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Presidential Coin & Antique Company
Post Office Box 277
Clifton, Virginia 20124
H.Joseph Levine
Phone (571) 321-2121
Fax (571) 321-0696
JLevine968@aol.comAuction Seventy Five
Held in Conjunction with the Baltimore Coin & Currency Convention at the
Baltimore Convention Center, July14-16, 2006. Lots may be viewed at the convention at tables 003 & 004 in Halls A, B & C on Friday, July 14 from noon until 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
The Sale is in two parts, PART I is a Floor and Mail Bid Sale and will be conducted at the Convention. The sale will begin at 5:30 p.m. sharp in Room
301. on Saturday July 15.PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES IN OUR BIDDING RULES!
FOR THE FLOOR SALE
1. Mail bids must be received no later than Noon on Thursday, July 13;
2. Fax Bids to 571-321-0696 and phone bids to 571-321-2121 must be received no later than Noon on Thursday, July 13;
3. We will receive fax bids and phone bids at the Convention Center on Friday, July 14 from noon until 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The following fax number can be used for this purpose for these two days only: 410-649-7311. Telephone bids on these two days should made to 703-507-0993.
4. E-mail bids will be received until noon on Thursday, July 13. All e-mail bids will acknowledged. If your e-mail bid is not acknowledged - it has not been received!
Part II is a Mail Bid Only Sale.
All bids for this portion must be received by Monday, July 17 at 6 p.m.
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1. A BUYER’S CHARGE OF 15% ON EACH INDIVIDUAL LOT WILL BE ADDED TO ALL SUCCESSFUL BIDS, WHICH SUM WILL BE THE PURCHASE PRICE.
2. Bid the highest amount you are willing to pay for the lot. Your bid will be reduced to a 10% advance over the second highest bid. There is no limit to the amount that we will reduce a bid except that…
3. Bids under $30.00 will not be reduced and bids will not be reduced to under $30.00.
4. In instances where there are duplicate lots, you may bid on an either/or basis and indicate a preference if you like.
5. Some lots are reserved. The auctioneer will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor through its representative.
6. Invoices are payable within 7 days of receipt. Returns must be made within this period. We attempt to use strict numismatic grading standards and to note defects, which in our professional judgment, affect the value of the item. However, we do make mistakes and will accept returns when we are in error. On the other hand, capricious returns will not be tolerated. No lot may be returned by any floor bidder for any reason except authenticity.
7. Postage/ insurance is added to all invoices and paid by the bidder.
8. On any account not paid within the prescribed terms of this sale, PRESIDENTIAL reserves the right to extend credit and to impose periodic finance charges at the rate of 1.5% per month (18% annum) on the unpaid balance. Such charges will begin to accrue on the 20th day following the closing date of the sale. On any sums unpaid, the buyer agrees to pay all costs, including attorney’s fees, with interest accruing on the balance, until fully paid, at the specified rate.
9. BIDDING IN THIS AUCTION SALE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE BY THE BIDDER OF THE FORE-GOING TERMS OF SALE.
PRICE ESTIMATES: (A) Under $10; (B) $10-25; (C) $25-50; (D) $50-75; (E) $75-100; (F) $100-200; (G) $200-400; (H) $400-600; (I) $600-800.
THE BENJ FAUVER COLLECTIONS
WELCOME to our auction featuring the collections of veteran exonumist, L. Benj Fauver. Benj was born in Elyria, Ohio and was schooled in the Ivy Leagues; Dartmouth (1961), Yale School of Forestry and the Environment (1963) and Harvard Business School (1965). Several years later he married Karen and they have two children, Mark and AMY. After working for 14 years for several corporations, in 1979, he set out on his own and became an independent management consultant in the forest products industry, an occupation which continues to this day.
Throughout his earlier years, Fauver was
a collector of tokens; mostly those which appealed to his fascination with American and
European history. One of his first interests was Civil War tokens. He was an early member
of the Civil War Token Society and served as its Treasurer for thirty years. He was the
voice behind
“Horatio Speaks” a regular and sometimes controversial column which appeared in
the Journal of the CWTS.
In 1982, he authored Exonumia Symbolism & Classification, A Catalogue of Kettle Pieces and an Examination of the Symbolism and Classification of Kettle Pieces and of American Exonumia of the Hard Times, Compromise, and Civil War Periods. This was
followed by his six part definitive study of American Counters. Both of these efforts, especially the first, are much more than mere listings of types and varieties. An attempt is made to place the tokens in historical context and to explain the symbolism of the devices used to ornament them. The result is that the reader is intellectually challenged – no small feat for a numismatic work in this field!
Benj’s interest in collecting tokens led (as it did to so many of us) to a part-time business beginning in 1983. He continued this until recently when he decided to retire from such pursuits. We are most pleased to have been chosen to dispose of his inventory and collections. In this sale, we will feature his Hard Time Tokens, 19th Century Merchant Tokens, Civil War tokens and 19th Century politicals – well over 1,000 pieces in all. Many of these tokens were used to illustrate his reference works described above. Subsequent sales will offer the remainder of his inventory and collections in a wide variety of fields.
Included among the more than 50 consignments to this auction is an almost complete run of medals from the Society of Medalists and a substantial offering of art medals from the talented hand of the world-renowned medalist, Alex Shagin. Our consignor has asked that we make out the check for the proceeds from their sale to the Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund (http://www.mississippirecovery.com) In addition, we are contributing a portion of our fee to the Fund. We hope that you will be especially generous in your bidding for these items.
ENJOY!
JOE LEVINE
A NOTE TO READERS OF MAINE ANTIQUE DIGEST
This is a text-only version of our latest auction catalog. The actual printed catalog is profusely illustrated with hundreds of plates. This catalog may be purchased from us for $5.00 or you may subscribe to this and the next two sales with prices realized for $10.00.
DESCRIPTION LOT #
FLOOR SALE
Hard Times Tokens 1-45
19th Century Merchant Tokens 46-69
Civil War Tokens 70-119
Military & Related 120-128
So-Called Dollars 129-160
Presidential & Political 161-241
Inaugural Medals & Memorabilia 242-276
Worlds Fairs & Exposition 277-308
U.S. Mint Medals 309-365
Miscellaneous Tokens and Medals 366-496
MAIL BID SALE
Hard Times Tokens 497-813
19th Century Merchant Tokens 814-1196
Civil War Tokens 1197-1670
Military & Related 1671-1699
So-Called Dollars 1700-1932
Presidential & Political 1933-2522
Inaugural medals & Memorabilia 2523-2629
World’s Fairs & Expositions 2630-2680
Tokens & Medals by State Locations 2681-2693
Miscellaneous Tokens 2694-2702
U.S. Mint Medals 2703-2789
Society of Medalists 2790-2892
Miscellaneous Medals 2893-2976
Foreign Tokens and Medals 2977-3012
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1. LOW 3. PRO-JACKSON TOKEN. HT 5; CE 1834-29.
27mm. Brass. Very Fine Weakly struck on the hair and in the corresponding area of the reverse, as usual. The obverse presents a civilian bust of Jackson to the right with the surrounding legend: ANDREW JACKSON PRESIDENT. The reverse bears the legend: ELECTED A.D. 1828. REELECTED A.D. 1832, enclosing WE/ COMMEMOAT/ THE GLORIOUS/ VICTORIES OF/ OUR HERO IN/ WAR & IN/ PEACE.
The reverse of this token is the same as the reverse of Low 4, except that the election
date of 1829 on Low 4 has now been corrected to 1828 by repunching an 8 over the 9. (F)
2. LOW 4. ANDREW JACKSON POLITICAL. HT 6; CE 1834-27. 27.2mm. Brass. VF/XF. Bust of Jackson to the right with a wreath of oak leaves on his head. The biographical reverse of this token records the date of Jackson’s election as 1829. It was, in fact, 1828. (F)
3. LOW 5. ANDREW JACKSON LARGE SHIELD, HT
7. AJACK 1832-3. 25.6mm. Brass. Oblique reeded edge. Medal turn. Dies by Robert
Lovett, Sr. Very Fine . A bit crudely holed above the head for suspension.
Both large and small shield varieties are seen with thick and thin planchets and with
straight and oblique reeding. This is an example of the large shield variety. Another
diagnostic factor is that there is a period after the N of N ORLEANS on the reverse. (F-G)
4. LOW 6. WHIG VICTORY. HT 14; CE 1834-1. R5. 25.3mm. Brass. Engrailed edge. Very Fine Unsigned, but ascribed to Robert Lovett, Sr. (not "Thomas" Lovett as per Low & DeWitt.) This is an early striking without the die crack on the reverse extending from the rim to L in APRIL.
This is the popular "Whig Victory" issue, celebrating the victory of the New
York Whig Party in the 1834 elections. (G)
5. LOW 6A. WHIG VICTORY. HT 14A; CE 1834-1.
6. LOW 7. THE GLORIOUS WHIG VICTORY. HT 15; CE 1834-2. 27.2mm. Copper. Reeded Edge.
Extremely Fine. A very elusive issue which trumpets the Whig Victory of 1834. The
"Liberty Cap" on the reverse is similar in concept to the reverse of the pattern
gold dollar struck in 1836 and the first steam coinage medals designed by Christian
Gobrecht and struck at the U.S. Mint. ($1250-1750)
10. LOW 16. GULIAN VERPLANCK. HT 30; CE 1934-4. 27mm. 6.3 grams. Brass. VF. Somewhat softly struck on the arrow butts and the center of the reverse as usually seen. Struck with the same generic portrait used for Seward on Low 13-15. (F)
11. LOW 17; ILLUSTRIOUS PREDECESSOR HT 31;
CE 1838-1. 28.7mm. Copper. R3. Very Fine. This is the scarcest of the
Illustrious Predecessor tokens. It is also one of the most misattributed in the series. On
this piece, the S of STEPS must be entirely beneath the foreleg. (F)
12. LOW 21. LIBERTY - NOT ONE CENT. HT 35. 27.2mm. Copper. VF/XF. Obverse with an oddly formed female head. Usual obverse die break running from the 2nd and 3rd stars through the nose, eye and hair. The reverse bears the legend: MILLIONS FOR DEFENCE, NOT ONE CENT FOR TRIBUTE. A quite pleasant example of this usually very ugly looking variety. (G)
13. LOW 48. MAY TENTH. HT 67. 28.1mm. Copper. Nice brown About Uncirculated specimen with glossy surfaces. (F)
14. LOW 51. I TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY. HT 70; CE 1834-16. 28.7mm. Copper. Choice Brown Uncirculated. There are three states of the obverse of Low 51 based on the spaces in the safe.
State 1: The vertical lines in front are but lightly defined in four of the spaces; the horizontal lines on the end are totally wanting in six of the twelve spaces; in the upper three they show lightly at the top; in the lower three strong and full.
State 2: All spaces appear to have been retouched, only four remain unfilled and these in the end;
State 3: Every space is filled. All of Low 52 are from this finish.
Offered here is an attractive example of this token in State 1. (F)
15. A SECOND LOW 51. As above, but in State 3. Choice mostly Red Uncirculated. (G)
16. LOW 66. A FRIEND TO THE CONSTITUTION.
HT 24; CE 1838-18
19. LOW 117. POPULAR NEW YORK ARMS FEUCHTWANGER THREE CENT TOKEN. HT 262. 24.8mm. Feuchtwanger’s Composition. Extremely Fine – strongly struck and defect free. The obverse contains a depiction of the Arms of New York while the reverse legend: FEUCHTWANGER’S COMPOSITION surrounds a wreath enclosing, THREE/ CENTS. This is the most affordable of the Feuchtwanger Three Cent tokens. ($1250+)
20. LOW 118; HT 263. FEUCHTWANGER THREE CENT TOKEN. 24.9mm. Feuchtwanger’s
Composition. R5. Extremely Fine with attractive mottled nickel-grey toning. The reverse
bears a patch of 5 light thin scratches running through the upper center. They do not,
however, appreciably detract from the visual appeal of the piece. Repunching is visible at
the top right of the 8 and within the bottom loop of the 3 in the date. This may have been
caused by a punching error in which the date was first punched as "1387" and
then corrected. The Ford example in XF brought $5750.00.
