Scotia Canada Decimal Coinage Centenary; and two NRA medals, among others, many Mint State! A nice lot.Sold for: $161.00. |
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Casino and Gaming Tokens |
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| 29061 | 64-Piece Lot of Nevada Casino Chips. A fantastic starter collection of casino chips--all from Nevada. This diverse selection is mostly comprised of one dollar and two and a half dollar chips, although a scarce twenty-five dollar piece from Del Webb's Sahara was spotted in the mix. Some of the Las Vegas casinos observed include Castaways, Desert Inn, Hilton, Bally's, Silver Slipper, Riviera, Harrah's, and Horseshoe Club. Important casinos--some now defunct--in Carson City, Reno, and Jackpot are also represented in this lot. Approximately 20% of the chips have coin inserts and the conditions vary from moderately used to new.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 29062 | 1965 Franklin Mint Dollar Gaming Tokens. The set of 27 prooflike pieces is housed in a Whitman album made for the Franklin Mint. This is set number 2,372 of a total issue of 2,500 sets. Many of the individual casinos no longer exist. A must have item for the casino or gaming enthusiast.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 29063 | Very Scarce / Rare Nevada Gaming Tokens. A diverse group of 10 very scarce Nevada gaming tokens. Included are: 1965 Nevada Club, Reno; 1967 Golden Nugget, Las Vegas, graded MS69 PL by National Numismatic Certification; 1965 Thunderbird, Las Vegas; 1965 Harrah's, Reno; 1964 Franklin Mint Experimental; 1965 Wendell's Sample token; 1967 Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, graded MS69 PL by National Numismatic Certification; 1966 Diamond Jim's Nevada Club, Las Vegas; 1965 Carson City Nugget; and a 1967 Carson City Nugget MS69 PL, graded by National Numismatic Certification. Sold for: $80.50. |
| 29064 | Very Scarce / Rare Nevada Gaming Tokens. This very scarce group includes: 1965 John Ascuaga's Nugget, Sparks; 1965 Nevada Club, Reno and Lake Tahoe; 1969 Keith's Model T, Winnemucca; 1966 El Capitan, Hawthorne; 1972 Jim Kelley's Nugget, Reno and Lake Tahoe; 1976 The Primadonna, Reno; 1878 dollar replica, Las Vegas, silver; 1878 dollar replica, Las Vegas, copper; 1981 Show Girls 1878 replica dollar, Las Vegas; 1964 Fitzgerald Collection Replacement Token, Reno, NGC certified; and a 1967 Nevada Club half dollar, Las Vegas, certified MS69 PL by National Numismatic Certification. Sold for: $74.75. |
| 29065 | Globetrotter's Lot of Casino and Gaming Tokens. This group of 100 miscellaneous casino and gaming tokens spans the world, with tokens from Las Vegas and Beverly Hills in the U.S. and Monaco and Evian-Les Bains in Europe. Most of the pieces, however, are Asian, with a majority of items Thai gaming tokens in materials such as bone and mother-of-pearl.Sold for: $138.00. |
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Judaica |
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| 29066 | Judaica Quintet. Includes: 1928 Dedication of Beth Israel Hospital, Newark, New Jersey, bronze, 75 mm, 161.7 gm, obverse Star of David over hospital, BETH ISRAEL HOSPITAL NEWARK NEW JERSEY FEBRUARY 1928 in exergue along with caduceus in vignette, reverse nude woman provides water to nude man beside flowing stream, Hebrew characters, as struck; 1960 Dedication of Hadassah Hebrew University, CM-3, bronze, 60 mm, 96.7 gm, officially issued by the State of Israel; and two MACO issues from the Magnes Museum, Berkeley, California: 1858-1935 Adolph Ochs, yellow bronze, trapezoidal, 45 x 45 x 38 mm, 75.8 gm, with Ochs portrait obverse and New York Times reverse, edge-stamped MAGNES MUSEUM; Official Commemoration of the Knesset, bronze, 70 mm, 142.3 gm, with Israel State Medal box; and 1792-1862 Commodore Uriah P. Levy, yellow bronze, trapezoidal, 45 x 45 x 38 mm, 53.9 gm, Levy portrait obverse, Monticello/Thomas Jefferson signature reverse, similarly edge-stamped, with original box. All are as struck or virtually so.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 29067 | Quintet of Silver Israeli Medals. Includes: 1960 Bar Kokhba War, .935 fine silver, 59 mm, 112.6 gm, with envelope from Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation, edge-stamped #1029 from a mintage of 3,000 medals, as struck with some light patina forming; 1962 Judaea Captive (Liberation), SM-21a, .935 silver, 60 mm, 114.6 gm, edge-stamped #1510 from a mintage of 5,000, with envelope from Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation; 1965 Masada, SM-35a, .935 silver, 35 mm, 30.9 gm, from a mintage of 5,000 pieces; and a Jacob and the Angel, Judaic Heritage Society two-piece set, .999 silver, 50 mm, 87.8 gm, sculpted by Karen Worth, quotation from Genesis 32:29 "Thy name shall be called ... Israel" on reverse, edge-stamped #238 out of 2,500 silver pieces, and bronze, same size, 73.6 gm, scarce sales sample (so marked on the edge), both pieces come with original box, stand, and papers. All as struck, a lovely group!Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29068 | Trio of Israel-Related Medals. Includes: 1917-1967 50th Anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, sterling silver, 45 mm, 48.8 gm, edge-stamped #1818 out of a mintage of 4,000, dies by Paul Vincze; 1967 Liberation of Jerusalem, bronze shekel, jugate heads of Moshe Dayan and Yitzhak Rabin facing left, serial #05196, lacquered with some peeling; and 1974 Judaic Heritage Society Tribute to Senator Henry M. "Scoop" Jackson, gold on sterling proof in Lucite gilt-printed container, limited issue of 5,000 pieces, with box and stand.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 29069 | The Medallic History of The Jewish People. A collection of 120 sterling silver medals commemorating Jewish people, places, and events, from Abraham to Golda Meir. Housed in six large album pages with slip cover, and certificate from The Judaic Heritage Society, registering "Temple Sinai" as the original owner of this set, one of 3,206 subscribers to the issue. These beautiful medals were struck by The Franklin Mint. Ex: Superior (6/1988), lot 6538.Not Sold. |
| 29070 | Three-Piece Israeli Silver Medal Lot. 1948-1973 Israel 25th Anniversary (three pieces), silver, 44 mm, 47.3 gm, edge-stamped #16491, #24753, #26409, each with menorah/25th anniversary obverse motif and zodiac reverse, all with original boxes saying ISRAELI STATE MEDAL. Choice Mint State.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 29071 | Set of 12 Chagall Windows Silver Art Pieces and a Medal. Set of 12 silver art pieces based on the Chagall Windows, that are displayed at Hadassah hospital in Jerusalem. The medallions are in the shape of the stained glass windows and each piece provides a verse pertaining to the 12 Tribes of Israel. Produced by Canadian firm Mosaic Art in 1974, each example contains 1,000 grains of .999 fine silver, thus totaling 24 troy ounces for the group. The serial number "1465" is engraved on the reverse of each piece. Also included is an 82-mm medal with the legend "JUDISCHES GEMEINDE SIEGEL REGENSBURG / 13 JAHRHUDNERT" (Jewish community seal of Regensburg, 13th century). This piece is suspended on a 100-mm loop of red yarn. Base metal composition.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 29072 | 1986 Pair of Christopher Columbus-Sephardic Medals from Magnes Museum. A pair medals, silver and bronze, each 57 mm, silver 120.5 gm, serial number 55, bronze 97.0 gm, serial number 110, with original cases of issue from Medallic Art Co. Dies signed on each side by Paul Vincze, one of America's foremost medallists, designed the pieces. The obverse shows Columbus' ship with date 1492 and three Sephardic friends who helped him make his historic voyage: Abraham Zacuto, Luis de Santangel, and Don Isaac Abravanel. According to a 1986 New York Times article: "Santangel was a member of a noble Spanish family who served as comptroller-general to Ferdinand and Isabella. He urged them to back Columbus's expedition and helped to give them the wherewithal to do so by furnishing a loan of nearly 5 million maravedis. Mr. Abravanel was a distinguished biblical scholar, philosopher and statesman who served as treasurer to King Alfonso V of Portugal. After Alfonso's death in 1481, he entered the service of Ferdinand and Isabella. He, too, spoke in Columbus's behalf and loaned the royal treasury 1+ million gold ducats to finance the war with Granada in 1491-92. ... Mr. Zacuto was one of the leading scientists of his day. Among other things, he served as court astronomer and royal mathematician in Portugal. He drew up astronomical tables which enabled sailors to calculate latitudes without recourse to the sun's meridian and also to determine solar and lunar eclipses with accuracy. These tables saved Columbus and his crew from almost certain death when hostile natives confronted them in Jamaica. Knowing that a lunar eclipse was imminent, Columbus told the natives that he had power over the moon and sun and would permanently deprive them of light if anyone was harmed." The reverses show the gentlemen advising Ferdinand and Isabella at court, with date 1486 in exergue. Both pieces are as issued, Choice Mint State or finer. A wonderful and historic duo of medals documentingSold for: $59.00. |
| 29073 | Four-Piece Silver Judaica Lot. Includes: 1948-1958 Judaea Capta/Israel Liberata (two pieces), SM-12, silver, 38 mm, 30.1 gm, edge-stamped with ISRAEL GOVERNMENT APPROVED ISSUE, dual date and two menorah mintmarks, lustrous BU, one Choice; Israel in the Land of Canaan, .999 fine silver, 51 mm, 81.9 gm, possibly 1948-1978 30th Anniversary medal with 30 in background, two men carrying large bunch of grapes, reverse quotation from Numbers 34:29, "... ISRAEL IN THE LAND OF CANAAN," edge-stamped #0036, lovely Gem Mint State; and Bar Kochba, CCM-92, .935 fine silver, 45 mm, 48 gm, mintage 10,000 coins. All as struck.Sold for: $69.00. |
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Elongated Coins |
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| 29074 | Columbian World's Fair Elongated 1872-H Twenty Cent. Similar to Martin-Dow Ill-WCE-2a, but the stars are in a slightly different orientation. This combination of elongation die and host coin, which is an 1872-H Newfoundland twenty cent piece, is probably unique. Upon close examination, ample undertype is visible on both sides, including the date. Be prepared for aggressive bidding on this lot. Sold for: $632.50. |
| 29075 | One Dozen Nice Elongateds. Consists of (with attributions from Martin/Dow, Yesterday's Elongateds, when available): 1893 Columbian World's Fair, two pieces, one on 1890 Liberty nickel, one on Indian cent, both unlisted; 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, on 1904 Indian cent, Dow-MO-SLF-9b, R.3, with doubled lettering; 1915-S Pan-Pacific Expo, on an Uncirculated 1915-S Lincoln (but don't try putting this one in your Whitman album), CAL-PPIE-4; 1933 Chicago World's Fair, on 1909 Lincoln cent, ILL-CPIE-11, R.4; 1934 Chicago World's Fair, on cent, ILL-CPIE-6, R.2; Dottie Dow Gold Discovery Camp San Diego, 1935 replica, Dow-5; 1939 and 1940 New York World's Fair, both on cents, one of them a 1915-D Lincoln; Cranmore Mountain (New Hampshire) Summit House, on 1935 and 1937 Lincoln cents, R.5 in Martin/Dow, catalog $50/each; and 1969 Rialto, California, Founders Day, on a 1934 Mercury dime, unlisted. A nice collection of better elongateds, most in great shape, that should bring much collecting pleasure! Sold for: $299.00. |
| 29076 | 1901 Great Northern Hotel & Armour Elongated Cent. A neat two-sided elongated cent. One side reads GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL / JULY 25-28 1901 / CHICAGO, with a shield in the center and the words LOYALTY TO CHRIST. The flip side reads VISIT / ARMOUR'S / THE LARGEST PACKING / PLANT IN THE WORLD. The Great Northern Hotel was completed in 1892 and demolished in 1940. Armour's packing plant was nearby. The host coin is an Indian cent, although the date is no longer legible.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 29077 | Trio of 1901 Pan-American Expo Elongates. NY-PAE-17. One Red and Brown Uncirculated, another Brown Uncirculated on a 1901 host cent, the latter accompanied by a 1985 Kurt R. Krueger auction tag (lot 3897). The third coin grades AU with scratches on the reverse. All pieces are from the same die with a buffalo charging to the left, PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION above, the date 1901 in exergue.Sold for: $49.00. |
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Encased coins |
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| 29078 | Three Early 20th Century Encased Cents. Three pieces with assurances of luck or wealth to the bearer. Includes an E.E. Allen Insurance, Real Estate, and Loans, Huntington, Indiana, around a 1901 Indian Head cent; a Jamestown Exposition 1607-1907 Good Luck Souvenir, around a 1907 Indian Head cent; and an I Am Your Mascot (Pot Full of Money) Pot-Shaped Encased Cent, around a 1926 Lincoln cent.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 29079 | "Herrmann The Great" Encased Cent. Kuethe-MT158, R.8. An important encased cent that will surely draw the attention of all exonumia collectors, but especially those interested in magic tokens. The host coin is a 1901 cent in AU, with the aluminum encasement grading AU or so. This piece is holed for suspension and includes one of the original links. Less than 10 examples are believed to exist.Sold for: $431.25. |
| 29080 | Duo of 1901 Pan-American Expo Encased Cents. Includes: 1901 round clover design, NY-BUF-PX-11A2, aluminum, 38 mm, casing and cent grade EF, although the aluminum housing displays a few edge bumps, obviously a pocket-piece; and a 1901 oval horseshoe design, buffalo running to the right on obverse, I BRING GOOD LUCK on the reverse, both the casing and the cent are Choice AU, a problem-free and pleasing example that is encountered less often than the clover issues.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 29081 | 1904 World's Fair Encased Cent. Hendershott-14-70. Both the aluminum housing and the encased cent are lustrous and have claims to an Uncirculated designation. A pleasing piece that will appeal to encased coin collectors as well as St. Louis World's Fair memorabilia enthusiasts. Sold for: $44.00. |
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Love Tokens |
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| 29082 | Trio of Gold Dollar Love Tokens. Includes: 1849-O, Type I, ornate obverse engraving; 1854, Type II, engraved obverse; and a Type III (1856-89), engraved reverse.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 29083 | Love Token Dime Quintet. A nice collection of Seated Liberty dimes, including two looped, gold-plated bezels on an 1853 Arrows with a massive rim cud at the top of Liberty's head and an 1883; a silver dime planchet with a lovebird reverse; a holed and looped dime-size planchet with a hummingbird reverse; and a Capped Bust dime reverse, scratched up, with A. BISBEE engraved in script on the obverse. Beautiful workmanship!Sold for: $54.00. |
| 29084 | Seven Love Tokens, 1736-1892. This nice variety of love tokens includes: a 1736 Pillar one real with JOE engraved on one side, double border of scallops, holed above name, mostly white from light cleaning; 1758 Conder token, Cheshire DH-25, engraved RM - FW / 1792 with a heart and very simplistic flowers, done by an amateur; 1875 twenty cent piece with a fancy B, P, and L engraved into the reverse, the obverse of the host coin grades VF, love tokens are rarely seen on this denomination; a stunning 1877 quarter with fancy G and C, parts of engraving filled with black material to accentuate design, background gilt and then heavily decorated for a pleasing effect, far above average for a love token design; O-Mint Barber dime love token, engraved with a stylized G and P with fancy border; and two 1892 Barber dime love tokens on a bracelet, one with MELL, the other with FA on reverses, host coins are XF and VF, respectively.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 29085 | Early Copper Two-Sided Love Token. A well executed love token dated 1778 that may be British in origin, although the possibility of an early American tie cannot be excluded. The host coin appears to be a British halfpenny based on the size of the planchet. The main side features a marvelous double-border design with ANNE / GUYE / 1778 and ornate vines. Genealogical research could reveal more information about the subject of this piece. Two cornucopiae--surrounded by vines and flowers--are on the flip side. The intricacy of the engraving is impressive, especially when one realizes that the artist had only hand tools and daylight at his or her disposal.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 29086 | 1779 British 1/2 Penny. Obv: Rebec Cancy / London / 1779. Rev.: Heart with arrows.Sold for: $24.00. |
| 29087 | 1786 British Engraved Love Token. JOHN WALKER * SARAH HARDYMAN at periphery, 1786 over two hearts and arrows in center. A schooner is engraved on the reverse. Possibly on a British condor token.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29088 | Hand-Engraved Conder Token. Although both the obverse and reverse of this piece have been planed and completely re-engraved, the edge lettering (PAYABLE AT HORTON AND COMPANY) identifies this piece as an 1801 Conder token, D&H-Staffordshire (Stafford)-3, 4, or 5--all being listed as scarce. One side features an intricately carved British man-of-war sailing to the left. The opposite side reads LET REASON ALLWAYS (sic) GUIDE MY WAYS WITH PLEASURE SHALL I END MY DAYS, with two overlapping hearts pierced by three arrows and a wreath/star on each side. A magnificent example that would be the focal point of most love token collections.Sold for: $431.25. |
| 29089 | Engraved 1830 Counterfeit Bust Half. The host coin of this unusual piece is a contemporary counterfeit Bust half dollar, Davignon-3C (scarce). The reverse has been planed and expertly engraved to read Geo. H. Hemingway / Greenwich Lodge / No. 5 I.O.O.F / Paulsboro / Gloucester, Co. N.J. The organization referenced on this example is the Independent Order of Oddfellows, a fraternal organization with British ties. Based on cursory genealogical research, it is likely that Mr. Hemingway immigrated to New Jersey from England and this personalized pocket-piece was engraved in the mid-1800s. Rarely--if ever--is an engraved counterfeit bust half dollar offered for sale.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 29090 | 9-Coin Love Token Bracelet. A portion of what must have been a larger bracelet at one time. This piece consists of nine Seated Liberty half dimes and dimes--eight and one, respectively--attached by loops and a fine chain. Dates range from 1837 to 1875, and a couple of metal disks round out the ensemble. An end piece bears a clasp that must have attached to a larger piece at one time, as the current portion is too small to wear by itself. Another interesting example of what people did before television ...Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29091 | Quartet of Seated Liberty Love Tokens With Pins. Includes: 1838 dime, 1853 quarter With Rays, 1887 dime, and With Arrows dime.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 29092 | A Sextet of Love Tokens on Assorted Coins. Includes: 1844 Seated Liberty Half Dollar; 1865 Indian Cent; 1865 Three Cent Nickel; 1882-Engraved Dime; 1883 Liberty Nickel; and a Heart-Shaped Large Cent.Sold for: $74.75. |
| 29093 | Group of 14 Seated Liberty Dime Love Tokens. Includes: 1849; 1853 Arrows; 1854 Arrows; 1873 Arrows; 1875; 1877; 1882; 1883; (two) 1884, one with three loops; (three) 1887; and an 1888.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29094 | Trio of Gold Dollar Love Tokens. Includes: 1849-O, engraved obverse, loop attached; 1855, hole at 12 o'clock, engraved obverse; and a Type III, loop attached, engraved reverse.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 29095 | Quartet of U.S. Type I Gold Dollar Love Tokens. Includes: 1851; and (three) Undated Type I Dollars, one of which has chain attached.Sold for: $178.25. |
| 29096 | Duo of Quarter Eagle Love Tokens. Includes: 1853, reverse engraving; and obverse engraved quarter eagle with a reverse lapel pin.Sold for: $207.00. |
| 29097 | 17-Piece Love Token Necklace. 69 gm. If this piece was intended to be a necklace, then the owner must have been petite as the inside diameter measures a mere 110 mm. Perhaps "choker" would be a more fitting label. Of the 17 coins used in the construction of the item, all are Type 4 (Legend on Obverse) Seated dimes with the exception of one 1853 Arrows at Date dime, a Canadian dime, and three two-sided love tokens, one of which is engraved with a date of 1884. Most of the tokens contain only initials, including one piece that is enameled. Other than a broken hook at the end of the chain, this impressive piece of jewelry is in good condition.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 29098 | 11-Piece Love Token Lot. Includes an 1853 With Rays Reverse Seated Liberty quarter, and 1857 and 1853 Arrows quarters; a halfpenny Conder token or similar copper coin; five Seated and one Barber dime, including 1875, 1877 (two), 1886, 1887, and 1892; and a Canadian five cent silver, with a Young Head Victoria (1858-1901). A nice lot with several beautiful hand-engraved examples.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 29099 | 1854 Quarter Love Token. The reverse of an 1854 With Arrows quarter was planed and engraved with a high-wheel bicycle in the center, "Edward Le Croix" above and "Millis, Mass." below in fancy script. A simplified wreath decorates the border. Although the host coin is dated 1854, this piece was probably made after 1870, which is when the high-wheel bicycle was introduced. Holed for suspension.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 29100 | Trio of Three Type Three Gold Dollar Love Tokens. Includes: 1856, ornately engraved "TO" on obverse; Indian Princess Dollar, engraved reverse, hole at 12 o'clock obverse; and an Indian Princess Dollar, what appears to be CBE engraved on reverse, solder on obverse.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 29101 | Trio of Type III Gold Dollar Love Tokens. Includes: 1857, engraved obverse, hole at 12 o'clock; Indian Princess, hole at 8 o'clock, engraved reverse; and an Indian Princess, removed from stick pin.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 29102 | Eight-Piece Love Token Bracelet. Clearly constructed at the hands of an amateur silversmith, which only adds to the charm of this piece of Americana. The eight love tokens attached to the band include the following dates, in this order: 1884, 1861, 1875, 1883, 1883, 1876, 1861, and 1884. Each engraving is well done, but seemingly by different artists. The bracelet is adjustable via a simple four-slot pin-and-key system.Sold for: $86.25. |
| 29103 | Love Token on a Maximilian Mexican Peso. A VF silver peso of the ill-fated Maximilian (KM-388.1) provides the host. The reverse is planed smooth and ornately engraved. No initials are present. Two sharp points are soldered to the edge near 12 and 6 o'clock.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29104 | 1870 Three Dollar Love Token. Ornate engraving on obverse. Original mintage 3,500 coins. 4.5 gm, .900 fine gold.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 29105 | 5-Coin Love Token Pin. Five Seated Liberty dimes made into a pin or brooch, with the center piece enameled, and delicate engraving on the reverse of the others. Date include 1871, 1873, 1874 1875, 1883. A really nice item!Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29106 | 1874 Three Dollar Gold Love Token. Ornate upper and lower case Mm engraved on obverse. Loop at 12 o'clock.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 29107 | 34-Piece Lot of U.S. and World Love Tokens. Thirty-four 19th and early 20th century love tokens. Sold for: $299.00. |
| 29108 | Six-Piece Seated Dime Brooch. Six love tokens that have been fashioned into a brooch. All of the love tokens appear to be Type Four (Legend on Obverse) Seated dimes. The bottom piece is the most fascinating, as three initials (L, E, and S) have been intricately cut out of the host coin. The pin on the reverse is in working order.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 29109 | 1877 Trade Dollar Love Token. The reverse of an 1877 Trade dollar has been engraved with the letters "M" and "S," although the correct order of the initials is not clear. The opposite side reveals the obverse of the 1877 dollar, which possesses VF details, and a simple pin mechanism. Trade dollar-based love tokens are rarely seen.Sold for: $143.75. |
| 29110 | Beautiful Love Token Necklace Featuring a Trade Dollar. Constructed of 18 U.S. silver coins, including nine Seated dimes, eight Seated quarters, and one Trade dollar, which is suspended at the center of the necklace. All of the coins date between 1875 to 1877 and--based on the condition of the coins--this necklace was probably made in the late 1870s or early 1880s. The love tokens all contain initials only, but are artistically engraved. Given the total of length of approximately 400 mm, this necklace is either missing a few pieces or was worn by a petite person. Sold for: $253.00. |
| 29111 | 1877 Trade Dollar Love Token. The reverse of an 1877 Trade dollar has been fancifully tooled to form two mirror-image Cs that interlock with an H. The main design--the three initials--are raised approximately 1 mm from the field, which is attractively engraved, to make for a dramatic three-dimensional presentation. Quite different than the typical love token of the era. Sold for: $161.00. |
| 29112 | 1879 Quarter Eagle and Type Two Gold Dollar Love Tokens. Includes: 1879 quarter eagle, stick part removed from obverse; and a Type Two gold dollar, holed at 12 o'clock.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 29113 | Love Token Broach. Bar is engraved "Carrie." Four Seated Liberty dimes attached, one dated 1882 and three 1883.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 29114 | Love Token Pendant Made From an 1883 Morgan Dollar. The obverse shows two pin fragments, possibly from when it was used as a brooch. It now has scrollwork and a loop mounted at the top and is suspended from a doubled chain. What had been the dollar's reverse now shows elegant engraving at the margins, and gilt fancy letters F-E-N are mounted between boughs. Interesting and distinctive.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 29115 | 1884-S Half Eagle with WP Initials. The host coin has XF sharpness with a soft strike on the curls. It has been polished, and the initials W. and P. are carefully engraved, the former on the lower left obverse field, the latter on the lower right obverse field.Sold for: $103.50. |
| 29116 | 1887 Dime Love Token. Statue of Liberty and MA MA engraved on reverse.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 29117 | 1897 Morgan Dollar Love Token Engraved AF, AU. Holed with minor surface marks and rim bruises, the reverse planed down and engraved with a large, intertwined AF.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29118 | 1903 British 1/2 Sovereign Love Token. Engraved "To George D."Sold for: $64.00. |
| 29119 | Undated British Love Token. Obverse reads: Edward Winnocott, Thomas Covender, September 4, 1830, Farwell To England But Not Forever. Reverse: Keep This As A Token Of Love And Gratitude From Your Unfortunate Friend When This You See. Remember Me And Bear Me In Your Mind And When I You My. Liberty To You Will. Prove. Kind And Well Wisher And Unfortunate Friend I Love ....Sold for: $402.50. |
| 29120 | Group Lot Two Gold Dollars Converted to Love Tokens, Uncertified. This lot includes: (1) Type I gold dollar (1849-1854) converted to a love token, and (1) Type III gold dollar (1856-1889), likewise converted to a love token and inscribed "Mother 1884" on the reverse. Both pieces have soldered stickpins attached. Sold for: $115.00. |
| 29121 | King George II British Half Penny Love Token. Nice engraving of a 15th/16th century ship on one side, and letters J S on other.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 29122 | U.S. Type Three (1856-89) Gold Dollar Love Token. TILLIE engraved on reverse. Sold for: $54.00. |
| 29123 | Global Lot of Love Tokens and Coin Jewelry. Examples from Britain, Canada, Australia, and the United States across three centuries make this group of 30 love token and related coin jewelry pieces a fascinating opportunity for the collector. Many works, including an Australian World War II-era sweetheart's bracelet, show excellent engraving.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 29124 | Silver Coin Bracelet With Love Token Pendant. Silver coins of the world, largely 19th century with emphasis on Latin America, the British Commonwealth, and Europe, with soldered loops and links (some modern). Two pendant coins hang from the bracelet, one an unidentified world piece with left-facing portrait of a king on the obverse and four-star reverse, while the other is a love token, initials JRB, on the obverse of a U.S. three cent silver.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 29125 | Liberty Five Dollar Gold Love Token. The obverse of an S-mint five dollar gold piece provides the canvas for this ornately engraved love token. The design includes an "M" and two other objects, which could be either a cross or an "H" and an "I." A loop has been soldered to the rim at approximately 12 o'clock.Sold for: $241.50. |
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Military Medals |
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| 29126 | Military Shoulder Boards. Eleven military shoulder boards of unknown origin.Sold for: $10.00. |
| 29127 | Large Group of Military Buttons and Badges. Approximately 130 military buttons and badges. All appear to be from the United States.Sold for: $31.00. |
| 29128 | Mexican War Veterans Auxiliary Badge, AU. Mrs. M. Moore Murdock, secretary of the active Texas Mexican War Veterans, founded the Dames of 1846 Woman's Auxiliary in 1901. The auxiliary badge is similar to the veteran's badge, although slightly smaller. Each badge, made by the Baltimore firm of J. Arthur Limerick, was numbered on the reverse. Less than 400 of these badges were made for the organization that at no time exceeded 350 members. This badge is number "0" suggesting that it was a prototype badge. The pinback has a light brass and iridescent appearance. A faded and slightly stained red, white, and blue ribbon suspends the shield-shaped badge. The pinback bar is 41 mm x 13 mm, and the shield is 42 mm wide x 44 mm high. The ribbon suspends the shield about 30 mm below the bar. The website of the Descendants of Mexican War Veterans, www.dmwv.org, provides a photo of Mrs. Murdock, along with the following notes: "Another Mexican War related society, now defunct, was the Dames of 1846, founded in Fort Worth, Texas in 1901 by Mrs. M. Moore Murdock (shown here in a photo taken in the 1920s). The membership of the Dames of 1846 was made up of the wives and daughters of Mexican War veterans. In the early 1900s, Mrs. Murdock was serving as secretary of the Texas association when she was also elected to the post of secretary of the national association, the position previously held by Alexander Kenaday. Through Mrs. Murdock's tireless efforts, Congress was persuaded to increase pensions for Mexican War veterans, first to $12, later to $20. Mrs. Murdock presided over the last meeting of the NAVMW, held in Indianapolis in 1910. The Dames of 1846 continued in existence until Mrs. Murdock's death in 1932."Not Sold. |
| 29129 | (Circa 1860) Gilt Brass Civil War Dog Tag MS61 NGC. Baker-621A. 32 mm. The lightly abraded surfaces of this crisply struck tag are surprisingly bright. The obverse has a right-facing portrait of Washington with GEORGE WASHINGTON / SECURITY around. Unissued and unworn, with the lines on the reverse for name, company, and regiment blank.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29130 | Civil War Ladder Badge. AU Uncertified. A ladder badge representing Company K of the 23rd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Company K was formed in the Foxboro area on August 22, 1861, for three years' service under the command of Captain Carlos Hart. The 23rd spent most of their service in or around the New Bern, North Carolina, area.Sold for: $645.15. |
