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Five Historic U.S. Silver Medals.... (Total: 5 medals)
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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.Auction Info
2008 September Long Beach, CA Tokens & Medals Signature Auction #1100 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2008
17th-18th
Wednesday-Thursday
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