23. LOW 120. DR. FEUCHTWANGER ONE CENT TOKEN. HT 268. Var. 3G.18.9mm. Feuchtwanger Metal. F/VF. An elusive R6. The Ford specimen in XF brought $690.00. (G)
24. LOW 139. S.S.B. HT 464. 19.5mm. Brass. R6. A most attractive defect-free Extremely Fine token. Obverse with S S B above, two leaves horizontally placed at center, 1837 in large numerals below. Reverse with four leaves in the form of a cross crossed by four very plain leaves.
The origin of this piece is a mystery and neither its issuer nor its location have ever
been attributed. We suspect that it may be a NYC hotel keeper. ($1250+)
25. LOW 142. BERGEN IRON WORKS, LAKEWOOD,
NJ. HT 205. 20.9mm. Brass. Choice About Uncirculated with underlying luster. Weakly
struck at the centers as always due to inept die cutting which placed the area in highest
relief on the obverse directly opposite in the dies to the area of highest relief on the
reverse, with the result that planchets, when compressed, could not fill to the full
extent both openings. This is the most common of the various "stars" obverse
varieties. A nice even color with no planchet imperfections. (G)
26. LOW 156. N. STARBUCK, TROY, NY, HT 366. 28mm. Copper. Fine. Obverse with a bust right with no stars under the bust. (Same as Low 88.) Reverse is the same as the reverse of the Low 284, N. STARBUCK & SON die. The token is weakly struck from 6:00-10;00 on the obverse and on the corresponding area on the reverse.
The stars behind the head are not visible. On the reverse, the inscription at the top half
is only faintly visible. The high points of the screw are visible, but flat, as always.
The inscription on the lower half is virtually complete with just the bottoms of some of
the letters a bit faint. (G)
27. LOW 157. N. STARBUCK, TROY, NY. HT 367: THE RULAU PLATE SPECIMEN – ONE OF TWO KNOWN. 29.5mm. Copper,. VG/F. Obverse with thirteen stars around a head of Liberty. The strike is very weak from 8-9:00 with the result that the two stars in those positions are not visible. There is no lettering on the headband (presumably it was originally lettered TROY. ) On the reverse, the area which corresponds to the weak portion of the obverse is also weakly struck. The INE of MACHINE and the S of SHOP are very faint. The remainder of the lettering is relatively strong and gets somewhat stronger as one reads down the token. At bottom center, a series of old linear scratches obliterate the word, MILLING.
This token is clearly the shining star of the Fauver Collection. It is one of only two known (the other being in an important Pennsylvania Collection.) Even the fabled Ford Collection, with its 167 different tokens from the original Low list, did not have an example ! Our review of the important 20th century Hard Times Token offerings discloses one lone offering – A fine example ("for the piece"!) offered in a fixed price list by the United States Coin Co. in 1912.
We have a dear friend who has kidded us so much about using the phrase "once in a
lifetime opportunity," that we are a bit reluctant about using it. However, the
appearance of this token simply mandates it use! The telephone number prices brought by
the rarities in the Ford sale constrains us from attempting our usual price estimate. Mr.
Fauver has placed no reserve on this piece - it will bring what it will bring.
THE CAMPAIGN TOKENS OF WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, MARTIN VAN BUREN AND HENRY CLAY FOR 1840.
With just a few exceptions (Low 56, 57, 162, 172 & 183.) Lyman Low did not include any of the 1840 campaign tokens in his listing of Hard Times Tokens. Presumably those pieces that were included were selected because they made some reference to the Treasury or the sub-Treasury. When Russell Rulau first revised the Low listing and added his "pseudo-Low" numbers, he included only four politicals Low # 190, 191, 192, & 193 (HT 78,, 78A, 79A, B & C. ) Since then, Rulau has expanded that listing to include some, but not all of the campaign tokens listed in the DeWitt/Sullivan book on political tokens. He has apparently drawn the size line at no greater than 33.5mm and no smaller than 23mm.
Having decided to list (at least by type) these campaign tokens as part of the Hard Times series, it is puzzling why he decided not to list the variations in detail. He states, "DeWitt lists eight additional minor varieties of this token as WHH 1840-29 through 1840-36. These are unimportant variations, showing that Gardiner used many dies to create his campaign pieces, changing the placement of straps, buttons, etc." Our response would be that if the collector of Hard Times tokens finds it important enough to count the number of berries inside and outside a wreath, then he will probably find it important enough to count the number of buttons and straps on a uniform; the number of bars in a shield and the number of logs in the side of a cabin. We would therefore urge Mr. Rulau to list all variations in his next Hard Times Token edition.
The majority of these tokens from the Fauver Collection are listed in the Hard Times Token
section in the mail portion of this sale. A few of the rarer pieces are offered here now.
29. THE HERO & STATESMAN. WHH 1840-38. 25mm. Brass. Very Fine. Holed for
suspension. Obverse with a naked head of Harrison to the right surrounded by the legend:
WILLIAM H. HARRISON, THE HERO & STATESMAN. The reverse depicts a log cabin scene and
the legend: CANDIDATE OF THE PEOPLE. Rare. The McSorley specimen in XF brought $242.00 in
out 64th Sale in 1998.
One of the following two tokens is unlisted; the other is WHH 1840-39. There is no photo
of #39 in DeWitt/ Sullivan and the written description fits both of these pieces. They
both have military busts of Harrison to the left, MAJ. GEN. W.H. HARRISON around. Below,
in two lines: 1841/ two rows of stars, a total of 26. The two dies, however, are
different. They share a common reverse of a displayed eagle with a scroll in its beak
inscribed, REFORM, the whole enclosed by a circle of 26 stars.
30. WHH 1840-39(A). 25.5mm. Gilt Brass. Unholed Very Fine. The coat has 6 buttons and
Harrison’s nose has a large bump in the middle. The 4 in 1841 is well separated from
the 8. Rare.. The McSorley token in XF brought $162.50. (F)
31. WHH 1840-39(B). 25mm.Gilt Brass. Unholed. Lustrous XF/AU, but the reverse is a bit
weakly struck at center. The coat has 5 buttons and the 4 almost touches the 8 in the
date. Rare. The AU McSorley specimen brought $173.50.
32. WHH 1840-UNLISTED. 24mm. Gilt Brass. About Uncirculated. Holed, as issued. Obverse
with 4 straps & 2 buttons. Point of bust opposite N in BORN. Reverse: THE PEOPLES
CHOICE above a log cabin with 11 logs & 3 planks. Below: IN THE YEAR/ 1840.
At reverse right, there is substituted for the usual cider barrel, an open water barrel.
We suspect that this was not just a random substitution, but one made to make the token
(and Harrison) more acceptable to temperance advocates. The temperance movement was very
strong in the 1840s and its adherents were numerous. This token is the same as WHH
1840-57, except that the 0 in the 1840 date on the reverse appears to have been cut over a
1. We sold an holed XF example of 1840-57 in our 1999 Centola Sale for $181.50. (G)
33. LOW 245 Var. DOREMUS, SUYDAM & NIXON, NEW YORK CITY. HT 258B. 28mm. Gilt
Brass. Plain Edge. Lustrous About Uncirculated. Die signed by Bale and Smith of NYC and
struck when the firm was located at 37 & 39 Nassau Street. . (F-G)
34. LOW 245 var. . DOREMUS, SUYDAM & NIXON, NEW YORK CITY. HT. 258C. 27.4mm.
Lustrous About Uncirculated. As above, but with a reeded edge. (G)
35. LOW 275.
BECK’S PUBLIC BATH, RICHMOND, VA. HT 441. 28.2mm. Copper, silver plated (Unlisted
as such.) . VF/XF, with a very tiny reverse rim nick at 10:00. The beautiful Beck’s
Bath token with its seated nude female washing herself is among the most popular of our
early American tokens. (I)
36. LOW 309. DOREMUS, SUYDAM & NIXON. NYC. HT 902A. 26.5mm. Brass. Extremely Fine. Scarce variety with no period after NIXON. An XF with field digs example of the slightly more common Low 306 brought $874.00 in our last sale.
37. LOW 318. HIRAM JOHNSON, SYRACUSE, NEW YORK. HT 345. 27.5mm. Copper. Boldly struck
Extremely Fine. Struck by Bale & Smith. Reeded edge variety. Thin planchet. 5.0 grams.
(G)
38. LOW 328. ALFRED D. WILLARD, BOSTON, MA. HT 171. 29mm. Copper. Red & Brown
Uncirculated with considerable red. A choice example with virtually flawless surfaces. (G)
39. LOW 332. WRIGHT AND BALE, NEW YORK CITY. HT 342. Baker 594. 19mm. Copper.
Extremely Fine. Thin planchet. (2.5 grams) This scarce card is sought by both specialists
in merchant tokens and collectors of Washington items. It is particularly important to
Hard Times collectors because it is the storecard of one of the most prominent issuers of
merchant tokens of the period. Charles Cushing Wright and James Bale were in business
together from 1829 until 1833 when the partnership was dissolved. (I)
40. LOW 384A. JAMES WATSON, PHILADELPHIA. HT 421A. 27.1mm. About Uncirculated with
almost full gilt. We sold a similar piece in our 2000 Auction Sixty Seven sale for
$286.00.
41. LOW 389. L. ROBINSON, CHITTTENANGO, NEW YORK TOKEN IN WHITE METAL. HT 215B. 27mm. White Metal. About Uncirculated with some luster around the periphery. There is a light coating of tin disease on both sides and a thin hook shaped scratch above the D in AND on the reverse.
We sold the Rulau plate token from the Krause Collection is XF with scattred field marks
for $797.50 in our 66th sale in 1999.
42. LOW 400B. HOUCKS PANACEA, BALTIMORE, MD. HT 141. C/s on a Very Fine 1834 50¢. The c/s is bold. There is a 7.5mm long thin scratch in the right obverse field. A very popular c/s which is also a favorite of Hard Times Token collectors. (H-I)
43. LOW 403A. RANDALL & CO., BALTIMORE, MD. HT 147A. 16.6mm.
German Silver. Reeded Edge. Extremely Fine with a long die break through the monument.
Randall conducted a mineral water business in the basement of Barnum’s City Hotel on
Monument Square. (F)
44. ANOTHER, of the same. VF/XF; a few scattered old spots. Also with the long obverse
die break. (F)
46. UNLISTED NOWLIN & McELWAIN STORECARD REATTRIBUTED TO CHICAGO. 25.5mm. White Metal. Bright About Uncirculated. The obverse uses a Roman numeral clockface as a background. At center is a display of pitchers, glasses, silver flatware and a pocket watch with chain, etc. The reverse is inscribed, NOWLIN & McELWAIN JEWELERS around the border.
This token has previously been attributed to Boston, Massachusetts (Miller 79; Storer 615). W. Elliott Woodward, in his classic sale of the Levick Collection in 1884 placed the card in the Massachusetts section of the sale, without ascribing it to a town. Adams was among the first to attribute the card to Boston. However, the Boston city directories from 1823 to 1860 do not list the firm nor does the 1865 directory – and so its attribution has always been considered tentative.
Just on the off-chance that we might come up with something, we did an internet search for Nowlin & McElwain and, lo and behold, we came up with an eBay listing for a pair of coin silver forks. The seller described them as follows: "A pair of heavy coin silver 7 1/4" forks retailed by the c. 1850s Chicago partnership of Lewis Nowlin and George McElwain." According to Sharon S. Darling in Chicago Metalsmiths, An Illustrated History. Lewis Nowlin arrived in Chicago in the 1840’s and McElwain arrived in the 1850’s.
When we last sold this token in our Sale of the Julian Leidman Collection, (4/86, #4638 $104.50) we noted that, "It is apparently quite rare, having brought 95¢ in the Levick sale at the same time the rare Francis Brigham token (Low 72) brought 50¢ in VF." (G)
LOUISIANA
47. 26. CHARLES C. GAINES. NEW ORLEANS. 28mm. Brass. Very Fine, with both sides well
struck – about equal to the Rulau plate token. We can locate only two appearances for
this token in the past 25 years. We sold a porous AG in our Sale #26 in 1979 for 260.00.