| 29131 | 1861 Robert Anderson Medal. MS60 Uncertified. Bronze. 154 mm. An amazing six inch diameter medal honoring Robert Anderson, a Union Army officer who commanded Fort Sumter at the start of the Civil War. An 1825 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Anderson was born in 1805 near Louisville, Kentucky. Prior to the Civil War, he saw action in the Black Hawk War (1832), the Second Seminole War (1835-1842), and the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). During the Black Hawk War, he had the singular distinction of mustering Captain Abraham Lincoln into service, and later out of service. In the Mexican-American War, Anderson was wounded at the Battle of Molino del Rey, one of the bloodiest engagements of the war. Although his defense of Fort Sumter against the Confederate forces was unsuccessful, he became a national hero for his actions against the vastly superior numbers and guns of the Confederates. There were no casualties on either side during this opening battle. The obverse of this medal depicts a profile of Anderson, facing right, with ROBERT left, ANDERSON right, and the date below. It is signed MULLER F. in small letters below the bust. The reverse, also signed MULLER F., carries the legend THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, NEW-YORK, HONORS THE DEFENDER OF FORT SUMTER-THE PATRIOT, THE HERO AND THE MAN, around a central motif. Ex: Dreyfuss Collection (Bowers and Merena, 4/1986), lot 5591.Sold for: $3,450.00. |
| 29132 | 1864 Custer Third Cavalry Badge. Uncirculated Uncertified. Phillips, page 108. Silvered brass. Plain edge. 35 mm. Somewhat reflective surfaces. The obverse of this B.J. Hayward medal has a highly detailed and realist portrait of a uniformed, mustachioed, and longhaired George Armstrong Custer, facing two-thirds left, within an olive branch. The reverse is lettered in 13 lines THE HISTORY OF THIS WAR WHEN TRUTHFULLY WRITTEN, WILL CONTAIN NO BRIGHTER PAGE THAN THAT UPON WHICH IS RECORDED, THE CHIVALROUS DEEDS, THE GLORIOUS TRIUMPHS OF THE SOLDIERS OF THE THIRD DIVISION CEDAR CREEK 19 OCT. 1864. G.A. CUSTER. The battle of Cedar Creek took place near Winchester, Virginia, and resulted in a decisive Union victory. The present piece is closely related to the Civil War Patriotic token field, and is extremely desirable. While most known examples have a suspension loop, this piece was clearly produced without a loop. The edge is intact with no evidence of loop removal. As such, it may be unique in this metal, perhaps intended as a pocket piece rather than a suspension medal.Sold for: $1,092.50. |
| 29133 | 1865 U.S. Navy Service Medal. XF. Bronze, 33 mm, looped with attached ring. Cleaned and retoned, now with mahogany surfaces. The obverse has a naval scene with THE CIVIL WAR above, and 1861-1865 below. The reverse has an eagle and anchor, UNITED STATES NAVY above, and FOR SERVICE below, a wreath at the bottom border. The edge is lettered CAPT J.S. GARVIN 2407 U.S.S. OHIO U.S.S. AUGUSTA 1861-65. Little is now known about the Ohio, but the Augusta saw extensive service in the Union forces.Sold for: $747.50. |
| 29134 | Iowa 9th Volunteer Infantry Ladder Badge. A Civil War pinback badge with two bars over a shield-shaped pendant that reads CO. B / 9 " IOWA across the bars and VOL. INF. at the top of the shield. Below are crossed rifles and an ammunition bag. The name A. Green appears below.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 29135 | Spanish-American War Dog Tag. Looped aluminum, 29 mm, 2.2 gm. Obverse crude ship flying 13-star flag with cannonballs on deck, MOISES F. at lower rim, reverse Co. M REG'T. OF INFTY KANSAS (stamped: 2) U.S. VOL. VG/F.Sold for: $373.75. |
| 29136 | 1899 Admiral Dewey Washington, D.C., Celebration. Military ribbon, pin, and badge, bronze/copper, from the captured Spanish at Manila Bay by Admiral Dewey and his fleet. The pin shows a view of the U.S. Capitol Building as seen from the National Mall; the badge says WASHINGTON CITY 1899, and the medal shows a ship on the obverse and a bust of Dewey on the reverse, signed in a script hand.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 29137 | 1905 Texas Roosevelt Rough Rider Union Pinback Medal. Prooflike Uncirculated. Brass, 60 mm x 35 mm. After the Spanish-American War and Colonel Theodore Roosevelt's charge up San Juan Hill in 1898, there were annual Rough Rider Reunions in the Western states, some attended by Roosevelt through his vice-presidency and presidency. Each Reunion resulted in a different pictorial badge limited to attendees, always inscribed Rough Riders and always depicting Roosevelt. Some are rarer than others, and the 1905 San Antonio, Texas badge may be among the rarest. The pinback is intact and the quality is exceptional. Boldly marked SOUVENIR/ROUGH RIDERS/REUNION/SAN ANTONIO/TEXAS. This is the first we have seen of this rare pinback.Sold for: $690.00. |
| 29138 | Circa 1908 Indian Wars Service Medal. Bronze, 33 mm, 15.6 gm (medal only). This historically important artifact was first awarded, retroactively, to American soldiers in 1908 for military service in the Indian Wars between 1790 to 1891. The Indian Wars Medals were struck by the Philadelphia Mint, although later reproductions were produced by other organizations. The current offering dates between 1908 and 1916, as evinced by the solid red ribbon, which was changed in 1917 to include two black stripes in order to avoid a similarity to the French Legion of Honor ribbon. The serial number style engraved on the edge at 6 o'clock also distinguishes this medal as an early piece. In the mid-1900s, the U.S. government attempted to locate all versions of the Indian Wars Medals--originals and reproductions--in order to destroy them with the goal of eliminating tangible reminders of the campaigns against the Native American tribes. As a direct result, the appearance of any Indian Wars medal at auction is a rare event. This medal is No. 1175 and grades AU, although the ribbon is in poor condition and in need of conservation.Sold for: $2,760.00. |
| 29139 | A World War I Soldier's Archive, Highlighted By His Silver Star Medal. An impressive collection of military memorabilia once belonging to Fred M. Kimball, a World War I veteran. The highlight of the collection is a silver star medal with the original case of issue. A 1954-dated letter from Major General William E. Bergin includes information from the October 1918 extract pertaining to the awarding of the silver star to Mr. Kimball: The Division Commander is pleased to cite in orders the following named officers and men and congratulates them on their exceptionally meritorious service and gallant conduct during the operations of this Division against the enemy at Marcheville and Riaville on September 25th and 26th, 1918. Under a terrific enemy artillery bombardment lasting for nearly twenty-four hours and under intense machine gun fire and in fierce hand-to-hand conflicts with grenades, rifle, pistol and bayonet, these officers and soldiers accomplished their mission and broke up four counter-attacks. Private First Class Fred M. Kimball, 101st Field Battalion, Signal Corps. Included in the archive is a World War I victory medal with five bars representing various campaigns in France and a French "croix de guerre" (cross of war) medal, which was issued to commemorate U.S. soldiers who were mentioned in dispatches more than once. Three dog tags with cloth suspension laces (possible original), five VFW and American Legion medals, and seven lapel pins are also part of this lot, as is a smaller version of the silver star medal. Documentation includes his official enlistment record, honorable discharge, and silver star papers. Other items include two photographs, a social security card, and an interesting--albeit undated--newspaper clipping pertaining to coin collecting. Large, intact collections such as the current lot rarely cross the auction block, and with the centennial of World War I less than 10 years away, this lot is sure to see aggressive bidding activity. Sold for: $920.00. |
| 29140 | Two Grand Army of the Republic Medals. The first, a Grand Army of the Republic 1861 - 1866 Pinback Medal, is a five-pointed star, silver with gilt at the outer points, suspended from a ribbon with light gray outer stripes and an American flag design interior, gilt, blue, and silver eagle bar, and militaristic eagle at the top of the pin. It comes with a blue box reading "Presented by The United States on the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg." The second, a Spanish War Veterans Pinback Medal, is a short cross of an unknown metal, all-branches insignia above, suspended from an American flag-design ribbon with a heraldic eagle, shield, and wreath at the pinback.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29141 | Three Silver 1960 U.S.S. Enterprise Medals. Each 122 gm medal is 999 Fine silver. The matte finish medals commemorate the launching of the U.S.S. Enterprise, the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, on Sept. 24, 1960.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29142 | 1961-1965 Civil War Centennial Commission Commemorative Medallion Plus Six Miscellaneous Tokens and Medals. Medallion is .999+ pure silver, with serial # 9407, and comes with box and literature; misc. medals and tokens include 1797 Frigate U.S.S. Constellation; 1849 Game Counter; 1883 Dime Love token; 1904 Louisiana Purchase Centennial Souvenir; 1939 New York World's Fair 150th Anniversary of George Washington's Inauguration gold medal; and a 1939 New York World's Fair 150th Anniversary of George Washington's Inauguration bronze medal.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 29143 | Circa 1900 Queen's South Africa Medal. Silver, 36.5 mm, 33.6 gm (with suspender). This medal was awarded to all troops from Britain and British possessions who served in South Africa during the Second Boer War (1899-1902). Obverse: Queen Victoria facing left, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX around. Reverse: SOUTH AFRICA at upper periphery with allegorical scene featuring a helmeted Britannia standing over ground troops in the right field and a war ship in the left background. The lower edge is inscribed W. PESCUD, A.B., H.M.S. FORTE. "A.B." is the abbreviation for "able seaman." The H.M.S. Forte was a second class cruiser that was deployed to South Africa for the war. The ship was sold for scrap in 1914. The current medal displays reflective fields and a pleasing antique-gray patina, although a few light hairlines are noted. The ribbon is missing.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 29144 | Six 20th Century World Military Medals. Lot includes: a British World War I medal, silver with George V on the front and Saint George riding over a battlefield on the back, no ribbon, awarded to Private S.A. Silbert; three Canadian World War II medals, a Defense Medal, a Victory Medal, and a Voluntary Medal; a French post-World War II medal, a small silver and blue enamel medal dated 1970; and a Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, a bronze Maltese cross suspended from a yellow and orange ribbon.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 29145 | 10-Piece Lot of Military Medals. Includes: 1887-1896 Campagne d'Africa (Italy); 1884 Great Britain Egypt Campaign silver medal; 1900-01 Germany Boxer Rebellion Service medal; 1917-1919 World War I Dutchess County Welcome Home medal; 1940 Turin, Italy; 1941 Germany, Goetz medal, flying eagles and airplanes, date, legend DER ALTEN ADLER HELDEN SOHNE ("The heroic sons of heroes, the old eagles"), reverse 1911 date, flying biplanes, legend around FRANKFURT, DOBERITZ, JOHANNISTHAL, BORK; Destroyer Base Club, San Diego, Good for 5c in trade, Kappen-114, Cunningham CA-1550; U.S. Marine Corps, with ZEAL, OBEDIENCE, FIDELITY reverse legend; Chinese medal, lustrous Choice AU; Wear An A.E.F. Helmet on Armistice Day, small helmet ornament on printed cardboard with ribbon, cardboard is torn.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 29146 | Trio of 1904-05 Russo-Japanese War Medals. Set of three military medals awarded to those who participated in the 1904-05 war between Russia and Japan. These medals were instituted on March 31, 1906 for service in the prior two years. All three medals are in great condition and two come with the original balsa wood box of issue.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29148 | Four Medals of Late Tsarist Russia. Each medal has a suspension loop. One, dated to the 15th of the month in 1883, has what appears to be an imperial male portrait facing right, with Cyrillic characters around. The second, which celebrates a centennial and is dated 1912, shows a military profile facing forward on the front with the imperial double-headed eagle on the reverse. Two Saint George Crosses round out the lot; the first is a 4th Class cross from before 1913 with the numbers 218 stamped into the left arm and 778 stamped into the right, while the other is a World War I-era Cross without rank or punch.Sold for: $977.50. |
| 29149 | 1879 South Africa and Zulu War Military Medal. Silver, 33 mm. The clasp with the date 1879 identifies this as a Zulu War medal. A total of 632 medals were issued. The bezel reads: 1332. Pte J. RAMSBOTTOM 17th D.CO.Lrs. The 17th Lancers were instrumental in breaking the Zulu lines at the Battle of Ulundi, July 4, 1879. Obviously worn and handled; the only mentionable defect is a scratch on the lower obverse.Sold for: $747.50. |
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| 29150 | 1584 Wax Seal Die of Sir Walter Ralegh, 19th Century Electrotype Copy. Silvered base metal, 56 mm, 57.5 gm, 3.3 mm thick. Die used to create wax seals on documents. The entire design is cut in negative form, thus creating a positive image when impressed into wax. This electrotype copy was produced from the original die, now in the British Museum, by the Crichton Brothers firm in London during the late 1800s. Sir Walter Ralegh was an important figure in 16th century England and one of the first colonists in America.. Besides being a skilled explorer, he was a leading poet and writer in his time. His close alliance with Queen Elizabeth I eventually led to his knighthood and appointment as governor of a proposed colony that he named Virginia. The colonization attempt was unsuccessful, although a more organized effort years later did result in the establishment of Virginia as a colony. He was beheaded in 1618 for reasons stemming from a 1603 charge of treason. This piece displays Ralegh's coat of arms with two wolves looking up to a stag. Ralegh (or Raleigh) is derived from two Anglo-Saxon words which mean "meadow of the deer." The date "1584" is positioned adjacent to the deer. The legend around reads PROPRIA INSIGNIA WALTERI RALEGH MILITIS DOMINI & GUBERNATORIS VIRGINIA (the arms of Walter Ralegh, knight, lord, and governor of Virginia). Beneath a diagonal band of connected diamonds is a scroll with the words AMORE ET VIRTUTE (by love and valor). The reverse is blank with the exception of a hand-engraved serial number of "249." While this important artifact appeals to a large audience, collectors of Colonial Americana will take special note for obvious reasons.Sold for: $402.50. |
| 29151 | Silver Spoon Made of Spanish Colonial and Guatemalan Coins. This interesting coin spoon was handcrafted from 11 silver coins. The top piece is a two reales cob--probably Potosi--dated 1749 with the next lowest coin on the spoon being an 1845 Mexican 1/2 real, followed by an 1894 Guatemalan 1/4 real. The spoon portion was constructed with the use of an unknown silver piece in the center, surrounded by eight Guatemalan 1/4 real coins ranging in date from 1886 to 1896. The backside of the spoon portion is hand engraved in fancy script "Recuerdo de Mexico," or "Souvenir of Mexico." Based on the style of this piece and the dates of the coins, this piece likely dates to the turn of the 19th century. Sold for: $97.75. |
| 29152 | 37 Piece Lot of Medals and Tokens. A wide-ranging group of medals and tokens. The items range in date from the late 1700s to the late 1900s, with about half of British origin. Two bimetallic one penny models, a circa 1938 Royal Air Force St. Athan eightpence, and four silver pieces are included, as well as two Buck Island coins grading Uncirculated. A group lot for the fan of miscellany.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 29153 | 18th Century U.S. Revolutionary War Items. Includes: obverse small-size copy die for "Hero of Two Worlds" Lafayette medal, H-40 pl. 5, die diameter 15 mm (original medal 41 mm), profile of the Marquis de Lafayette faces left, by artist Benjamin Duvivier, above Lafayette M.P.J.R.I.G. MOTIER MQUIS. DE LA FAYETTE NÉ LE 6. SEPT. 1757 "Marie Paul Joseph Roch Yves Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, born September 6, 1757," below OFFERT PAR B. DUVIVIER / A LA GARDE NATIONALE "offered by Benjamin Duvivier to the National Guard," the reverse if present would begin VENGEUR DE LA LIBERTÉ DANS LES DEUX MONDES "avenger of Liberty in two worlds," ex: Early American History Auctions mail bid sale (6/2003), lot 1213; a trio of Bar copper-style different-size buttons perhaps dating to the Revolutionary War era, with a parallel-bar motif similar to that adopted for the famous and enigmatic USA Bar coppers, the largest piece has nine straight lines and measures 23 mm, with some encrustation likely from being dug, the two smaller pieces are 19 and 11.5 mm, with parallel wavy lines, also likely dug and somewhat porous, each button has a shank on the reverse, ex: Early American History Auctions mail bid sale (4/2005), lot 1223.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 29154 | Pin Made of an Enameled George III Silver Crown. The obverse of the silver crown has a pinstem and catch. The reverse, which faces out, shows eight distinct colors of enamel: blue on the outer ring, gray on the helmet and sword, red on the cloak, peach on Saint George's body, white on the horse, tan on the ground, and green on the dragon. A tasteful and interesting item.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 29155 | Enameled 1820/19 George III Crown Pin. The reverse legends are framed in white enamel. St. George slaying the dragon has been meticulously hand engraved to accentuate the details, which are surrounded in a sea of blue enamel. The vintage pin and catch on the reverse are fully functional. This piece is particularly well preserved with no problems worthy of mention.Sold for: $64.00. |
| 29156 | Interesting 21-Piece Medals and Tokens Collection. Some of the pieces include: 1774 British halfpenny; 1822 George IV visit to Scotland; undated Wellington halfpenny, Breton-971; 1857 Bank of Upper Canada penny; Wm. H. Milton & Co. Hard Times token, HT-164; Foster & Parry storecard, brass, Miller Mich-10; E. Lyon storecard, Miller NY-508; Jas S. Smith & Co. storecard, brass, Miller NY-813.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29157 | Assorted Interesting Medals and Tokens. This miscellaneous grouping includes a gold-plated restrike of an 1836 U.S. Mint First Steam Coinage medal; an 1846 W.W. Wilbur auction token, Rulau-SC-5; an 1852 J.L. & D.J. Riker token, Miller-NY-661; a circa-1856 John C. Fremont campaign medal; a circa-1858 T.L. Kingsley & Son token, Miller-NY-1064; a circa-1858 Robert Pitkin token, Miller-La-42; an 1882 Pennsylvania Bicentennial U.S. Mint medal; an 1896 Parry Mfg. buggy token, Rulau-Ind-2; a 1936 Rhode Island tercentenary medal; a 1927 Lucky Lindy milk cap; an undated Juan N. DeLeon Guatemala token, GMA119; and several other lesser pieces.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 29158 | Group of Eight Assorted Medals. Includes: 1836 U.S. First Steam Coinage, later restrike; 1887 Centennial of the Constitution, Baker-1810, white metal, with original ribbon; 1889 Centennial of Our Nation, Douglas #51, white metal, with original ribbon; 1891 Inter State Fair, 36 mm, aluminum, LaCrosse, Wisconsin; 1901 Pan-American Exposition; 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, "Majestic Range Grand Prize Winner," Hendershott 61-220; 1928 Pacific southwest Exposition Long Beach California Badge; and a Pebeco Look Successful Be Successful Prosperity Medal.Not Sold. |
| 29159 | Mixed Group of 21 Tokens and Miscellany. Consists of: nine popular Hard Times tokens, including HT-9, HT-16 (2), HT-20, HT-34, HT-68, HT-70 (2), and one other, four harshly cleaned, the other five averaging about VF; 1863 Civil War store card, Fuld-165N-14a, VF; pre-Roman Spanish medallion, bronze with green patina, approximately 50 mm; circa 1850s E. Lyon merchant token, Rulau-NY-510, brass, 22 mm, VF; 1869 cent with "J.B.C." countermark on the obverse, smooth planchet but AG; the balance consisting of medals, tokens, a servant tag, and a 1989-dated, 24K gold medalet depicting George Bush, Sr., 9 mm. A diverse lot with the potential for hours of researching fun.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29160 | Six Assorted Metallic Pieces. This lot includes various tokens and related items: 1837 Not One Cent hard times token, Fine; 1863 DIX Civil War token, VF; Undated "Token of Esteem," Fine, corroded; 1868 Horatio Seymour presidential campaign medal, XF; 1893 Columbian Exposition Treasury Building so-called dollar, XF; and a Sibley, Lindsay & Curr $10 trade token, probably silver-plate, AU. Sibley, Lindsay, and Curr, founded in 1868, was Rochester, New York's oldest and largest department store before becoming part of Associated Dry Goods Corporation in 1957. Sold for: $59.00. |
| 29161 | Undated (ca. 1815-1838?) Reverse Quarter Hub Trial in Brass, Pollock-8040, Former Judd Plate Coin. Brass, uniface, plain edge, 23.5 mm, 6.0 gm. Eagle with drooping wings and shield on breast holding arrows and olive branches, with no scroll or lettering. While this piece was listed as recently as the sixth edition (Appendix A, page 229) of Judd's pattern reference (which also includes hub/die trials and splashers), in the current (ninth, 2005) edition it is delisted. The style and quality of the workmanship fall short of Mint quality, suggesting a practice piece or, more likely, non-Mint origin. While previous researchers and catalogers have described the design as for a half eagle, the piece appears more likely be a quarter design. Pollock suggests this but calls it a ca. 1815 quarter reverse hub trial--with a question mark. The present cataloger believes it more likely to date from the early Seated Liberty era around 1838--but this is more conjecture. Pollock lists the piece in "formerly misattributed pieces 1803-1867," comprising pieces "formerly thought to be patterns, but now known or believed to have been produced outside the Mint by token and medal engravers, presumably for purposes unrelated to U.S. coinage." Since there is so little concrete information available, the Pollock writeup is worth quoting verbatim: "1815. QUARTER DOLLAR. Reverse hub trial(?). An eagle holding an olive branch and shield similar to the design featured on quarter dollars in 1815 and later years. The design is quite crude. Presumably the hub was intended for the production of token dies, button dies, or buttons. " 8040. Brass. Edge(?). Rarity-8(?). The variety is illustrated in Appendix A, p. 229 of the Judd pattern book, where it is erroneously listed as a half eagle die trial. "(1). B. White; Bowers and Merena, September 1989, Kissel, Lot 2954, 83.8 grains; Judd plate coin. "The present author saw an example in an exonumia collection whose owner considered it to be a button! Neither of the examples known shows any evidence of a shank having been soldered to the reverse." The plain-edge planchet appears somewhat cut-down above the eagle's head and is not perfectly round. There is a nick near the rim about 2 o'clock. Based on actual wear, we grade the piece as Choice Very Fine details. Another interesting piece ... one that would undoubtedly reveal fascinating connections with early 19th-century numismatics--if only it could talk! Ex: Early American History Auctions mail bid sale (4/2003), lot 1292.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 29162 | Nine Miscellaneous Tokens. Including a Henry Clay token, St. Louis World's Fair so-called dollar, Columbian Expo tokens, hobo nickel, gaming token, etc.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29163 | 1849 British Columbia Gold One Dollar, VF30 Uncertified. 13 mm, 9 kt. Honey-gold patina covers both sides.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29164 | 1849 California Counter. XF. Brass. 37 mm. The obverse has an eagle with CALIFORNIA above, and TOKEN below. The reverse has a 30-star U.S. flag, a sidewheel steamer above, six stars left, seven stars right, and 1849 below. Slightly soft at the centers, as usual. This classic early California counter was probably struck in Germany. This example is more aesthetically pleasing than the Ford specimen, a technical uncirculated example that realized $1,380.Sold for: $575.00. |
| 29165 | Group of Nine Assorted Medals and Tokens. Includes: 1849-Dated Counter Gilt, R-F-Cal-2--Environmental Damage--NCS. AU Details, according to Mike Locke's list of California gold tokens, http://www.calgoldcoin.com/tokens, these are apparently brass, usually seen heavily worn, and are apparently contemporary gambling tokens that were produced in Europe, minor roughness in left obverse field; (two) 1849-Dated Counter Gilts, Uncertified, one with some light obverse scratches, the other with heavier obverse scratches; 1847 California Counter Token, Uncertified, likely used in the 1890s, despite the date, for gaming purposes, medium brown, light reverse scratches; undated, unattributed large token, $1 on obverse, eagle on reverse; 1897 Alaska Gold One Pinch Replica; 1900 Alaska Gold Token; 1900 1/2 Octagonal Alaska Gold; 1902 1/4 Octagonal Alaska Gold.Sold for: $207.00. |
| 29166 | Copy Dies of 1659 Lord Baltimore (Maryland) Groat Coinage. Copy dies similar to Breen-74 (Complete Encyclopedia). Copper, two cylindrical dies each about 28 mm long by 23.5 mm diameter (coin diameter 16 mm). Close study in a mirror of the reversed, incused Latin text leads us to conclude that these are copy dies for the Lord Baltimore groats or fourpence, the originals of which were produced around 1659. These are dies that were made much later--perhaps two centuries or more--as the "non-business" ends of the dies are obviously machine-turned. The dies appear to have seen considerable use, however, and are worn down somewhat, despite there being no record of "restrike" or copy Lord Baltimore groats. The Lord Baltimore groats are the rarest of the various denominations--perhaps someone planned to capitalize on them, then thought better of it? Some of the details appear a bit off (but close), and the coin size is a bit smaller, as well. William Idler is known to have made copies of the Lord Baltimore denarium pattern, but those pieces were clearly marked with Idler's advertisement. These dies could tell an interesting story, one now apparently lost to history. Ex: Early American History Auctions mail bid sale (6/2003), lot 1174.Sold for: $373.75. |
| 29167 | 1859 Alexander von Humboldt Medal. White medal, 50.9 mm, 51.8 gm. Dies by Paquet. Beautifully toned in aqua-green, gold, and rose-red tints. Uncirculated with minor field granularity and a reverse edge irregularity at 4 o'clock. Original case with working clasp accompanies.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 29168 | 1860 Chicago Seaman's Token and 1865 Railroad Award Medal. Included are: 1860 Chicago Seaman's M.B.S. / FREE TRADE & SAILORS RIGHTS, white metal, PR60; and 1865 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Rail Road Company award medal with no name, copper, PR63 Brown.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 29169 | 1861 U.S. Half Dollar with Engraved Order of Railway Trainmen Obverse. Obverse reads: S.V. Fite / Olney, Ill. / Agent C. & N.W. Ry. / O.R.T. / Div. 76 / Cert. 2296 / 1861.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 29170 | 19th Century Medal Quartet. 1861 Franklin Savings Bank (Boston) medal, white metal--Environmental Damage--NCS, Unc Details; 1869 National Peace Jubilee gilt token--Environmental Damage--NCS, AU Details; 1882 Iowa Inaugural Exposition medal--Improperly Cleaned--NCS, Unc Details; and 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition brass token--Improperly Cleaned--NCS, XF Details.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29171 | 1861 Bashlow Confederate Cent Restrike Impressions in a Copper Block. Copper block, 79 x 39 x 22 mm, 622.1 gm (about 20 troy oz). Breen-8013. The obverse and reverse die impressions are set in a large bronze/copper block. Produced by August C. Frank, Philadelphia medallist, whose imprint, name, and location are found on back of the block. Undoubtedly unique. Ex: The Jules Reiver Collection (Heritage, Vol. II, 1/2006), lot 21909, which realized $2,990.Sold for: $488.75. |
| 29172 | 1866 Mexico City Maximilian One Peso Watch. A one peso silver coin depicting Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, sawed in half lengthwise and hollowed out with the mechanism for a watch inserted. The face and hands appear through a hole in the reverse. Wind-up motion still works, and while the hour hand does not work, the minute hand still does. An interesting piece.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 29173 | 1874 Potty Trade Dollar. Well worn; Liberty, potty, and eagle all outlined, but little internal detail.Sold for: $74.75. |
| 29174 | Duo of Trade "Box Dollars." This is a "fixer-upper" lot of "box dollars." The 1874-S assembly has a working hinge, but a large rim bump at 1 o'clock on the obverse prevents the lid from closing completely. The 1877-S example also has a working hinge, although the bezel has become detached from the main housing. The latter has XF details, which is unusually nice for a "box dollar." Someone with basic mechanical skills--or your friendly neighborhood jeweler--could easily restore both of these units to their original glory.Sold for: $207.00. |
| 29175 | Printer Block for a USA Bar Cent. Rectangular wooden block about 124 by 21 x 26 mm, 63.6 gm. This wooden block contains round copper Bar cent-sized planchets that contain images of same. The devices are not incused as they would be on a coinage die; rather, the entire image has been transferred by some type of photo-fixing process, similar to a ferrotype. Ex: Early American History Auctions mail bid sale (4/2003), lot 1224.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29176 | Printer Block for a 1787 Fugio Cent. Rectangular wooden block about 130 by 21 x 29 mm, 74.9 gm. This wooden block contains round copper Fugio-cent sized planchets that contain images of same. The devices are not incused as they would be on a coinage die; rather, the entire image has been transferred by some type of photo-fixing process, similar to a ferrotype. Ex: Early American History Auctions mail bid sale (4/2005), lot 1243.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 29177 | 1876 "Potty" Half Dollar. The knurled floor on this Potty coin was engraved in a perspective manner to give a perception of depth. Ironically, the chamber pot and lady were cut in a two-dimensional style. Nonetheless, this example is pleasing with the added bonus of the host coin being a Seated half, which is less common than the dollar-sized pieces.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29178 | 1876 "Box Dollar" With Photo. Made from two U.S. Trade dollars by hollowing one coin to produce the photo holder and planing the other to make the lid. The current example is replete with a turn-of-the-century photograph of a man holding an infant, a mica covering, and a fully functioning hinge. The lid is opened by pressing at approximately 12 o'clock on the reverse--the so-called "sweet spot." The host coin displays dove-gray patination and VF details. Box dollars in pleasing condition and with original components are becoming increasingly more difficult to locate.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 29179 | 1876 Altered Date Potty Quarter, VF25 Uncertified. The 1876 date is altered to 1816. Both sides display sight to medium gray patination.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 29180 | 1877-S "Potty Dollar." Fine. The host coin grades Fine. Liberty is seated on a small chamber pot, the base reengraved to read "I must shit or bust." A respectable example of the popular trade dollar carvings that were probably created a little over 100 years ago.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29181 | "Smuggler" 1877 Trade Dollar. U.S. Trade dollar, cleaned VF, hollowed out and hinged to produce a so-called "smuggler" dollar, one that more likely housed a treasured photograph or note. ROBERT W. LEWIS is engraved on the underside of the lid, and there is delicate scalloping applied to the inside. A nice piece!Sold for: $161.00. |
| 29182 | 1877-S Box Dollar with Photograph. The hinge mechanism on this box dollar is fully functional, and a turn-of-the-century era photograph of a woman is included, although the mica covering is missing. U.S. box dollars are often romanticized as "opium dollars," but in reality they were almost exclusively used to carry photos of loved ones. Most were made in the late 1890s and early 1900s with Trade dollars being the host coin of choice due to the fact that the issue was demonetized in 1887. Sold for: $184.00. |
| 29183 | 1877-S "Box Dollar" With Photo and Mica. A pleasing example of a "box dollar" featuring a fully functional hinge mechanism. "G.H." in large, fancy script is engraved on the inside of the lid, followed by a smaller "Spuds" and "10-20" below the initials. A circa 1890s photo with mica covering is mounted within the frame. This is an above average specimen.Sold for: $207.00. |