The Zeddies specimen Fine on the obverse and AG on the reverse was first sold by B&M
in 1990 for $352.00 and resold by us in 1995 for $352.50. Compared with these two
examples, this one is truly extraordinary! Here is another prize for the advanced
collector from the Fauver Colleciton. ($1750+)
MARYLAND
48. 17. G. W. BUCK, BALTIMORE. 15.5mm. Silver. XF/AU, with a tiny edge clip. One of the earliest "GOOD FOR ONE DRINK" tokens. (F-G)
49. 86A. KUNKLE'S OPERA TROUPE, BALTIMORE. Brunk 23545X. A two line KUNKEL’S/ OPERA TROUPE. c/s on a worn 1788 2 reales silver coin. (F)
50. 90A. J. MITCHELL PEOPLES LINE. Atwood MD 60D. AU. A popular horsecar pictorial.
(F)
51. 502. THE CHAMPAIGN FOUNTAIN, BALTIMORE. 16.3mm. Silver. Extremely Fine. The reverse of this token reads IN VINO/ VERITAS (In wine there is truth) It is a classic token which the Fulds, Rulau and Schenkman have tentatively attributed to Baltimore. Ex- B&M’s sale of the Lloyd M. Higgins Collection, 1988. #3223. (G)
52. 505. ROSS WINANS, BALTIMORE. Schenkman Md. 60W-80b. 26.5mm. Copper. VF. holed as made. Incused #327 at center. Seldom seen token from Winans who was a "locomotive engine builder" and ran a "foundry & fishing shop." (F)
MASSACHUSETTS
53. 28. HENRY COOK, BOSTON, 1861-2. MaBo 19. 42mm. Copper. About Uncirculated. This is
a wonderful political store care issued by Bostonian Henry Cook, who, among a variety of
pursuits, advertised himself as a dealer in coins and medals. At obverse center is a
scroll labeled CONSTITUTION and below, THE GIFT OF OUR PATRIOT SIRES/ WE WILL NEVER/
SURRENDER/ TO/ TRAITORS & REBELS. Within a band around the rim is 13 starts and the
legend, NO SURRENDER OF THE FORT SUMTER OF THE NORTH. (F-G)
MCHIGAN
54. MI-NL-25 TYPE. MICHIGAN SOUTHERN & NORTHERN INDIANA RAILROAD WOOD CORD TOKEN. 25.5mm.
Copper. Extremely Fine. This is a 1/4 cord token from the E&N (Eastern & Northern)
Division. Although he lists a 1 cord token without an engine number, Rulau does not list
this 1/4 cord token that way. (F-G)
NEW JERSEY
55. 7. BARNETT’S, NEWARK, 35.2mm. Cast Iron. Extremely Fine. A rare token in an
unusual metal for this Newark Iron Founder. (F-G)
NEW YORK
56. 139. DAVID C. BUCHAN, NEW YORK CITY. 28mm. Brass. VF/XF. A popular pictorial token showing an early American chair. NORTHMOORE reverse.
At one time this token was thought to have been issued during the Hard Times period. Rulau now states that they are from 1831. The few of these tokens that have appeared at auction were either low grade or suffered some kind of damage. This is the nicest we have seen. This is the scarcest of the three Buchan varieties. (G)
57. 172. JOHN K. CURITS, NYC. Baker 529A. Choice orange/red Unc. (F)
58. NY 288. GREEN & WETMORE, NEW YORK CITY, 27.6mm. Brass. Plain edge. Very Fine. (F)
59. SCARCE HOE & CO. COUNTERSTAMP TOKEN. Rulau 2291B; Brunk 19800(B) HOE & C
O/ NEW YORK c/s from a prepared punch on the reverse of a well-worn 1823 large cent. (F)60. 405. J.E. NYC. Brass. XF. The enigmatic JE token. Obverse shows a displayed eagle with 5 stars above. (F)
61. 419. F. LEHR STORECARD. AL 1860-75;. 18.5mm. Brass. F/VF. The obverse features a bust to the right of Lincoln and a legend proclaiming him as the R. CAND’T FOR PRESIDENT. The reverse contains advertising for F. LEHR’S NEEDLE THREADERS.
Ferdinand Lehr is listed in the 1860 NYC directory as a machinist. One of the few merchant tokens that DeWItt considered a true campaign token. (F)
62. 702. ROBBINS, ROYCE & HARD, NYC. WIDEAWAKES TOKEN. AL 1860-74C; King 633. 19.7mm. Copper. Choice mostly red Uncirculated. The obverse bears an oval shield on which is inscribed. WIDEAWAKES. The surrounding legend reads; ABRA-HAM LIN-COLN. HONEST ABE OF THE WEST. Only 15 pieces were struck in Copper.
If you eliminate the space between HAM and LIN, the last name of Lincoln’s running mate, Hannibal HAMLIN is spelled out! (F)
63. 877. TALBOT, ALLUM & LEE, NYC.
28.7mm. Copper. Sharp Very Fine. A bit dark. (F-G)64. 922. RICHARD TRESTED, NYC. 23mm. Brass. Plain Edge. Fine/Very Fine. A few minor rim dents. A relatively deep scratch extends from the top left of the shield into the bottom of the wreath. On the reverse, an old scrape runs through the ST of TRESTED.
Very little is known about Richard Trested even though, according to Edgar Adams, he was about the only maker of dies in NYC at one time. Rulau traces his various places of business from 1821 through 1829. He died in 1829 and his business was sold to Charles Cushing Wright and James Bale.
Trested is known to have engraved five varieties of store cards for his own business and
the Castle Garden pass. He also lettered the Erie Canal medal engraved by C. C. Wright.
Rulau believes that he may have done the earliest Suydam & Nixon tokens and worked for
the Scovills of Waterbury. His signature is also found of a medal of Simon Bolivar dated
1824. The token offered here is very rare. We sold a F/VF specimen is our Leidman Sale of
1986 for $925.00. Both the Zeddies specimen and the one offered in B&M’s sale of
3/03 were holed.
65. NY 924. R. TRESTED. ONE OF THE GREAT RARITIES OF AMERICAN STORE CARDS 27mm. Brass. Reeded Edge. A well struck Extremely Fine specimen. The obverse is inscribed: R. TRESTED/ 69/ WILLIAM ST
T/ ENGRAVER DIE SINKER/ STAMPER/ PIERCER/ NEW YORK. The reverse depicts a displayed American eagle a center. Above is a liberty cap with rays eminating. The eagle is perched on a banner inscribed with the motto, IN TRADE WE PROSPER.This token is another of the stars of the Fauver Collection. In his book, Exonumia Symbolism & Classification, Fauver writes, "By far the most beautiful early American store cards are the two varieties issued by Richard Trested during the 1820’s, which depict rays eminating from a liberty cap above an American eagle. The symbolism here is striking – America, as symbolized by the eagle, is being imbued with the strength of Liberty. The legend, ‘By Trade We Prosper’ suggests that a climate of Liberty also promotes trade and prosperity. "
This variety, with the eagle's head to the left, was unknown to Adams when he wrote his
article on Trested in the 1913 Numismatist. It has been almost 25 years since one of these
tokens has been offered at auction. We sold a Very Fine specimen in our 1981 Auction #30,
Lot #72 for $7,750.00 ($15,000+)
PENNSYLVANIA
66. 3. JOHNSON, HIMROD & CO., ERIE. 38mm. White Metal. Extremely Fine with the surfaces lightly hairlined. Obverse with JOHNSON HIMROD & CO. ERIE around a large numeral 100 at center. The reverse bears an eight line inscription: DUE/ THE BEARER/ ONE DOLLAR/ IN MERCHANDISE OR/ CASTINGS/ AT OUR USUAL/ RETAIL PRICES/ 1845.
The is probably the earliest dollar-size, dollar-denominated token issued in this country.
It is extremely rare. The only other piece known to us was sold in our 2000 Auction Sixty
Seven (#57) That example, VF/XF, slightly dark with a minor reverse edge dent at 5:30 and
with the right upright of the H in HIMROD obliterated by an old dig, brought $2310.00.
This specimen, also ex- Litman, Miller, is clearly the finer of the two. ($3500+)
TENNESSEE
67. 59A. H. & I. KIRKMAN, NASHVILLE. 28.4mm. Brass. Plain Edge. Extremely Fine, with three old obverse digs that do not particularly distract from its overall appearance. There are some very light field scratches on the reverse that are consistent with a circulated token. The pictorial obverse of this token features an anvil at center. Leaning against it is an axe and a rifle. The reverse identifies the firm as "Importers of Hardware and Cutlery."
This is a rare token. The only modern auction offering we can find is from B&M’s
1990 Sale of the Brand/Zeddies Collection, #4200 where a VF-20 brought $1870.00. The token
offered here, from the Miller/ Litman Collection, is nicer over-all. ($2500+)
68. 61F. R. H. SINGLETON, NASHVILLE. Tn-Na 25; King 628. 21.5mm. Copper. About
Uncirculated with traces of red. There is a old very thin light hairline scratch which
extends from the second N in NATION’S in front of the bust and ending at the
truncation. Obverse with a beaded bust of Lincoln to the left surrounded by A
NATION’S BENEFACTOR and 5 stars below the bust. The reverse is inscribed: R. H.
SINGLETON/ BOOKSELLER/ STATIONER &/ JOB PRINTER/ P.O./ BUILDING/ NASHVILLE, TENN. (G)
NON-LOCAL
69. SAGENDORPH’S BATTERY. MV 292. Unlisted in Storer, 30.5mm. Very Fine. A white metal band surrounds 11 small roundels in various colors & metals. (There should be 12 of these – 1 of the smallest size is missing.) These in turn surrounded a centerpiece with 6 spokes and a round center plug. The obverse of the spoke is inscribed, SAGENDORF’S BATTERY and the reverse, PATENTED JAN. 17, 1878.
The Sagendorph, Boyd and other similar Miniature Galvanic Batteries supposedly worked by
"galvanic action" due to the "union of metals." Whereas in a common
battery the effect is facilitated by an acid, These device needed only "the natural
humidity of the skin" to cause a beneficial flow of electricity. This was sufficient
to cure nearly any disease by producing "a proper proportion of electricity" in
the blood—or so "Professor" Boyd claimed. Examples of the Boyd Battery are
relatively common – this is the first specimen of the Sagendorph that we have ever
handled. (F-G)
70. 1/436. Copper Nickel. R7. Uncirculated. A slightly weak strike struck a little bit off-center. (F)
71. 2/270. R7. Very Fine. Particularly in demand because the #270 die is an R7 die. (G-H)
72. 46/335. White Metal. R7. Choice Bright Uncirculated. (F)
73. 56/436 Copper Nickel. R8. Lightly toned Uncirculated. Struck off-center and a bit
weakly struck at the bottom of the obverse. (F)
74. 92/198. White Metal. R9. Brilliant Uncirculated. (G)
75. 92/119. White Metal. R9. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Typical weak strike on
Washington’s bust. This die combination is unlisted in all editions of Baker. (F-G)
76. 115/115A. Brass. R9. Baker 208C. About Uncirculated, with some light speckled
spotting on both sides and a few very minor rim marks. Brass is the only metal in which
this token is listed in the 4th Revised edition of the Patriotic Civil War Token book. (G)
77. 142/347. White Metal. R9. GMcC 1864-38. Bright XF/AU. A few minor rim marks. A
most popular token with a small, high relief bust of General McClellan. Both sides are
scarce. (F-G)
78. 142/348. 18mm. Gilt. R8. GMcC 1864-40(a). Holed for suspension, as usual. About
Uncirculated; a few minor spots. This combination with reverse die #348 is about 20 times
rarer than the combinations with dies #347 or #349. (G)
79. 153/0. R7. Greenslet 704. Bold c/s on an 1840 large cent. Choice Uncirculated. The
scarce and popular Benjamin Franklin #153 die. An Uncirculated example brought $440.00 in
our 1996 Auction Sixty One.
80. 198/360j. German Silver. R8. Lightly toned About Uncirculated. Weakly struck, as
usual. (F)
81. 349/477. White Metal. R9. Very Fine. Dark & porous with a uniform corroded
surface and rough edges. Struck on the usual thick planchet. The obverse, dated 1864,
bears a trophy of cannon, flags, drums and stacked muskets. Dated 1864 below. The reverse
bears the enigmatic inscription, PROCESE. Rare - and most valued by die collectors for the
R7 #477 die. (G)
82. 508/510A. R8. JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE – PRESIDENTS HOUSE- JCB 1860-4. Copper.
R8. Choice About Uncirculated. (H)
83. 509A/ 510A. JOHN BELL – PRESIDENTS HOUSE JBELL 1860-11. Tin Plated. R9.
Choice Uncirculated. Holed for suspension. ($1000+)
84. 510/510Amp. STEPHEN DOUGLAS – PRESIDENTS HOUSE. SD 1860-4. Tin Plated. R8. Bright About Uncirculated. Holed for suspension. (H)
85. 520/521. COPPER MINE TOKEN. BR7. Fine. Weakly struck at the top of the obverse and the corresponding part of the reverse. (G)
CONNECTICUT
86. 210A-1a. ALFRED S. ROBINSON, HARTFORD. Miller CT. 8; Ct-Ha 13. Copper. Choice Mostly Red Uncirculated. George Lovett cut the dies for this popular token which was Robinson’s first trade card. The obverse copies the most famous of all Connecticut Colonial pieces, the copper issued by John Higley of Granby, Connecticut, known in numismatic circles as the "Granby Copper." On the reverse, Robinson listed his occupations as banker, numismatist, & Notary Public. 20 copies were struck in silver and 150 each in copper, brass, tin silvered brass and nickel. Struck in 1861, this token is now accepted as a Civil War Token. (G)
ILLINOIS
87. 150AR-1b. WM. OSTENDORF, CHICAGO. R8. Extremely Fine. This one variety merchant is
one of the keys to a Chicago town set. (G-H)
MARYLAND
88. 60B-1b. SHAKESPEARE CLUB, BALTIMORE. R6. VF/XF. An elusive token from a rare
state. (G-H)
89. 60-UNLISTED, CM, BALTIMORE. VF/XF with a minor edge clip. The obverse is die
struck GOOD FOR/ 4/ CENTS. The incused numeral "5" is struck over the
"4" and the incused letters "CM" The reverse is struck from die 1052A
and contains a shield encompassed by a wreath.
Originally, the entire series of storecards utilizing these two dies were ascribed to
Chicago, Illinois. More recent scholarship ahs established the location of these various
merchants as Baltimore, Maryland. (G-H)
MASSACHUSETTS90. BOLEN 1864 PORTRAIT/ LIBERTY CAP. New Fuld # MA 760A-8a; MaSp-20; JAB-9. About Uncirculated, but with a dark corrosion spot above the liberty cap. Only 25 pieces struck in copper. (F)
91. BOLEN’S 1864 PORTRAIT STORECARD. New Fuld # MA 760A-9a; MaSp 28; JAB-12. 27.8mm. Copper. Very Fine. Obverse with an unsigned portrait of Bolen to the left, J.A. BOLEN above, 1864, below the bust. The reverse is inscribed: STAMP CUTTER/ DIE SINKER/ AND/ MEDALIST/ SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Only 25 pieces were struck in copper. Both obverse and reverse dies were destroyed. (F)
MICHIGAN
92. 450G-8b. A. GLEASON, HILLSDALE. UNLISTED IN THIS METAL. R10? Lightly toned Uncirculated with some minor spots. (F-G)
93. 450N-2a. R. ROWE, HILLSDALE. R7. Choice About Uncirculated. (G)
NEW YORK
94. 630W-2do. FELIX KOSHER DINING SALOON, NYC. Struck over an 1863 Copper Nickel cent. Uncirculated. The only Civil War token with an Hebrew word on it. (H)
95. 630W-1b. SAME, as above, but struck in Brass. Lightly toned Uncirculated. (F)
96. 630AG-4ao. JOHN P. GRUBER, NYC/ R9. Struck over a Felix Kosher Dining Saloon token. Gem mostly red Uncirculated. (F)
97. 630BB-13e. MONK’S METAL SIGNS, NYC. R9. Baker 470F. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. (F)
98. 630BB-14c. MONK’S METAL SIGNS, NYC. R9. Lightly toned Uncirculated. Washington bust token cataloged by Baker as #469E. From our 1989 Great Eastern Sale, #68. (F)
99. 630BB-15e. MONK’S METAL SIGNS, NYC. R8. Unlisted by Baker, but noted by Rulau/Fuld. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. (F)
100. 630BG-2e. JOHN QUINN, NYC. R8. Baker 567. Lightly toned Uncirculated. A nice token with a slightly scarcer Washington portrait. From our Great Eastern Sale, #70. (F)
101. 630BV-18e. STORY & SOUTHWORTH, NYC. R8. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. (F)
102. 630CF-1G. WATSON’S T STORE, NYC. R7. Extremely Fine. There are some scattered light marks on the soft metal of the reverse, but much less so than usually found. (F)
103. ANOTHER, of the same. Very Fine. (F)
104. 756A-1D. EASTMAN BUSINESS COLLEGE, POUGHKEEPSIE. R7. Extremely Fine. (F)
OHIO
105. 165AF-2C. ALBERT ROSS, DRUGGIST, CINCINNATI. R5. Gem Proof-like Uncirculated. (F)
106. 165DW-10a. MORGAN & FERRY, CINCINNATI. R8. Mostly Red Uncirculated. (F)
107. 165FX-5i. JOHN STANTON, CINCINNATI. R9. Choice bright Uncirculated. A rare variety from this Cincinnati die sinker. (G)
108. 765B-4a. DR. D. R. JENNINGS, RAVENNA. R3. Storer 3944. Jennings was a "surgeon" and "dentist" Also valued for the scarce #1344 dental apparatus die. (F)
PENNSYLVANIA109. 360A-1do. W. BELL’S, ERIE. R6. Popular c/s on an 1859 Copper Nickel Indian cent. (F)
110. 525A- 1a. S. H. ZAHM, LANCASTER. R5. Brown Uncirculated. A popular token with a bust of Benjamin Franklin by Robert Lovett., Jr. (F)
111. 525A-1b. As above, but struck in brass. About Uncirculated. (F)
112. 525A-1e. Another – this one struck in White Metal. Dark About Uncirculated. (F)
113. 750Lb-1b . E. IVINS. R6. PA 232; Baker 546B. 25mm. Brass. Robert Lovett, Jr., Sc. Nice Uncirculated. Obverse with Houdin bust of Washington right, his name and title around. Reverse with US shield and metal trimmings maker legends. Address at 5th AND COLUMBIA AVENUE.
A search of the period directories shows that the first appearance of E. Ivins is in the 1860-1 Commercial Directory where he is shown in business with James P. Davis at North Cor. Columbia. The cards of E(llwood) Ivins have all been reattributed to the Civil War period. (G)
114. PA 750Lb-1d. SAME, as above, but struck in Copper Nickel. Uncirculated, with a small crack in the planchet on the edge at 5:00. (F-G)
115. 765P-12a. PITTOCK’S NEWS DEPOT, PITTSBURHG. R8. Brown Uncirculated. (G)
WISCONSIN
116. 300G-1b. H. L. SMITH, JANESVILE. R8, VF/XF. (F)
117. 510AP-5A1. H. UPMEYER, MILWAUKEE. R9. VF/XF. Valued particularly for its #1156 Stephen Douglas reverse die. (G)
SUTLER TOKENS118. DT A50C. S. E. WARD, FORT LARAMIE, Dakota Territory.
R7. 32.5mm. Copper. Very Fine in terms of circulation wear, but this token has been "dug" and so suffers from considerable corrosion and pitting into the metal. Still, it is reasonably visually attractive. According to our consignor, this token was dug along the Oregon Trail with a number of other artifacts near the original location of Fort Hall in Pocatello, Idaho.There is a curious difference in attitude toward excavated or dug pieces between numismatists and military collectors. The typical token and medal collector, perhaps influenced by the many who worship the Idol of the MS Grade, prefers his acquisitions to be in the highest state of preservation possible. Given the choice of owning a silver Indian Peace Medal in proof condition with a pedigree from a U.S. Mint official or owning a Very Fine condition example of the same silver medal which saw honest wear by an Indian recipient, he would choose the proof medal without hesitation. The typical military collector views his collection as being one of historical relics. For this collector. the fact that an item has been dug adds to its authenticity and conveys a closer involvement with the historic event with which it is associated. So long as the item is still displayable, its value is enhanced by its use rather than diminished by its lessened condition.
Sadly for us, most of our bidders come from the numismatic fraternity and so we are price guiding this for them – perhaps we will be fortunate enough to have reached some of our military collector brethren. (G-H)
DT A50C O&R
119. NY A25C. J.J. BENSON. 1ST MTD RIFLES. R6. VF/XF. (F)
MILITARY AND RELATED TOKENS AND MEDALS
120. U.S. CONSTITUTION RELIC BOOKENDS, 1927.
This is a pair of foundry cast bronze bookends in the shape of a ship’s wheel set on a rectangular base. The wheel is 6" in diameter and the base is 1 1/4 x 5 3/4". Extremely Fine condition. At the center of the wheel is the well-known Constitution relic medal depicting the ship in full sail. The base is lettered at the bottom: THIS MATERIAL WAS TAKEN FROM THE U. S. FRIGATE CONSTITUTION 1927. (H)121. RARE SOUTH CAROLINA CONFEDERATE MEDAL, 1860. 39.6mm. Copper. Robert Lovett, Jr. Sc. About Uncirculated. The obverse depicts the arms of South Carolina over W.L.I./ CAPT. SIMONTON/ 144 MEN/ 4TH JULY/ 1860 within a ribbon headed 22d FEBRUARY 1807 and bearing the name of previous commanders. The reverse, modeled after the 1803 Washington "Fame" medal shows Fame flying left with a trumpet and inscribed WASHINGTON on a cloud, VIRTUE AND VALOR above. W.L.I. , below.
The Washington Light Infantry was formed on June 22, 1807 following the British attack on the U.S. Chesapeake. (Many such militia units took Washington's birthday as their "fictitious" founding date.) The unit was the ancestor of today's 188th Infantry Regiment.
Carl Carlsen has written about the significance of this medal as follows: "Capt. Simonton and his Company were guarding the arsenal in Charleston, S.C. during the tense fall of 1860. Governor Pickens detailed them to board small steamers and patrol Charleston Harbor in order to prevent Major Anderson of the Union forces from transferring his men to Fort Sumter from the less defensible Fort Moultrie. His failure to intercept Anderson led to the siege and eventual firing upon Fort Sumter."
"This medal is important in another way; it has been asserted in the past that the 'Confederate Cent' was made by Lovett entirely on his own as a speculative design since he was not known to have had any formal contact with any of the Southern groups. This medal, engraved and struck in the summer of 1860 when secession was already in the wind, provides evidence of a direct link into official groups in South Carolina.."
Period newspaper indicate that July 4th, 1860 was the occasion for a grand military parade in Charleston in which many local units participated. Among those groups was the Washington Light Infantry under Capt. Simonton. This medal was probably struck for that occasion and (if the top loop which appears on some specimens is an indication) worn by members of the unit in the parade.
This is a rare and historic medal. In the 1878 Holland Sale, a Fine example, cataloged as part of the Washington medals section, brought $11.00. The lot immediately following, an 1816 large center counterstamped with busts of Washington and Lafayette, brought just $1.75. In our 1991 Gold Medal Sale, we sold both copper (AU) and white metal (Unc.) specimens for $302.50 each. The white metal specimen (#96) has since been resold at auction twice by Stacks; in 1/03 for $690.00 and in 10/2005 for $1725.00.
122. A SECOND EXAMPLE. This one is struck in white metal. Uncirculated, with proof-like hairlined surfaces. There is some minor tarnish and a few tiny rim nicks.
123. SOUTH CAROLINA MEDAL TO GENERAL NATHAN GEORGE EVANS, 1861. 57mm. Bronze. Unsigned. (The original gold medal is housed in a box imprinted with the name of James Allan & Company, Charleston, SC. ) Obverse: Legend in an outer circle: * ANIMIS * OPIBUSQUE * PARATI *(the state motto meaning "Prepared in Mind and Resource") around a lone palmetto tree with a mountainous landscape in the distance. Below the tree are two bundles of broken arrows and a broken tree branch. Reverse inscription in 14 lines. AWARDED/ BY A / CONCURRENT RESOLUTION/ OF THE/ GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE/ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA/ TO/ BRIGADIER GENERAL/ NATHAN GEORGE EVANS/ FOR/ CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY/ AT/ LEESBURG, VA./ 1861.