| 29184 | 1877-CC "Potty Half Dollar." Gunmetal-gray patination adds to the character of this Carson City Mint "Potty" half dollar, which grades XF. Collectors of "Potty" coins understand that the dollar pieces are encountered more often than the lesser denominations. The current offering is above average in terms of overall eye appeal and workmanship.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 29185 | 1878-S "Potty" Trade Dollar. The host coin of this engraved example is an 1878-S Trade dollar that grades Fine in terms of detail, but has been cleaned. A few green specks are observed on the obverse, although this issue could be remedied via a professional conservation. Given the level of wear, it is likely that this Potty dollar served as a pocket-piece.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 29186 | 1878-S Potty Dollar, VF25 Uncertified. This is one of the finest "potty dollars" that we have seen. One rarely sees the amount of detail that this piece exhibits, from the fine workmanship around the woman to the carpet at her feet. Pleasing blue-gray patina graces both sides, each of which is devoid of significant marks.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 29187 | 1878-S "Potty Dollar." A pleasing--and rather tame--Potty dollar. The artist tastefully chose to make this piece an R-rated version, showing a mostly clothed lady sitting on a simplified chamber pot. The host coin is VF and the patina is pleasing, despite showing signs of a light cleaning. A detailed background adds to the charm of this specimen.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 29188 | Assorted Good-Fors and Other Related Pieces. This lot includes 130 various good-for tokens, including saloon or brothel tokens, cigarette tokens, dairy tokens, and coal scrip. Many are 19th and early 20th century pieces.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 29189 | Duo of Hawaiian Pattern Replicas, ICG-Certified. Includes: Bronze copy of the 1883 Hawaiian eighth dollar pattern, certified by ICG as PR60 Details, Corroded, and designated at being the product of a "private mint," decent looking piece and the corrosion indicated by ICG is really an incomplete planchet; and a circa 1900 copy of the 1881 Hawaiian five cent pattern, produced in Canada, certified by ICG as PR61, prooflike with cameo effect and nicer than the assigned grade.Not Sold. |
| 29190 | Medal and Token Trio. VF to Uncirculated. 1883 Baker 462A, 40 mm, white metal, Evacuation of New York medal, Washington depicted on horseback, choice AU with reflective surfaces, holed; 1889 Douglas-7A, 51.2 mm, white metal, holed, Mint State, prooflike fields; Miller MO-24, Missouri half dime token, the obverse legend GOOD AT NICHOLSON'S surrounds a scale, the reverse legend STATE OF MISSOURI is outside of a wreath that contains the denomination HALF DIME. Tokens with the half cent or half dime denominations are extremely rare.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 29191 | Miscellaneous Medals. A wide assortment of medals including FDR-Mint medal, Norse Centennial medal in silver with ribbon, 1883 Women's Relief Corps with ribbon, 1979 Photographic Society, British Empire (Canadian) Service League, police and fire medals, and a few other more enigmatic pieces.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29192 | 1884 Bartholdi Statue of Liberty Presentation Medal. White metal, 38 mm, 20.4 gm. Obverse bust facing right in prooflike oval cameo with BARTHOLDI beneath, at sides A GIFT / FROM THE / PEOPLE / OF / FRANCE / TO THE / PEOPLE / OF THE / UNITED STATES, at top PRESENTED JULY 4, 1884, reverse Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, around COMMEMORATIVE MONUMENT OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, in exergue LIBERTY ENLIGHTENING / THE WORLD / DEDICATED OCT. 28, 1886. Pebbly surfaces, holed for suspension, XF or so, ex: World Exonumia mail bid sale (11/1977), lot 2481. Also includes: U.S. G.A.R. Post #56 copper ribbon badge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, oval badge with tree and fort in center, around UNDER THIS TREE WASHINGTON FIRST TOOK COMMAND OF THE AMERICAN ARMY . JULY 3, 1775, nice Choice AU with the red ribbon and stickpin in good shape.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29193 | Various Medals and Tokens. Several of the medals are struck in silver. Included are a Maximilian Mexico medal; 1886 Albany, NY 200th Anniversary; 1910 Lima, Peru Raimondi Monument; 1924 Albany, NY Settlement Tercentenary; 1931 Chicago Portrait Company; 1940 New York Air Brake 50th Anniversary; 1961 United Nations Hammarskjöld; 1969 San Diego 200th Anniversary; 1980 Comstock Lode mini-round; 1993 silver one-ounce China Panda; an undated Mexican 1 real token; an undated George J. Bauer, Rochester, N.Y. storecard; an undated Hilton Hotels token; an undated U.S. Steel 35 Years Service award to Flore Cellio; an undated and unawarded Crystal Palace Grand International medal; and an undated Medallic Art Co. Bronze medal.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 29194 | Watch Fob With Three Silver Coins. A simple--yet pleasing--watch fob constructed from an 1893 Columbian half dollar, a 1901 dime, and a 1902 quarter. The reverse of the dime is a love token containing the initials A.T.G. in fancy script. The spring-loaded clip is fully functional. Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29195 | 1894 Amateur Athletic Association of Canada Gold Medal. Approximately 16 gm, probably 10K, although unmarked. This exquisite gold medal was intended for the winner of the "120 yard hurdle run" at the 1894 Spring Championship, although no recipient is identified. Exceptional condition.Not Sold. |
| 29196 | 1896 Bryan Dollar VF20. Similar to S-813, but cast in iron, the surfaces dark and rusted. The obverse has a Liberty head modeled after Morgan's design, the reverse with an eagle, also similar to the Morgan dollar. 105 gm, 84 mm.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29197 | (1896) Mechanical Pendant, AU. Issued for opponents of William Jennings Bryan, this brass mechanical pendant claims "Sound money means a Dollar [is] worth 100 cents" under the administration of McKinley, Hobart, and prosperity, or that "Free silver means a dollar [is] worth 50 cents" under the administration of Bryan, Sewall, and adversity.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 29198 | 1896 Bryan Money AU50 Uncertified. S-352. ONE DAM 1896 FREE SILVER on the obverse, IN BRYAN WE TRUST and UNITED SNAKES OF AMERICA on the reverse. An attractive piece, apparently white metal, with considerable remaining luster and light gray surfaces. Ex: Herbert Bergen Collection (Quality Sales, 10/1979), lot 1912.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 29199 | 1896 Bryan Money Ten Cent Token. AU55 NGC. S-302. Fred Tibbetts, Columbus, Ohio. Excellent deep gray surfaces with a few scattered marks that are typical of nearly all survivors.Not Sold. |
| 29200 | 1896 Bryan Money MS60. S-845, aluminum. Patterned after the Morgan dollar design, the obverse has BULLION VALUE above and 1896 below. The reverse has SIXTEEN TO ONE above and WE DON'T THINK below. A lovely light gray piece, weakly struck at the centers, but fully brilliant with modestly mirrored fields. Ex: Herbert M. Bergen Collection (Quality Sales, 10/1979), lot 1965.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 29201 | 1903 Canadian Personalized Gold Medal. 14 carat gold, 21.2 gm. Awarded to E.W. Hamber by The Canadian Association of Amateur Oarsmen in 1903 for winning a race at St. Catharines. The organization was founded in 1880 to regulate the sport of rowing. E.W. Hamber is mentioned in a July 21, 1901 New York Times article for his efforts in a July 20 Philadelphia race. The medal is the work of Ryrie Brothers, a well known Canadian medal maker of the era. A well preserved example of this scarce issue.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 29202 | Two Sports Medals and a 1905 Lewis & Clark Expo Stickpin. The lot contains a brass stickpin souvenir from the 1905 Portland, Oregon Lewis & Clark Exposition, obverse has conjoined busts, reverse depicts Mount Hood; a 1904 Dartmouth College Hammer Throw medal awarded to Williams; and a white metal watch fob medal dated June 16, 1915 and awarded to James P. Rooney for first prize in running.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 29203 | Quartet of 1909 Hudson-Fulton Medals. Includes: ANS Medal; New York to Albany; Watch FOB; and a Tercentenary Official ANS Visitor's Medal.Not Sold. |
| 29204 | 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo Silver Watch Fob. Uniface, silver-plated, 38 mm, 20.6 gm. This piece has been made to resemble the obverse of one of the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo so-called dollars (HK-365), but there are enough differences to determine that it is conclusively not made from official dies. Still, the resemblance is uncanny! An interesting item.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 29205 | George Robertson's 1909 Gold Racing Medal. Gold, 14.7 gm (0.47 troy ounces). This medal was awarded to famed race car driver George Robertson. The obverse features an engine with wings superimposed over a spoke wheel and the legend 7th ANNL. INTL. NATL. / RACES DAYTONA BEACH within a flowing banner. The reverse is engraved MARCH 24, 1909 / 5 MILE RECORD / TIME 2 MIN. 45 1/5 SEC. / GEORGE ROBERTSON / BENZ / PRESENTED BY W.J. MORGAN / WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. / SOLID GOLD / NEWARK N.J. Robertson was injured the following year while showing the course to a reporter and retired from racing soon after. W.J. Morgan was the manager of the race. Sold for: $373.75. |
| 29206 | Lot of Seven Impressive Bronze Medals. Includes: Undated (1909) medal issue by Caufield and Shook, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky--a company offering "complete photographic services." 63 mm. Obverse: bust of Abraham Lincoln facing right with his name above and birth/death years below, signed B.L. Pratt on truncation. A special piece, considering the significance of the engraver. Struck by Whitehead and Hoag. 1805 Napoleon Imperator medal, 68 mm, dies by Galle. This is a Paris Mint restrike that was produced after 1880, but probably in the early 1900s, as evinced by the cornucopia edge mark. Official issue medal of the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. RESEARCH/INDUSTRY with partially nude male on the obverse, reverse with aerial view of Chicago shoreline and A CENTURY OF PROGRESS INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION CHICAGO 1933 around. 1934 edition by Emil Zettler. This 70-mm medal features the same design as the smaller HK-463 so-called dollar. 63-mm medal to commemorate Byrd's second Antarctic expedition. Issued by The American Guernsey Cattle Club in May 1935. Struck by Whitehead and Hoag. Splendid 1931 George Washington Bridge dedication medal by Julio Kilenyi, 76 mm, 183.6 gm. Struck by Whitehead and Hoag. 1931 100th anniversary of the Joseph Noone's Sons Company of Peterborough, New Hampshire, 75 mm, by Whitehead and Hoag. 1938 100th anniversary of W.J. Dickey & Sons, 76 mm, dies by Louis Rosenthal. All seven pieces are well preserved and aesthetically pleasing.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 29207 | Trio of Masonic Related Pinback Medals. A crown marked 1105 and ribbon suspend a floral bar with MC, attached to a five-point star insignia, apparently gilt base-metal, with no other markings; Masonic square suspended from two bars joined by a ribbon, the bars engraved "Frank W. Magill" and "Danville Lodge 224;" Masonic triangle suspended from two bars joined by a ribbon, the bars engraved DANVILLE and 239, the back of the triangle engraved "Rank W. Magill H.P. 1909, Danville R.A.C. No. 239, Danville, Pa," gold or gilt base metal, unmarked. Each of the three medals are housed in their original leather and velvet case. Frank Welles Magill was born in Pennsylvania on June 17, 1883. His name appears in the 1920 Federal Census, along with his wife Mary, and three children. The 1930 Census no longer records his name, suggesting that he may have died between 1920 and 1930. Nothing else has been found.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 29208 | Five Buttons and Badges. Assorted items from 1917 to 1930. Included are: 1912 Santa Monica Road Race medal with ribbon; Keaton Cord (tire) button; German Flyers button, April 1928, with ribbons; Uncle Sam with firecracker below, by Whitehead and Hoag; and a K.K.G. 1930 medal with badge and cord--appears like a Knights Templar figure. Sold for: $49.00. |
| 29209 | 25-Piece Lot of History-Related Medals and Medal-Stamp Duos. A wonderful and meticulously documented collection that our consignor, a medals aficionado and history buff, has lovingly assembled, including 15 stand-alone medals and 10 medal-stamp pairs. Among the medal-stamp pairs are: .999 silver Cabrillo National Monument 1913 "Man's Frontier: The Sea," medal struck by Medallic Art Co. of New York, mint condition, accompanied by an Scott-773 1535-935 three-cent stamp commemorating the California-Pacific Exposition in San Diego; landing of St. Patrick in Ireland silver medal, XF, accompanied by a Scott IR-365 Irish pair of stamps; French 1818 J. François Regnard bronze medal, 41 mm, beautifully detailed, with a French 40-centime stamp, Scott FL-1289, depicting novelist-writer LeSage; bronze Rheinland freed 1930 medal, 41 mm, with a 1943 Scott GM-27 German stamp depicting "Das Braune Band"; 1916 French Battle of Verdun silver medal, 41 mm, depicting "Marianne" on the obverse with "on ne passe pas" ("they shall not pass"), and a French Scott FL-1244 1956 15-franc stamp depicting Commander E. Driant, who warned of a German attack; and other duos related to the first flight of space shuttle Columbia; Taos, New Mexico; Joan of Arc; the Battle of Manila Bay; and the United Nations. Stand-alone medals in this lot include: silver 1953 restrike of 1486 Sigismund guldengroschen of Tirol; France "L'An VIII" (1799-1800) Bank of France silver octagonal medal/bank token, rare, cleaned net VF, a couple of rim bumps; 1820-1970 Missouri Sesquicentennial, brass, 38 mm, choice; 1928 Bavaria (Germany)Von Hünefeld & Köhl commemorative silver medal; 1857 Eureka gold octagonal quarter dollar token copy; and many others, including copper, silver, bronze, and one plastic token. This memorable assortment of history-related items could form the basis for many hours of enjoyment and research on important personages, events, dates, and locations.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 29210 | Engraved Yukon gold medal. AU. An exceptional engraved 14K gold medal and loop, with a Yukon scene on the obverse, YUKON above. The reverse is engraved "Presented to Cap. W. Cowley S.S. Lightning by Boyle's Yukon Field Force at Whitehorse, YT, 17-10-14." At the outset of World War I, Joseph Whiteside Boyle (1867-1923) organized a 50-man machine-gun company to assist Britain in the war effort. The 50 men boarded the S.S. Lightning on October 4, 1914, bound for Whitehorse, and on to Victoria where they were sworn into the Canadian Army. See www.hougens.com and www.biographi.ca for more information.Sold for: $402.50. |
| 29211 | 1920 Theodore Roosevelt Copper Plaque. 10 x 13 inches, the more available large-format variety. Design by James Earle Fraser, casting by the Decorative Arts League. A mature portrait facing right with inscription below: AGGRESSIVE FIGHTING FOR / THE RIGHT IS THE NOBLEST / SPORT THE WORLD AFFORDS.Sold for: $747.50. |
| 29213 | Obverse Die for Large-Sized 'Buffalo Nickel" Medals. Steel medal die, 6.2 lb, outside dia. 111 mm (4.35 in.), inside dia. 75 mm (2.95 in.), 36 mm (1.4 in.) thick. Working medal die for striking large-size medals with incused, backward (of course) Buffalo nickel design of James Earle Fraser, dated 1924. Eight holes and grooves in the outer circumference for attachment to a medal press. Bottom side is blank except for stamping "#2 MEDALION [sic] / H-13." These dies are used to strike 3-inch coin replicas, popular with many collectors and handy as numismatic paperweights!Sold for: $92.00. |
| 29214 | Quartet of Medals. Includes: 1925 Lexington, Kentucky Sesquicentennial so-called half dollar, silver, 32 mm, 12.7 gm, Uncirculated and semiprooflike; 1925 50th anniversary medal, purpose unknown, but apparently commemorating a business, high grade but with minor black flecking on both sides; 1963 Colorado state capital building medal, .999 fine silver, 39 mm, 30.8 gm (one troy ounce), Gem proof, serial number 696 engraved on the edge; and a 1969 United Transportation Union medal, base medal, 40 mm, 20.6 gm, reverse and sides heavily corroded with green scaling, accompanied by a folded booklet explaining the purpose of the medal.Sold for: $33.00. |
| 29215 | Two Massachusetts Horticultural Society Medals. A pair of medals, one silver and one gold, both measuring 60 mm x 65 mm, made for the 1929 centennial of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. They share a common design, with an upper round area that has a floating allegorical woman of fertility dropping petals or leaves onto a stylized earth, through clouds, ribbon with COMMUNE BONUM above, MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY / INC. JUNE 12, 1829 around; this round part is supported by two laurel sprigs that frame a rectangular area with CENTENNIAL / 1929 below, monogram JP to the right. The backs are blank save for inscriptions. On the sterling silver medal, 120.9 gm, the inscription reads BOSTON CHAPTER / OF / LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS on the round area, and MARCH 19 / 1929 between the laurel branches. The 14 kt gold medal has WILLIAM C. ENDICOTT / FOR EMINENT SERVICE / TO HORTICULTURE; Endicott was a former president of the Society. Both come with presentation cases.Not Sold. |
| 29216 | Trio of Three Certified Medals. Includes: 1932 National Sculpture Society Daniel Chester French Bronze Medal, MS64 NGC; (20th Century) Restrike Medal Pacific Railway Complete Yellow Bronze Medal, MS65 NGC; and a (1931 McCormick Reaper Centennial So-Called Dollar, HK-460, R.1, MS60 SEGS.Not Sold. |
| 29217 | Grab Bag of Medals and Tokens. Includes wooden nickels from the 1930s onward (16 pieces); tokens including transportation, sales tax, good luck, lucky pennies, and others; a crude bracelet made out of three 1943 Australia florins (one partial); a large golden medal from a 1975 Philadelphia Bicentennial planning meeting; a GOOD LUCK FROM EGYPT 1942 piece; a Lucky Lindbergh coin; an elongated Lincoln cent from the 1977 Oregon Expo in Central Point; two fifty cent souvenir coins from the 1811-1961 Astoria, Oregon sesquicentennial; good-fors; presidential medals; and other interesting items.Sold for: $35.00. |
| 29218 | Assorted Shooting Medals. A lot of 28 shooting or marksman medals, including 11 from the Los Angeles Rifle and Revolver Club, and others from various organizations. Many or most were produced by the Blackington company of Attleboro Falls, Massachusetts.Sold for: $24.00. |
| 29219 | 1940 Encased 1900-O Dollar, Good 4 Uncertified. YOU CAN BET YOUR BOTTOM DOLLAR THAT "WHEN BETTER AUTOMOBILES ARE BUILT BUICK WILL BUILD THEM," on a brass casing enclosing a 1900-O Good 4 Morgan dollar.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 29220 | 1940 Babe Ruth Boston Red Sox Celluloid Baseball Watch Fob Scorekeeper. Celluloid, 49 mm overall, black and white closeup photograph of Babe Ruth wearing Boston Red Sox baseball cap under clear celluloid. The reverse is multicolor red, green, and ivory baseball field with runners. Five rotating gears or wheels along the periphery indicating runs, balls, strikes, and innings for each of two teams. Mint condition and virtually flawless without fading, scratches, dents, or a broken fob at the top, so often plaguing these celluloid fobs. Almost certainly the most visually impressive contemporary Babe Ruth baseball celluloid collectible, rare as perfect as this is.Sold for: $270.25. |
| 29221 | 11-Piece Accumulation of Medals, Tokens, and Coins. An interesting assortment of medals, tokens, and a couple of foreign coins, including a 1953 official restrike of a 1486 Austrian Sigismund thaler in silver, a 1958 Maria Theresa restrike oval plaquette in copper, a 1973 bronze restrike of Denon's 1806 Napoleon medal, a 1967 bronze restrike of Gatteaux's Anne Louise medal, a 1935 O.A.R.P. brass token, a 1969 Gulfstream Drift Mission silver medal, a 1969 Edmonton Klondike Days trade dollar, an Uncirculated 1953 British crown with attractive toning, and a 1929 Venezuelan five bolivares silver coin in VG. Also included are two Medallic Art Company medals: a 1961 bronze George Washington piece and a 1965 Saint-Gaudens silver medal. Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29222 | Two 1959 Silver Heraldic Art Medals MS68 NGC. Includes: Alaska Statehood, obverse Alaska flag over a mountain, ALASKA ADMITTED TO THE UNION / 1959 around, reverse portrait right of Seward flanked by bears; and St. Lawrence Seaway, obverse an abstract representation of ship paths, ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY / BRINGING WORLD TRADE TO THE MIDCONTINENT / INAUGURAL YEAR 1959 around, reverse allegorical female figures reaching out to hold hands, CANADIAN - AMERICAN / FRIENDSHIP above, COOPERATION / PROGRESS below.Not Sold. |
| 29223 | Large Medals and Tokens Miscellany. This large lot of better items includes: a six-piece lot of plastic-cased proof 38-mm nickel U.S. space program medals, including pieces featuring Project Gemini, Neil Armstrong, Apollo Eight, and John. H. Glenn, Jr.; a large bronze 70-mm, 160.9-gm 1913-1963 National Safety Council medal; a 32-piece presidential medals set, covering the nation's presidents continuously from Washington to the third term of FDR, each brass, 25 mm, ~6.2 gm, most lustrous and near Uncirculated, curiously BUCHANAN and BUCANAN versions are each included, with the correctly spelled BUCHANAN version in rough shape (buried?); a 1914-1964 Panama Canal Golden Anniversary medal, bronze, 64 mm, 127.3 gm, Mint State; three Franklin Mint Nativity medals, rose gilt proofs; many other large-size medals in proof or Mint condition; good-for's; souvenir dollars; military and transportation tokens; state centennial medals; and many more.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 29224 | Ten circa 1960 Restrikes of J.J. Conway & Co. Five Dollar. These "restrikes" are based on Kagin-2a and used the original obverse die, now owned by the Colorado Historical Society. The lot contains four goldine restrikes, four silver restrikes, and two bronze restrikes. Two of the goldine pieces are certified by NGC, one as MS63 and the other as MS65. One of the silver restrikes is certified by NGC as MS66.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29225 | Pair of (c1960) J.J. Conway Silver $5 Restrike Tokens, MS64 NGC. Both display hints of light gold color over luminous surfaces.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 29226 | Trio of (c1960) J.J. Conway Restrikes. Includes: copper, MS65 Red and Brown NGC, splashes of sky-blue and crimson patina rest on luminous surfaces; goldine, MS65 NGC, hints of powder-blue visit bright yellow-gold surfaces, and silver, MS65 NGC, whispers of light brown and violet reside on each side.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29227 | Pair of (c1960) Bashlow Mule Sommer Islands-Hudson-Fulton Medals. Includes: MS67 NGC, silver, radiantly lustrous surfaces; and an MS66 Red NGC, full copper-orange luster, insert reads (c1961).Sold for: $51.00. |
| 29228 | (Mostly) Silver Medal Miscellany. Includes: 1967 Klamath, Oregon, commemorative dollar token struck in sterling silver, 24.8 gm, GOOD FOR ONE BUCK; 1969 Mardi Gras silver dollar, 30.7 gm, from Linweave Creative Papers; 1974 one-ounce silver bar from the Caveman Coin Club, Grant's Pass, Oregon, serial number 0237; gold-plated Harp Seal medal; one silver troy ounce International Trade Unit; silver 1070-1970 Viking (?) medal, 20.1 gm; 1832-dated George Catlin-Yellowstone medal made by Medallic Arts Co., .999 silver, 36.7 gm; a sterling silver proof John H. Glenn space medal, 14.7 gm; and a 1961 Dag Hammarskjold high-relief silver medal, .999 fine, 33.4 gm, with original box. Contains about seven fine troy ounces of pure silver, but much too nice a lot to melt! All of the pieces except the Mardi Gras are Mint State or thereabouts.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29229 | Vintage Auto Racing Buttons and Ribbon. Three items: a wonderful button depicting a vintage racing automobile with a ribbon (falling apart), printed "2nd Annual Santa Monica Road Race Nov. 24, 1910, manufactured by the L.A. Badge Mfg. Co., Los Angeles"; a button issued for the "Montamara Festo 1913," the second year of the event; and an early Caldwell Cab Co. button from Los Angeles.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 29230 | Buffalo-Hunter Lot of Seven Medals and Tokens. All of the pieces in this lot are buffalo-themed pieces. Includes: 1901 Pan-American Expo Electric City Commemorative, brass, holed VF; a Buffalo, New York, City Seal, charm/pendant made by Whitehead and Hoag, featuring two buffalo heads; 1901 Pan-American Expo so-called dollar, HK-291, holed XF; 1901 Pan-American Expo souvenir silver pendant; 1901 Pan-American Expo Gold Medal U.S. Cream Separator, bronze restrikes (two pieces), holed Fine and corroded XF; A.S.U.C. (C.U.) University Key, a brass pendant key with small silver-colored buffalo, engraved R.R.H. on the reverse and stamped LGB in small letters, with A.S.U.C. and C.U. on the front, likely from the University of Colorado.Sold for: $45.00. |
| 29231 | Mega-Miscellany of Tokens, Medals, and More. A large miscellany that includes numerous choice and unusual items: Two stickpin-ribbon medal badges, Lucerne Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Hanford, California, enameled button on gold-tasseled red ribbon with U.S. flags, with original envelope from C.E. Ward regalia house, New London, Ohio, and Minnesota Grove U.A.O.D. (probably United Ancient Order of Druids), St. Paul. 1889 George Washington Centennial A. Raymond store card, Rulau-NY-NY-258, white metal, 24 mm, holed at top and attached to a small U.S. flag, all mounted inside a Lucite container. Paper bank check for $21.50 dated June 5th, 1859, drawn on the Bull's Head Bank, payable to Watrous Wyatt & Wilson, signed by Thomas J. O'Connor and with a 2-cent salmon-colored postage stamp affixed, legend U.S. INTER. REV. Two so-called dollars, Trans-Mississippi Expo, HK-282, gilt bronze; and Panama-California Expo, gilt, HK-428; Montana Centennial 1864-1964 fifty dollar octagonal "slug" facsimile in brass. 1908 brass naval medal commemorating visit of U.S. Naval Fleet to Pacific Coast, featuring bust of Rear Admiral "Fighting Bob" Evans. Two beautiful gilt sterling silver medals, 66.3 gm (1.97 oz) pure silver, depicting Gainesborough's The Blue Boy and Cézanne's Still Life. A 1-ounce Jackie Robinson .999 fine Hall of Fame silver round and two half-ounce silver rounds. An aluminum World Trade Center medal. Nine aluminum 1886-1986 Statue of Liberty medals, each with a common obverse depicting the head of the statue, different reverses showing various historical personages and events. Watch fob made from a 1947 Mexico five pesos. Various other political buttons, Washingtonia, world medals, Scotland communion tokens, stickpins, magic coins, good luck tokens, good-fors, Breton tokens, and much more! An interesting lot with many better pieces to entice a wide variety of collectors.Sold for: $373.75. |
| 29232 | Enormous Mixed Dealer/Collector Lot of Tokens and Medals. This is an enormous lot of mixed tokens and medals, including many different types and varieties as well as several rolls of a couple of types. The lot starts with hundreds of store card tokens from Geo. A. Bounds & Co., Hebron, Maryland, aluminum, 22 mm, 1.0 gm, GOOD FOR ONE BUCKET, about 381 pieces in rolls, average circulated (Fine/VF), most with light soiling or staining; about 56 tokens in rolls from J.L. Nelson & Co., Hebron, Md., brass, 19 mm, 2.4 gm, ONE BUCKET TOMATOES, average circulated but many quite rusty and clearly dug; one small James A. Garfield medalet?, gold or gilt, quite small and thin, 5 mm, 0.2 gm, about 0.2 mm thick, looped, bust facing right on obverse, wreath on reverse with blank area possibly for engraving, slightly bent, VF or so. The lot continues with three plastic single-row boxes. One single-row box containing 49 pieces includes such items as: 1860-1935 Pony Express Diamond Jubilee, white metal, 32 mm, 10.6 gm, issued by Oregon Trail Memorial Association, signed by Whitehead & Hoag, brilliant Uncirculated, prooflike; a replica 1776 Continental dollar, white metal, issued for the Sixth Boy Scout Jamboree '64; a New Hampshire Old Man of the Mountains / Flume Gorge in Franconia Notch silver medal, Choice VF; and dozens of other medals--many Uncirculated--commemorating persons, events, and anniversaries: Virginia, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, the United Nations, Connecticut, the Civil War, the space program, Jefferson Davis, New England Numismatic Association, silver Tortuga Restaurant token, West Chester (Pa.) Coin Club, Nevada, many more. A second single-row box with 76 pieces includes: Original Star Fort 150th Anniversary 1819-1969, Fort Delaware, Maryland, aluminum, 38 mm , 6.2 gm, prooflike BU (two pieces); Mother's Day and Good Luck tokens; merchant tokens; medals of Lincoln, Fillmore, Madison, Hoover, Harding, Harrison, many others; Lucky Lindbergh. The third and final single-row box with about 89 pieces includes: luxury tax/sales tax/school tax tokens from Illinois, Colorado, Alabama, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico; wooden nickels from West Chester (Pa.) Coin Club, West Point Centennial, Hudson Antiques (Berkeley, California), Rochester (New York) Numismatic Association 1000th meeting (1958); store cards, good-fors, a 1933 DuPont Chemical safety medal, lucky pennies, and many other interesting items. We must stress that this is NOT the usual dealer miscellany of medals and tokens. There are many better and unusual pieces in this assortment, with many in top-notch condition. Both dedicated dealers and beginning or advanced collectors will find much to research and enjoy here. Due to the sheer size and the physical impossibility of listing every item, a personal inspection is recommended for this lot.Sold for: $690.00. |
| 29233 | Duo of Military Trade Tokens. Includes: M.H. Clouse, Fort Ripley, Minnesota, Good for $5.00 in merchandise, brass, 25 mm, about Very Good, a very scarce high-denomination good-for; and 1st U.S. Cavalry Post Exchange, Fort Meade, South Dakota, Good for 5c in trade, white metal, 21 mm, nice lustrous AU. An interesting and historic pair. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, Fort Ripley had 74 residents.Sold for: $460.00. |
| 29234 | 72-Piece "Sailor's Lot" of Ship Medals and Tokens. Just the thing for those long nights at sea: A 72-piece lot of ship-themed medals and tokens from around the world, many in excellent condition. A random walk through the lot reveals pieces from Austria; the Pacific Coast Numismatic Society; a 1609-1909 Lake Champlain piece; Bremen, Germany notgeld; Canada; Erie, Pennsylvania; Great Britain; and a wide assortment of other interesting pieces.Sold for: $207.00. |
| 29235 | Metallic Trio. 1976 Nevada silver one ounce medal, the obverse designed after HK-19, the reverse commemorating Nevada, the 36th state, and the national bicentennial; 1935 hobo nickel of newer origin, probably engraved in the 1960s; and an Irish copper weight dated 1698, the obverse legend reads THE STANDARD OF IRELAND, 15.2 grams.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 29236 | Large and Varied Lot of Medals and Tokens. An assortment of U.S. and world pieces from numerous categories, including 19th and 20th century items, highlighted by a well worn Karg Well piece from Findlay, Ohio, of little singular value but from this cataloger's hometown. Other items include World's Fair pieces, watch fobs, counterstamped coins, an encased 1888 Indian cent (no, it is not an overdate), elongates, pressed wood pieces, and other items. An interesting lot for the exonumia collector or dealer.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 29237 | Group Lot of Tokens from Various Categories. Included are four patriotic Civil War tokens; four Civil War storecards; eight Masonic pieces; one Spanish American War fob; one Royal Crown Cola/U.S. Navy Yard token; one 1896 William Jennings Bryant campaign token; two Columbian Exposition pieces; one 1923 Peace dollar with an advertising sticker for the Chicken Flame Restaurant of Duluth, Minnesota; and eight love tokens on various U.S. and world coins, including one with an engraved light house scene. The condition of individual pieces varies.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 29238 | Two Assorted Tokens. Includes: Manitowoc, Wisconsin, GOOD FOR / ONE RIDE / FROM / WILLIAMS / HOUSE / TO / DEPOT token, and a Kodiak, Alaska, PW SHOPS / 249 / N.O.B. / KODIAK.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 29239 | Restaurant Token on a Standing Liberty Quarter. The reverse of this Type Two Standing Liberty quarter (identifiable from the three faint stars below the eagle) is intact, but the obverse has been planed away, and the incuse legend GOOD / FOR / 1 / MEAL is stamped on that side. No business name, city, or state listed.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 29240 | Large Lot of St. George Related Items. This large lot contains countless (approximately 180) items that seem mostly to be related to St. George slaying a dragon. The majority of items are base metal, including copper, brass, and white metal, although there are several gold (six) and silver (five) items.Sold for: $1,167.25. |