The following appeared in The Confederate MBR Newsletter Winter 1997: Vol. 2: No. 1.
Captain Nathan George "Shanks" Evans, South Carolina native son, played a key role in the Confederate victory at 1st Bull Run as commander of a small brigade. He was promoted to Colonel and by October of 1861, was in command of Confederate troops at Leesburg, Virginia. On October 21st, 1861. Union General C. P. Stone authorized Col. E. Baker to move against Confederate forces opposing the Potomac river crossing fords near Poolesville. Evans intercepted, ambushed and decimated Baker’s command (Union losses 921 men Confederate losses of 149). Evans was given the Confederate Thanks of Congress and promoted Brigadier General. Anxious to honor one of their own, the South Carolina General Assembly commissioned this medal in gold for general Evans. This specimen in The Museum of the Confederacy is in a purple velvet case with a silk lining. A silver specimen is rumored and a bronze specimen is known to exist (Ed Hibarger Collection).
To our knowledge, this is the first appearance of this medal in a numismatic auction. ($3500+)
124. STONEWALL JACKSON CONFEDERATE MEDAL, 1863. 50.3mm. White Metal. Armand Auguste Caque, Sc. About Uncirculated, but with corrosion covering almost the entire rim. There is additional corrosion on the front part of the neck and below. There are scattered corrosion spots on the reverse. Obverse bust left of Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, his name and vital dates around. (The birth date is incorrectly stated as 1821 when it was actually 1824.) The reverse has a corn, tobacco and cotton wreath surrounding a list of the many battles in which the "Stonewall Brigade" was engaged against Union forces.
This is the only official medal issued by the Confederate Government. Delivered through a Union blockade, they lay in an old Savannah warehouse nearly 30 years. When they were finally discovered, they were presented to the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Confederate Veterans of America of Savannah and sold by them for $1.00 each for the benefit of disabled Confederate veterans. (G)
125. RARE McCLELLAN PENINSULAR CAMPAGN UNMARKED DOG TAG. GMcC 1864-30. 19mm. Copper Gilt. Proof-like Uncirculated. Obverse with a small bust of McClellan facing left surrounded by the legend: MAJ. GEN. G. B. McCLELLAN, PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN. The reverse is blank. A rare die type. We sold an uncirculated example of the more common copper token in our 73rd sale for $322.00
126. NEW ORLEANS TRIBUTE TO GENERAL LEE, 1871. 47.2mm. WM. R. Laubenheimer, Sc. Brilliant Uncirculated, but hairlined proof-like surfaces. Obverse: At center, bust left of Lee surrounded by names of 4 battles; MANASSAS SPOTTSYLVANIA FREDERICKSBURG WILDERNESS. Two line outside legend: TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF N.O. 1871/ GEN. ROBT. E LEE. WHO WILL EVER LIVE IN THE HEARTS OF THE COUNTRYMEN. Reverse: VIRGINIA GEN. LEE/ BORN JAN. 9, 1807 – DIED OCT. 12, 1870. Around seal of Virginia. (F)
127. LEE STATUE UNVEILING AT RICHMOND, 1890. 63.6mm. WM. Signed "GW" (G. Winkens) and struck by C. Lumsden & Son, Richmond. XF/AU with some light tarnish and scattered field marks on both sides. The obverse depicts the large Lee statue located on Monument Avenue in Richmond and the legend: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE UNVEILING OF THE ROBERT E. LEE MONUMENT RICHMOND VIRGINIA MAY 29TH 1890. The reverse displays the seal of the state of Virginia. (F)
128. GAR. NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT SCHOOL SOUVENIR RELIC BADGE, 1900 – ONE OF FIVE STRUCK. King 403.. Bronze & WM. AU. A 2 piece hanging badge. Pinback header inscribed in 4 lines: ON THE RECORD OF OUR YEARS ABR’M LINCOLN’S NAME APPEARS, GRANT AND LOGAN AND OUR TEARS. ILLINOIS - ILLINOIS. 49 x 39 shield shaped drop with a WM overlay attachment showing St., Gaudens’ statue of a standing figure of Lincoln flanked by equestrian figures of Grant & Logan (from a different die than that used on King 401 and 402.) Inscribed: SCHOOL SOUVENIR. CHICAGO/ ENCAMPMENT/ G.,A.R./ 1900. The reverse carries a 16 line message to school children and certification that the badge was made from captured Confederate cannon signed by the GAR Commander-In-Chief, Albert D. Shaw. On this medal, the Shaw name is in block letters rather than the script letters that appear on King 404. According to King, only 5 medals with the block letters were struck. (F)
SO-CALLED DOLLARS
129. HK 20. OFFICIAL CENTENNIAL MEDAL, 1876.
37.7mm. Julian CM-10. Silver. Nicely toned AU with a light break in the patina where a small sticker was removed. William Barber, Sc. (U.S.Mint). (F)130. HK 33. SILOAM M.E. CHURCH CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL, 1876. Holland 95. 38mm. Copper. Red Uncirculated, with a few minor spots.
HK’s use of "extremely rare", while much overdone, is entirely accurate in this instance. This is the only the second example of this piece we have ever handled. We sold an uncirculated example in our 1996 Auction 61 for $220.00.
131. UNLISTED VARIETY OF HK 237 - COLUMBUS UNIFACE DOLLAR. Similar to Rulau B100. About Uncirculated,. This is the same as the listed piece except that the Latin CHRISTOPHUS is used in the legend rather than CHRISTOPER. Rare - only the second one we have seen. We sold a similar piece in our 55th Sale in 1993 for $82.50. (F-G)
132. UNLISTED CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPOSI TION LARGE SIZE DOLLAR, 1904. 44mm. Bronzed Aluminum. (Museum acquisition number lettered in yellow on edge.) About Uncirculated. This unlisted piece combines the Administration Building obverse of HK 258 with the Bird’s eye view obverse of HK 259. Rare – the first we have seen. (F)
133. HK 283. TRANS-MISSISSIPPI AND INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL, 1898. 34mm. Brass. Proof-like Unc. with light hairlines. (F)
134. HK 299. LOUISIANA PURCHSE EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL, 1904. 34mm. Silver. George Morgan, Sc. (U.S. Mint) Choice bright About uncirculated. (F)
135. HK 306. LOUISIANA PURCHSE EXPOSITION SOUVENIR COIN OF ADMISSION, 1904. 34mm. Brass. Octagonal. Proof-like Uncirculated. Numbered "28396" (F-G
136. HK 325. LEWIS AND CLARK CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL, 1905. 34mm. Silver. (U.S. Mint). Nice rainbow toned Uncirculated. (F-G)
137. HK 344. JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL, 1907. 34mm. Silver. (U.S. Mint) Attractively toned Uncirculated. (F-G)
138. HK 360. AYPE GOLD DOLLAR, 1909. Bright Uncirculated with light hairlines. . A small (14.3mm) 1 dwt. gold piece privately issued by M.E, Hart Co. of San Francisco. (F-G)
139. HK 404. PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITIONAL FLORIDA FUND DOLLAR, 1915..
Silver Plated Uncirculated. (F)
140. HK 407. PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION MARYLAND FUND DOLLAR, 1915. 38.3mm. Bronze. Choice Uncirculated. (F-G)
141. HK 408. PPIE MISSISSIPPI FUND DOLLAR, 1915. 38.2mm. Bronze. Extremely Fine. Obverse busts of Jefferson Davis and John A. Wuitman. MISSISSIPPI’S WINNERS/ Rx: CONTRIBUTION TO THE WOMEN OF MISSISSIPPI. MISSISSIPPI DOLLAR EXHIBIT FUND around building view. One of the scarcest of the State Fund Dollars. (G)
142. HK 412. PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION SOUTH CAROLINA FUND DOLLAR, 1915. 38.2mm. Bronze. Choice About Uncirculated. One of the more elusive of the PPIE State Fund Dollars. (G)
143. UNLISTED PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION KENTUCKY FUND DOLLAR, 1915. 38mm. Bronze. (Robbins Co.). Extremely Fine with a few small edge nicks. The obverse is the same as HK 410, portraying a sailing ship and the surrounding legend, THE LAND DIVIDED THE WORLD UNITED. Around the border is an exposition inscription. The reverse is a rendition of the Kentucky State Seal and the legend: FOR KENTUCKY EXPOSITION FUND.
Extremely Rare! This is only the third Kentucky Fund Dollar we have ever handled, and it is in higher condition than the other two.. It is so rare that it went unmentioned in HK’s extensive listing of Pan-Pac Exposition medals.
FOUR PORTAITS DOLLAR, 1915. 35mm. Silver Plated Bronze. Choice About Unc. A scarce piece with portraits of Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, George Goethals & Count De Lesseps. An uncirculated piece in our last sale brought $208.00.145. HK 426. PANAMA - CALIFORNIA EXPOSITION, 1915-16. 34mm. Silver. About Uncirculated. Designed by C.K. Berryman, the famous political cartoonist for the Washington Star, and engraved by Charles Barber. Struck at the Mint Exhibit on the Exposition grounds. This is a particularly popular piece because of its Uncle Sam design. (F)
146. HK 449. WILSON DOLLAR, 1920. 39mm. Silver. About Uncirculated, with just the slightest bit of wear on the high points. Struck by the U.S. Mint. Obverse with bust of President Wilson to the left. The reverse depicts a kneeling figure of Justice with her hand upon the shoulder of a nude youth who is pouring planchets from a cornucopia into a coin press.
This classic piece was struck to commemorate the opening of the Manila Mint. 2,200 silver pieces were struck, but few survived in this nice state of preservation. (G)
147. SAME, as above, This one grades Very Fine. (F)
148. HK 450. WILSON DOLLAR, 1920. 39mm. Bronze. XF/AU, with considerable red. (G)
149. HK 490 Var. CHARBENEAU DOLLAR, 1939. 12mm. Gilt Copper (or brass?) Bright Uncirculated. The head of Pacifica is on a stippled field and is without any inscription to either side of the head or CMJ initials. (G)
150. HK 493. LINCOLN GOLD COIN TOKEN, 1939. DeLorey 49; King - Unlisted. 15mm. 10k Gold. J.E. Roine, Sc. Choice Uncirculated with a brilliant finish. Obverse bust of Lincoln to the left, his name around and the date, 1939 below. Reverse: A/ TOKEN surrounded by a circle of nine stars, all surrounded by an olive wreath with a tenth star at the top of the wreath.
400 of these gold tokens were struck with a brilliant finish while only 100 were struck using a matte finish. (G)
151. UNLISTED. SAME, as above, but struck in silver. Delorey 49. Beautifully toned Unc. Only 25 struck according to DeLorey (F-G)
152. HK 570. OREGON STATEHOOD – PENDLETON ROUND-UP DOLLAR, 1959. Goldine. Unc. Only 40 struck. (F)
153. HK 779. TIFFANY & CO. COMPARATIVE DOLLAR, 1896. Shornstein 3; Zerbe 3. 51.6mm. Silver. Extremely Fine. The inscription on this piece tells us that a gold dollar is worth 823 grains of .900 Fine silver. The reverse depicts the size of the then current silver dollar which contained only 412 1/2 grains of silver.
This is an example of the 1910 restrike, characterized by a distinctive matte surface. HK states that, "Restrikes made from these dies can be distinguished in same manner as can those made from dies of No. 777." This is a bit confusing because one of the ways in which to distinguish originals from restrikes of HK 777 is by measuring the length of the words, Tiffany & Co. on the rim . There is no Tiffany & Co. rim marking on 779, so the only way to distinguish restrikes for this number is by examining the surface.
HK introduces further confusion in its description of HK 1010, which is described as being the "Same as No. 779, except in lettering style and absence of name on edge." This erroneous description is clearly the result of a typographical error. "Same as No. 779" should read, "Same as No. 777." In our opinion, the 1910 restrikes are rarer than the originals! From our 1991 Auction Fifty, #210. (H)
154. HK 780. GORHAM CO. CARTWHEEL DOLLAR, 1896. Shornstein 6; Zerbe 5. 51.9mm. Silver. Very Fine with scattered field marks and tiny edge nicks. .