| 29241 | Eclectic Group of 35 Medals and Tokens. Most pieces are dollar-sized tokens in copper alloys that celebrate statehood or territorial centennials in various Western states, such as Oregon. Other pieces include an International Order of Odd Fellows medal and an 1852 large cent hammered into an octagonal shape.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 29242 | Box Dollar Made From an 1877 Trade Dollar. An interesting piece, fashioned from an appreciably worn 1877 Trade dollar with precisely machined interior. A hinged piece that opens easily, yet stays closed well.Sold for: $109.25. |
| 29243 | Group of 116 World Medals and Tokens. From a Papal Medal to a slew of Canadian so-called dollars, this mix of 116 world medals and tokens offers something for everyone. Fun to explore and sort.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 29244 | A Duo of Assorted Tokens, VF25 Uncertified. Includes: 1931 Festival Grill (on obverse) and PLAT / 2/6 / UNIQUE (on reverse); and a Shawano County Park "Vintage" Bath House Locker Check, # 15, neatly holed at 12 o'clock.Sold for: $10.00. |
| 29245 | Wainwright Gold Coin, Alberta, Canada, Uncertified. Part of a gold coin broach. A Wainwright Alberta gold piece is mounted with a 1923 Indian Head Alberta gold piece. Very scarce.Sold for: $218.50. |
| 29246 | 11-Piece Lot of Coin Weights. Includes: a one zecchino/ungaro weight; a two zecchini/ungari weight; Great Britain undated three pounds twelve (two pieces), one Choice Uncirculated; a British sovereign weight, ROYAL MINT 1821; a British five pennyweight, eight grains piece, COINED SINCE 1772; three square 17th-century French small-size silver pieces, one corroded and mostly illegible, one dated 1602, planchet lamination, rough VG, a third uniface; one DOPPIA SPAGNA (mid-18th century); and a uniface two louis d'or weight, dated 1793. Save for the Mint State piece named above, most of the pieces are Very Fine or so. An interesting assemblage from numerous countries.Sold for: $241.50. |
| 29247 | An Eclectic Mix of U.S. Tokens, Medals, and Related Pieces. Multiple encased cents, love tokens, and elongated cents are included. An exciting group for the collector with wide-ranging tastes.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 29248 | Token and Medal Miscellany. Includes an elongated Indian (lucky cent) from the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, BU; another from the 1904 World's Fair, showing the Festival Hall; a GOOD FOR ONE FARE on the Minneapolis Street RY (Railway) Co.; a uniface, holed store credit card in white metal to Bergdorf-Goodman; a large Good for $20 at the Community Club, with Chinese characters, near BU; a Lincoln pendant; and other interesting items.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29249 | Group of 148 Mixed Medals and Tokens. The 148 pieces in this lot are largely American, though a handful of examples come from countries such as Great Britain. The items divide almost evenly into two categories, transportation tokens and items depicting ships.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 29250 | International Medals and Tokens Large Lot. Swedish transportation tokens, medals awarded at the first Pan-American games, and plastic mock-ups of the first New Zealand decimalized coinage are among the 30+ items in this interesting mix. U.S. representation is moderate, with numismatic society medals and tokens depicting American battleships included.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 29251 | Miscellaneous 20th Century Medals. A group of 16 20th century medals, most depicting a U.S. president (often Washington or Lincoln). Numerous large-format (over 50 mm diameter) pieces included, as are U.S. Mint restrikes and private impressions.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 29252 | Large Lot of 39 Mixed Medals and Tokens. An intriguing mix of 39 numismatic pieces that range from jetons to World's Fair souvenir tokens and advertisements for exotic businesses, with a Hard Times token thrown in for good measure. Dates range from the 1830s to the cusp of the 1970s.Sold for: $460.00. |
| 29253 | Spring's Motor Ambulance Advertising Mirror. XF. 87 mm. The firm operated in Grand Rapids, Michigan, early in the 20th century. A remarkable piece with excellent silvering on the mirror, and fully intact advertising. Sold for: $80.50. |
| 29254 | Lot of 70 Medals and Tokens Relating to Ships. An interesting lot that includes a variety of jetons, buttons, and tokens relating to various ships. Of particular note are 10 pieces relating to American ships in use during the Spanish-American War.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 29255 | Unusual Silver Star Badge. If only we knew the history of this interesting item! A star-shaped badge was created from a silver host coin, which was possibly a half dollar. The lack of certainty is due to the fact that the diameter is 34 mm, whereas any silver U.S. half dollar with edge reeding is 30.6 mm in size. It is feasible that the host coin was flattened before engraving, hence the slightly larger diameter, although the use of a foreign host coin is another possibility. The reverse reveals scribe lines used for the layout, and solder remnants provide evidence that a pin was once attached, suggesting that this badge was worn and may have served a legitimate purpose. The front is engraved with various designs and a shield containing three stars. A great piece of numismatic Americana.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 29256 | Lot of 100 U.S. and Foreign Medals and Tokens. This three-figure lot ranges from wooden nickels supporting Virginia Culver for the ANA Board of Governors to a French-language medal honoring prisoners of war, with a handful of gambling tokens mixed in. An interesting group.Sold for: $402.50. |
| 29257 | Eight Silver Dollars With Advertising Stickers. Eight silver dollars, seven Morgan and one Peace, with stickers on the reverses referencing various products, businesses and events west of the Mississippi River. Restaurants include the M & J Steak House in West Fargo, ND, and the Hangout Cafe in Port Aransas, TX. Two dollars have silver stickers with black lettering that read "CARRY THIS K I X L Silver Dollar FOR GOOD LUCK," the KIXL possibly being a radio station (a KIXL operates today in Texas). One piece has the number 6283 and alludes to a raffle held by a firm named "Priehs" in an unknown city. One good luck sticker references Pepsi-Cola, which should supply added interest to the lot, and another alludes to the Pendleton, Oregon Lions Club and a 1955 convention. An unknown product or business named "Dr. I. Q." is advertised on the last good luck dollar and references owner-creator Lee Segall of Dallas.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29258 | Lot of 350 Miscellaneous Medals, Tokens, and Coins. From an 1849 large cent love token to a Texas Rangers game-day premium referencing Operation Enduring Freedom, this mammoth lot spans centuries and media. An unpredictable and exciting mix!Sold for: $431.25. |
| 29259 | Group of 300 Assorted U.S. Medals and Tokens. For the collector who has ever looked through a dealer's miscellany box and thought of purchasing the whole thing, this is the lot. A sampling reveals several good-luck tokens, as well as store tokens for steaks, soap, and diamonds. A campaign button for Franklin Roosevelt's re-election is similarly intriguing.Sold for: $218.50. |
| 29260 | Lot of 180 Shooting Medals and Related Pieces. Awards granted by the Oregon State Rifle Association, the Oakland Rifle Club, and the National Rifle Association are included in this sizable lot. A notable group for the collector whose interests extend to firearms.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 29261 | Massive Token and Medal Lot. U.S. bus tokens and wooden nickels figure prominently in this massive lot of 544 pieces, and other delicacies such as plastic trade tokens and Blue Points also appear. A fantastically entertaining group.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29262 | Lot of 45 Miscellaneous Medals and Tokens. What do five California gold charms, a replica Pine Tree shilling, an antique bronze American Revolution Bicentennial medal, and a Wells Fargo Sesquicentennial medallion have in common? They are just eight of the 45 pieces in this eclectic medals and tokens large lot. An interesting group to sort through!Sold for: $39.00. |
| 29263 | Eclectic Lot of Miscellaneous Medals and Tokens. Two rolls (120 pieces) of Indianapolis, Indiana transportation tokens make up the majority of this lot. Other pieces include two large-format medals depicting Washington, another with a portrait of Lincoln, a Conder token, a Confederate cent restrike/fantasy, a "souvenir penny" large-format item from Copper County, and a commemorative ribbon from the Virginia State Republican Excursion held at Hot Springs on August 21, 1908.Sold for: $74.75. |
| 29264 | Burmese Five Tael Silver Ingot. Silver. 146.4 gm (4.7 troy ounces). An interesting ingot that is stamped with an oval design containing an image of a scale with the words "THE IRRAWADDY COUNTING HOUSE / AT RANGOON." Below is stamped "999 FINE / 5 TAELS," although this piece seems light since a tael--depending on which standard you choose--should weigh more than one troy ounce. The date of the ingot is unknown, but based on the spelling of Rangoon it is possible that this is pre-1989 and probably a couple of decades older. Sold for: $218.50. |
| 29265 | Southwestern-Style Barber Dime Necklace. 265 gm. This hefty necklace is constructed of 90 Barber dimes that have been cupped and fitted with a loop on the reverse. A leather lace connects the dimes together, giving the piece an overall thick feel. The mid-point is separated by a 50 x 57 mm oval silver pendant, from which a turquoise stone is suspended. An unusual and attractive jewelry item with a numismatic flair. Ready for display or use!Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29266 | Grab Bag of Medals and Tokens. Includes: six patriotic Civil War tokens with a value of about $125; a 1913 elongated cent from the National Print and Publishing Expo, New York, featuring a swastika as good luck symbol, listed as R.6 in the Dow catalog; a 1910 Excelsior Shoe medal, also featuring a swastika as a good luck symbol; a large (70-mm, 103-gm) Egyptian-style paperweight; a 1904 Louisiana Purchase souvenir medal, bronze; a wooden nickel, an 1864 two cent piece, AG; two 1977 ANA Convention medals, plastic (faux gold); a proof Palomar Observatory bronze medal; and many other interesting items.Sold for: $207.00. |
| 29267 | Group of 11 Miscellaneous Medals and Tokens. Eight of the 11 items in this lot are silver or bronze medals from the 1970s that celebrate Alaska. The other three pieces include a gilt medal from the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, Missouri; a holed 1844 token supporting Henry Clay; and an attractive love token engraved on the reverse of an 1887-dated dime.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 29268 | Mega Medal Miscellany. Large bulk lot, perfect for dealer inventory. A random walk through the lot reveals that it includes: 30 miscellaneous gaming tokens; 21 brass automotive tokens; a good mix of transportation tokens; good luck tokens; a Good for 25c in Trade, TOP HAT, CHARLIE McGILL, 7510 S. SAGINAW; state tax tokens; at least six Delaware Memorial Bridge tokens in aluminum and bronze, with original envelopes stamped D.M.B. ALUM. 50c and D.M.B. BRONZE $2.00; presidential medals; numismatic society medals; a dozen or more World War II OPA Red Point and Blue Point tokens; and many other interesting pieces.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 29269 | Sizable Group of U.S. and World Tokens. An impressive mix of 291 pieces. Among them are numerous apothecary's weights, an assortment of French trade tokens, U.S. bus tokens, and a distinctive advertising piece in the form of a functional wrench.Sold for: $373.75. |
| 29270 | Eclectic Worldwide Medal and Token Miscellany. The 64 pieces in this large lot run the gamut from a military medal of Austria-Hungary to encased Danish postage and a handful of small coins from Islamic states. A handful of advertising pieces and an elongate are also included. Minimal U.S. representation with a heavy concentration on Europe.Sold for: $310.50. |
| 29271 | Group of 489 Mixed Medals and Tokens. From Red Points and foreign trade tokens to wooden nickels and Bicentennial medals, this lot of nearly 500 pieces runs the gamut. An unpredictable and intriguing group.Sold for: $60.00. |
| 29273 | Predominantly Silver Tokens, Medals, and Rounds. A group of 60 pieces, mostly sterling or pure silver, ranging in weight from one ounce to over nine ounces. A sampling of items includes several Dallas American Bicentennial medals and a 1973 Tree of Time calendar medal.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 29274 | Masonic Jewel Badge. Diamond/rubies, 22.7 gm. Unlocks in three parts. Inscribed WILLIAM A. PHILLIPS / MT. CARMEL / LODGE NO. 378 / MKD.FEB 19-1874. Two-headed eagle with red-colored stone on breast. Extremely attractive throughout. Sold for: $149.50. |
| 29275 | 1965 Pan American Union Medal. MS60 Uncertified. Struck by the Medallic Art Company, this 75th anniversary medal is marked "001" on the edge. It commemorates the anniversary of the Pan American Union, the Organization of American States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Organization of American States consists of 35 member nations whose goal is to strengthen the peace and security of the American continents. Current member nations include every North and South American country and island nation, with the exception of Cuba.Sold for: $14.00. |
| 29276 | Gold Nuggets from Australia and the S.S. Central America. Australian gold nugget, 7.44 gm, encased in plastic capsule and slab with information related to the "Goldfields of Australia," from the Perth Mint; and S.S. Central America silver medallion with gold dust, one ounce silver medallion showing a 49er panning for gold, with SS CENTRAL AMERICA GOLD in field and a small pinch of gold dust in his pan, all encapsulated by "Global Certification Services, Inc.," reverse relates information pertaining to the Gold Rush and the S.S. Central America tragedy: "The gold nuggets from this treasure are the only gold in the world that can be certain to have been mined by the actual FORTY NINERS."Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29277 | Vulcanite Pictorial Parkers Landing, PA Transportation Token. Classic pre-1900 pictorial with bowler-hatted man on peg leg. Dark brown Vulcanite (hard rubber), PA 745B. Catalogs $300, Choice AU, better than our lot 81893 September 2007 Long Beach sale at $488.75. Sold for: $517.50. |
| 29278 | Two British Columbia Gold One (Dollar Size) Pieces. Includes: Maple Leaf with Union Jack; and Maple Leaf with British Columbia Logo.Sold for: $546.25. |
| 29279 | Two "Opera Maxima In Saeculis" Gold Medals. A duo of gold medals that are part of a series commemorating great works of art. Both are 30 mm and contain 15 grams of .900 fine gold (0.48 troy ounces). The reverse of each piece reads OPERA MAXIMA IN SAECULIS (great art works of the past) within a wreath. One medal honors the Venus de Milo--the armless ancient Greek statue believed to depict Aphrodite--while the other commemorates Francisco de Goya's famous painting, La Maja Desnuda. Both pieces are Uncirculated and contain a combined total of just under one troy ounce of .900 fine gold.Sold for: $862.50. |
| 29280 | Modern Etched Gold "Pirate" Piece. As Made. A modern oval gold etching with Blackbeard, or one of his associates, on the front, a dolphin and treasure chest on the back, small letters H.A.S. on each side, and faintly marked 22K. Approximately 42 mm x 35 mm x 2.6 mm thick. 41.6 grams. Our brief mathematical calculations suggest that the size and weight are about consistent with 22K gold.Sold for: $460.00. |
| 29281 | Large Bulk Lot of Better Medals. A better bulk lot of medals, many of which include their original boxes. This large and nice lot includes: a Donna Pope Mint medal, bronze, 74 mm, 212.7 gm, with plastic display stand and U.S. Mint-Treasury Department box (two pieces); a Mint medal for Canadian Ambassador Kenneth Taylor, bronze, 74 mm, 220.8 gm, with original box FOR THE NOBLE AND HEROIC EFFORT IN THE HARBORING OF SIX DIPLOMATS (two pieces); a memorial Mint medal, bronze, 74 mm, 231.3 gm, portraying Robert F. Kennedy, 1925-1968, reverse eagle on shield, legend MAKE GENTLE THE LIFE OF THE WORLD, with stand and box (two pieces); Ronald Reagan presidential inaugural Mint medal, bronze, 74 mm, 229.7 gm, reverse LET US RENEW OUR FAITH AND OUR HOPE WE HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO DREAM HEROIC DREAMS / INAUGURATED JANUARY 20, 1981, with original Mint box (two pieces); 12 Delaware trade and commemorative tokens; a "Dan Quayle favorite" token from J.L. Nelson & Co., Hebron, Maryland, ONE BUCKET TOMATOES; two bronze lifesaving medals commemorating Rastus S. Midgett; a papal medal of Pope Paul VI; 19 identified transportation tokens, mostly from Virginia; elongated coins; enameled coins; world medals; and many others. Sold for: $59.00. |
| 29282 | (1898) Manitoba, Canada, Gold One Dollar and Half Dollar Pair. A pair of gold tokens dated 1898, but struck in the early 1950s. The one dollar token measures 15 mm and weighs 3.1 gm; the smaller half dollar token is 12 mm and weighs 1.9 gm. Both pieces are in choice prooflike condition, and we believe the gold is 14 karat.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 29283 | 11-Piece Gallery Mint Lot in Silver & Bronze. Two silver and nine bronze replicas of various U.S. coin denominations struck by the Gallery Mint. All the pieces are stamped COPY.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 29284 | Five-Piece "Aloha Gold" Proof Set. A five-piece set, number 24 of 95 produced, according to the holder. This "Royal Hawaiian Mint" product has one-ounce, half-ounce, quarter-ounce, tenth-ounce, and twentieth-ounce sizes for 1.9 ounces of pure gold. Comes with original case and literature.Sold for: $1,610.00. |
| 29285 | Skating Award Medal. Silver, 19.7 gm. Uniface skating medal: (punched using letter punches) PRESENTED (engraved in fine script) PERCY WILLIAMS (punched) FOR FANCY SKATING BY (engraved) F.T. MERRILL. Very Fine, with a keychain mount attached at top.Sold for: $19.00. |
| 29286 | Lot of 32 European Medals and Tokens. Mostly German in silver and copper, though scattered pieces from Britain, France, Sweden, and Italy are also present. Dates are mostly in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Diverse and interesting.Sold for: $460.00. |
| 29287 | Grab Bag of Tokens and Medals. Includes: Hays Saloon, Bushnell, Illinois, token with white elephant, good for 5c in trade, catalog value $35; B.P.O.E. #499, Flagstaff, Arizona, good for 10c in trade, R.6, VG-Fine, catalog value $100; 1907 McKinley Memorial medal; Wellington War of 1812 medal; many trade tokens and good-fors; political, Hard Times, Masonic tokens; and other interesting items. A better lot in a variety of condition that will provide considerable research and attribution/identification opportunities as well as countless hours of fun!Sold for: $322.00. |
| 29288 | Lu Lu Shrine Medal and Ribbon, As Made. A remarkable gold-filled, enameled medal with ribbon from the Lu Lu Shrine of the A.A.O. N.M.S. [Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine]. The Shrine had its beginnings in New York City, circa 1872. Four years later, membership totaled just 43, but in 1906, the organization had more than 100,000 members. The Lu Lu chapter was established in Philadelphia in 1884, and today is in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. The Lu Lu chapter, and early Potentate W. Freeland Kendrick, are responsible for initiating the program that today is the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 29289 | A mixed lot of U.S. tokens. The lot includes three Hard Times tokens, HT-25, HT-34, and HT-150; nine Civil War tokens, Fuld 18-300a, Fuld 176-271a, Fuld 191-443a, Fuld 207-409a, Fuld 231-352Aa, Fuld 259-445a, Fuld NY10G-1a; Fuld NY630AQ-1a, Fuld NY630BD-1a; an 1880 octagonal Indian head 1/2 Cal. Gold charm; and a 1935 Pony Express so-called silver half dollar from the Oregon Trail Memorial Association. The latter two pieces are Uncirculated, the Hard Times and Civil War tokens are well circulated.Sold for: $138.00. |
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| 29290 | Nine-Drawer Black Carrying Case. Plastic and wood, 16 in tall, 26 in wide, 9 1/4 in deep. Five clasps release to reveal the nine wood faces to the drawers, which are lined in green felt. It has shallow and deep trays, as well as an index card holder. Sturdy and reliable, though it shows evidence of significant past use.Sold for: $138.00. |
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| 29291 | 1921 "Potty" Hobo Nickel. Artist and era unknown, but probably dating to the last half of the 20th century. The buffalo has been engraved to represent a hunchbacked man sitting on a toilet. Quite comical and a distinct departure from typical hobo nickel designs. The host coin is a 1921 nickel that grades VF although minor amounts of verdigris can be observed within the deeper areas of the engraving. A dark spot--possibly made with a permanent marker--affects the lower portion of the commode.Sold for: $362.25. |
| 29292 | 1913 Type I Hobo Nickel, XF Uncertified. Engraved on a 1913 Type I nickel, probably from the early period of these wonderful works of art. Modest quality carving of a bearded man wearing a hat.Sold for: $92.00. |
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| 29293 | 1826 Erie Canal Completion Medal, HK-1, R.6, MS61 NGC. White metal, 45 mm. This highly desirable and collectible medal was issued to mark the completion of the Erie Canal, or the "Union of Erie with the Atlantic" as inscribed on the obverse. Ground was broken for the Canal project on July 4, 1817, and was completed on October 26, 1825. This medal was issued by the Common Council of the City of New York, with dies engraved by Charles Cushing Wright after designs by Archibald Robertson. Light gray surfaces display luster in the recessed areas. A few minute handling marks are noted on the reverse.Sold for: $2,875.00. |
| 29294 | 1826 Erie Canal Completion, HK-1, R.6, MS63 NGC. White metal, 45 mm. The Erie Canal was constructed between 1817 and 1825, connecting the Hudson River to Lake Erie, thereby reducing freight cost and time, Albany to Buffalo, from $100 per ton and 45 days (by wagon) to $5 and 6 days(So-Called Dollars, 2008, p. 12). The finished canal resulted in a considerable population surge in western New York, and eventually areas even further west. A veneer of light champagne-gold color graces both sides of this MS63 specimen, and semi-prooflike fields highlight frosty devices. Great overall eye appeal. Ex: World Exonumia Mail Bid Sale (Rich Hartzog, 5/1978), lot 612.Sold for: $3,737.50. |
| 29295 | 1869 Pacific Railroad Completion Medal MS64 Brown. Julian-CM-39, HK-12. Bronzed copper, 45.4 mm, 49.5 gm. Dies by William Barber. Commemorating the linking of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads on May 10, 1869, in Promontory, Utah, thereby connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean by rail. Obverse: bust of President Grant facing with left, PRESIDENCY OF U.S. GRANT around, THE OCEANS UNITED BY RAILWAY / MAY 10, 1869 in exergue. Reverse: train traveling through landscape scene with scroll above reading EVERY MOUNTAIN SHALL BE MADE LOW, with MEDAL SERIES OF THE U.S. MINT in exergue. The reverse is signed W. BARBER F. with J. POLLOCK DIRECTOR below. R.W. Julian, in his Medals of the United States Mint (1977), provides yearly mintage totals for this medal. Between 1869 and 1904, the Mint documents a total production of less than 500 pieces. The first medals were struck in November of 1868 (32 in silver, 155 in bronze). In the same reference, Julian notes that the obverse is signed "BARBER on truncation." The obverse of this medal is without signature, suggesting that it is a later restrike (and the 2008 update to Hibler-Kappen confirms the existence of such pieces). Defect-free rims, well struck details, and dark mahogany coloration define this example. A few wispy hairlines are noted, although not immediately obvious. Sold for: $517.50. |
| 29296 | Two 1870 Pilgrim Jubilee Memorial Medals. These pieces celebrate the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the Mayflower in the New World. Includes: HK-13 MS61 NGC, silver-plated over copper or brass with purplish-red elements at the margins; and an HK-15 XF40 NGC, brass.Not Sold. |
| 29297 | 1870 Pilgrim Jubilee Memorial, HK-13, R.5, MS63 NGC. Silver-plated, 37 mm. This Select piece displays a medley of soft champagne-gold, sky-blue, violet, and tan patination. A well executed strike leaves sharp definition on the design elements. A highly attractive piece. Struck in silver-plate, copper, and brass, all of which are rare.Not Sold. |
| 29298 | 1875 Battle of Lexington Medal, HK-17, MS65 Brown NGC. HK-17, Julian-CM24. Bronze. 38 mm. A splendid medal that commemorates the centennial of the Battle of Lexington. The obverse features the Lexington town seal while the reverse is inscribed CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE BATTLE OF LEXINGTON APRIL 19, 1875. A gorgeous mahogany-brown medal with exceptional surfaces. Julian reports that only 200 of these medals were struck at the Philadelphia Mint.Sold for: $575.00. |
| 29299 | 1876 Nevada Dollar XF45 Uncertified. HK-19, Julian CM-36, silver. An intriguing piece with a fully original and incredibly attractive obverse, showing the Nevada mining scene through amazing blue, gold, violet, and iridescent toning, and hints of prooflike surface. The reverse is worn with dull gray and ebony color, entirely lacking luster. Ex: Wilmington Collection (NASCA-Karp, 10/1984), lot 4353.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 29300 | 1879 Nevada Dollar, HK-19, R.5--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. Silver, 38 mm. Julian CM-36. This medal was a product of the 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition. 2,526 pieces were struck from Nevada silver ore at the Philadelphia Mint, and sold at the Nevada Building on the Expo grounds. Fine hairlines are seen under magnification.Sold for: $201.25. |
| 29301 | 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition, HK-20--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. Julian CM-10. Silver, 38 mm. Somewhat prooflike surfaces remain, despite being cleaned with the associated hairlines. The surfaces are essentially bright silver with minor discoloration on the reverse.Not Sold. |
| 29302 | 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition Official Medal, HK-20, R.4, AU50 NGC. Silver, 38 mm. Julian CM-10. Struck in silver, bronze, gilt, and white metal. The silver issue saw 10,133 pieces struck (R.W. Julian, Medals of the United States Mint, 1977, p. 233). A mix of cobalt-blue, lavender, and golden-tan patina bathes the luminous surfaces of both sides, each of which is quite clean.Sold for: $218.50. |
| 29303 | Three Early Exposition Official Medals. Includes: 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition Official Medal HK-21 MS61 Brown NGC, bronze, small format; 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition Official Medal HK-274--Environmental Damage--AU Details NCS, brass; and a 1901 Pan-American Exposition Official Medal HK-289 MS63 NGC, brass.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 29304 | 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition, HK-22, MS63 Uncertified. Gilt, 38.1 mm, "scarce" in Hibler-Kappen (1963). A gorgeous orange-golden Select Mint State piece, despite a light cleaning. Liberty holds a sword in her right hand and greets a sunburst composed of 13 stars with her left. Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29305 | Pair of U.S. Centennial Dollars: 1876 Liberty Bell, HK-24, AU58 NGC, Holed, bronze, 38 mm., medium brown with mirrored surfaces and minor highpoint friction; 1876 Liberty Bell, HK-26, MS62 NGC, Holed, white metal, 38 mm., deeply mirrored light gray surfaces.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 29306 | Trio of So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1876 PA Liberty Bell Dollar, U.S. Centennial Exposition, HK-26, R.4, MS60 NGC, white metal, strong field-motif contrast, hole at 12 o'clock; 1893 IL World's Columbian Exposition, Official Medal, Small Letters Obverse, HK-155, R.2, AU55 NGC, brass, 37 mm, golden-tan patination, and yellow-gold luster in the recesses; and a 1906 CA San Francisco Earthquake, HK-341, AU50 NGC, intricate design detail of ruins of City Hall on one side and those of a street and buildings on the other.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 29307 | Group Lot Two So-Called Dollars, MS60 Uncertified. This lot includes: HK-26, R.4. White Metal. 38 mm. Holed for suspension with pin and ribbon. 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition. Struck from rusted dies. Prooflike fields, Unc Details. HK-224a. "Very rare." Bronze. 38 mm. 1492-1892, World's Columbian Exposition. Prooflike MS60. Both pieces are uncertified. Sold for: $172.50. |
| 29308 | Lot of Five Certified So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1876 Liberty Bell, HK-26--Improperly Cleaned--NCS--AU Details; 1893 Chicago, HK-169--Improperly Cleaned--NCS--Unc Details; (1892-3) Ferris Wheel, HK-170, Eglit-157, MS60 NGC; 1892-3 World Globe, HK-174, Eglit-9 (two pieces), MS62 NGC and MS63 NGC.Not Sold. |
| 29309 | So-Called Dollar Quartet. (1876) HK-29, Liberty Bell Dollar--Scratched--NCS, VF Details, holed; 1893 HK-154, Columbian Exposition Treasury Building--Improperly Cleaned--NCS, XF Details; 1893 HK-169, Chicago Dollar--Scratched--NCS, AU Details; and 1915 HK-416, Tower of Jewels--Corroded--NCS, AU Details.Sold for: $64.00. |
| 29310 | 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition Independence Hall Dollar, HK-41, R.6, MS62 NGC. White metal, 38 mm. Baker 292 B. Hole at 12 o'clock.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 29311 | Pair of So-Called Dollars. 1876 Centennial Exposition medal, HK-74, near-Mint State, white metal, 43 mm. Known as the Declaration of Independence Dollar; and a circa 1878 Whipple dollar, HK-832, Mint State, gilt bronze, 38 mm. Intended as an embossed advertising card, although with no back, brilliant greenish-yellow surfaces.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 29312 | (1876) Washington-Grant Dollar, HK-118, B-409B, R.6, MS63 NGC. White metal, 41 mm. Partially prooflike fields establish strong contrast with the frosty design features. Both sides reveal some light gray toning specks and streaks. Fields on each side are somewhat pebbly. Holed at 12 o'clock for suspension. Nice overall eye appeal.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 29313 | 1878 Wyoming Battle and Massacre, HK-120, MS64 Red and Brown HK-120. Bronze, 36 mm. On July 3, 1778, more than 300 patriots were killed by British loyalists who were accompanied by Iroquois Indians. Fleeing and surrendered patriots were capture and killed in a massacre that followed the battle, held near Wyoming Valley, Pennsylvania. This centennial commemorative medal has at least 20% original red remaining, with otherwise chocolate-brown surfaces. A delightful piece for the history enthusiast.Not Sold. |
| 29314 | 1879 Battle of Stony Point So-Called Dollar, MS63 Brown NGC. HK-122. Bronze, 34 mm. Struck to commemorate the centennial of the famous Revolutionary War battle, which was led by Major General "Mad Anthony" Wayne of Pennsylvania. This Select Uncirculated piece is only the third example of this scarce so-called dollar offered by Heritage. Traces of mint red coloration can be observed near the reverse periphery of this otherwise chocolate-brown specimen.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 29315 | 1879 Battle of Newtown So-Called Dollar, PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC. HK-124. White metal. Struck to commemorate the centennial of the Battle of Newtown, which was a Revolutionary War engagement fought on August 29, 1779. American troops defeated joint Iroquois and British loyalist forces near Elmira, New York. The monument depicted on the obverse of this issue still stands in the Newtown Battlefield State Park. The NGC insert lists this piece as white metal with an attribution of HK-124A, however the Census Report only lists HK-124. We assume that this is due to the fact that the latest edition of the Hibler-Kappen reference (2008) lists the bronze version as HK-123, the silver as HK-123a, and the brass as HK-123b, with an additional format--pewter--as HK-124. We agree with NGC's assessment with regard to the metal. As of (7/08), only two examples have been certified by NGC, with the current example being the finest by two grades.Sold for: $862.50. |
| 29316 | 1881 Battle of Groton Heights, HK-125, R.5, PR63 Cameo NGC. White metal, 40 mm, R.5. Obverse: within low walls of fort, an American soldier reloads musket, kneeling Indian aims gun over wall, all in center circle; outside, around WE WILL NOT GIVE UP THE FORT, LET THE CONSEQUENCES BE WHAT THEY MAY. Reverse outline of Fort; within MASSACRE IN / FORT GRISWOLD; outside, to left of fort, directional arrow points north; below, FORT AND / BURNING OF NEW LONDON / SEPTEMBER 6, 1781; around border, SEPT. 6, 1881 CENTENNIAL OF THE BATTLE OF GROTON HEIGHTS. This so-called dollar is rare as a "business strike" and rarer still in proof format: This piece is one of only two proofs certified in all grades at NGC (the other is a PR65, lacking the Cameo designation) (5/08). The silvery surfaces are tinged with lovely copper-colored patina near the rims, with much field-device contrast and an overall delightful appearance. Listed as R.5 in the 2008 Hibler-Kappen revision.Sold for: $661.25. |
| 29317 | 1901 125th Anniversary of the Evacuation of Boston So-Called Dollar. HK-131, Baker-52R. Copper, 38 mm. A couple of minor rim ticks and a small planchet flaw at 9 o'clock on the reverse, otherwise AU.Sold for: $42.00. |
| 29318 | Evacuation of Boston and Columbian Expo Medals. Included are: HK-131, R.2, Baker-52R, copper, PR60, weakly struck; and an HK-230a, R.6, Eglit-387, white metal, PR60 holed, darkly toned. Sold for: $39.00. |
| 29319 | A Pair of So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1838 Headquarters at Newburgh Proclamation of Peace, HK-135, R.5, MS61 NGC, white metal, Baker-456; and an 1891 General Stark-Colonel Warner, HK-153, R.6, AU55 Uncertified, white metal.Not Sold. |
| 29320 | 1878 Valley Forge Centennial Medal, HK-137, R.5, MS65 Brown NGC. Bronze, 41.3 mm. Julian CM-48. Baker 449A. 427 struck in bronze. Commemorates 100th anniversary of the departure of Revolutionary War troops from Valley Forge on June 19, 1778. The obverse features a cameo portrait of Gen. Washington with "George Washington Commander In Chief" surrounding. This pristine Gem offers superlative chocolate-brown surfaces on both sides. Sold for: $747.50. |
| 29321 | 1882 Pennsylvania Bicentennial, HK-140, MS60 NGC. Penn's House and City Hall. Holed. White metal, 35 mm. Pewter-gray surfaces with considerable mirrored surface remaining in the fields.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 29322 | Five So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1893 Columbian World's Fair Official Medal, HK-154, Type I, Large Letters; (two) 1892 Ferris Wheel Dollar, HK-170, Eglit-157; World Globe Dollar, HK-174, Eglit-9, and an 1893 McCormick Reaper Dollar, HK-242, Type I.Sold for: $207.00. |
| 29323 | 11-Piece So-Called Dollar Lot. Includes: HK-154, Type One, brass, large letters; HK-167a, white metal, spotty Unc.; HK-245a, Type Two, brass, XF; HK-294, brass, AU; HK-304, brass, AU; HK-346, bronze, holed VF; HK-349 (two pieces), brass, AU, Choice AU; HK-385 (two pieces), white metal, holed AU; HK-720, gilt plastic, AU.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 29324 | 9-Piece So-Called Dollar Lot. Includes: HK-154, Type I, Large Letters; HK-344; HK-454; HK-456; HK-737; HK-897; HK-900; HK-907A, Type IV; and HK-908. XF-AU.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 29325 | 24-Piece So-Called Dollar Lot. Includes these pieces, attributed by Hibler-Kappen numbers: HK-154; HK-155; HK-301; HK-305; HK-341; HK-406; HK-466; HK-481; HK-484 (two pieces); HK-561 (four pieces), silver-plated; HK-557 (two pieces); HK-558; HK-559 (two pieces); HK-562 (two pieces); HK-567 (two pieces); and HK-573. Several of the pieces are Uncirculated, but grades vary. The two HK-567, Pendleton Centennial coins, are housed in their original cardboard/velveteen packaging from the Umatilla County Numismatic and Philatelic Association, Inc., showing the obverse and reverse. One each HK-561 and 562, Oregon State Capitol, are housed in a black Capital plastic holder, nice Uncirculated with some light toning on the silver-plated piece.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 29326 | 1893 World's Columbian Exposition Official Medal, Large Letters, HK-154, MS63 NGC. Brass, 37 mm. A popular so-called dollar depicting the U.S. Government Building on the obverse. Satiny yellow luster with some darker brown toning.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 29327 | 1893 World's Columbian Exposition Official Medal, Large Letters, HK-154, MS63 NGC. Brass, 37 mm. Bright yellow surfaces have some minor spotting and darker patina. These official medals were actually struck at the Mint exhibit on the fair grounds.Not Sold. |
| 29328 | Pair of World's Columbian Exposition Pieces. Includes: HK-155 1893 World's Columbian Exposition U.S. Government Building Small Letters Official Medal MS64 NGC, brass; and an HK-160 1892 "New Metal" World's Columbian Exposition So-Called Dollar, aluminum, with design extolling the metal's virtues.Sold for: $258.75. |
| 29329 | An Uncertified Group of So-Called Dollars. The lot includes: (2) 1893 Columbian Expo, HK-155, Small Letters; 1898 Trans-Mississippi Expo, HK-282, bronze gilt; 1901 Pan-American Expo, HK-289; 1904 Louisiana Purchase Expo, HK-321, aluminum; 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Expo, HK-346, bronze; 1915 Panama-Pacific Expo, HK-411, bronze; (2) 1939 Golden Gate International Expo, HK-481, bronze; (1939) New York World's Fair First Flight, HK-494. All medals are well preserved aside from HK-321, which is somewhat scuffy.Sold for: $253.00. |
| 29330 | 1893 World's Columbian Exposition AU. HK-157, Eglit-36, white metal, 40 mm. The "Declaration of Independence" piece. The obverse depicts the signing of the Declaration, with Columbus and Washington below, separated by a shield and eagle. The reverse shows scenes of the discovery of America in 1492, and the landing of the Pilgrims in 1620.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29331 | 1892 Declaration of Independence So-Called Dollar, HK-157, MS62 NGC. Eglit-36. White metal, 40 mm. One of the Columbian Exposition so-called dollars, depicting the exposition and signing of the declaration on the obverse and discovery of America on the reverse. Rated R.5 according to the new Hibler-Kappen update, and one of 10 examples in this grade at NGC, with seven finer (4/08).Sold for: $195.50. |
| 29332 | Septet of So-Called Dollars. 1893 Columbian Expo Discovery of America, HK-158, Eglit-17, aluminum, 40 mm, Choice AU; 1893 Columbus Tower (Interstate Dollar), HK-209a, Eglit-250, white metal, 37 mm, VG; 1894 California Midwinter Expo, HK-245, Type I, brass (copper?), 33 mm, rough VG; 1908 U.S. Navy World Voyage, Type V, HK-352c, gilt brass, reeded edge, 36 mm, nice AU; 1915 Panama-Pacific Official Medal, HK-401, gilt, 38 mm, Ch. XF; 1915 Panama-Pacific Expo State Dollar, HK-416, gilt brass, reeded edge, 35 mm, spotty XF/AU; and 1926 Sesquicentennial, HK-451, copper, 35 mm, VF. Sold for: $184.00. |
| 29333 | 1893 World's Columbian Exposition Bird's-Eye View Dollar, HK-166, R.4, MS65 NGC. Aluminum, 40 mm. Eglit 21.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 29334 | Pair of Columbian Exposition pieces: 1893 Chicago Day, HK-168, AU-58 NGC, Obverse Struck Through, aluminum, 38 mm., light gray surfaces with most of the mirrored finish remaining; and an 1893 Chicago Dollar, HK-169, MS60 NGC, aluminum, 40 mm., pleasing cameo contrast with minor surface marks.Sold for: $143.75. |
| 29335 | 1892 World's Columbian Exposition, HK-169, Select Mint State. HK-169. Aluminum, 40 mm. Also known as a "Chicago dollar," the obverse of this medal depicts a nicely engraved scene of the landing of Columbus. A lovely Mint State piece, both sides with mirrored fields and lustrous devices. A brilliant, deeply mirrored and fully contrasting example.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29336 | Quintet of So-Called Dollars. Includes: HK-170; HK-214, Eglit-219; HK-239, Eglit-43; HK-246; and HK-289A, holed with a ribbon. All AU or better.Not Sold. |
| 29337 | Pair of (1892-3) Aluminum Ferris Wheel Dollars from the World's Columbian Exposition. Includes the larger-format HK-170 MS61 Deep Prooflike, size 28 per Hibler-Kappen with Administration Building obverse and Ferris Wheel reverse; and the smaller HK-171 MS61, size 24 with Ferris Wheel obverse and images of five Exposition buildings on the reverse.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 29338 | (1892-93) World's Columbian Exposition, HK-172, MS61 NGC. Aluminum, 38 mm. Ferris Wheel dollar, depicting the amazing Ferris wheel on the fairgrounds, with the horticultural building show on the reverse. A splendid light gray cameo piece with fully mirrored fields.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 29339 | (1892-93) World's Columbian Exposition, HK-173, MS62 NGC. Aluminum, 38 mm. Ferris Wheel dollar. An outstanding example depicting the Ferris wheel at the Columbian exposition, muled with standing female design of HK-168. These medals were struck by S.D. Childs & Co., of Chicago.Not Sold. |
| 29340 | Certified So-Called Dollar Duo. Includes: 1892-3 World Globe, HK-174, MS62 NGC; 1904 Louisiana Purchase, HK-302, gilt, MS64 ANACS, light obverse planchet roughness, as made.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 29341 | 1892-93 World's Columbian Exposition, HK-174, MS63 NGC. Aluminum, 44 mm. World Globe dollar. A lovely light gray example with fully mirrored fields and lustrous devices.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 29342 | 1893 World's Columbian Exposition Palace Dollar, HK-182. Brass, reeded edge, 35 mm. Eglit-130.Not Sold. |
| 29343 | Five Popular So-Called Dollars. The lot includes an HK-196, brass, XF; HK-245a, brass, glossy AU; HK-341, brass, rare; HK-416, gilt brass, rare, Cleaned VF; and an HK-583, bronze, Uncirculated.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29344 | Two Aluminum Michigan So-Called Dollars from the World's Columbian Exposition. Includes: HK-214 MS61 NGC, Michigan Building and Michigan World's Fair Board design; and the HK-215 MS60 NGC, Forestry Exhibit obverse with logs-and-horses reverse.Not Sold. |
| 29345 | 1893 World's Columbian Exposition Michigan Forestry Exhibit, HK-215, R.5, MS65 NGC. Aluminum, 38 mm. Eglit 220.Sold for: $603.75. |
| 29346 | 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, HK-217, MS61 Prooflike NGC. Aluminum, 35 mm. Holed. Ohio Building. The obverse depicts the Ohio building, while the reverse has a statue and the inscription MOTHER OHIO & HER JEWELS, a reference to statesmen Grant, Stanton, Chase, Sherman, Garfield, and Sheridan.Not Sold. |
| 29347 | HK-220 So-Called Dollar--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. HK-220, Eglit-51A. Bronze, high relief, 35 mm. Incorrectly attributed as HK-156 on the NGC insert. This is the Liberty Head dollar by Wilhelm Mayer of Stuttgart, Germany. Signs of the cleaning mentioned by NGC are negligible--and even debatable--but four small reverse rim cuts are noted for the sake of full disclosure. Overall, a net grade of AU is appropriate. Sold for: $230.00. |
| 29348 | Five So-Called Dollars From Expositions. Includes three examples of the HK-222 1892 Liberty Head-Columbus So-Called Dollar in Aluminum, graded PR62, PR62 Cameo, and PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC. Also contains an HK-424 1915 Irvine & Jachens Obverse Octagonal So-Called Dollar--Scratched--AU Details NCS and an H-30-270 Paris Mint Louisiana Purchase Exposition Medal MS63, date 1904, head of Ceres facing left on the obverse, commemorative text reverse.Sold for: $690.00. |
| 29349 | 1892 Liberty Head Dollar MS (PR?) 62 NGC. HK-222, Eglit-51, R.5. Aluminum. Mislabeled as HK-157, this piece also appears to be a proof rather than a business strike, as indicated on the insert. The aluminum is unoxidized, but each side shows a number of contact marks which account for the grade.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 29350 | 1892 Liberty Head Low Relief, World's Columbian Expo, HK-222, R.5, PR63 Ultra Cameo NGC. Aluminum. Eglit 51. Heavily frosted design elements appear to glide over the deeply mirrored fields. This is a sharply struck, untoned piece. Some minute grazes on the obverse devices and fine hairlines in the obverse fields preclude a higher grade. Nice overall appeal.Not Sold. |
| 29351 | 1892 Columbian Exposition Medal, HK-222, MS64 Deep Prooflike NGC. Eglit-51, HK-222. Aluminum, 35 mm. Liberty head in low relief inside inner ring, with circle of stars and beaded border, date 1892 below. The recent (2008) Hibler-Kappen update lists this issue as R.5, but seldom indeed is the issue found in so magnificent a condition as the present example. Frosty devices and deeply mirrored fields provide stunning contrast. Census for Low Relief variety: 1 in 64 Deep Prooflike, 1 finer (4/08).Not Sold. |
| 29352 | 1892 Liberty Head High Relief, PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. HK-222, Eglit-51. Aluminum, 35 mm. Mirrored fields contrast nicely with frosty devices on this popular so-called dollar. Issued by Wilhelm Mayer of Stuttgart, Germany for the 1892-93 Columbian World's Fair in Chicago. Census: 18 in 66, 13 finer (8/08).Sold for: $368.00. |
| 29353 | 1892 Liberty Head Dollar, PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. Eglit-51, HK-222. High relief. Aluminum, 35 mm. These beautiful pieces were struck for the 1892-93 World's Fair in Chicago. The current piece seems nearly perfect and deserving of a higher grade, but closer examination reveals a minor rim disturbance at 7 o'clock on the reverse, which could be the grade-limiting factor. Census: 18 in 66, 13 finer (7/08).Sold for: $632.50. |
| 29354 | 1892-3 Saint-Gaudens-Barber Columbus So-Called Dollar/Award Medal, HK-223, with Original Presentation Case. Eglit-19. Bronze, 38.1 mm, R.5. One of our favorite so-called dollars, the Saint-Gaudens/Barber HK-223 is the medal that began the entire Charles Barber-Augustus Saint-Gaudens rivalry and controversy. "The Saint's" masterful obverse depicts a Columbus transfixed by the moment he sets foot onto the New World; his massive form, nearly stepping out of the round tondo, reminds the viewer of the massive treatment of the purposeful striding Liberty he would place, 15 years later, on the double eagle. His original reverse design, featuring a nude Greek youth, was rejected for reasons that differ according to the teller, and Charles Barber ended up supplying a predictable design. Vermeule's Numismatic Art in America provides much useful information on the subject for interested readers. This is also an award medal that was presented to EDWARD JANSEN, the name stamped onto a plate affixed to the base of the plaque on the reverse. The Official Directory of the World's Columbian Exposition (May 1-Oct. 30, 1893) lists an "Ed. Jansen" of New York as a manufacturer of "reed and rattan furniture." The piece is in splendid original Gem Mint State, with lustrous, unperturbed medium-brown surfaces and loads of eye appeal. Likely the only reason the piece is uncertified is because it includes the original hinged metal (embossed aluminum?) case of issue, also a beautiful example with a grapevine motif. A memorable and attractive medal offering.Sold for: $517.50. |
| 29355 | Five Certified So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1892 Columbus Bust Dollar, HK-224, R.5, PR61 Cameo NGC, white metal, 38 mm, Eglit 207, excellent field-motif contrast, a few light contacts; 1892 Columbus Bust Dollar, HK-224, R.5--Scratched--NCS. Proof, white metal, 38 mm, Eglit 207, a few light, shallow scratches in right obverse field, hole at top; 1892 Columbus Bust Dollar, HK-236, R.5--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details, white metal, 38 mm, fine hairlines in fields, hole at top; 1892 Columbus Statue Dollar, HK-239, R.5, AU58 NGC, aluminum, 38 mm, Eglit 43; and an 1894 California Midwinter Exposition Official Medal, HK-245, R.5, MS63 NGC, brass, 33 mm, Type I.Not Sold. |
| 29356 | 1892 World's Columbian Exposition, HK-224, PR62 Cameo. White metal, 38 mm. Holed. Columbus dollar. A bust of Columbus faces to the right with the landing of Columbus depicted on the reverse. A full cameo proof with pleasing medium gray fields and darker patina on the devices.Sold for: $460.00. |
| 29357 | 1892 Columbus Bust Dollar, World's Columbian Exposition, HK-228, R.6, MS63 Prooflike NGC. Aluminum, 37 mm. Eglit 257. Prooflike fields establish relatively strong contrast with the motifs, all of which have benefited from a well executed strike. Both sides are color free, and reveal a few grade-defining handling marks in the fields. An attractive, rare Columbian Expo medal.Not Sold. |
| 29358 | 1892 Columbus Bust Dollar, MS63 NGC. Eglit-387, HK-230A. White metal, 38 mm. The new Hibler-Kappen reference (2008) indicates that between 21 to 75 examples of this so-called dollar are believed to exist in all grades. Although not noted on the NGC insert, this piece displays semiprooflike fields with frosted devices. A few dark toning spots and a small scratch extending from F in OF through CA of AMERICA on the reverse are noted for the sake of accuracy.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 29359 | 1893 Columbus Bust Dollar, HK-231, R.6, MS61 NGC. White metal, 40 mm. Eglit-426. Luminous surfaces exhibit mild field-device contrast, and are lightly toned in powder-blue hues. Some scattered light marks limit the grade.Sold for: $109.25. |
| 29360 | Pair of Illinois World's Columbian Exposition So-Called Dollars. Includes: HK-236 1892 Columbus Bust So-Called Dollar--Scratched--NCS, Unc Details, white metal, holed at the top, high relief; and an HK-239 Columbus Statue So-Called Dollar AU58 NGC, aluminum.Not Sold. |
| 29361 | Pair of Bronze So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1892 Columbus statue dollar, HK-238, bronze, 38 mm, Uncirculated with glossy surfaces, mahogany coloration overall, but with a patch of darker toning on the upper obverse, a scarce so-called dollar; and 1915 Montana Exposition Fund dollar, HK-409, bronze, 38 mm, struck for the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco, Choice Uncirculated with hints of mint red surfaces beneath the light patination.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 29362 | Lot of Three Columbian World's Fair Aluminum So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1893 Columbus Statue dollar, HK-239, Eglit-43, aluminum, 38 mm, 6 gm, lightly cleaned, otherwise AU; 1893 California Midwinter Exposition, HK-256, aluminum, 44 mm, 5.2 gm, AU, scarce issue; and 1893 Ferris wheel medal, unlisted in Hibler-Kappen, Eglit-20, aluminum, 38 mm, 6.1 gm, MS60 with attractive prooflike fields, a well matched trio of Chicago World's Fair medals.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29363 | 1892 World's Columbian Exposition, HK-241, MS62 NGC. Aluminum, 38 mm. Baby Ruth dollar. The reverse depicts "Americas Trinity of Heroes," Washington, Lincoln, and Grant. Prooflike light gray surfaces with faint champagne toning on the reverse.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 29364 | 1894 California Midwinter Exposition Official Medal, HK-245, R.5, MS63 NGC. Brass, 33 mm. The purpose of this Exposition was: "To bring to California, exposition of 'worldwide interest and significance'; to divert public mind from Panic of 1893; to bring homeseekers to state, showing them 'resources and versatility of its inhabitants' " (So-Called Dollars, 2008, p. 47). Both sides display medium tan patination with considerable orange-gold luster in the recessed areas. A few tiny, light flecks are scattered about the obverse.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 29365 | 1894 California Midwinter Exposition Electric Tower/State Seal, HK-249, R.4, MS64 NGC. Aluminum, 38 mm. The untoned surfaces reveal a fair degree of contrast between the semi-prooflike fields and the devices. This is a sharply struck piece, and possesses just a few minor marks that preclude Gem classification. There is a neat hole at 12 o'clock. Great all-around eye appeal.Not Sold. |
| 29366 | Three So-Called Dollars. Included are: 1894 Mechanics Art Building, HK-251, R.5, aluminum, MS60 NGC Holed, counterstamped on the reverse (tower side) W.D. FREEMAN; 1894 California Midwinter Exposition, HK-252, R.5, aluminum, AU50 uncertified; and an 1894 State Seal-Exposition View HK-261, R.5, aluminum, AU53 NGC. Sold for: $264.50. |
| 29367 | 1894 California Midwinter Expo, HK-254, MS60 NGC. Aluminum, 45 mm, R.5. (HK, 2008). A splendid, prooflike medal from the California Midwinter Exposition held in San Francisco in 1894. Struck by Schwaab Stamp & Seal Company in Milwaukee, this so-called dollar has scattered abrasions in the fields, but no significant marks. A pronounced die crack runs along the perimeter of the obverse. There is a little weakness in the centers, but overall this piece is crisply detailed and features the attractive "five edifices" reverse. Sold for: $230.00. |
| 29368 | Three Scarce to Rare So-Called Dollars. The lot includes a Cotton States and International Expo, HK-268, bronze, AU58; 1904 Louisiana Purchase Expo, HK-309, bronze, XF45; and a 1911 Mobile Bicentennial, HK-659, bronze, Fine.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 29369 | 1897 Fitzsimmons Dollar, HK-277, R.6, XF45 NGC. Brass, 33 mm. This medal commemorates the world's heavyweight championship bout held March 17, 1897 when Bob Fitzsimmons knocked out James J. Corbett in 14 rounds. Golden-tan patina assumes darker hues in the recesses of this Choice XF example. A few minute marks are noted over each side.Sold for: $287.50. |
| 29370 | 10-Piece So-Called Dollar Lot. Includes: HK-283; HK-289 (two pieces), one looped; HK-309, corroded; HK-323; HK-336 (two pieces), one with bar removed from top; HK-411; HK-415; and HK-416. Grade range is VF-AU.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 29371 | Quintet of Certified So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Official Medal, HK-283, R.4, AU58 NGC, brass, attractive, problem-free example; (two) 1901 Pan-American Exposition Official Medals, HK-289, R.3, MS62 NGC, brass, bright gold-tan surfaces; 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Souvenir Coin, HK-306, R.4, MS62 Prooflike NGC, brass, octagonal, 33 mm x 33 mm, serial number 27034, date on holder is 1903, pleasing field-motif contrast; and a 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Souvenir Coin, HK-306, R.4, MS63 NGC, brass, octagonal, 33 mm x 33 mm, serial number 28270, prooflike fields are not indicated as such on holder.Not Sold. |
| 29372 | 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition, HK-283, MS61 NGC. Brass, 34 mm. An official medal for the exposition, held in Omaha, Nebraska. Fully prooflike surfaces with rich yellow luster.Not Sold. |
| 29373 | 1898 Avengers of the Maine--Scratched--NCS. AU Details. HK-286a, white metal. The new edition of So-Called Dollars fails to record this variety, a merchant piece from Ohio. The obverse depicts the Avengers of the Maine, Dewey, Miles, Shafter, and Sampson. Below, Wm. VETTER, 116 E. PEARL ST., CIN'TI, OH. The reverse depicts the Maine, with waves in the foreground, above REMEMBER THE MAINE, and below, DESTROYED FEB. 15, 1898. Light pewter surfaces with minor scratches and rim bruises.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 29374 | 1901 Pan-American Expo Medal, HK-289, MS65 NGC. Brass, 34 mm. A standing, heroic Indian is astride a soaring eagle, with minuscule G.T. BREWSTER below. The reverse shows a map of the Western Hemisphere with particulars concerning the exposition. Interestingly, the reverse on this example is just about 90 degrees rotated from normal medal turn. The luster is brilliant, and a small dark toning spot is all that likely precludes an even higher grade. Census: 21 in 65, 17 finer (4/08).Sold for: $253.00. |
| 29375 | 1901 Pan-American Exposition Medal MS65 ANACS. HK-289. Brass, 22 mm. Obverse: standing nude male (described as an "Indian" in Hibler-Kappen but more likely Helios or Apollo) among clouds, G.T. BREWSTER below in tiny letters. Reverse: textured North and South America with overlapping letters PAE to the right, PAN AMERICAN / EXPOSITION / BVFFALO NY VSA / MAY 1 NOV 1 / MDCDI left.Not Sold. |
| 29376 | 1901-02 Fort Sumter Dollar, HK-292, VF. HK-292, silver-plated copper, 33 mm, 12.3 gm. The obverse depicts a palmetto tree and plantation scene inside SOUTH CAROLINA INTER-STATE AND WEST INDIAN EXPOSITION. The reverse has Fort Sumter within a wreath and CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA 1901-1902. Bright silver at the centers, with some minor marks, and deepening patina at the borders.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 29377 | 1902 Fort Sumter Dollar--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. HK-292, R.6. Issued for the South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition. The obverse depicts a palm or palmetto tree as part of a plantation scene, with the name of the exposition around. The reverse depicts Fort Sumter within a wreath, with CHARLESTON above, SOUTH CAROLINA below, 1901 left, and 1902 right. Bright silver surfaces with peripheral steel-blue toning around.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 29378 | So-Called Dollar Quintet. 1902 HK-296, Wells-Fargo Semi-Centennial, silver, XF, several rim bruises; 1904 HK-309, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, with Missouri Day hanger, XF; 1904 HK-323, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, International Nickel Company, AU; 1906 HK-336a, Southwest Expedition, Pikes Peak Centennial, oxidized silver finish, Uncirculated; and 1915 HK-404a, Panama Pacific Exposition, Florida Fund, silver-plated, XF.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 29379 | Four So-Called Dollars, AU58 Uncertified. Includes: 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, HK-299, R.4, silver, 33 mm, delicate golden-gray toning; two (2) 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition medals, HK-302, R.3, yellow bronze, both with greenish-gold luminous surfaces; and a 1908 U.S. Navy World Voyage, 352c, R.5, Type V (TO PACIFIC COAST), gilt-brass, reeded edge, 36 mm, clean bright yellow-gold surfaces.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 29380 | So-Called Dollar Duo. 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, HK-299, R.4, AU58 Uncertified, silver, 33 mm, the variety with a star at St. Louis, light to medium gray toning; and a 1933 Pedley-Ryan Dollar, HK-825, R.5, MS62 NGC, silver, 38 mm, silver-gray surfaces are accented with splashes of lavender and sky-blue, some reverse letters and digits are doubled.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 29381 | Exposition Trio. 1905 HK-299, Louisiana Purchase Exposition Official Souvenir Medal, silver, MS64 NGC; 1907 HK-347, Jamestown Tercentennial Official Medal, gilt, MS63 NGC; 1915 HK-402, Alabama at Panama-Pacific medal, bronze, MS64 NGC.Not Sold. |
| 29382 | Near-Complete Uncirculated Roll of HK-300, 1904 Louisiana Purchase Official Souvenir Medals. Gold-plated bronze, 33 mm. Obv. jugate busts of Napoleon and Jefferson, with LOUISIANA PURCHASE OFFICIAL SOUVENIR around. Rev. map representing the Louisiana Purchase, with star at St. Louis, legend LOUISIANA TERRITORY / 1803 / 1,000,000 SQUARE MILES / $15,000,000 / ST. LOUIS 1804. When was the last time you saw a nearly complete roll of so-called dollars? A check through the roll reveals that all are lustrous Uncirculated pieces, a few showing light spotting. Most would average MS62-MS63, with a couple of pieces close to Gem grade. All are of the more-common reverse showing the star at St. Louis.Sold for: $690.00. |
| 29383 | Louisiana Purchase Exposition Official Medal Trio. 1904 Official Souvenir medals: HK-300, gold-plated bronze, 20 rays, MS65 NGC; HK-302, yellow bronze, 22 rays, MS60 ANACS; HK-304, gilt, 23 rays, MS65 NGC. The obverse is signed with an M, indicating that George Morgan produced the die, while the reverse appears unsigned. The three medals are from three different dies, as shown by the number of rays around the star on each piece.Sold for: $287.50. |
| 29384 | 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Medal. HK-303, bronze, 33 mm. The official medal of the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition and World's Fair held in St. Louis. This example is the Star on Map variety, with just enough wear to keep it at the AU level. Pleasing, nonetheless.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 29385 | Quintet of Certified So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1904 Louisiana Purchase Expo Official Souvenir Medal, HK-304, R.3, MS63 NGC, gilt, star at St. Louis variety; (1904) Louisiana Purchase Expo Cascade Gardens, HK-315, R.4,AU53 NGC, brass, reeded edge; 1905, Lewis and Clark Centennial Expo Official Medal, HK-325, R.5--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU55, silver, bright surfaces reveal some fine hairlines mingling with die polish lines in the fields; 1906 Pike's Peak, 'Southwest Expedition,' Centennial Official Medal, HK-336, R.4, MS62 NGC, silver, gray-oxidized finish; and a 1906 Pike's Peak, 'Southwest Expedition,' Centennial Official Medal, HK-338, R.3, AU58 NGC, bronze.Not Sold. |
| 29386 | 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Souvenir Medal, HK-304, MS66 NGC. HK-304, Gilt copper. 33 mm. A popular medal depicting conjoined busts of Napoleon and Jefferson on the obverse and a U.S. map on the reverse, depicting an outline of the Louisiana Purchase. These souvenir medals were produced in several compositions, including gold, silver, bronze, copper, and gilt.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 29387 | 1904 Louisiana Purchase Expo Souvenir Coin of Admission, HK-306, R.4, MS64 Prooflike NGC. Brass, octagonal, 33 mm x 33 mm. Splashes of light green and rose visit yellow-gold surfaces. Mildly frosted design elements appear to glide over mirrored fields. A few minor handling marks preclude Gem classification.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 29388 | Sequential Admission Trio. 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition souvenir coin of admission, sequentially numbered: number 28426, MS64 Deep prooflike NGC; number 28427, MS64 Deep prooflike; and number 28428, MS63 Deep prooflike. Not Sold. |
| 29389 | R.7 Silver Proof 1904 President Roosevelt So-Called Dollar, HK-308. Silver, 38 mm. Edge-stamped SILBER .990. Bust of Roosevelt faces front, around PRES. THEO. ROOSEVELT. Reverse edifice and grounds , around HALL OF FESTIVALS AND CENTRAL CASCADES. Dies by Lauer of Germany, hence perhaps the Germanic spelling of "silver." In fact, further research may reveal that this issue was produced as part of the German exhibition at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. This is a cleaned and hairlined silver proof, still quite rare and almost never seen at auction, despite the fact that three are offered in this sale.Sold for: $1,150.00. |
| 29390 | 1904 Roosevelt So-Called Dollar, HK-308, PR63 NGC. Silver, proof, 38 mm. Obv. President Teddy Roosevelt faces forward, PRES. THEO. ROOSEVELT around, with a beaded border. Rev. domed building and grounds, around HALL OF FESTIVALS AND CENTRAL CASCADES / EXPOSITION ST. LOUIS 1904. Reflective pinkish-silver surfaces with a few light hairlines. This issue can legitimately be called "very rare," and is absent from most so-called dollar collections.Sold for: $1,380.00. |
| 29391 | 1904 Roosevelt So-Called Dollar, PR63 Ultra Cameo NGC. HK-308. Silver, 38 mm. The 2nd edition of the Hibler-Kappen reference on so-called dollars (2008) provides a rarity rating of R.7 for this issue, which translates to 11 to 20 known on their modified scale. For obvious reasons, the Roosevelt dollar is missing from most collections. As of (7/08), the NGC Census Report documents one example at the PR62 level and another in PR63. Interestingly, the current offering is absent from the population data, perhaps due to a typographical error. A review of our auction archives reveals that Heritage has sold only two HK-308 so-called dollars in the past--a PR62 NGC example and a PR63 Cameo NGC coin, the latter of which is also absent from the Census Report. The coin presented here is the finest that we have been able to identify--certified or otherwise. Amber-gold coloration throughout is accentuated by gentle swaths of electric-blue toning when rotated under a light source. An abrasion on the obverse rim at 8 o'clock precludes an even higher grade.Sold for: $7,475.00. |
| 29392 | Sextet of So-Called Dollars. Includes: (two) 1904 Missouri Dollars, HK-309, R.5; 1903-4 Pax Dollar, HK-314, Eglit-342, R.4; 1915 Montana Dollar, HK-409, R.4; (two) 1915 Oregon Dollars, HK-411, R.3; and a 1915 California Panama-Pacific California State Dollar, HK-414, R.5.Not Sold. |