This popular cartwheel dollar was issued by the Gorham Company for the 1896 Presidential campaign. At the time it was issued, 823 grains of coin silver was equal to the value of one gold dollar. Four years later, when the company issued a similar piece for the 1900 campaign, the value of silver had fallen so that it took 870 grains of coin silver to equal one dollar. (F-G)155. HK 783. GORHAM "GOVERNMENT DOLLAR, 1900. Shornstein 12; Zerbe 10. 37.8mm. Silver. Extremely Fine. This piece, the size of a regular silver dollar, informs us that its value on July 5, 1900 was but 48 cents.
This piece makes the same point as the larger Gorham pieces, but does so in a different way. With the larger pieces, the point is made physically that the size of our coinage would become so large as to be impractical for everyday use. Here, the message is that if the size of the government dollar was to be increased by more than 100% to accommodate the 16-1 ratio, then a piece of this size would have a market value of about 48¢. (G-H)
156. HK 820. MONTANA DOLLAR, 1933. 39.8mm. Silver. Extremely Fine with several small rim nicks on each side. A membership medal given by the Montana State Association. (F)
157. HK 824. PEDLEY - RYAN DOLLAR - TYPE III. Silver. Nice Proof-like About Uncirculated with hairlines. These pieces were withdrawn when it was noticed that the reverse erroneously was punched "90" rather than "99". HK states that fewer than 85 pieces were struck. (G)
158. HK 835. BICKFORD DOLLAR, 1897. 28mm. About Uncirculated. As #834, but with a Brass center. (F)159. HK 874. LOYAL NATIONAL LEAGUE MEMBER’S MEDAL, 1861. C1861-3. 35.7mm. Silver. VF/XF. Unholed, as seldom seen. As the obverse indicates, a member of the League was PLEDGED TO UNCONDITIONAL LOYALTY TO THE GOVERNMENT AND TO NATIONAL UNITY.
The League was organized in 1861 as a reaction to the propaganda of the Copperhead movement in the Border States. This militant group was dedicated to rooting out disloyalty in the Federal Government and demanded that Southern sympathizers be dismissed from government employment. This is one of the nicest example of this token we have seen. (G)
160. ANOTHER, of the same. Also VF/XF, but this is the more usually seen example which is holed at about 12:0.. (G)
PRESIDENTIAL AND POLITICAL
THOMAS PAINE MEDALETS
The various Paine tokens were issued in England by Thomas Spence; the designs intended to give publicity to the political sentiments which he advocated. DeWitt & Sullivan cataloged some of these, by type, which had interest to American collectors. This effort was by no means complete, either by type or variety. The most complete listing is in Dalton & Hamer’s "The Provincial Token-Coinage of the 18th Century", originally published in 1910
161. THOMAS PAINE MEDALET.
Sullivan PM 1796-1; Middlesex 833. 28.9mm. Copper. Extremely Fine. Milled Edge. END OF PAINE legend around the figure of a man hanging from a gallows; a church in the distance at right. The reverse bears an open book inscribed: THE/ WRONGS/ OF/ MAN/ JANY/ 21// 1793. (F-G)162. PAINE MEDALET - FARTHING SIZE. Middlesex 1106a. 20.9mm. Copper. Choice About Uncirculated. Plain Edge. Obverse design as PM 1796-1. The reverse bears the legend: THE WRONGS OF MAN above an open book inscribed: JANY 21 1793. (F)
163. THOMAS PAINE MEDALET. Sullivan PM 1796-2; D&H Middlesex 831. 29.2mm. Copper. Plain Edge. Red & Brown Uncirculated. END OF PAINE legend around the figure of a man hanging from a gallows; a church in the distance at right. The reverse is inscribed: MAY THE/ KNAVE OF JACOBIN CLUBS/ NEVER GET/ A/ TRICK. (G)
164. SIMILAR. D&H Middlesex 830a. 30mm. Copper. XF/AU. As above, but with a border of hands and dots. (F)
165. PAINE MEDALET - FARTHING SIZE. D&H Middlesex 1105. 20.6mm. Copper. Choice Brown Uncirculated. Same design as 1796-2 above, but in this smaller format. Much scarcer than the larger size piece. (F)
166. PAINE MEDALET – PIGS MEAT. PM 1796-7; Middlesex 842b. 28.4mm. Copper. Red and brown About Uncirculated. Semi-circular band inscribed; PIGS MEAT PUBLISHED BY T. SPENCE LONDON, surmounted by a liberty cap. Below: Pig standing on crown, scepter and shield. The reverse is inscribed; NOTED ADVOCATES FOR THE RIGHTS OF MAN/ THOS SPENCE/ SIR. THOS. MORE THOS. PAINE. (F-G)
GEORGE WASHINGTON
167. UNLISTED VARIETY OF C.C. WRIGHT’S DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE MEDAL.
Baker 53F var. 90.7mm. Copper electrotype. Charles Cushing Wright, Sc. About Uncirculated. Obverse with a high relief Houdon style bust of Washington to the left in a plain field. The reverse presents a copy of John Trumbull’s famous painting of the report on Independence of the Committee of Five to the Continental Congress, led by Franklin and Jefferson.This medal differs from Baker 53F in that it does not have GEORGE WASHINGTON inscribed in two vertical lines to either side of the bust.
The struck medal of this type is among the rarest of Washington medals. Most, like this piece, are museum quality electrotypes by G. Segabaden, made in the mid 19th century. This example, with the GEORGE WASHINGTON name, is, to our knowledge, unique. (G-H)
168. AMERICAN EAGLE MEDAL, 1834. Baker 55A. 49.7mm. White Metal. Attributed to John Henning, Sc. Very Fine. Obverse with military bust of Washington to the left, his name and the terms of succeeding Presidents, John Adams through Andrew Jackson, in the outer legend. Lafayette’s name and career in inscribed in the innermost circle. The reverse depicts an eagle perched on a shield and scroll inscribed: ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL. Legend: INDEPENDENCE 1834. (H)
169. REPUB. AMERI. PENNY - FIRST REVERSE. Baker 68; D&H Middlesex 245. 33mm. Copper, bronzed. Nice Uncirculated with reflective surfaces. Obverse with bust of Washington and date 1796 below. Reverse with legend in 3 concentric circles, with REPUB. AMERI. on scroll at center. Engraved by Wyon and struck in Birmingham, England. (I)
170. SANSOM MEDAL-THIRD DIES. Baker 73A. 46mm. Bronze. John Reich, Sc. Choice Uncirculated. The obverse presents an enlarged copy of the 1805 Sansom obverse with Gilbert Stuart’s portrait of Washington. The reverse bears a sword and fasces reposing on a pedestal.
This medal, with its thin high rims, was hubbed at the same time as the U.S. Mint hubbing of the Sansom medals still on the Mint list. According to Julian, no Third Die pieces were Mint work. Published by S & H Chapman, the Philadelphia coin dealers, and offered for sale to the public in 1879. From our sale of the Ganter Collections, Part II, #186. (F)
171. RARE "SMITH’S TOMB’ MULE. Baker 119B (and Baker 423M!) The reverse of Baker 119 muled with the reverse of Baker 422-3. 63.7mm. White Metal. Bright Uncirculated. The Baker 119 reverse depicts a front view of Washington’s tomb by Smith. The Baker 423 reverse dedicates the medal to the memory of Washington and to the patrons who attended the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition and was executed by Smith & Horst.
Rulau/ Fuld have this die combination cataloged twice. The first time as Baker 119B with a value of 325.00 in XF and secondly as Baker 423M, with a value of $125.00 in Unc. We believe that its value is somewhere in-between these two estimates. From our 2001 Arlie Slabaugh sale, #140, where it brought $138.00.
172. WASHINGTON TOMB MEDAL, CA. 1865. Baker 121. 64mm. White Metal. F.B. Smith, Sc. (Smith & Horst.) Bright About Uncirculated with several tiny edge dents and a test mark on the rim at 11:00. The obverse bears a high relief bust of Washington to the left, his name to either side. The reverse bears a full view of the entrance to Washington's Tomb. In exergue: TOMB OF WASHINGTON/ MOUNT VERNON, VIRGINIA. From our 1988 Sale #44, #32 where brought $110.00 from Jack Collins and from the sale of his Collection by Stacks on 4/30/97, #112. (F)
173. SERIES NUMISMATICA. Baker 130. 41.3mm. Bronze. Bacon, Sc. Edge marked with prow of boat and CUIVRE. Uncirculated.
The Series Numismatica, published by Durand in France, was a lengthy group of medals depicting famous men. Apparently Durand was at, first, unable to get a realistic portrait of Washington - the result was this imaginary bust of him by Bacon. A subsequent issue used a portrait after Houdon by Vivier.
The edge mark on this medal indicates that it was struck in the 1842-45 period . It is the most elusive of all the Paris Mint edgemarks. From out sale of the Ganter Collections, Part II, #207, where it brought $192.50.
174. AN UNLISTED WASHINGTON CENTENNIAL RIBBON, 1832. 8 1/2 x 2 1/8. Black on white silk. Near mint condition with light foxing. At center is a small oval bust of Washington , partially enclosed by a wreath and surrounded by rays. CENTENNIAL/ ANNIVERSARY atop. Below; OF THE BIRTHDAY OF/ WASHINGTON/ 1832. In very small letters is the name of the maker, "Tiller & Winship. (F-G)
175. LOVETT’S EQUESTRIAN TOKEN OF WASHINGTON AND JACKSON, CA. 1860. Baker 225A; DeWitt AJACK H(3). 27.5mm. Copper George H. Lovett, Sc. A beautiful Gem Red proof. Obverse with an equestrian portrait of Washington to the right, his name above. The reverse bears a similar equestrian portrait of Andrew Jackson to the left, his name and rank above. From the Dr. Schuster Collection. (G)
176. WASHINGTON AND KOSSUTH RIBBON, 1851-2. Fischer-Sullivan GW-24. 5 1.2 x 2 3/8’. Light green silk (Engraved and sold by P. Whailes) Near Mint condition. At upper center is a rectangular portrait of George Washington and below, an oval portrait of the Hungarian Revolution and Independence leader. WELCOME above and KOSSUTH, below. Issued during the 1951-2 period when Kossuth visited the United States. Rare = the first we have offered. (F)
177. LARGE SIZE SUCCESS TOKEN, CA 1792-5. Baker 265A; DeWitt/Sullivan GW 1792-1 Breen 1287. 25mm. Brass. Plain Edge. The obverse grades VG/F while the reverse is F/VF. Obverse with a military bust of Washington to the right, his name to either side. A die break extends across the planchet from 11:00 through the nose to 3:00. The reverse bears an all-seeing eye within a glory of rays and 15 stars. SUCCESS TO THE UNITED STATES around. This plain edge variety is about twice as rare as the reeded edge. (F)
178. SMALL SIZE SUCCESS TOKEN. Baker 267; GW 1792-3; Breen 1289. 19.5mm. Brass. Plain Edge. Fine/ Very Fine, with pleasant defect-free fields. (G-H)
179. SMALL SIZE SUCCESS TOKEN. Baker 267A; GW 1792-3. 19.5mm. Brass. Reeded Edge. A boldly struck VF/XF specimen. (H-I)180. FREDERICKSBURGH LODGE TOKEN WITH ERROR REVERSE. Baker 296A; Marvin 270. 27.6mm. Copper. George H. Lovett, Sc. Choice Red & Brown proof-like uncirculated. Obverse with Houdin style bust right, GEORGE WASHINGTON around. The reverse bears a square, compass and G within a central circle. The legend identifies this lodge as being located in Maryland, rather that the correct, Virginia.