| 29393 | Trio of Louisiana Purchase Exposition Pieces. 1903-4 PAX dollar, HK-314, Eglit 342, MS61, prooflike NGC, commemorating both the Columbian Exposition and the Louisiana Purchase Exposition on a single medal; (1904) Cascade Garden, HK-315, MS61 NGC; and (1904) Palace of Machinery, HK-320, AU58 NGC. A wonderful trio.Not Sold. |
| 29394 | 1904 St. Louis World's Fair Box Set of Five Palace Dollars. Aluminum, 36 mm. Five medals struck for the St. Louis World's Fair, including HK-316, HK-319, HK-320, and HK-322a. The medals come with the original round metal box as listed in the Hendershott catalog number 30-570, manufactured by Schwaab of Milwaukee. The medals all have some wear and grade Extra Fine.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 29395 | Pair of Certified So-Called Dollars. Includes: (1904) Palace of Electricity, HK-319, MS63 Prooflike NGC; 1919 Swift & Company, HK-907A, MS63 NGC.Not Sold. |
| 29396 | Pair of 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition Official Medals. HK-325, silver, AU55 NGC; and HK-327, bronze, MS64 NGC. These official medals were struck at the Mint exhibit on the exposition grounds.Not Sold. |
| 29397 | Lot of Better So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1905 Lewis and Clark, HK-327, bronze, R.5, AU; 1905 Lewis and Clark, HK-329, bronze; 1905 Lewis and Clark Centennial, HK-unlisted (two pieces, VF and Choice AU); 1915 Pan-Pac/Oregon, HK-411, bronze (three pieces); 1915 Pan-Pac, HK-414, gilt brass, reeded edge, R.5; 1915 Pan-Pac/U.S. Expo, HK-422, R.6, AU; 1939 Golden Gate Expo Petroleum Dollar, HK-484, Type II, Uncirculated; and (1961) Continental Currency Restrike, HK-854, white metal--Improperly Cleaned--NCS--AU Details.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 29398 | 1906 Southwest Expedition, Pikes Peak Centennial Trio. HK-335, silver proof, PR62 NGC; HK-336, silver oxidized finish, MS62 NGC; HK-338, bronze, MS65 NGC. These medals were designed by Charles Barber and struck at the Philadelphia Mint, where just 250 of the silver proofs were minted. Barber's rendition of the mountain is reasonably accurate, certainly far superior to the triangular mountain on the 1860s Clark, Gruber gold pieces. Today, a century after these pieces were minted, it seems a shame that they weren't produced at the new Denver Mint that began production the same year.Not Sold. |
| 29399 | 1906 Southwest Expedition Medal, HK-335, PR65 NGC. Silver, 34 mm. A lovely silver medal marking the centennial of the Southwest Expedition, and the discovery, by Zebulon Montgomery Pike, of the mountain that now bears his name. The obverse features a bust of Pike, and the reverse depicts his mountain. A lovely Gem with brilliant silver surfaces, deeply mirrored fields, and frosty devices. The reverse has a hint of smoky toning.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 29400 | A Duo of Uncertified So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1906 Pike's Peak Centennial, HK-336, R.4, silver, gray oxidized finish, 34 mm; and a 1933 Colorado's Century of Progress, HK-870, R.3, silver, 40 mm.Sold for: $97.75. |
| 29401 | Sextet of So-Called Dollars. This six-piece lot includes: 1906 Pike's Peak centennial medal, HK-338, bronze, 34 mm, Uncirculated; 1909 Hudson-Fulton commemorative, HK-385, aluminum, 35 mm, holed for suspension at 12 o'clock with a red, white, and blue ribbon--which appears to be original--attached to loop, otherwise AU; 1933 Century of Progress official medal, HK-463, 38 mm, dies by Zettler, Uncirculated; 1933 World's Fair "Travel and Transport" dollar, HK-474, gilt, 33 mm, Choice Uncirculated with prooflike surfaces except that a 10-mm triangular piece of the gilt layer is missing at 6 o'clock on the reverse; 1939 Stratford, Connecticut Tercentenary medal, HK-700, bronze, 35 mm, a nice Uncirculated example; and an 1893 Carter H. Harrison memorial medal, HK-765, Eglit-360, Rulau Chi-78, bronze, 38 mm, AU, an unusually late die state with the reverse displaying eight radial die breaks.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 29402 | 1906 Pikes Peak Centennial Medal, HK-338, R.3, MS63 NGC. Bronze. Misattributed on holder as 388 (gold plate). Sandy-colored surfaces exhibit well struck design features. Numerous tiny flecks scattered over obverse limit the grade.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29403 | Pair of 1906 San Francisco Earthquake Medals. HK-340, silver--Improperly Cleaned--NCS, AU details; and HK-341, brass, AU55 NGC. Both pieces have the same design, showing California Street on the obverse and the ruins of City Hall on the reverse. Despite identical designs and legends, both the obverse and reverse dies are different. A study of individual die characteristics could take So-Called dollar collecting to an entirely new level.Not Sold. |
| 29404 | Pair of 20th Century Exposition Medals. 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition Official Medal, HK-344, silver, AU; and a 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition Louisiana Medal, HK-405, bronze, AU.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29405 | A Trio of 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition So-Called Dollars, AU55 Uncertified. Includes: HK-345, R.6, silver-plated bronze, clean medium-gray surfaces, and a couple of minute rim dings each side; HK-346, R.4, bronze, pleasing tan surfaces with subtle underlying red; and an HK-347, R.4, gilt, yellow-gold patina bathes each side.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 29406 | Trio of 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial So-Called Dollars. Includes: HK-346, bronze, R.4 (201-500 known); HK-347, gilt, also R.4.; and HK-349, brass, R.4. Nice Choice Mint State or better.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 29407 | So-Called Dollar Pair. 1907 HK-349, Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition, brass, AU uncertified; and a 1908 HK-351 U.S. Navy World Voyage medal, brass, MS62 NGC, holed.Not Sold. |
| 29408 | 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Official Medal, HK-353, R.5, AU58 NGC. Silver, 32 mm. Official medals in silver, bronze, copper, and gilt were struck in the Mint Exhibit on the Exposition grounds. This near-Mint piece displays light to medium gray patina, is well struck, and nicely preserved.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 29409 | 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Pair. HK-353, silver--Improperly Cleaned--NCS, Unc Details; and HK-355, copper, MS64 Brown NGC. The exposition was held in Seattle, and these official medals were struck at the Mint exhibit on the grounds.Not Sold. |
| 29410 | Five So-Called Dollars of the Early 20th Century. Includes: 1909 HK-355 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo Official Medal MS63 Brown NGC; two NCS-graded 1909 HK-374 Hendrik Hudson Daalder pieces, one Improperly Cleaned, AU Details, the other Obverse Scratched, Unc Details; a 1909 HK-387 Taft-Diaz Meeting So-Called Dollar--Improperly Cleaned--AU Details NCS; and a 1914 HK-398 Panama Canal Completion Medal AU58 NGC, serial number 1506.Not Sold. |
| 29411 | 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Official Medal, HK-355, R.4, MS64 Brown NGC. Copper. The purpose of this Exposition was: "To prove to ... world ... enormous value of Alaska to United States and ... greatness of its entry port, Seattle": to exhibit "... development, resources, products and advantages" of State of Washington (So-Called Dollars, 2008, p. 67). Semi-glossy light brown surfaces display orange-red color in the recessed areas. Nicely preserved.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 29412 | 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo Gold So-Called Dollar, HK-360--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. Gold, 14 mm (the size of a U.S. gold dollar), R.5 (76-200 known) according to the Hibler-Kappen rarity scale in the 2008 edition. The surfaces of this piece are overly bright in an attempt to simulate a Mint State piece. Obverse: miner with pick, shovel, and pan, reverse: wide shield with 1 DWT and wreath. Still an attractive and affordable example of this Hart's Coins of the West series, with no other distractions. Sold for: $172.50. |
| 29413 | 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Gold Dollar, MS63 NGC. HK-360, Gould-Bressett 156. Gold, 15 mm. "A" directly over miner's hat, slanted date, 17 berries on wreath. Issued by M.E. Hart Company of San Francisco for the 1909 exposition in Seattle, Washington.. The current offering is a gently shimmering representative with a few delicate vertical hairlines on each side. Census: 10 in 63, 8 finer (8/08).Sold for: $517.50. |
| 29414 | 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Gold Half Dollar, MS64 NGC. HK-360A (although not technically a so-called dollar). Gold. Issued by M.E. Hart of San Francisco for the 1909 exposition in Seattle. This piece is boldly struck for the issue and displays frosty surfaces. The dollar-sized gold piece, HK-360, was designated by Hibler-Kappen as a so-called dollar, therefore the two smaller denominations (quarter and half dollar) are sometimes identified with an attribution sub-number.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 29415 | 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Gold Half Dollar, MS64 Prooflike NGC. HK-360A (although not actually a so-called dollar by definition). Gold. Incorrectly labeled as a "SC25C" on the NGC insert. This is technically a gold half dollar, being of the 1/2 DWT denomination. The dollar, half dollar, and quarter gold pieces were sold for $2.50 as a set by M.E. Hart Company during the 1909 exposition in Seattle. The current near-Gem is unusually nice for the issue, having lovely prooflike surfaces, and so designated on the NGC insert. Worthy of a premium bid.Sold for: $431.25. |
| 29416 | Pair of 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Quarter Dollar Gold Pieces. HK-360b. These pieces were privately issued by M.E. Hart of San Francisco, who manufactured different gold pieces between 1908 and 1915. Although the NGC insert for the MS62 example states this is HK-360A, it is really HK-360b; the items do not rate an individual listing in Hibler-Kappen, but receive an oblique mention alongside the HK-360, which is the size of a gold dollar. Also included is an MS63 example that shows slightly deeper orange-gold color.Sold for: $517.50. |
| 29417 | Important Pair of 1909 Hudson-Fulton Medals. HK-369, Hendrik Hudson Daalder, Silver MS63 NGC; HK-380, Hudson-Fulton dollar, bronze, with loop attached, AU58 NGC. Less than 20 examples of the extremely popular silver Hudson Daalder are known.Not Sold. |
| 29418 | 1909 Hudson-Fulton Celebration Aluminum Pair. HK-370, Hendrik Hudson Daalder, 38 mm, MS62 NGC; HK-374, Hendrik Hudson Daalder, 15 mm, MS63 NGC. Both varieties use the same design, one in miniature, representing silver dollar and gold dollar sizes.Not Sold. |
| 29419 | 1909 Hudson-Fulton Daalder, HK-370. Aluminum, 38 mm, R.5 (76-200 known) according to the new Hibler-Kappen edition. Only 200 pieces were reportedly struck, Choice Uncirculated. This lot also includes two 1909 Hudson-Fulton Tercentenary tokens, one silver-plated copper, one copper, both 30 mm, 15.8/14.4 gm, Choice AU.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 29420 | 1909 Hendrik Hudson Gold Daalder, HK-371, MS63 NGC. Gold, 15 mm, the size of a U.S. regular-issue gold dollar. R.7 according to the new Hibler-Kappen update (2008), with only 50-100 pieces struck. New York City coin dealer Thomas L. Elder was responsible for the issuance of these pieces, and published various conflicting reports of their mintage, which is in any case quite low. This piece has lustrous surfaces with pretty antique-gold coloration. A tiny scrape in the right obverse field may account for the grade, but plenty of eye appeal is also present. Census: 1 in 63, 7 finer (4/08).Sold for: $1,725.00. |
| 29421 | 1909 Hendrik Hudson So-Called Dollar, MS63 NGC. HK-372, DeLorey-75. Silver, 15 mm. Issued by Thomas Elder for the 1909 Hudson-Fulton Celebration in New York City, which commemorated the 300th anniversary of the discovery of the Hudson River and the centennial of steamboat navigation. The Hibler-Kappen reference (2008) notes that "only 50-100" pieces were struck and that between 21-75 coins are believed extant (an R.6 on their modified scale). The denomination on the reverse is "1 DAALDER," although the DeLorey-75 issues seem to be nothing more than miniatures of the DeLorey-74, HK-369 so-called dollars, which are the proper size (38 mm) for a daalder coin. Census: 2 in 63, 2 finer (7/08).Sold for: $402.50. |
| 29422 | 1909 Hendrik Hudson Daalder, MS63 NGC. HK-373, R.6 (21 to 75 known). Bronze, 15 mm. Per the 2008 Hibler-Kappen reference only "50-100 struck." This so-called dollar was issued for the 1909 Hudson-Fulton Celebration by numismatist and coin dealer Thomas Elder. The current piece is evenly patinated although traces of original reddish coloration is observed when viewed in angled light. A nice Select Uncirculated example of this scarce issue.Sold for: $402.50. |
| 29423 | Two (circa 1960) Bashlow Restrikes of Dickeson Sommer Islands/Hudson Daalder Mule. Robert Bashlow obtained the reverse die of the HK-369 to HK-374 1939 Hendrik Hudson Daalder medal, and paired it with an unrelated obverse die for the Montroville Wilson Dickeson copy of the Sommer Islands shilling. This muling unintentionally implies the Dutch colonized Bermuda. The two pieces includes are a silver example, MS67 NGC; and a bronze example, MS66 NGC. Both medals are virtually as made. Two Bashlow envelopes that formerly contained the medals accompany the lot.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 29424 | Quartet of So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1909 Hendrik Hudson Daalder Medal, HK-374, R.5, AU58 NGC, aluminum, size of gold dollar, DeLorey 75, bright, white surfaces are quite clean; 1930 Pacific American International Exposition Medal, HK-459, R.4, AU53 Brown NGC, bronze, 34 mm, reddish-tan surfaces; 1939 Golden-Gate Exposition-U.S. Map, HK-478, R.5, AU53 NGC, gilt, 38 mm, copper-gold patina over semi-luminous surfaces; and 1926 New Jersey Sesquicentennial Celebration, HK-674, R.4, MS63 NGC, silver-plated bronze, 38 mm, Baker E324, light to medium gray patina.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 29425 | 1909 Robert Fulton Dollar, MS64 NGC. HK-376. Silver. Issued by Thomas Elder as part of the 1909 Hudson-Fulton celebration in New York City. It is believed that less than 50 pieces were struck in silver and the newly released Hibler-Kappen reference suggests that less then 20 are believed extant, which explains why this so-called dollar is rarely offered for sale. In fact, our records indicate that this is the first example to ever cross the auction block at Heritage. The current offering is unusually nice for the issue, displaying subtle toning over distraction-free surfaces, and is the finest of the six pieces graded thus far by NGC (7/08). Sold for: $402.50. |
| 29426 | 1909 Presidential Meeting, English and Spanish Pair. HK-387, copper, commemorating the meeting of President Taft and President Diaz at El Paso, Texas, and Juarez, Mexico, the reverse in English, AU58 NGC; HK-388, copper, same, the reverse in Spanish, MS62 Brown NGC.Not Sold. |
| 29427 | 1909 Presidential Meeting Pair. HK-387, copper, Presidential Meeting commemorative, English reverse, MS62 Brown NGC; HK-388, Spanish Reverse, MS62 Brown NGC. The second medal is incorrectly identified as HK-387 by NGC.Not Sold. |
| 29428 | 1910 Ohio Valley Exposition MS MS64 NGC. HK-395, R.5. Bronze. No color designation is given, but we see an attractive outline of original red around the devices on each side. Sold for: $184.00. |
| 29429 | (1913) Panama Canal Completion So-Called Dollar. HK-398. Copper, 24 mm. The "Prosperity to All Nations" obverse design, with commemorative text on reverse. Serial number 457 stamped at lower reverse. A popular and scarce so-called dollar that appeals to collectors with naval interests. Comes with original J.F. Newman display case, a rarity. Both the top of the case and the edge of the piece show the inked code 1925.882, suggesting that this is a de-accessioned item once property of a museum.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29430 | Pair of Panama Canal Medals. 1914 Panama Canal Completion Medal, HK-398, Serial number 3051, MS64 NGC; and 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition Official Medal, silver, HK-399, AU uncertified.Not Sold. |
| 29431 | Quartet of Panama-Pacific Expo Medals, Uncertified. Four medals in a custom plastic holder accompanied by a green sleeve-cover, includes: (three) HK-400 pieces, R.4, bronze (inscribed as "Patina," "Copper," and "Bronze" on holder; and an HK-401, R.4, gilt (inscribed as "gold" on holder).Not Sold. |
| 29432 | 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition Official Medal, Mint State. HK-400, bronze. While relatively common, this is a spectacular example with brilliant orange luster. The U.S. Mint produced these medals at their exhibit on the exposition grounds. Accompanied by its original envelope. Also included is an English token of the British Workman Public House Company, Liverpool.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29433 | 1915 Panama-Pacific Expo Official Medal, HK-400, MS64 NGC. Bronze, 38 mm. A "should-be favorite" of "Mercury" dime collectors, as this obverse truly does depict a winged Mercury, opening locks of the Panama Canal. On the reverse, the two entwined female figures represent the two now-joined hemispheres of the Earth. This piece offers lustrous surfaces with deep cherry-red coloration. Census: 14 in 64, 11 finer (4/08).Sold for: $103.50. |
| 29434 | 1915 Panama-Pacific Expo Official Medal, HK-400, MS64 NGC. Bronze, 38 mm. On the obverse a graceful representation of Mercury holds a caduceus and opens a lock of the Panama Canal. Entwined females on the reverse signify the joining of the Eastern and Western hemispheres by the canal. Attractive pinkish-gold surfaces. Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29435 | Trio of So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1910 Ohio Valley Exposition, HK-393, silver, R.6 (21-75 known) according to the new Hibler-Kappen, cleaned AU with light hairlines but still appealing and rare; 1915 Panama-Pacific Expo, HK-401, gilt, Choice Uncirculated; and 1915 Panama-Pacific Expo, HK-414, ungilted bronze, reeded edge, HK-unlisted without gilting, rarity unknown!Sold for: $345.00. |
| 29436 | Nonet of So-Called Dollars. Included are: 1915 Pan-Pac, HK-404a, silver-plated bronze, AU; (3) 1933 Century of Progress, HK-464, gilt, Uncirculated; (3) 1933 Century of Progress, HK-473, reddish-gilt, Uncirculated; (2) 1933 Colorado Century of Progress, HK-870, Type IV, silver, one VF and one AU.Not Sold. |
| 29437 | Quartet of So-Called Dollars. Includes two pieces each of 1915 Panama-Pacific Expo, HK-404A, R.5 (76-200 known), silver-plated; and 1933 Pedley-Ryan & Co., HK-825, Type IV. All XF-AU.Not Sold. |
| 29438 | 1915 Panama-Pacific State Medal Pair. Louisiana Fund medal, HK-406, MS64 Brown NGC; Maryland at Panama-Pacific medal, HK-407, MS62 NGC.Not Sold. |
| 29439 | Trio of 1915 Panama-Pacific Expo State Fund So-Called Dollars. Includes: Montana Dollar, HK-409, R,4, AU50 Uncertified, bronze, 38 mm; Oregon Dollar, HK-411, R.3, MS62 NGC, bronze, 38 mm; and a South Carolina Dollar, HK-412, R.6, AU55, NGC, bronze, 38 mm.Not Sold. |
| 29440 | Five Panama Canal Pieces Certified by NGC. Includes a 1915 HK-411 Oregon at the Panama-Pacific Exposition So-Called Dollar AU58, two 1915 HK-414 "California The Exposition State" So-Called Dollars MS62, a 1915 HK-427 Panama-California Exposition So-Called Dollar AU55, and a 1915 Arbietet Adlar Panama-Pacific Exposition "So-Called Half Dollar" MS63.Not Sold. |
| 29441 | Duo of Certified 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition State Dollars. Includes: HK-413, R.6, XF40 NGC, bronze, 38 mm; and HK-414, R.5, MS63, NGC, gilt brass, reeded edge, 35 mm.Not Sold. |
| 29442 | Duo of Certified 1915 Tower of Jewels State Dollars. Includes: HK-415, R.5, MS63 NGC, gilt brass, reeded edge, 35 mm; and an HK-416, gilt brass, reeded edge, 35 mm, misattributed as HK-415 on holder.Not Sold. |
| 29443 | Duo of Rare So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition "Four Portraits" Dollar, HK-421, R.6, AU58 NGC, bronze; and 1915 U.S. Expositions Dollar, HK-422, R.6--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details, gilt, this is the variety with microscopic I. & J. (for Irvine and Jachens, who struck the medals) appearing off the southern coast of Central America.Not Sold. |
| 29444 | 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition Octagonal Dollar (Slug), Badge - C.G. Brinker, HK-424, R.6, XF40 NGC. Gilt-bronze. The issue with the word SOUVENIR within the beaded circle of the reverse. Light brown patination dominates the fields of both sides, and nicely highlights the lighter golden-tan design elements. This is a sharply defined and remarkably clean piece.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 29445 | Rare 1915 Panama-Pacific/California Gold Rush Octagonal Slug Replica, HK-424, AU Uncertified. Gilt bronze, 40 mm, 28.9 gm. Type One. Obverse, within beaded circle SOUVENIR / PPIE (interwoven monogram) / (microscopic) DESIGN PAT. APPLD. FOR / PANAMA-PACIFIC, INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION / SAN FRANCISCO / 1915, around THE DAYS OF OLD THE DAYS OF GOLD THE DAYS OF FORTY-NINE. Reverse design similar to Humbert fifty dollar octagonal slug, except .000 THOUS. This piece is weakly struck on the lower obverse, as apparently most are. The piece shows only light handling, with a couple of rim bumps in character with the original pieces they imitate. Described as R.6 in the new 2008 edition of Hibler-Kappen's So-Called Dollars, or 21-75 pieces known. Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29446 | 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, HK-424, R.6, MS60 NGC. Gilt bronze, 40 mm. Octagonal souvenir medal with a hanger attached for suspension from a ribbon.Sold for: $201.25. |
| 29447 | 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, HK-424, R.6, MS62 NGC. Gilt bronze, 40 mm. Octagonal commemorative medal, issued at the exposition in 1915. A larger variety of medals was issued for this exposition than for any other, except the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.Sold for: $287.50. |
| 29448 | 1915 Panama-California Exposition, HK-428, R.5, MS63 NGC. Gilt. Obverse. Full figure of Uncle Sam part right, pick in right hand over right shoulder, shoulder in left hand, two continents in background and handle of shovel lies across canal--all within center circle; outside around PANAMA CALIFORNIA EXPOSITION SAN DIEGO 1915. Reverse. Ship passing through Canal, above OFFICIAL SOUVENIR, above around PANAMA CANAL OPENED BY S.S. ANCON; below ship AUG. 15 1914. Both sides of this Select example display subtle greenish-gold patina and scattered speckles of russet, and the design elements exhibit strong and uniform definition. A scattering of light handling marks limits the grade.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 29449 | Pair of Certified 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition So-Called-Dollars. Includes: HK-428, MS64, R.5, gilt; and HK-432, R.6, bronze.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 29450 | 1916 Panama-California Expo Official Medal, HK-431, MS62 NGC. Gilt bronze, 34 mm. Listed as R.6 (21-75 known) in the 2008 edition of So-Called Dollars by Hibler and Kappen. This issue features Uncle Sam on the obverse and the S.S. Ancon passing through the canal on opening day, August 15, 1914. Fully lustrous with the gilt completely intact. Limited from a higher grade designation by some light hairlines. Overall an attractive piece for the issue.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 29451 | 1915 Panama Canal Exposition, Westgate Panama Canal So-Called Dollar, HK-432, R.6, MS63 NGC. Bronze, 38 mm. This rare Select so-called dollar displays semi-gloss surfaces toned an attractive medium tan, and a well executed strike leaves sharp definition on the design features. No mentionable contacts are evident. A few small flecks are scattered over the left reverse.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 29452 | 1915 Panama-California Exposition, Westgate Panama Canal, HK-432A, R.6, AU55 Brown NGC. Copper. Traces of orange-gold luster show through the light to medium brown patination. The surfaces are quite clean, and exhibit well struck design elements. Pleasing overall eye appeal.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 29453 | 1920 Wilson Dollar/Manila Mint Opening So-Called Dollar, HK-449, MS62 NGC. Silver, 38 mm. Commemorates the opening of the U.S. branch mint in Manila, The Philippines, the only overseas mint this nation has ever established. Obv. Woodrow Wilson faces left, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES around. Rev. a kneeling Justice holds scales in one hand and rests the other on the shoulder of a nude youth who is pouring planchets into a coin press, around TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE MINT MANILA P.I. 1920. Only 2,200 silver pieces were struck. This example offers pink- and gold-tinged, attractive surfaces. Census: 15 in 62, 34 finer (4/08).Sold for: $690.00. |
| 29454 | 1920 HK-449 Wilson Dollar, MS62 NGC. HK-449. Silver, 38 mm. The eye appeal of this piece is what one would expect to observe on a coin of a higher grade. Even in terms of technical considerations, the current example beckons to a finer designation. Soothing amber coloration consistently blankets both sides of the lustrous, aesthetically pleasing so-called dollar. As of (7/08), NGC has certified only 66 examples in all grades.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 29455 | 1920 Wilson Dollar/Manila Mint, HK-449, MS63 NGC. Silver, 38 mm. A lustrous pinkish-gold memento of this historic event, the only offshore opening of a U.S. branch mint. This coin has premium eye appeal suggestive of an even finer grade. The medals were designed by Clifford Hewitt, who also taught the Philippines natives to use the Mint's electrically operated coinage equipment. Dies by George T. Morgan of silver dollar fame.Sold for: $805.00. |
| 29456 | 1920 Manila Mint Opening (Wilson Dollar), HK-449, MS63 NGC. Silver, 38 mm. Although Wilson dollars are available in Select Uncirculated or better condition, not all are eye-appealing. The current piece is extraordinarily pleasing for the issue, with ice-blue centers and a ring of magenta toning at the peripheries on the obverse. The reverse displays an attractive amber hue throughout, although the color is more accentuated near the rims.. Only 2,200 Wilson dollars were minted, but numismatists must be reminded that many were either melted or dumped into Manila Bay at the dawn of World War II. This lustrous example of HK-449 will surely be one of the prized possessions of its next owner. Census: 20 in 63, 15 finer (4/08).Sold for: $1,725.00. |
| 29457 | 1920 Wilson Dollar VF. HK-450, plain edge, bronze. AU details, but cleaned and retoned to lessen the appearance of surface corrosion on each side; and a test or trial piece from the American Paper and Pulp Association, dated 1878, although it is unknown whether that was the date of production, or the date that the organization was established.Not Sold. |
| 29458 | 1926 Sesquicentennial Medals. Included are: (2) HK-451, copper, one MS60 cleaned and the other MS63 Red and Brown; HK-452, bronze, MS63 Red; and an HK-454, nickel, MS60. Not Sold. |
| 29459 | Duo of So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1926 U.S. Sesquicentennial Exposition Connecticut Dollar, HK-456, R.3, Uncertified, bronze; and a 1931 McCormick Reaper Centennial Official Medal, HK-460, R.1, MS62 NGC, bronze.Not Sold. |
| 29460 | Duo of 1932 Certified William Penn 250th Anniversary of Arrival in America. Includes: HK-461, MS63 NGC, R.6, silver, 38 mm; and HK-462, MS63 NGC, R.3, bronze.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 29461 | 10-Piece Lot of So-Called Dollars. Includes these so-called dollars: HK-462; HK-465 (two pieces); HK-466 (two pieces); HK-467; HK-473; HK-687; HK-689; and HK-694. XF/AU to Uncirculated.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 29462 | Three So-Called Dollars of 1933. Includes: HK-463 Chicago Century of Progress Exposition Official Medal, bronze, uncertified in original holder with deep brown patina and a piece of paper ephemera; HK-825 Type IV Pedley-Ryan So-Called Dollar MS62 NGC, silver, light russet toning overall; and an HK-869 Type III Colorado Century of Progress Fundraising So-Called Dollar AU55, silver, light silver-blue and gray.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 29463 | Trio of Certified 1933 Century of Progress Exposition So-Called Dollars. Includes: Official Medal, HK-463, R.2, MS65 NGC, bronze, 38 mm; A & P Carnival Dollar, HK-464, R.3, MS64 NGC, gilt, 35 mm, standing pig on obverse; and an A & P Carnival Dollar, HK-464a, R.3, MS64 NGC, gilt, 35 mm, cow on obverse, misattributed as HK-464.Not Sold. |
| 29464 | 1933 Depression Era Quartet. HK-464, A&P Carnival (pig)--Improperly Cleaned--NCS, AU Details; HK-465, Ford Dollar--Obverse Damage--NCS, AU Details; HK-473, Michigan Dollar--Improperly Cleaned--NCS, AU Details; HK-474, Travel & Transport Dollar--Damaged--NCS, Unc Details.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 29465 | Five Century of Progress So-Called Dollars. Includes two 1933 HK-464 A&P Carnival So-Called Dollars Graded MS61, the first an NGC-graded item with the familiar pig reverse, while the second is an ANACS-graded piece that shows a cow reverse, unlisted in the original edition of Hibler-Kappen; a 1933 HK-465 Ford So-Called Dollar MS61 NGC; a 1933 HK-469 Hall of Science So-Called Dollar MS61 NGC; and a 1933-4 HK-470 "Indian Head" Dollar MS63 Red and Brown NGC.Not Sold. |
| 29466 | Quartet of Certified So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1933 Century of Progress Exposition, A&P Carnival-Cow, HK-464a, R.3, MS63 NGC, gilt, 35 mm, lustrous orange-gold surfaces reveal light flecks over both sides; 1939 Golden Gate Exposition, Treasure Island Dollar, HK-481, R.2, MS64 NGC, gilt bronze, 33 mm, luminous peach-gold surfaces exhibit well defined devices; 1940 golden Gate International Exposition, Petroleum Dollar, HK-483, R.2, MS62 NGC, gilt bronze, 35 mm, light handling marks define the grade; and a 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition, Petroleum Dollar, HK-484, R.2, MS62 NGC, gilt bronze, 35 mm, bright surfaces are sharply defined.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29467 | Two Certified Century of Progress Ford Dollars. Includes: 1933, HK-465, R.2, MS62 NGC, bronze, 34 mm; and 1934, HK-466, R.2, bronze, 34 mm.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 29468 | Trio of Certified So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1933 Greenduck Dollar, HK-467, MS62 NGC, misspelled "Greenbuck" on the slab; 1939 Tower of the Sun, HK-490A, MS63 NGC; and 1953 Louisiana Purchase, HK-509, MS65 Red NGC.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 29469 | A Trio of 1933 Century of Progress Exposition So-Called-Dollars. Includes: Hall of Science Medal, HK-469, R.3, MS63 Prooflike NGC, gilt, 32 mm; Indian Head Dollar, HK-470, R.3, MS64 Red and Brown NGC, brass, 33 mm; and an Italian Exhibit Dollar, HK-471, R.4, bronze, 34 mm.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 29470 | 1933 Century of Progress Expo Martin Luther Dollar, HK-472, R.4, MS62 NGC. Bronze, 35 mm. Obverse bust of Luther, reverse 1833 / FROM CENTURY / 1933 / TO CENTURY / THE LUTHERAN CHURCH / PROCLAIMS / HER UNCHANGING FAITH / THAT JESUS CHRIST / DIED FOR ALL/ CHICAGO.Not Sold. |
| 29471 | Duo of 1933 Century of Progress Exposition Michigan Dollars. Includes: HK-473, R.3, MS65 Red and Brown NGC, gilt, reddish, 33 mm; and an HK-473b, R.4, Uncertified, Dow metal.Not Sold. |
| 29472 | Three-Piece Lot of So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1933 Travel and Transport, HK-474, MS63 Prooflike NGC, gilt, 33 mm, issued for Century of Progress World's Fair in Chicago; 1933 Windsor, Connecticut 300th Anniversary, HK-688, MS64 NGC, bronze, 38 mm, intricately engraved obverse die, pleasing walnut coloration; and 1931 Battle of Groton Heights Sesquicentennial, unlisted in Hibler-Kappen but similar to 1881 centennial medal (HK-125), brass, 35 mm, 15.8 gm, holed at 12 o'clock, otherwise AU. Sold for: $103.50. |
| 29473 | 12 So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1939 Treasure Island, HK-481, gilt bronze, Uncirculated; 1939 Petroleum Dollar, HK-484, Type II, gilt bronze, Uncirculated; 1950 Washington, DC Sesquicentennial, HK-508, copper-bronze, Uncirculated; 1958 Coeur D'Alenes Silver Jubilee, HK-516, nickel-plated, Uncirculated; (2) 1958 Virginia dollars, HK-518a, aluminum, Uncirculated; (2) 1958 Alexandria Centennial, HK-520, gilt bronze, Uncirculated; 1959 Oregon Centennial, HK-557, gilt bronze, Uncirculated; 1959 Wagon Train, HK-559, gilt bronze, Uncirculated; and (2) 1959 Oregon Beaver Dollars, HK-573, oreide, Uncirculated.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 29474 | Three Bronze Gilt Golden Gate Exposition So-Called Dollars. Includes the 1939 HK-481 Treasure Island Dollar MS64 NGC, official emblem obverse and Treasure Island reverse; 1940 HK-483 Type I Petroleum Dollar MS63 NGC, with close-up of oil drill on obverse; and the 1939 HK-484 Type II Petroleum Dollar MS64 NGC, with smaller oil drill and PETROLEUM EXHIBIT below.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 29475 | Quartet of NGC-Certified 1939 Uncirculated So-Called Dollars. Includes: Three 1939 Petroleum dollars, HK-484, all certified by NGC as MS63, issued for the Golden Gate Exposition, each lustrous and similar in appearance; and a 1939 Treasure Island dollar, HK-481, MS63 NGC, bright and flashy, the four pieces making a nice dealer lot.Sold for: $143.75. |
| 29476 | 1939 Charbneau Dollar, HK-488, MS64 NGC. Gold, R.8 (5-10 known) according to the 2008 Hibler-Kappen rarity scale. Issued by San Francisco fine arts appraiser and dealer. Obverse Golden Gate Exposition, reverse large sculptured head of Pacifica. A nice, attractive and lustrous medium yellow-gold example of this extremely rare so-called dollar. From a mintage of 2,500 gold pieces for 1939, most of which were melted soon thereafter.Sold for: $1,265.00. |
| 29477 | 1939 NGC-Certified Tower of the Sun Dollars. Included are: white metal, MS62 NGC; and a bronze medal, AU55 NGC.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 29478 | 1939 New York World's Fair So-Called Dollar. HK-491, R.3. Silver, reeded edge, 35 x 25.6 mm. The obverse of this popular so-called dollar features the trylon and perisphere structures, which were the main attractions at the 1939 New York World's Fair. Lightly cleaned but still a respectable example of this unusual issue.Sold for: $103.50. |
| 29479 | 1939 New York World's Fair Mint State. HK-491, oval, reeded edge, silver. These oval pieces were struck by the Medallic Art Company. Produced in coin silver, 900 fine, this piece weighs 15.8 grams.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29480 | 1939 New York World's Fair Oval, HK-491, MS60 Uncertified. Toned light pearl-gray and unabraded. An official token issue of the exposition.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 29481 | 1939 Lincoln Gold So-Called Dollar, HK-493, MS62 NGC. Gold, 15 mm. Contains 1.85 gm of gold according to NGC, 1.75 gm according to the recent Hibler-Kappen revision. The obverse features a bust of Lincoln facing left, with date 1939 below and ABRAHAM LINCOLN around. The reverse shows A TOKEN in center, ringed by stars and with a bowed wreath around the edge. Issued for the 1939 New York World's Fair by coin dealer Thomas L. Elder, one of 100 pieces struck with a matte finish. This is one of four MS62 pieces at NGC, with only a single piece finer (4/08).Sold for: $546.25. |
| 29482 | (1939-40) North Carolina Dollar, New York World's Fair, HK-494, R.3, MS64 NGC. Aluminum, 38 mm. These were distributed as advertising pieces by the North Carolina Department of Conservation and Development at the North Carolina exhibit at the exposition. Whispers of light gray patina visit the bright surfaces, more so on the obverse.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 29483 | Quartet of 20th Century Medals. 1946 HK-495, International Monetary Conference, Savannah, Georgia--Improperly Cleaned--NCS, Unc Details; 1959 HK-573, Oregon Beaver Dollar--Spot Removed--NCS, Unc Details; 1922 HK-737, Rogers Brothers 75th anniversary--Spot Removed--NCS, AU Details; 1939 HK-739b, Kelvinator silver anniversary--Stained, Damaged--NCS, AU Details, holed.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 29484 | 1948 Gold Discovery Centennial, HK-496, MS64 NGC. Bronze. Obverse: pioneer panning for gold at mill. Reverse: modified Great Seal of California that suspends the bear above the bay. Satiny and unabraded with a single small spot on the upper left reverse.Not Sold. |
| 29485 | 1948 Gold Discovery Centennial Medal, HK-497, R.4, MS63 NGC. Bronze, gold-plated. The Type One variety, showing a much larger miner and cabin. According to the So-Called Dollars reference, the total issue for both types one and two was limited to 3,000 to 4,000 bronze pieces, 1,000 being 24-kt gold plated. The yellow-gold lustrous surfaces of this Select example exhibit sharply struck design elements.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 29486 | Foursome of Certified So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1948 Gold Discovery Centennial, HK-497, R.4, MS65 NGC, gold-plated bronze; 1950 Uniface Dollar, HK-505, R.6, MS62 NGC, gold-plated bronze; 1950 U.S. Capital Sesquicentennial, HK-507, R.4, MS63 NGC, silver, gray oxidized finish; and 1959 Alaska-Hawaii Statehood, HK-534, R.4, MS63 NGC, edge-stamped No. 69 according to NGC slab, which also identifies it as HK-531 (oxidized bronze), but this piece appears to be oxidized nickel-silver. Sold for: $517.50. |
| 29487 | 1948 Gold Discovery California MS66 NGC. HK-497, gold-plated bronze. These medals marked the centennial of the discovery of gold in California. An amazing and fully brilliant yellow Premium Gem with exquisite surfaces.Sold for: $402.50. |
| 29488 | Pair of Certified "Days of '49" Slug Tokens, "HK-502A." One piece certified MS62 NGC and identified as HK-502A; the other is also MS62 NGC, but unattributed on the NGC slab, merely identified as "Days of '49." These are the octagonal fifty dollar slug facsimiles commonly identified as HK-502A, even though they are unlisted in the new 2008 edition of Hibler-Kappen.Not Sold. |
| 29489 | (Circa 1940s) Days of '49 Octagonal So-Called Dollar MS63 NGC. HK-502A, Jankovsky-640, Blunt 4 in '49. Gold-plated bronze. A well-defined example of this variety, which borrows the shape of the old-style "slugs" from territorial gold days. Well-defined with deep violet accents at the high points.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29490 | 1950 California Statehood Centennial, Humbert $50 Slug Facsimile, MS65 NGC. HK-505. Octagonal. Gold-Plated Bronze. 40 mm. Extremely Rare. "Only 10 to 12 made." This Irvine & Jachens Uniface Slug is listed by H&K as made at the time of the California Statehood Centennial. Obverse design similar to obverse of 1851 Augustus Humbert $50 gold slug (target reverse variety), except for "000 Thou." on upper ribbon. Peripheral legend: IMITATION OF FAMOUS CALIFORNIA FIFTY DOLLAR GOLD SLUG, USED BY THE PIONEERS. This Gem example is well struck with bright luster and rich coloration. There are no distracting marks or blemishes to be seen on either side. Sold for: $345.00. |
| 29491 | (1949) California Statehood Centennial, HK-505A, MS63 NGC. Gold-plated bronze. The very rare thin planchet variety of HK-505. Struck by Irvine and Jachens of San Francisco. A uniface medal that imitates the Humbert octagonal fifty dollar pieces. The uniface pieces were struck in 1949 as test strikes for the 1950 HK-503 and HK-504 varieties. The obverse is flashy and smooth, the reverse has dashes of gray toning and a mild wave at its center.Sold for: $287.50. |
| 29492 | 1950 U.S. Capital Sesquicentennial, HK-508, MS63 NGC. HK-508, "Scarce." Copper-bronze, size 26. The shimmering apricot-gold surfaces display a mild matte-like texture, as struck. Four small spots are lightly tooled on the reverse.Sold for: $86.25. |
| 29493 | Trio of So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1953 Louisiana Purchase Sesquicentennial, HK-509, R.2, MS65 Red and Brown NGC, copper, 41 mm, lustrous copper-orange, well preserved; 1958 Coeur D'Alenes Silver Jubilee, HK-516, R.4, MS62 Prooflike NGC, pleasing field-device contrast, especially on the obverse; and a 1933 Santa Monica Breakwater, HK-687, R.4, MS64 NGC, aluminum, blue anodized, neat hole in upper field.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 29494 | Two Larger 1950s So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1953 HK-509 Louisiana Purchase Sesquicentennial So-Called Dollar MS65 Red NGC, copper, size 26 per Hibler-Kappen, vibrant reddish-orange shadings; and a 1959 HK-573 Oregon Statehood Centennial Beaver Dollar MS66 NGC, gilt bronze, size 25.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 29495 | 1953 Louisiana Purchase Sesquicentennial, HK-509, MS66 Red NGC. Copper, 41 mm. Struck for the 150th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase, issued for an intended exposition that never took place. The symbolism of a knight on horseback seems irrelevant.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 29496 | 1958 Roosevelt Memorial So-Called Dollar, MS66 NGC. HK-526. Bronze, 38 mm. According to the 2008 Hibler-Kappen reference, 10,000 medals of this design were struck by Medallic Art Company to celebrate the centennial of Theodore Roosevelt's birth. The current offering is a superb representative of this issue. Census: 11 in 66, 10 finer (7/08).Sold for: $184.00. |
| 29497 | 1959 Alaska-Hawaii Statehood, HK-534, R.4, MS65 NGC. Nickel-silver, oxidized, 40 mm. Combined Alaska-Hawaii Statehood, serial number 387 on edge. These medals were issued privately by Clifford Mishler, Vandalia, MI; designed by R.A. Johnson, Sidney, IA; and struck by Robbins Co., Attleboro, MA. Obverse shows map of Alaska, below JAN. 3/ 1959 in off-center circle to right; 13 stars around on right; at left, around ALASKA/large star/49th/STATE. Reverse shows map of Hawaiian Island chain with names of islands, below AUG. 21/ 1959 in off-center circle to right; 13 stars around on right; at left, around Hawaii/large star/50th STATE. The second edition So-Called Dollars reference reports that 500 pieces of this nickel-silver, oxidized issue were struck. The medium gray fields of this Gem example highlight the lighter gray design elements. This is an evenly struck piece that is devoid of mentionable contacts or spots.Sold for: $287.50. |
| 29498 | 1959 Colorado Centennial, HK-542, MS65 NGC. Silver, 33 mm. The "Rust to the Rockies" celebration marked Colorado's centennial, also marking the first commencement and official dedication of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 29499 | 1959 Nevada Silver Centennial So-Called Dollar, HK-552, R.5, MS61 NGC. Silver. 33 mm. Turner 1. The revised So-Called Dollar reference indicates that the Official Medal was authorized by the 86th Congress, designed by Committee and struck at Philadelphia Mint from "silver furnished by Nevada... ." The light gray surfaces of this specimen exhibit subtle yellow-gold undertones. Hole at 12 o'clock.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 29500 | 1959 Nevada Silver Centennial, HK-552, MS65 NGC. Silver. An elusive so-called dollar with satin luster and light golden-tan toning. Both sides are splendidly free from abrasions. Census: 12 in 65, 3 finer (7/08).Sold for: $373.75. |
| 29501 | 1959 Nevada Silver Centennial, HK-552A, R.4--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc Details. Nickel. Turner 1. The purpose of the Centennial was to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Comstock Lode, the first significant discovery of silver in the United States which "directly created State of Nevada" in 1864 (So-Called Dollars, 2nd edition, p. 102). Light golden-tan surfaces reveal fine hairlines under magnification, more so on the reverse. Quite attractive, despite the light cleaning. Sold for: $115.00. |
| 29502 | A Quartet of Certified 1959 Oregon Statehood Centennial So-Called Dollars. Includes: a Eugene, Oregon Dollar, HK-557, R.3, MS65 NGC, gilt bronze, pretty peach-gold color on lustrous surfaces; an Independence Wagon Train, HK-558, R.4, MS63 NGC, silver-plated, 33 mm, light gray patina over luminous surfaces, some reverse flecks and toning spots; a State Capitol-Salem Dollar, HK-561, R.3, MS63 NGC, silver-plated, delicate champagne-gold toning; and a State Capitol-Salem Dollar, HK 562, R.2, MS64 NGC, gilt-bronze, yellow-gold surfaces yield partially prooflike fields that establish nice contrast with frosted design elements.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29503 | Pair of Gilt Bronze Oregon So-Called Dollars. Two 1959-dated pieces celebrating the statehood centennial. Includes the HK-557 Eugene, Oregon So-Called Dollar MS66 NGC, with Official Centennial Emblem and covered wagon devices; and the HK-573 Oregon Beaver Dollar MS64, a North Clackamas product that references the ten dollar "Beaver" pieces of territorial gold fame.Sold for: $143.75. |
| 29504 | Duo of So-Called Dollars, Both MS64 NGC. Includes: 1954 Northampton Tercentenary, HK-705, MS64 NGC, antiqued bronze, 33 mm, 300th year celebration of the founding of Northampton, Massachusetts; and 1959 Independence Wagon Train, HK-558, MS64 NGC, silver-plated, 33 mm, commemorates the centennial of the Independence, Missouri to Independence, Oregon wagon train, both pieces conservatively graded. Sold for: $115.00. |
| 29505 | Four-Piece Lot of Certified So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1933 Santa Monica Breakwater, HK-683, brass, 38 mm, MS62 ANACS, older small holder; 1933 Santa Monica Breakwater, HK-687, aluminum, 38 mm, MS61 NGC, white with no spotting or problems; 1959 Oregon Beaver dollar, HK-573, oreide, 38 mm, MS67 ICG, a blazing example with extreme eye appeal; and another 1959 Oregon Beaver dollar, MS64 NGC, conservatively graded and quite pleasing.Not Sold. |
| 29506 | Five Uncertified HK-582 Pony Express Silver So-Called Dollars. In original numbered envelopes. Most would grade around MS65. Value about $50-$150 each. Personal inspection is recommended. Sold for: $149.50. |
| 29507 | 7-Piece So-Called Dollar Lot. Includes: 1960 Pony Express Centennial, HK-582, silver, Choice Mint State; 1960 Pony Express Centennial, HK-583, copper (two pieces), Choice Mint State, one with great color and original envelope, both nice; Continental Dollar Restrike, HK-853a, white metal (two pieces), Bashlow restrike, die gouge in beaded border between C and O in CONTINENTAL; Continental Dollar Restrike, HK-854a, brass, Bowers restrike, Choice Uncirculated; and 1776 Continental Dollar Restrike, CURENCY, by unknown maker, different from the known restrikes above and edge-stamped BECKER, perhaps a cast metal reproduction of an original, pewter, XF.Sold for: $287.50. |
| 29508 | Trio of So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1960 Pony Express Centennial Official Medal, HK-582, R.2, MS66 NGC, silver, 33 mm, Turner-3; 1960 Pony Express Centennial East Tincup Dollar, HK-385, R.3, MS60 Uncertified, gilt bronze, 33 mm; and a 1961 Kansas Statehood Centennial, HK-586, R.2, MS63 NGC, silver, 33 mm, Turner-4.Not Sold. |
| 29509 | Trio of Certified So-Called Dollars. Consists of: 1960 East Tincup (Pony Express Centennial), HK-585, MS64 NGC; 1934 Fort Boise Centennial, HK-690, R.5, MS62 NGC, beautiful antiqued bronze; and 1939 Stratford Tercentenary, HK-700, MS64 NGC. Not Sold. |
| 29510 | 1961 Pony Express Termination Centennial, HK-588, R.3, MS65 NGC. Silver, 33 mm. This medal commemorates the termination of 18 months operation by the Pony Express brought about by completion of the transcontinental telegraph on October 24, 1861. The So-Called Dollar reference notes that the issue was limited to 3,000 silver and 15,000 bronze pieces. The lustrous surfaces of this Gem display whispers of light brown and cobalt-blue patina at the margins. Well struck, with no significant marks.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 29511 | Pair of Certified 1961 Pony Express Termination Centennial Medals. Includes: HK-588, R.3, MS65 ANACS, silver, 33 mm, Turner 5, light peripheral toning, somewhat more extensive and deeper on the reverse; and an HK-589, R.1, MS63 NGC, bronze, Turner 5, an attractive mix of golden-orange, magenta, greenish-gold, and violet patination.Sold for: $143.75. |
| 29512 | 1961 Pony Express Termination So-Called Dollar MS66 NGC. HK-588, R.3. Silver. 33 mm. These pieces were struck at the Philadelphia Mint in commemoration of the centennial of termination of the Pony Express after completion of nationwide telegraph service. Just 3,000 of these silver pieces were minted. This brilliant and satiny silver piece has pale heather toning on both sides.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 29513 | 1880 Nashville Centennial Exposition, HK-591, R.6, PR61 Ultra Cameo NGC. White metal, 40 mm. Rulau Tn-Na 42. Excellent field-motif contrast. Some light hairlines visible under magnification are interspersed with die polish lines in the fields, more so on the reverse.Sold for: $460.00. |
| 29514 | Pair of So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1883 German-American Bicentennial, HK-597, AU55 NGC, white metal, 35 mm, R.5, holed at top, silver rims with powder-gray centers; and 1884 St. Louis Exposition and Music Hall, HK-600, white metal, 38 mm, R.6, Choice AU uncertified, holed at top, a seldom-seen so-called dollar.Sold for: $103.50. |
| 29515 | 1884 Middletown Centennial, HK-599A--Obverse Scratched--NCS. Unc. Details. HK-599A. White metal, 40 mm. Attributed as HK-599 by NGC, which is correct per the 1963 edition of Hibler-Kappen. However, the newly released update of the same reference documents this issue in three different metals, with less than 75 white metal versions believed to be extant in all grades. The notation of scratch damage by NGC refers to a 3-mm patch of shallow gouges in the left obverse field. Otherwise, this piece is fully prooflike with attractive cameo contrast on both sides. A pleasing example of a late 19th century so-called dollar. Sold for: $103.50. |
| 29516 | 1888 New Haven So-Called Dollar, AU58 NGC. HK-614. Thick planchet. Bronze, 38 mm. Issued in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the settlement of New Haven, Connecticut. The current offering is truly a breath away from an Uncirculated designation and is delightfully problem-free. Sold for: $103.50. |
| 29517 | Trio of So-Called Dollars, Two Are NGC-Certified. You are bidding on: 1890 Iowa State Capitol, HK-620, MS63 NGC, aluminum, 37 mm, reflective fields, a nice piece; 1906 Cincinnati Fall Festival, HK-652, MS62 NGC, brass, 33 mm, attractive example with patches of russet toning in the fields; and circa 1959 Oregon centennial so-called dollar, HK-565, uniface, gilt bronze, 33 mm, holed at 12 o'clock for suspension, otherwise Choice Uncirculated, less than 75 believed extant in all grades. Not Sold. |
| 29518 | 1901 Dexter Centennial So-Called Dollar, AU58 NGC. HK-646, R.6 (21-75 known). Bronze, 33 mm. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Dexter, Maine. The obverse features a bust of Ebenezer Small, one of the original founders of the town in 1801. Light chocolate brown coloration with the slightest signs of handing, hence the near-Mint State designation by NGC.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 29519 | 1903 Merchants & Manufacturers Second Triennial Expo, HK-651, R.5, MS64 NGC. Brass, 33 mm. Obverse (apparently) Mechanics Building in Boston, with SOUVENIR above and date 1903 below. Reverse in center circle 2ND / TRIENNIAL / EXPOSITION / MECHANICS / BUILDING / BOSTON / OCTOBER / 1903, around MERCHANTS AND MANUFACTURERS EXHIBITION ASSOCIATION. This piece is a lovely medium brownish-yellow with tinges of pink and blue throughout the recessed areas. Sold for: $115.00. |
| 29520 | 1904 Atlantic City So-Called Dollar--Mount Removed--NCS. AU50 Details. HK-651B. Gilt bronze, 45 mm. Attributed as HK-651A (pewter) on the NGC insert, which was the only number available in the 1963 Hibler-Kappen reference. The 2008 edition now provides for the gilt bronze version. Issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Atlantic City, New Jersey, which occurred in 1904. Remnants of a mount are still visible on the 12 o'clock edge. The reverse gilding is entirely intact, although the underlying bronze is exposed on approximately 20% of the obverse, namely the highest points. Nonetheless, this is a pleasing example of a popular issue.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29521 | Duo of So-Called Dollars. Includes: a 1906 Cincinnati Fall Festival Medal, HK-652, R.3, MS63 NGC, brass, 33 mm, semi-prooflike fields highlight the motifs; and a 1913 Florida, 400th Anniversary of Discovery Medal, HK-661a, R.5, AU50 Uncertified, silver-plated bronze, light to medium gray patina.Not Sold. |
| 29522 | Trio of Certified So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1926 New Jersey Sesquicentennial, HK-674, R.4, MS64 NGC, silver-plated bronze, 38 mm, Baker E324; 1933 Santa Monica Breakwater, Ocean Park, HK-683, R.4, MS61 NGC, brass; and a 1933 Santa Monica Breakwater, Ocean Park, HK-687, R.4, MS62 NGC, aluminum.Not Sold. |
| 29523 | 1933 Windsor 300th Anniversary, HK-688, R.4, MS64 NGC. Bronze, 38 mm. Commemorated the settling of Windsor, Connecticut, September 26, 1633. Light brown-tan surfaces have a semi-gloss finish on the obverse. Well preserved throughout.Sold for: $103.50. |
| 29524 | 1933 Wolfville Western Days, Tucson, Ariz., HK-689, R.4, MS63 Red and Brown NGC. Copper, 38 mm. Copper-gold luster resides in the recessed areas.Not Sold. |
| 29525 | 1935 Shreveport Centennial, HK-692, R.5, MS62 NGC. Bronze, 38 mm. Medium golden-tan patina.Sold for: $115.00. |
| 29526 | 1938 Delaware Tercentenary, HK-697, R.4, MS65 NGC. Bronze, 35 mm. Attractive golden-tan toning becomes slightly deeper in hue in the fields, thereby highlighting the design elements.Sold for: $201.25. |
| 29527 | 1939 Stratford Tercentenary HK-700 So-Called Dollar, MS66 NGC. Bronze. 35 mm. A beautiful example of this so-called dollar, which was issued to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the founding of Stratford, Connecticut. Census: 10 in 66, 2 finer (7/08).Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29528 | Group Lot 14 So-Called Dollars, Uncertified. This is a nice group of 14 so-called dollars. Includes one example of HK-704, a gilt octagonal piece which commemorates the centennial of the Mariposa County (AZ) courthouse. Other notables include a "Founders of the Pony Express" piece, four Continental Currency dollar replicas, and a couple of pieces from the Louisville Exposition of 1939. The average grade is approximately AU55 (all are uncertified). Sold for: $161.00. |
| 29529 | 1954 Mariposa Court House, HK-704, MS62 NGC. Gilt bronze. This Hibler-Kappen variety celebrates the centennial of the Mariposa courthouse and the Mariposa Gazette. The reverse field is lightly to moderately abraded.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29530 | 1954 Mariposa Court House Centennial, HK-704, R.3, MS62 NGC. Gilt, 41x41 mm. A luminous and well struck canary-gold example of this octagonal issue. Both sides display wispy parallel slide marks.Not Sold. |
| 29531 | Sextet of Assorted So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1960 Old Tucson, HK-716, R.3, AU50 Uncertified, copper,33 mm, copper-orange patina, rim bruise at 5 o'clock obverse; (1961) Continental Dollar Restrike, 853a, R.3, MS63 Red and Brown Prooflike NGC, bronze, listed as Bashlow restrike in So-Called Dollars reference, attractive golden-orange; 1918 World War I Peace Medal, HK-896, R.5, AU50 Uncertified, brass, 36 mm, Type I (reverse in 6 lines), semi-prooflike fields establish nice contrast with the devices, loop attached at top; 1918 World War I Peace Medal, HK-900, R.3, AU55 Uncertified, antiqued copper, 38 mm, Type IV ("Copyrighted" substitutes for "F.R. Haws Designer," and there is a period after Sec in Sec. of Navy); 1922 Ku Klux Clan Token, HK-908, R.5, AU55 Uncertified, nickel, 35 mm; and an Undated, Unattributed Mexican Border Medal, XF40 Uncertified, obverse, kneeling soldier aims rifle, IN MEMORY OF MY ARMY LIFE above, ON THE MEXICAN BORDER below, reverse, eagle stands on shield, TRUST IN THE LORD AND KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY below.Not Sold. |
| 29532 | 1896 Montana Hotel So-Called Dollar, MS61 Brown NGC. HK-734a, Rulau Ana-1. Copper, 38.5 mm. Listed as "rare" in the 2004 edition of United States Tokens by Russell Rulau, although the 2008 edition of So-Called Dollars suggests a rarity rating of R.5 (76-200 known). The NGC Census Report lists a mere two examples, with the current offering being the finest certified (7/08). NGC designated this piece as Brown due to the reverse being mostly toned. However, the obverse is mostly red and quite attractive.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 29533 | 1904 U.S. Express Co., 50th Anniversary, HK-735, R.5--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc Details. Bronze, 34 mm. Golden-tan surfaces reveal fine hairlines under magnification.Not Sold. |
| 29534 | 1904 U.S. Express Company 50th Anniversary, MS63 NGC. HK-735. Bronze, 34 mm. We must defer to NGC's attribution opinion on this so-called dollar, since they examined the medal without the encumbrance of plastic. To us, however, this piece appears to be brass, which would make it HK-736. Regardless, both issues are of comparable rarity and valued the same in the 2008 Hibler-Kappen reference. The U.S. Express Company medals of 1904 were struck at the Philadelphia Mint, according to researcher R.W. Julian. Original mint red color beams from within the protected areas on the current example, which is free of visual distractions.Not Sold. |
| 29535 | 1904 U.S. Express Co., 50th Anniversary, HK-736, R.5, AU50 Uncertified. Brass, 34 mm. The light tan design elements stand out against the yellow-gold, partially prooflike fields. Devoid of mentionable marks.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29536 | 1904 HK-736 U.S. Express Co. So-Called Dollar--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc Details. Brass, size 22 per Hibler-Kappen and "extremely rare". Elusive and well-known for its design, which features the startling motif of a winged box within a horseshoe. The yellow-orange surfaces are glossy but without any trace of wear.Sold for: $69.00. |
| 29537 | 1904 U.S. Express Company MS62 NGC. HK-736. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the United States Express Company, founded in 1854. Olive and reddish-gold with attractive iridescent overtones. A lovely example.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29538 | 1884 Robert E. Lee Statue, HK-758, R.6, MS64 NGC. Pewter, 45 mm. Obverse statue with fence surrounding landscaped area, around NEW ORLEANS FEB. 22 1884, PEIFFER BROS PHILA. on exergual line. Reverse wreath, SOUVENIR / UNVEILING OF STATUE / GEN. ROBERT E. LEE / FEB. 22, 1884 / BORN JAN. 19, 1807 / DIED OCT. 12, 1870. Steel-gray patina daubed with blue and silvery prooflike luster around the devices make this an attractive example of this rare and elusive issue. This appears to be the sole certified survivor at NGC, as even this piece has yet to show in its online Census Report (5/08). It is clearly the first time Heritage has ever offered a certified example in any grade.Sold for: $488.75. |
| 29539 | 1891 U.S. Grant Monument Unveiling, HK-759, R.6, MS63 NGC. Aluminum, 37 mm. Rulau Chi 31. The design elements stand out against the semi-prooflike fields regardless of the angle of view. Wispy handling marks define the grade.Sold for: $299.00. |
| 29540 | 1945 Boothe-Homestead, Stratford, CT, HK-776, R.4, MS63 Red NGC. Reddish gilt, 38 mm.Not Sold. |
| 29541 | 1896 Tiffany & Co. Bryan Dollar, HK-779, VF35 NGC. Schornstein-3, R.6. Silver, 52 mm. This interesting piece, rather than comparing the silver content of a standard U.S. silver dollar as on pieces manufactured by Spaulding, Gorham, and others (HK-782, 783, 785), compares the size of a standard silver dollar, showing that would comfortably fit inside an area about one-half of the Tiffany silver dollar. The obverse shows a silver dollar-sized inscription SIZE OF GOVERNMENT DOLLAR CONTAINING 412 GRAINS OF SILVER 900/1000 FINE, with TIFFANY & CO at bottom. Reverse 823 GRAINS OF SILVER 900/1000 FINE THE EQUIVALENT OF ONE GOLD DOLLAR IN VALUE SEPT 14 1896. Now, how many coins do you come across that even have the day of the month they were minted? This example has no distractions, just moderate wear consistent with the NGC grade. A rare and interesting item, made even more attractive by the vaunted Tiffany brand.Sold for: $690.00. |
| 29542 | Rare 1896 Bryan Silver Dollar by Tiffany & Co., HK-779. Schornstein-3. Silver, 52 mm. R.6 (21-75 known) according to the new Hibler-Kappen update. Silver dollar issued by Tiffany & Co., showing the size differential between a standard U.S. government silver dollar on one size, and touting its 823-grain silver content on the other. Signed TIFFANY & CO. in the lower exergue. About XF with a couple of small rim bumps. Sold for: $1,092.50. |
| 29543 | Bryan Money Duo. Included are: 1896 Bryan dollar, HK-780, Schornstein-6, silver, AU; and a Bryan dime, Schornstein-324, lead (?), XF. Sold for: $184.00. |
| 29544 | 1896 Bryan Dollar Gorham Mfg. Co, HK-780, R.5--Scratched--NCS. AU Details. Schornstein-6. Silver, 52 mm. Unencapsulated token wrapped in plastic with an NCS Photo-Certificate of Authenticity and insert. Couple of unobtrusive shallow scratches each side.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 29545 | 1896 Bryan Dollar Gorham Mfg. Co, HK-780, R.5--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. Schornstein-6. Silver, 52 mm. Unencapsulated token wrapped in plastic with an NCS Photo-Certificate of Authenticity and insert.Sold for: $287.50. |
| 29546 | 1896 Bryan Dollar, HK-780, AU55 Uncertified. Zerbe-5. Silver. Made by Gorham Manufacturing Co. An educational variety that demonstrates the weight and diameter of a standard silver dollar relative to the weight and diameter of a silver coin equivalent in bullion value to a gold dollar. Lightly circulated and toned golden-brown and aquamarine. A valuable pedigree only increases auction interest. Ex: Norweb Collection (Bowers and Merena, 11/1988), lot 3387, flip included.Sold for: $276.00. |
| 29547 | 1896 Uniface Bryan Dollar, HK-781, AU58 NGC. Schornstein-7, R.5. Silver, 52 mm. Misattributed by NGC as Schornstein-6 on the encapsulation, but this piece is uniface. Made by Gorham Manufacturing Company, the famous silversmiths. This massive silver cartwheel makes the point of being in silver content equivalent to the U.S. gold dollar. Dark iridescent pinkish-gray, steel-blue, and powder-gray patina, with little rub visible and lots of luster remaining.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 29548 | 1900 Bryan Dollar, HK-782, R.7, AU50 Uncertified. Silver, 52 mm. Schornstein 10. Whispers of golden-gray and sky-blue patina run over both sides, each of which reveals a few minute marks.Sold for: $546.25. |
| 29549 | 1900 Bryan Dollar Reeded Edge, HK-783, R.6--Reverse Scratched--NCS. XF Details. Schornstein-12. Silver, 38 mm. Light to medium golden-tan surfaces reveal four or five fine scratches on the lower reverse (which is depicted as the obverse in the NCS holder).Sold for: $373.75. |
| 29550 | 1896 William Jennings Bryan So-Called Dollar. HK-785, Schornstein-16, R.5. Silver, 52.1 mm. Issued by Spaulding & Co. during the presidential campaign of 1896. The wagon wheel represents the size of a Morgan dollar whereas the larger planchet--almost twice the weight in grains--was purportedly the equivalency of one U.S. gold dollar on September 16, 1896. This pleasing AU piece displays attractive antique toning and is free of distracting rim damage and abrasions as are often found on these hefty Bryan dollars.Sold for: $322.00. |
| 29551 | 1896 Bryan Dollar by Spaulding & Co., HK-785. Schornstein-16. Silver, 51 mm, 5.2 gm. Touting the silver content of 823 grains, twice that of the then-current U.S. silver dollar. Nice Choice AU, downgraded a bit due to a small rim bump.Sold for: $241.50. |
| 29552 | 1896 Spaulding & Co. Bryan Dollar, HK-786, AU53 NGC. Schornstein-17, R.5. Silver, 52 mm. The same obverse as Schornstein-16/HK-785, touting the silver content as being twice that of an official U.S. silver dollar, but here uniface. Deep powder-gray patina.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 29553 | 1896 Spaulding & Co. Bryan Dollar, HK-786, AU55 NGC. Schornstein-17, R.5. Uniface, silver, 52 mm. Another Bryan dollar touting its 823-grain silver content "EQUIVALENT TO ONE GOLD DOLLAR," signed in the lower obverse by SPAULDING & CO. GOLDSMITHS & SILVERSMITHS. Nice light steel-gray toning with some pink and gold accents, attractive!Sold for: $345.00. |
| 29554 | 1900 Bumstead Lesher Dollar. Zerbe-2, HK-788, Bumstead Type One Reverse. Silver, 35 x 35 mm, 30.4 gm. An eye-appealing survivor from an estimated private mintage of only 210 pieces. These peculiar pieces were issued at the turn of the century by Joseph Lesher, a Colorado mine owner and advocate of silver as a key commodity in the U.S. economy. To promote his free coinage of silver sentiment, he had dies made and silver 1-ounce souvenirs struck. Even though each of Lesher's "coins" only contained about $0.65 worth of bullion, he promised to redeem them at $1.25 per unit, which was also his selling price. The idea never reached Lesher's expectations and, as such, he discontinued his enterprise the following year. As a result most of the Referendum dollars are today scarce, or even rare. The current example is stamped "564" with a period after the number. Dove gray patination intermingles with subdued electric-blue toning on both sides of this Choice AU so-called dollar. A minuscule rim tick on the lower-left corner (date side) is noted only for the sake of accuracy. Sold for: $1,955.00. |