According to Marvin, 10 sets were struck in silver, copper and brass before the reverse die was destroyed and a new die executed giving the correct state location of the lodge (See Baker 297). From the Dr. Schuster Collection and pedigreed by him to HIM’s 1984 sale of the Glen Clark Collection, #2076. (No lot envelope) (F)
181, FREDERICKSBURG LODGE TOKEN WITH CORRECTED REVERSE, CA. 1876. Baker 297A; Marvin 76. 27.7mm. Copper. G.H. Lovett, Sc. R&B Uncirculated. As above, but with the reverse legend corrected to read VIRGINIA. Only 25 tokens were struck in copper. (F)
182. HOUDON STATUE, RICHMOND, VA. -FIRST OBVERSE, 1860. Baker 315. 27.8mm. Copper. G.H. Lovett, Sc. Choice Uncirculated with a fiery orange-red color on proof-like surfaces. The obverse bears a mantled bust of Washington to the right, his name to either side. The reverse depicts the famous Washington statue at Richmond, Va. An elusive R7 token. We sold a similar example in our 1996 Auction Sixty One for $137.50. (F)183. MULING OF RICHMOND AND BROWN’S NEW YORK WASHINGTON STATUE TOKENS., CA. 1860. Baker 319F. 27.5mm. Copper. G. H. Lovett, Sc. Proof-like, mostly Red Uncirculated. The obverse depicts the famous Washington statue at Richmond, Va. (reverse of Baker 315) while the reverse shows the New York equestrian statue of Washington by Henry Kirke Bush-Brown (the reverse of Baker 319.) From the Dr. Schuster Collection. (F-G)
184. YORKTOWN SURRENDER CENTENNIAL MEDAL, 1881. Baker 452A. 51mm. Copper, with an attractive deep chocolate patina. Peter L. Krider, Sc. Obverse: Washington and Lafayette busts right, CENTENNIAL YORKTOWN, VA. 1881 around. Reverse: Scene of Surrender at Yorktown of Cornwallis’ forces.
Krider presents Lafayette in his old age. This obverse was closely copied for the 1900 Washington-Lafayette commemorative dollar. The usual copy of this medal is struck in white metal. Copper specimens are considerably rarer. (F)
185. CHAPMAN’S THIRTEEN LINKS MEDAL, 1889. Douglas 52. 53.8mm. Bronze Choice Uncirculated. Obverse with the same high relief bust of Washington to the left by C.C. Wright as appears on the Fill Blessed Sun (Baker E-96) medal. The legend of the medal offered here reads; GEORGE WASHINGTON. Below, in smaller letters: FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES/ INAUGURATED APRIL 30, 1789. The thirteen link design on the reverse has been changed slightly from the original so that the face of Washington is now that of an unknown, and probably fanciful, full male face. The surrounding legend now reds; CENTENNIAL OF THE INAUGURATION OF THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES APRIL 30, 1889.
The American Journal of Numismatics proclaimed that this was Wright’s "... finest work, and the best reproduction on a medal of the original by Houdon." This medal is considerably scarcer in bronze than it is in white metal. A similar piece brought $391.00 in our last sale (#328) This example is from our 1995 Arends Sale, #304.
186. WASHINGTON BICENTENNIAL OFFICIAL MEDAL IN SILVER, 1932. Baker 900; Hansen 2; Baxter 360; Marqusee 167. 75.4mm. Silver. Laura Gardin Fraser, Sc. (U.S. Mint). Choice Uncirculated. Obverse with a uniformed bust of Washington left, WASHINGTON above and the dates 1732 and 1932 separated by his coat of arms below. The reverse bears a standing figure of Liberty holding a torch and a sheathed sword. Above, an eagle and 13 scattered stars. The figure separates the inscription: PROCLAIM - LIBERTY/ THROUGH OUT - ALL THE LAND.
Relatively common in bronze. This official medal is rare in silver, especially so in this beautiful condition. (H)
187. WASHINGTON INAUGURAL SESQUICENTENNIAL, 1939. Baker 3000A. 62.8mm. Bronze . Edge number 17" (of 95). Albert Stewart, Sc. (MACO). Uncirculated. Obverse left of Washington with 150th anniversary legend around. Nine line inscription on the reverse commemorating Washington’s inauguration in 1789, surrounded by 13 stars.
Issued by the American Numismatic Society. From our 1994 Sale of the Ganter Collections, part II, #505. where it brought $121.00. (F-G)
ANDREW JACKSON
188. THE NATION’S GOOD. AJACK 1824-4. 23.4mm. Gilt Brass. Plain Edge. About Uncirculated. Obverse with GENL ANDREW JACKSON around a military bust to the left. The reverse inscription: THE NATION’S GOOD appears enclosed within an open oak and olive wreath. (F)
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON
189. BUNKER HILL TOKEN. WHH 1840-2. 43mm. Copper. Francis N. Mitchell, Sc. Choice About Uncirculated. Unholed . The obverse legend: SUCCESS TO THE FAIR SEPT 8 1840 surrounds a wreath of clouds enclosing a rayed representation of the Bunker Hill Monument. The reverse contains a representation of the Battle of Bunker Hill and the legend: BUNKER HILL 17 JUNE 1775. (F-G)
190. SAME, as above, but struck in white metal. Bright About Uncirculated. Holed with a suspension ring attached. (F)
191. PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE. WHH 1840-5. 38mm. White Metal. VF/XF. Darkly toned with a uniform layer of tin pest on both sides. Holed for suspension. Obverse with a naked bust of Harrison to the right, WILLIAM H. HARRISON to either side. The reverse is inscribed: BORN/ FEB. 9, 1773/ 1811, TIPPECANOE/ 1813, FORT MEIGS. THAMES./ view of a log cabin with cider barrel in front. 1840/ PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE.
This is one of the rarest of the log cabin and cider barrel tokens which proliferated in the Whig campaign. The McSorley example in AU brought $550.00.
192. HONESTY AND INTEGRITY WILL MEETS ITS JUST REWARD. WHH 1840-8. 36.2mm. White Metal. Unsigned, but ascribed by McSorley to Joseph F. Thomas. Very Fine. Holed for suspension. The 2 line obverse legend: MAJ. GEN. W.H. HARRISON/ THE HERO/ OF TIPPECANOE encircles a military bust left of Harrison. On the reverse, HONESTY & INTEGRITY appears above the typical log cabin scene. In exergue; WILL MEET ITS/ JUST REWARD.
Called "Extremely Rare’ by Woodward in the McCoy Sale, it was one of the few log cabin pieces missing in the Lynch Collection. The XF McSorley specimen brought $220.00 in 1998. (F-G)193. THE LOG CABIN CANDIDATE. WHH 1840-21. 36.7mm. White Metal. VF/XF. James Bale, Sc. Holed, as issued. The obverse bears a well executed military bust of Harrison to the left enclosed in a heavy oak wreath. The bust is enclosed by the legend: MAJ; GENL WM H. HARRISON. On the reverse, Harrison is described as THE LOG CABIN CANDIDATE THE PEOPLES CHOICE around a log cabin with the requisite flag, tree, bush, a plow and a barrel inscribed HARD/CIDER. The die is signed, BALE F.
James Bale was a New York City engraver and die-sinker, 1824-1851. A pupil of C.C. Wright, he joined him as a junior partner in Wright & Bale 1829-1933. This is his only signed political. The quality and rarity of this piece has been long recognized. Woodward, in the 1862 McCoy Sale called it "one of the rarest & finest of the campaign medals." It brought $3.00 - the same price as did a VG/F specimen of the rare JQA 1828-2!. The XFAU McSorley specimen brought $412.50 in 1997.
HENRY CLAY
This token is a product of the Native American Party or Native American Republican Association, whose members were usually referred to as "Natives". Their platform was anti-foreign-born and anti-Catholic. They asserted that only native-born, Protestant citizens were fit to run the country, (Seems like we still have some of these folks around.) This is a scarce token and its graphics make it among the most popular of the Clay series. A holed Unc. in our 2004 Sale #73 brought $517.50
ZACHARY TAYLOR
195. A RARE TAYLOR SHELL. ZT 1848-19. 26.4mm. Brass shell. Fine. Holed for suspension. The obverse and reverse shells are joined by a frame with relief decorations. Obverse with MAJOR GENL. TAYLOR BORN 1790 enclosing a military bust of Taylor to the right. The reverse legend: GENL. TAYLOR NEVER SURRENDERS encloses: PALO ALTO./ RESACA DE LA/ PALMA, MONTEREY./ AND/ BUENA VISTA. Here is a worn example of a piece described by Satterlee as "excessively rare" In our 1998 McSorley sale, we sold an AU example for $825.00. (G)
JOHN FREMONT
196. FREE SOIL- FREE SPEECH. JF 1856-4. 34.2mm. White Metal. F.B. Smith, Sc.(Smith & Hartmann). Proof-like Uncirculated, Obverse with JOHN C. FREMONT around a bust to the right. The reverse legend reads: FREE SOIL/ FREE SPEECH/ FREE LABOR/ AND/ ETERNAL/ PROGRESSION enclosed in an olive wreath. (F-G)
ABRAHAM LINCOLN197. HARTFORD WIDE AWAKES.
AL 1860-40. 27.6mm. Copper. (Struck by Scovill.) Brown Uncirculated with tinges of red. There is a minor mark in the left field of the reverse. The obverse legend: HARTFORD WIDEAWAKES is above a marcher wearing the uniform of the Lincoln Wide-Awakes club. The reverse is inscribed: ORGANIZED/ MARCH THIRD above a marcher carrying a torch light. 1860 below.
This was one of the earliest of the Lincoln political tokens. The members of the Wideawakes carried torches, the oil from which dripped over their clothing, hence the necessity of wearing protective capes of red, white & blue oilcloth. (F)198. FREEDOM NATIONAL SLAVERY SECTIONAL. AL 1860-55. 25.8mm. Copper. Charles Lang, Sc. Holed AU. Obverse with ABRAHAM LINCOLN 1860 around a bust right of Lincoln after the Hessler photo. The reverse is inscribed: FREEDOM/ NATIONAL/ SLAVERY/ SECTIONAL.
This is the only political from the hand of Charles Lang, an engraver and die sinker from Worcester, Mass. His portrait appears on a handsome Civil War storecard issued by his firm.
199. FREE LAND, FREE SPEECH & FREE MEN. AL 1860-70. 22.4mm. Brass. Lightly toned About Uncirculated. Obverse: * ABRAM (sic) LINCOLN * FREE LAND, FREE SPEECH & FREE MEN around bust of Lincoln to front. Reverse: UNION OF * THE STATES + 8 stars around displayed eagle.
DeWitt notes that this is the only Lincoln bust in the 1860 series that is not in profile. It is based on Brady’s Cooper Union photograph. This must have been an early emission as Lincoln’s first name is spelled ABRAM. Scarce. (F)
200. SAME, as above, but struck in silver plated brass. Another nice AU. (F)
201. HONEST ABE OF THE WEST. AL 1860-73. 19.3mm. Copper Nickel. Unsigned, but ascribed to G. H. Lovett. Nice Uncirculated. Obverse: ABRAHAM LINCOLN NATUS FEB. 12, 1809 around bust of Lincoln to the right within a beaded circle. Reverse: ABRA-HAM LIN-COLN HONEST ABE OF THE WEST around THE/ HANNIBAL/ OF/ AMERICA/ 1860 within a wreath (not a beaded circle as described by DeWitt.)
Lincoln’s campaign artifacts often referred to him as "Honest Abe" or just plain "Abe", a sobriquet which Lincoln deplored. He never used it in any manner. Lincoln’s name is hyphenated- ABRA - HAM LIN-COLN. If you eliminate the space between HAM and LIN, the last name of Lincoln’s running mate, Hannibal HAMLIN is spelled out! This token was issued by William Leggett Bramhall in the following quantities: 7 Silver; 35 Copper; 35 Brass; 35 White Metal and 250 Copper Nickel. (F)
202. FOR PRESIDENT. AL 1864-36. 21.7mm. Extremely Fine. Obverse left within a central circle surrounded by the legend: ABRAHAM LINCOLN FOR PRESIDENT. The reverse features a radiant pointed star surrounded by an open laurel and oak wreath. (F)
203. LINCOLN - JOHNSON FERROTYPE IN GAULT FRAME. AL 1864-94. 25.3mm. Brass shell. The shell is About Uncirculated with the Johnson side particularly lustrous. The Lincoln porrait has numerous small dark spots under magnification, but is essentially all there to the naked eye. The Johnson portrait is bright and clear with but a few minor spots ($750+).204. LINCOLN TEMPERANCE MEDAL. King 784. 62.6 mm. Gilt Bronze. Henning Ryden, Sc. Struck by C.H. Hanson. Choice Gem Uncirculated. Obverse with a bust of Lincoln to the right, his name, title & vital dates around. The reverse bears an open wreath enclosing a five line inscription: 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 BY MAN."