| 29555 | 1900 Lesher Referendum Dollar. HK-789, Zerbe-3, R.5 (76 to 200 known). No. 791. The Bumstead Type, Second Reverse style, lacking the line above COLO. and the scrolls adjacent the seal device. According to the authors of So-Called Dollars (2008), "approximately 500" pieces were struck by Joseph W. Lesher of Victor, Colorado in late 1900. This example shows slight signs of handling and has acquired an attractive battleship-gray patina. Sold for: $1,840.00. |
| 29556 | 1933 Montana Dollar, MS63 NGC. HK-820. Silver, 39.7 mm. With fewer than 100 examples believed extant, the Montana Dollar is clearly an underrated issue. These were provided to members of the Montana Silver Association, which cost $1 to join, in lieu of membership cards. Each medal contains one troy ounce of .999 fine silver. The current example is deeply toned yet refreshing in its originality. Census: 3 in 63, 14 finer (7/08).Sold for: $299.00. |
| 29557 | 1933 Montana Dollar MS65 NGC. HK-820. The so-called Montana dollar consists of one ounce of pure silver, issued in Helena under authority of the Montana Silver Association. The original purpose was a membership token for members who paid their one dollar dues. Total cost at the time was about 45 cents, providing the association with a 55 cent profit for each new member. This Gem has full luster with amazing original gold and iridescent toning.Not Sold. |
| 29558 | 1933 Pedley-Ryan Dollar, HK-825, Type IV, XF45 Uncertified. Silver. 38 mm. Not more than 500 issued, beginning January 7, 1933. Obverse. PEDLEY-RYAN & CO. / DENVER. Reverse. 1933/ SILVER / 430 GRAINS. Light silver-gray surfaces reveal light circulation marks under magnification. Small rim bruise at 3 o'clock on the obverse.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 29559 | 1933 Pedley-Ryan and Two Other So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1933 Pedley-Ryan dollar, HK-825, Type IV, silver, 38 mm, AU, pleasing look with only a couple of insignificant edge ticks, a survivor of the estimated mintage of less than 500 pieces; 1933 Century of Progress Exposition official medal, HK-463, bronze, 38 mm, AU, designed by Zettler in the Art Deco style of the era for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair; and a 1933 Ford Dollar, HK-465, bronze, 34 mm, VF, minor spotting on the obverse, also struck for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29560 | 1933 Pedley-Ryan Dollar. AU. HK-825. Silver. A 430 grain silver disc, 38 mm, is lettered "Pedley-Ryan & Co., Denver" on one side and "1933 Silver 430 Grains" on the other side. Only about 1,000 pieces were sold at the rate of three for a dollar. The total was far short of expectations for the Denver investment firm.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 29561 | 1933 Pedley-Ryan So-Called Dollar, HK-825. Type IV. Silver, 38 mm. AU or a bit better.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 29562 | 1933 Pedley-Ryan So-Called Dollar. HK-825. Silver. 38 mm, 27.1 gm. A high grade survivor of this popular issue, of which less than 200 are believed to have survived from the original mintage of 500 pieces. The side with PEDLEY-RYAN & CO / DENVER is particularly nice thanks to a raised edge on the planchet, which has protected the surfaces from abrasions. Doubling on the legends--as commonly found on HK-825--is visible on both the obverse and the reverse. The next owner should exercise basic conservation measures for this Select Uncirculated piece, as a light coating of PVC film is observed on both sides.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 29563 | Two Pedley-Ryan So-Called Dollars. Both are HK-825, a scarce variety that states the weight as 430 grains. Both Uncirculated examples are lightly toned and have only faint marks.Sold for: $161.00. |
| 29564 | Duo of Pedley-Ryan Certified So-Called Dollars, HK-825. Includes: MS63 NGC, and AU55 ANACS, both silver, 38 mm.Sold for: $287.50. |
| 29565 | 1933 Pedley-Ryan-Robbins So-Called Dollar, HK-827, R.6, AU58 NGC. Silver, 38 mm. Type VI in the 2008 So-Called Dollars reference. "ROBBINS ON THE CORNER" is impressed above PEDLEY-RYAN & CO.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 29566 | (Ca. 1896) Whipple Dollar, HK-832, R.5, MS61 NGC. Gilt bronze, 38 mm. Obverse similar to Morgan dollar, but peripheral legend reads C.M. WHIPPLE & CO. WESTFIELD MASS. ONE DOLLAR, with LEGAL TENDER above the eagle. The reverse is an incused, backward rendering of the obverse. Some collectors believe this is an incomplete store card, while others deem it a so-called dollar and place it alongside the Bryan Money or the Lesher Referendum dollars. In either case it is rare and elusive. Despite a few minor contact marks, this piece appears considerably nicer than the grade assigned might imply.Sold for: $103.50. |
| 29567 | (C1890s) Whipple Dollar, HK-832, R.5, MS62 NGC. Gilt bronze, 38 mm. The So-Called Dollar reference indicates that some sources say the Whipple dollar was issued during the Panic of 1893 and was, therefore, depression money. Most place the date at 1896, however, and class it as a private issue of that campaign year. The greenish-gold surfaces of this example exhibit some small flecks scattered over each side.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 29568 | (ca. 1890s) Whipple Dollar, HK-832, R.5, MS62 NGC. Gilt-bronze, 38 mm.Not Sold. |
| 29569 | (1897) Bickford Dollar, HK-834, R.5, XF40 NGC. Aluminum, bronze center.Sold for: $143.75. |
| 29570 | Two Rare Bickford dollars. (1897) Bickford dollar, HK-834, aluminum with bronze center plug, XF; and an (1897) Bickford dollar, HK-835, aluminum with brass center, AU. Dana Bickford issued these quirky pieces to promote his idea of an international currency.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 29571 | (1897) Bickford Dollar, MS62 NGC. HK-834. Aluminum with bronze center, 28 mm. One of eight different patterns issued by businessman Dana Bickford in 1897. This example is lustrous and possesses decent eye appeal, but is graded as such due to localized strike weakness.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29572 | 1897 Bickford So-Called Dollar, MS64 NGC. HK-834. Aluminum with bronze center plug, 28 mm. These concept pieces were struck by New York City businessman, Dana Bickford, to address the need for a uniform international currency. This well preserved piece displays some mint red coloration on the center plug and is pleasing to the eye. Census: 7 in 64, 7 finer (7/08).Not Sold. |
| 29573 | (1897) Bickford Dollar, HK-834, R.5, MS64 NGC. Aluminum, bronze center. Dana Bickford, in 1897, issued eight "dollars" or patterns for a proposed international coinage, the reverse inscription on each giving the exchange value of the dollar in several world currencies, all 28 mm (So-Called Dollars, 2008, p. 164). This is a pleasing near-Gem specimen that has been well cared for.Sold for: $230.00. |
| 29574 | (1897) Bickford Dollar, HK-835, R.5, MS64 NGC. Aluminum, brass center.Not Sold. |
| 29575 | (1897) Bickford "U.S. Grant" Dollar, HK-837, R.5, AU55 NGC. Aluminum, bronze center. The obverse depicts Grant's Tomb, with an image of Grant on the center plug.Not Sold. |
| 29576 | 1897 Gold One Pinch Alaska Gold Token. HK-838. Round, 16 Stars obverse. Issued by the M.E. Hart Company of San Francisco for sale at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in 1909. This scarce issue is often found in impaired condition and the current example is no exception, although the multi-directional hairlines on the obverse of this otherwise Uncirculated piece are not immediately noticeable and the overall eye appeal is good.Sold for: $431.25. |
| 29577 | 1897 Alaska Gold One Pinch Round, HK-838, Improperly Cleaned--NGC. Head Right, 16 Stars. Ungraded by NGC but authenticated as HK-838, this piece we grade net AU55, due to minor contact and hairlining, with good luster. All of the round pieces have reeded edges, while the octagonal coins have plain edges. Listed as R.6 in the new Hibler-Kappen second edition.Sold for: $373.75. |
| 29578 | 1897 Alaska One Pinch Round, HK-838--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc Details. Fully lustrous but overly bright due to a past cleaning, this piece nonetheless is rare and attractive, listed as R.6 in the recently published second edition of the Hibler-Kappen reference. W.E. Hart of San Francisco promoted these coins at various West Coast expositions during the first decade of the last century. Sold for: $373.75. |
| 29579 | 1897 Alaska Gold One Pinch, MS62 NGC. HK-838, R.6 (21 to 75 known). Indian head right with 16 stars around. A lovely pale gold example with only a couple of minor obverse planchet imperfections. Although dated 1897, it is believed that these M.E. Hart Company issues were first sold at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle, Washington, in 1908. Sold for: $575.00. |
| 29580 | 1897 Alaska One Pinch Round, HK-838, MS65 NGC. Head Facing Right, 16 Stars. W.E. Hart of 560 Powell St., San Francisco, made the Alaska tokens, selling them from 1908-1915, although there is no evidence any were made from gold actually mined in Alaska. Today all of these pieces are scarce to rare. This piece is listed as R.6 ("21-75 known") according to the new edition of the Hibler-Kappen standard reference. Lustrous gold surfaces exhibit tints of mint-green and are carefully preserved on this Gem. There are no significant handling marks to report. Some as-made die polish lines are visible under magnification.Sold for: $1,092.50. |
| 29581 | 1898 Alaska Gold One Pinch, HK-843, MS64 NGC. Indian Head Left, 13 Stars. Star 3 is broadly double-punched. Believed scarcer than the 1898-dated Indian Left, 16 Stars variety (HK-844), although the new edition of Hibler-Kappen lists both varieties as R.6 with a big spread of from 21 to 75 pieces known. A well struck and unblemished near-Gem that shows light clash marks from the wreath about the Indian. Misattributed as HK-846 by NGC, which is the comparable 1899 variety.Sold for: $977.50. |
| 29582 | Bashlow Restrike 1776 Continental Dollar in Silver, HK-852A. Silver, 38 mm, R.4 according to the new Hibler-Kappen update. Obverse sundial, rays of sun at upper left, MIND YOUR BUSINESS / FUGIO, date 1776 below. Reverse small S near rim, WE ARE ONE, AMERICAN CONGRESS, chain of circles with name of each individual state among the "Original 13." Crisp Uncirculated with light pinkish-gold rim toning.Sold for: $172.50. |
| 29583 | Three 1961 Bashlow Restrikes of Dickeson Continental Dollars. The three pieces are HK-852a, silver, small S on reverse; HK-853a, bronze; and HK-856a, goldine. The bronze and silver examples are Gems, while the goldine medal has a few tiny gray spots. The silver medal has attractive peripheral rose and aqua toning.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 29584 | Quintet of Certified (1961) Continental Dollar Restrikes. Includes: HK-853, R.7, MS65 Red and Brown NGC, copper, slightly less than 4 mm thick, well preserved copper-orange surfaces; HK-854, R.7, MS64 Prooflike, misattributed as HK-852A on holder, white metal, thickness, 3 mm, nice field-motif contrast; HK-854, R.7, MS64 Prooflike, white metal, thickness, 3 mm, nicely defined; HK-854, R.7, MS64, white metal, thickness, 3 mm, light tan-gold color; and HK 856B, AU58 Brown NGC, bronze, soft reddish-tan color.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 29585 | Four Continental Dollar Replicas. This lot includes HK-854, white metal; a granular cast copy; a white metal copy from the 1964 6th Boy Scout Jamboree; and a modern silver copy.Sold for: $97.75. |
| 29586 | Circa 1876 Continental Dollar Restrike, MS63 Prooflike NGC. HK-854 and not to be confused with the Bowers' restrikes attributed as HK-854A. The NGC label indicates that the thickness of the current piece is within the 3.0 mm to 3.4 mm range, thus verifying it as a circa 1876 issue by Montroville Dickeson, as opposed to the thinner, more common restrikes produced in the early 1960s. The bold details of the table upon which the sundial rests is further indication that this is indeed an early issue, as this design detail was lost when the dies were copied in later years. The recently revised Hibler-Kappen reference suggests that between 11 to 20 examples of HK-854 have survived.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 29587 | 1933 Century of Progress Medal, HK-869, R.5, MS60 NGC. Type III, silver, 40 mm.Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29588 | 1933 Century of Progress Colorado One Ounce Pure Silver, HK-870, attractive moderate golden-brown and rose toning, AU58; and a 1927 Thomas Elder Lincoln token, 15 mm, dies of King-1043 but struck in white metal, MS60.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 29589 | Two Certified 1933 Century of Progress So-Called Dollars, HK-870, R.3. Both silver, 40 mm, and include: an MS62 NGC, whispers of reddish-gold visit the luminous surfaces that display numerous die polish lines in the fields, and a couple of minute reverse marks; and an XF40 NGC, light to medium gray patination, with a few scattered reverse marks.Sold for: $92.00. |
| 29590 | 1833-1933 Century of Progress Colorado Dollar, HK-870, Uncirculated. Silver, Type IV. COLORADO does not appear above the state seal on this last type. Beautiful Mint State with pretty pink and blue patina and a few stray, undistracting abrasions.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 29591 | 1933 Colorado Century of Progress Dollar, MS63 NGC. HK-870. Silver, 40 mm. One of four different types of souvenir coins struck by the State of Colorado as a means of raising money to finance participation at the 1933 World's Fair in Chicago. HK-870 is the more available of the four types, although eye-appealing examples, such as the current offering, are always in high demand. Deep sunset-orange coloration dominates both sides of this well struck so-called dollar.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29592 | 1933 Colorado Century of Progress Dollar, MS64 NGC. HK-870. Silver, 40 mm. A splendidly original example of this popular issue, displaying variegated lavender and sea-green toning on the obverse and russet coloration on the reverse. The authors of the Hibler-Kappen reference (2008) note that 10,000 pieces were reportedly struck. However many must have been melted based on the low population of 127 coins listed in NGC's Census Report (7/08) and the limited availability to collectors today. Sold for: $138.00. |
| 29593 | A Duo of 1933 Century of Progress So-Called Dollars, HK-870, R.3. Both are silver, 40 mm, and include: an MS64 NGC, reddish-gold peripheral toning at upper obverse and reverse; and an AU53 ANACS, light reddish tan patina visits both sides.Not Sold. |
| 29594 | 1933 Century of Progress MS66 NGC. HK-870, silver. A one-ounce silver medal made from pure Colorado silver, issued in conjunction with the Century of Progress Exposition held in Chicago, marking the centennial of the city's incorporation. This Premium Gem is a gorgeous example with bright silver luster framed by deep blue, sea-green, and iridescent toning.Not Sold. |
| 29595 | 1946 U.N. Monetary Pattern, HK-871, MS61 NGC. Silver, 37 mm. One of only 750 examples of this so-called dollar struck in silver by Coin Associates, Inc., a company created by Abe Kosoff and Hans Schulman in 1945 for the purpose of issuing patterns of a proposed international coinage. This example displays variegated rose and electric-blue toning on both sides, although scattered hairlines are visible under the patina when inspected with a loupe. Sold for: $149.50. |
| 29596 | 1946 U.N. Monetary Pattern Medal MS62 NGC. HK-871, R.5. Bright surfaces with an overlay of blue and rose toning. These pieces were actually struck by Hans Schulman and Abe Kosoff as patterns to show U.N. officials what a U.N. coin could look like. Sold for: $172.50. |
| 29597 | 1946 U.N. Monetary Pattern, HK-871, R.5, MS63 NGC. Silver, 37 mm. 750 pieces minted. Obverse. Flags left to right, of France, England, United States, U.S.S.R., and National China (the Big Five); above, MONETARY UNITY / WORLD PEACE; below, UNITED NATIONS / ESSAI * DUCATON / 1946. At the base of each flag is written the nation with China being written in Chinese characters. Reverse. Four allegorical figures around (at positions of 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock) representing the Four Freedoms; above, FREEDOM, in center, around, RELIGION * WANT * SPEECH * FEAR * A blend of medium gray, cobalt-blue, lavender, and gold-beige patina bathes the lustrous surfaces of this Select example. Sharply struck and nicely preserved.Not Sold. |
| 29598 | 1946 Three-Piece U.N. Monetary Set, MS63 NGC. An attractive three-piece set housed in a large NGC holder (MS63), with serial number 1950925-(004-006), and consisting of: HK-871, silver, 750 minted, R.5, toned in a medley of bluish-gray and beige-gold; HK-872, bronze, 250 minted, R.4., orange-gold surfaces, splashed with lavender and mint-green on the reverse; HK-873, gold, .900 fine, single thickness, 314 minted, R.6, luminous, brass-gold, impeccably preserved surfaces.Not Sold. |
| 29599 | 1946 U.N. Monetary Pattern, HK-872, MS62 NGC. Bronze, 37 mm. Obverse: MONETARY UNITY / WORLD PEACE above, UNITED NATIONS / ESSAI DUCATON / 1946 below, with five flags in the center. Reverse: FREEDOM above with symbols of the four freedoms--religion, want, speech, and fear--at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, respectively. Semiprooflike surfaces with an attractive blend of blue, russet, and rose patination. This so-called dollar saw a mintage of only 250 pieces.Sold for: $149.50. |
| 29600 | 1946 U.N. Monetary Pattern, HK-872, MS63 NGC. Bronze, polished as made. 250 minted. Rich orange-gold patination imbued with splashes of lavender adorns the luminous surfaces of this Select U.N. Monetary Pattern, and a well executed strike leaves strong definition on the design features. Small toning flecks are distributed over the obverse.Sold for: $195.50. |
| 29601 | 1946 U.N. Monetary Pattern, HK-873, MS62 NGC. Gold, 37 mm. Dies by Karl Gruppe. Struck by Medallic Art Company under the direction of famed numismatists Abe Kosoff and Hans Schulman to convey their concept of an international currency, one year after the formation of the United Nations. Although issued in eleven different compositions, only 314 single-thickness gold patterns were produced. Double, triple, and quadruple-thickness gold pieces were also struck, but in quantities of four each. The current example displays full prooflike brilliance, however the presence of a few light hairlines and fingerprint remnants on the reverse limit this piece to the assigned grade. Census: 1 in 62, 23 finer (4/08).Sold for: $2,300.00. |
| 29602 | 1946 U.N. Monetary Pattern, HK-873F, R.9, MS61 NGC. Aluminum. The 2nd edition of the Hibler-Kappen So-Called Dollars reference (2008), in discussing the United Nations Monetary Patterns, points out that Abe Kosoff and Hans Schulman conceived the idea for an international coinage when the United Nations was formed. Their thinking was that if all nations had a common currency (in addition to a common language), they could work together in greater harmony. A pattern was designed, using Kosoff's suggestion of a Four Freedom's reverse. Medallic Art Co., New York, struck the medals in several different compositions. According to Medallic Art records, three pieces, including the present MS61 example, were struck in aluminum. Luminous surfaces are essentially untoned on the obverse, while the reverse displays splashes of light tan-gold color. The design elements are all well defined. A few wispy handling marks define the grade. Sold for: $690.00. |
| 29603 | (c1861) Loyal National League, HK-874, R.6--Corroded--NCS AU Details. Silver, 35 mm. Gray surfaces reveal moderate porosity. Hole at 12 o'clock obverse.Sold for: $70.15. |
| 29604 | Denver Mint Opening So-Called Dollar, HK-876. Bronzed, reeded edge, R.6 (21-75 known) according to the 2008 Hibler-Kappen rarity scale. Produced to commemorate the opening and test the machinery and dies for a twenty dollar gold piece, some believe. Lustrous Choice XF or better.Sold for: $632.50. |
| 29605 | Trio of Certified So-Called Dollars. Includes: 1945 World War II Victory Official Medal, HK-910, R.1, MS63 NGC, bronze, 36 mm, loop at top; (c1945) Four Freedoms World War II Victory Medal, HK-911, R.4, MS62 NGC, silver, oxidized, 38 mm; and an (c1948) United Nations Pledge Medal, 915, R.3, MS62 NGC, aluminum, arrow on lower reverse variety.Not Sold. |
| 29606 | 1826 Erie Canal Completion, HK-1000, R.6, MS63 NGC. Silver, 45 mm. Obverse: seated figures of Pan and Neptune; reverse: New York State Coat of Arms, a section of Erie Canal, a sailing ship in background, and the distant view of a city. This Select example displays light to medium gray patina imbued with blushes of sky-blue. Well defined, and revealing just a few minor grade-defining marks.Sold for: $4,025.00. |
| 29607 | So-Called Half Dollar Trio. 1938 Gettysburg 75th Anniversary, gilt brass medal--Improperly Cleaned--NCS, AU Details; 1939 Union Pacific Overland aluminum medal--Improperly Cleaned--NCS, Unc Details; (1947) C. Smith, Pony Express Diamond Jubilee medal [dated 1935], MS65 NGC.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 29608 | Continental Currency Perseverando Dollar Restrike, HK-863b, R.7. White metal, 39 mm. DeLorey Dickeson 5. Semi-prooflike fields establish strong contrast with frosty devices. A few light marks are visible on each side. Sold for: $373.75. |
| 29609 | Three Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition Pieces. A Mint State lot that includes three of the four varieties listed for this 22 mm design, which has a fanciful native maiden portrait left obverse and ships reverse: the HK-344 in silver, 19.1 gm; the HK-345 in silver-plated bronze, 16.1 gm; and the HK-346 in bronze, 16.1 gm.Sold for: $345.00. |
| 29610 | (Ca. 1915) California Octagonal Slug Facsimile MS66 NGC. HK-424A, Jankovsky-315. The old Augustus Humbert design with 000 THOUS and FIFTY DOLLS., target reverse with 50 in the center and rays. These pieces were made for sale at the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, and produced by Irvine & Jachens, a metalworking company still in business today, but one that has not produced a "slug" since 1950. This piece has beautiful orange-gold color, and is essentially flawless in execution and preservation.Sold for: $1,265.00. |
| 29611 | (1950s-1960s) Gilt Bronze Humbert Facsimile With Target Reverse and Suspension Loop MS64 NGC. Jankovsky-355C, unlisted in Hibler-Kappen. The fifty dollar Assay Office slug replica mules the K-14 obverse and the K-1 reverse designs. Prooflike and unperturbed.Sold for: $80.50. |
| 29612 | Group Lot Two Octagonal Humbert $50 Slug Facsimiles, MS63 NGC and Uncertified. The lot includes: Jankovsky-415, c1915 Humbert $50 Slug Facsimile. Rare. Gold washed finish. 40.5 mm. An Augustus Humbert facsimile "Memento" design. Having the wording FIFTY DOLLS and WE TRUST as the motto. The manufacturer is unconfirmed, but may have been Patrick & Co. on Market Street in San Francisco. Looped and improperly cleaned, with XF details (uncertified). And: Jankovsky-640, c1940s "Days of '49" Gold Rush Centennial. Brass. 42 mm. Blunt 4 type with arrow pointing to D in DAYS. Made by Greenduck Co. of Chicago. A pleasing, Select Mint State example with a satiny finish and unabraded surfaces. A few minor specks are noted on each side. MS63 NGC.Not Sold. |
| 29613 | (Circa 1930) Brass Days of '49 Octagonal So-Called Dollar AU50 NGC. Pointed 4. HK-unlisted, Jankovsky-630. Misidentified as J-63 on the NGC insert. The inner obverse circle is abraded between 12 and 5 o'clock, but the chocolate-brown piece is otherwise problem-free for the grade.Sold for: $34.00. |
| 29614 | (Circa 1930s) Brass Days of '49 Octagonal So-Called Dollar AU53 NGC. Pointed 4. HK-unlisted, Jankovsky-630. The obverse presents the California state seal. The reverse imitates the Humbert fifty obverse. A lightly handled example that retains glimpses of the initial gold color near the borders.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 29615 | "Parker Slug Set" California Gold Facsimiles, Uncertified. From "A Reference Guide for Collectors of So-Called Slugs and Facsimiles" (by Tom Jankovsky): "This Two Slug Set is what is known as a 'Parker Set' because a well known San Francisco coin dealer named Earl Parker sold them as souvenirs in custom holders at the ANA Conventions in the late 1940s and 1950s." The lot includes: Jankovsky-640, c1940s "Days of '49" Gold Rush Centennial-Slug #2. Blunt 4 type with arrow pointing at the word Days. Made by Greenduck Co. Chicago. (Note: in the past, some were listed by NGC as HK-502a from 1949, but were made in advance of the 1948-1950 Centennials.) Approximate grade AU50. Also included is: Jankovsky-740G, c1940 Facsimile of Kellogg & Company $50 Slug - Parker. Gold-plated copper. (Based upon both workmanship and timeline the Parker Facsimiles may have been made by Moise-Klinkner Co of San Francisco for coin dealer Earl Parker.) Possibly cleaned, with AU details. Both pieces are housed in a black, hard plastic holder.Sold for: $126.50. |
| 29616 | (Circa 1940s) Gold Rush Centennial Days of '49 Brass Slug MS62 NGC. Blunt 4. Gilt Bronze, 40.3 mm. Jankovsky-640. HK-502A (not in Hibler-Kappen; designated as such due to its kinship with the Sacramento dollar, HK-502). Well struck and unabraded with subdued green-gold surfaces.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 29617 | (1940s) Brass Kellogg & Co. Fifty Dollar Round Slug MS63 NGC. Jankovsky-740, unlisted in Hibler-Kappen. An unworn example of this very rare brass "slug" facsimile, offered by noted San Francisco coin dealer Earl Parker during the 1940s and early 1950s. Close examination reveals a few hair-thin marks, which may be as produced.Sold for: $402.50. |
| 29618 | 1964 Montana Territory Centennial MS64 NGC, and a 1964 Montana Territory Centennial MS66 NGC. Jankovsky-964. Both HK-unlisted pieces are well preserved.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 29619 | 1896 Bryan White Metal So-Called Dollar. Schornstein-819. White metal, 89 mm, 161.0 gm. A Morgan dollar-style Liberty Head obverse, but with BRYANS MONEY around, and a satirical reverse reading BRYANS IDEA OF COINAGE 16 TO 1 ABER NIT. Rare and near Uncirculated, with dark powder-gray surfaces.Not Sold. |
| 29620 | Rare 1896 Cast Aluminum Bryan Dollar. Similar to Schornstein-903. Cast aluminum, 84 mm, 44.3 gm. Obverse caricature of Washington, around IN GOD WE TRUST FOR THE OTHER 47 CENTS. Reverse 16 TO 1 NIT 1896. Rare, Uncirculated or virtually so.Not Sold. |
| 29621 | 1850 Imitation Fifty Dollar Gold Slug, HK Unlisted. Obverse: Eagle with shield and ribbon, 000 THOU. above, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / FIFTY DOLLARS. around inner border, with peripheral legend: IMITATION OF FAMOUS CALIFORNIA FIFTY DOLLAR GOLD SLUG, USED BY THE PIONEERS / 1850. Reverse: prospector panning for gold, with peripheral legend THE DAYS OF OLD THE DAYS OF GOLD THE DAYS OF FORTY NINE / CALIFORNIA.Sold for: $51.00. |
| 29622 | Pair of Bryan Dollars. Includes: 1896 Free Silver One Dam/United Snakes of America, Schornstein-353, white metal, 44 mm, 20 gm, 2.3 mm thick, lustrous AU; and 1896 Free Silver One Dime, Schornstein-323, lead?, 44 mm, 53.2 gm, rough VG or so with edge damage.Not Sold. |
| 29623 | Pair of Certified (c1940s) Days of 49 Tokens. Includes: Blunt 4, MS62 NGC, brass; and Pointed 4--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc Details, brass.Not Sold. |
| 29624 | So-Called Half Dollar Collections. This lot comprises two different collections of so-called half dollars or sterling silver medals, both housed in Capital plastic holders, including: five 1819-1969 Alabama Sesquicentennial commemoratives (Battles of Mobile Bay and Horseshoe Bend; Tuscaloosa-DeSoto; Space Center; and State Capitol); and eight historic so-called half dollars (1925 Minuteman; 1925 Daniel Boone-Lexington, Ky.; 1927 Lindbergh Flight to Paris; 1928-1930 Admiral Byrd; 1935 Pony Express Diamond Jubilee; 1947 Thomas Edison Centennial; 1807-1870 General Robert E. Lee Confederate half dollar replica; and Confederate Seal replica). A nice and interesting collection, with all pieces brilliant or lightly toned Mint State or better.Not Sold. |
| 29625 | Group Lot Two Silver Replica Humbert/US Assay Office $50 Slug, Uncertified. One ounce silver reproduction of Kagin 6/7. This lot includes two lovely cameo proof examples, both housed in fancy, attractive square holders with gilt edging and red velvet-like material surrounding the hard plastic-encased coins. The pieces are both impeccably preserved, and free of any marks or defects from improper storage or faulty handling. Apparently produced by the "Letcher Mint", circa 1976. Both coins are uncertified.Sold for: $45.00. |
| 29626 | Two Coca-Cola Round Panama-Pacific Fifty Replicas. Both pieces bear similar designs. The obverse imitates the round 1915-S Panama-Pacific fifty dollar. The reverse depicts a wise own perched and reading a book. The first piece is an original striking, and is a lightly cleaned AU. The second piece is a restrike, and has been polished.Sold for: $19.00. |
| 29627 | 1906 Gilt Bronze Slug Thompson Restaurants 50th Anniversary AU58 NGC. Gilt bronze. A "so-called slug," the earliest of the facsimiles celebrating the fifty dollar "slugs" of Augustus Humbert and the California Gold Rush that created them. A couple of faded pinscratches are noted near the left (facing) wingtip.Sold for: $103.50. |
| 29628 | (Circa 1910) California Irvine & Jachens Gilt Miner Standing Slug AU58 NGC. An early "so-called slug" issue, unlisted in the Hibler-Kappen standard reference. The gilt is worn on the high points and open fields, although much luster remains.Sold for: $59.00. |
| 29629 | "Days of '49" Octagonal Slug Facsimile. Gilt brass octagonal slug facsimile, 40 mm x 40 mm x 2.8 mm thick, 27.4 gm. A "Days of '49" octagonal slug facsimile with the obverse hearkening back to the original Humbert-Assay Office slugs, featuring an eagle perched on a rock with scroll in its mouth. This obverse features a small defect between the 85 in the date and an irregular bottom to the shield stripes on the obverse, as made. The reverse features a miner panning scene with legend around THE DAYS OF OLD THE DAYS OF GOLD THE DAYS OF '49 CALIFORNIA. Produced by Irvine & Jachens before 1912. Uncirculated, in a CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH black small-size Capital plastic holder.Not Sold. |
| 29630 | Modern Octagonal Gold Rush Souvenirs. Two pieces share a common Nevada Mint reverse, one has an obverse with the Mariposa, California Courthouse, the other piece depicts the Kennedy Tailing Wheels of Jackson, California. The other four medals have a common California State Parks reverse, and respectively present Sutter's Fort in Sacramento, Sutter's Mill in Coloma, the Mohawk Stamp Mill in Eureka, and the state park in Columbia, California.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 29631 | 10-Ounce 1915 Panama-Pacific Silver Octagonal Replica. Silver, plain edge, octagonal, 10 oz. (314 gm) .999 fine. Replica of a 1915-S Panama-Pacific fifty dollar octagonal coin struck in silver. Dies similar to the original on both sides but with the head of Minerva a trifle less artistic, lacking an S mintmark on the reverse, 10 TROY OZ. .999 SILVER in place of FIFTY DOLLARS. Edge-stamped 0287. Beautiful Choice proof surfaces with a consistent, iridescent ring of iridescent saffron and heather through the peripheral legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on the obverse. Complete with wooden presentation box in excellent shape.Sold for: $184.00. |
| 29632 | 1876 Centennial Expo/Declaration of Independence Medal--Environmental Damage--NCS. Unc Details. White metal, 50 mm. At 50 mm, this piece is just a bit larger than the 45-mm cutoff usually given (except for silver Bryan dollars) for the Hibler-Kappen so-called dollar definition, and of course this piece is unlisted with this die combination (but a smaller size) in the 2008 revision of that reference. We include it here because it is so similar, and it does feature the Declaration of Independence obverse also used on HK-74 (no DEMAREST SC in small letters). There are many so-called dollars that are unlisted in both references (1963 and 2008), often mulings of dies used for two different HK-listed varieties. To our knowledge, however, none of the so-called dollars have this three-buildings reverse, depicting from top to bottom the Memorial Hall, the Main Exhibition Building, and the Horticultural Hall. Holed at top, with some light corrosion, but retaining considerable luster. Some die clashing is noted on both sides. A neat and interesting item that could require some real numismatic detective work, like so many of the so-called dollars and related issues. With NCS Photo Certificate.Not Sold. |