King lists strikings in Silver (4); White Metal (3); Copper (25); Brass (25); Aluminum (50) and gilt shell. He does not, however, list a gilt bronze striking such as this. This piece comes from our 1995 Arends Sale, #327, where it brought $148.50. (G)205. BOLEN’S LINCOLN TOKEN, 1865. King 866; JAB-20. Brass. 25.3m. 2.5mm thick. 9.5 grams. J.A. Bolen, Sc. About Uncirculated with hairlined fields on both sides. Obverse with a signed bust right of Lincoln, his name to either side. Reverse: WITH/ MALICE/ TOWARD N0NE/ WITH CHARITY/ FOR ALL.
Struck from the unbroken reverse die and on a thick 2.5mm planchet which, according to Musante, indicates an original striking by Bolen. Musante states further that, "Brass examples, including restrikes, are very scarce. The only one seen shows a very slight break on the reverse ." (Ours does not!). "In any event, neither Johnson nor Bolen was correct in stating that forty were truck in brass, and if Kline issued any, the number was very small." (G)
STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS206. POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY. SD 1860-5. 35mm. White Metal. Signed, "SP". Struck by Childs of Chicago. Lustrous lightly tarnished About Uncirculated. Obverse portrait of Douglas to the left, his name to either side and the date, 1860 below. On the reverse, a scroll at top is insribed: POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY. Below in 8 lines is inscribed: NON INTERVENTION/ BY THE/ GENERAL GOVERNMENT/ IN ANY OF THE STATES OR/ TERRITORIES/ OF THE UNION. LET/ THE PEOPLE OF EACH/ RULE./ S.A. DOUGLAS.
DeWitt notes that original strikes were made in white metal. The identify of the engraver. "S.P." is unknown. This is a scarce token which appears much less frequently than Douglas #1. The AU McSorley specimen brought $176.00 in 1998.
207. POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY NATIONAL UNION – ONE OF SIX STRUCK. SD 1860-13. 24.6mm. White Metal. Struck by Jensch & Meyer of Chicago. Lightly toned Uncirculated. Obverse with a peculiar looking bust of Douglas to the left, his name and 1860 date around. The reverse in inscribed: POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY around NATIONAL UNION.
In the 1862 sale of Alfred Satterlee’s collection, the cataloger states that only 12 pieces in copper and 6 in white metal were struck. This is the same mintage for copper and white metal strikes of the Lincoln companion piece, AL 1860-57. Both tokens are most often found struck in brass. (C)
208. SAME. As above, but struck in brass. Lightly toned Uncirculated. (F)
ANTI - CONFEDERATE MEDALETS209. GALLERY OF AMERICAN TRAITORS.
C 1861-5. 33.8mm. Bright AU. Obverse with 4 stars around GALLERY/ OF/ AMERICAN/ TRAITORS. The reverse lists the "traitors": J.B FLOYD./ JOHN BELL./ JEFF DAVIS./ A.H. STEPHENS./ J.C. BRECKENRIDGE (sic)./ JACOB THOMPSON./ ROBERT TOOMBS./ HOWELL COBB./ M.F. MAURY./ H.A. WISE. At bottom: NO. 1.A distinguished gallery which includes two of the 1860 presidential candidates. Some of the "traitors", however, are less well known. John Buchanan Floyd , a former governor of Virginia, was Secretary of War in Buchanan’s cabinet and resigned in 1860 at the President’s request. He entered the Confederate service as brigadier of volunteers; Jacob Thompson was the Secretary of Interior until 1861 when he resigned to serve in the Confederate army; Robert Toombs was the U.S. Senator from Georgia until he withdrew in 1861 to join the Confederacy to serve as Secretary of State; Howell Cobb was the Secretary of the Treasury until 1860. He became a general in the Confederate Army; Matthew Maury was the Superintendent of the Naval Observatory (1842-1861) when he resigned to enter the Confederate service; Henry Wise was the Governor of Virginia who remained loyal to his state when it seceded in 1861 and became a brigadier general in the Confederate army. (G)
UNION LEAGUE210. UNION LEAGUE SILVER TOKEN, 1862. U 1862-2(a); Fuld NC 25f. R8. Obverse of Julian RF-10. 34mm. Silver. Nicely toned About Uncirculated. A few light digs on the blank reverse. Obverse with UNION LEAGUE PHILADELPHIA around a shield center surrounded by a July 4th 1863 inscription.
Unusual in that most of these silver pieces are usually found holed and suspended from a red, white and blue ribbon. (F)
ULYSSES S. GRANT211. HARD RUBBER JUGATE TOKEN.
USG 1868-19. 31.8mm. Black Hard Rubber. Holed, as issued. Choice Uncirculated. Obverse with small jugate busts of Grant and Colfax to the left in a finely lined field. GRANT/ &/ COLFAX inscribed in large letters on the reverse.
The collecting of hard rubber tokens is a specialty all of its own. Most of them are transportation or merchant tokens; relatively few are politicals - and they are highly prized. (F)
212. GRANT SILVER TOKEN - ONE OF 6 STRUCK. USG 1868-37. 20.8mm. Silver. 6.3 grams. Peter Jacobus, Sc. Deeply toned Uncirculated. This piece has a high untrimmed rim. The obverse bears a bust of Grant to the left, his name around and date, 1868 below. The reverse depicts an eagle perched on a US shield, four flags to the right. (G)213. RARE GRANT BRASS SHELL TOKEN. USG 1872-2. 35.6mm. Brass shell with the slight remains of a prior silvering. Holed at 12:00. About Uncirculated. Obverse with a civilian bust of Grant facing left on a stippled field.
DeWitt states that "This piece, first made for this campaign, was used repeatedly in various forms of badges by Republican organizations for twenty years. " In spite of this statement, this is the first auction appearance of this token in our memory. It was not in the extensive McSorley Collection. (G)
HORATIO SEYMOUR
214. HARD RUBBER JUGATE. HS 1868-6. 31.6mm. Black Hard rubber. Uncirculated, some light damage on the 18 of 1868. Holed for suspension, as issued, Obverse with jugate busts of Seymour and Blair to the right surrounded by a circle of 13 stars. The reverse is inscribed: SEYMOUR/ &/ BLAIR/ 1868. (F)
HORACE GREELEY215. THE HONEST OLD FARMER OF CHAPPAQUA. HG 1872-2. 31.3mm. Copper. G.H. Lovett, Sc. Red & Brown Uncirculated. Not holed – seldom seen this way. Obverse bust of Greeley in an ornamental frame, his name to either side The reverse inscription reads: THE HONEST OLD FARMER OF/ CHAPPAQUA/ LIBERAL/ REPUBLICAN/ AND DEMOCRATIC/ CANDIDATE/ FOR/ PRESIDENT OF THE/ UNITED STATES.
If Grant could be a tanner, then Greeley could be a farmer. Chappaqua was the Greeley family summer residence, thirty three miles north of New York City. While Greeley enjoyed spending his Saturdays there chopping down or trimming his trees, and occasionally assisting at other farm labor, he was not exactly a farmer. His newspaper business took up far too much time for that. DeWitt comments that only a few tokens were struck in silver and in white metal, yet this is only the second copper example we have handled in the past ten years while we have sold three pieces in white metal. (G)216. DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE. HG 1872-5. 27.9mm. White Metal. Proof-like Uncirculated, Obverse with a bust of Greeley to the left, his name to either side. The reverse is inscribed: DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE/ for/ president/ olive branch on a scroll representing the Constitution/ OF THE/ UNITED STATES. (F)
RUTHREFORD B. HAYES217. REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION PLATFORM TICKET, 1876. Krohn R876-1. (var.) 2.75 x 3.75 + stub. Black on green (Krohn cites black on white) Printed by W, B, Shattuc. Two tiny pinholes at the top and some light foxing on the borders. The reverse has some minute brown remnants from when the ticket was mounted in a scrapbook and , at the bottom of the ticket and on the stub, some considerable tape residue. Rare – the first we have handled. (H)
SAMUEL J. TILDEN218, TILDEN SATIRICAL TOKEN SJT 1876-7. 31.2mm. Copper. G.H. Lovett, Sc. Choice Mostly Red Uncirculated. Obverse bust of Tilden to the half right within a depressed inner circle. O MY OFFENCE IS RANK AND SMELLS TO HEAVEN etc. The reverse legend refers to Tilden as THE GREAT FRAUD and SHAMMY THE SHAMELESS, and accuses him of cheating Uncle Sam on his income tax - THE PEOPLE WILL NEVER CONDONE IT!
This is one of a series of three satirical tokens commissioned by the NYC collector, Isaac F. Wood, attacking Tilden’s candidacy. The obverse of #7 was created by erasing the legends on the die used to strike 1876-5&6; placing a circle around the Tilden bust and relettering a new legend. (F)
219. CHARLES DANA - TILDEN SATIRICAL TOKEN, 1876. SJT 1876-8. 31.3mm. Copper, with some light remains of a prior silvering. About Uncirculated. Obverse: DEDICATED TO CHAS. A. DANA EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK "SCUM," around a bust of Dana to the left. 1776 PHILA 1876 below. Rx: THE CHINESE STINKPOT OF AMERICAN JOURNALISM around HARMLESS/ BUT/ OH! SO FOUL!/ PHEW! Another example of Isaac Wood's taste in satirical tokens. (F)
220. SAME, as the above, only struck in brass. AU. (F)
221. ANOTHER, of the above. This one is struck in white metal. Proof-like Uncirculated. (F)
222. NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION BEARER TICKET, 1876. Unlisted by Krohn. 4 1/4 x 2 5/8" Black on light blue. Near Mint Condition. Undescribed and not pictured by Krohn. (H)
JAMES GARFIELD
223. NATIONAL REPUBLIC CONVENTION GUEST’S TICKET, 1880. Krohn R880-1. 2 9/16 x 2 5/8 + 3d SESSION stub. Black on pale blue. Printed by J.M.W. Jones Stationery & Printing Co. There is a horizontal crease across the center of the ticket; otherwise in excellent condition. The plate ticket in Krohn has been punch cancelled and is missing the bottom left corner. Another great rarity! (H)224. UNLISTED GARFIELD CAMPAIGN TOKEN. 31.3mm. White Metal. Proof-like About Uncirculated with light hairlines. Obverse with a bust of Garfield to the left and the legend:
FOR PRESIDENT, above and JAMES A. GARFIELD below. Reverse with E. PLURIBUS UNUM and 17 stars around an eagle perched on a US shield over two draped flags to each side.
RARE – to our knowledge, this is the first publication of this token. (F)
225. LARGE GARFIELD CAST BRONZE PLAQUE, ND. 11 1/2". Cast Bronze. Unsigned. Near Mint Condition, with integral loops on the reverse for suspension. Offered here is a high relief profile bust to the right of President Garfield in a stippled concave field. Probably done shortly after his assassination. (F)
JAMES G. BLAINE
226. REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION GUEST TICKET, 1884. Krohn R884-1. 4 x 2 5/8" + 5 stubs for the 8th through the 12th sessions. Black & red on white obverse; red on gray reverse. Excellent condition with some very minor foxing and several very minor creases on the bottom of the ticket. (G)
BENJAMIN HARRISON
227. HARRISON & MORTON JUGATE - PROTECTION TO AMERICAN INDUSTRY. BH 1888-19. 25.2mm. Silver. Holed for suspension. Uncirculated with some scattered areas of dark tarnish. Obverse with jugate busts of Harrison & Morton right, their last names around. Reverse: PROTECTION TO AMERICAN INDUSTRY 1888 around upraised arm holding a hammer. Only 10 struck in silver! (G)
228. REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION DELEGATE’S TICKET, 1888. KROHN R888-UNLISTED. 4 1/2 x 2 3/4"+ stubs for the 2nd and 3rd Sessions. Light brown on white. Printed by Western Bank Note Co. Near Mint Condition. This ticket was good for the "3rd Day Only. (G)
229. REP8UBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION PENNSYLVANIA ALTERNATE BADGE, 1888. 6 1/2 x 2 5/8"+ gold braid at bottom. Gilt on pink. Lightly stained at top and the lettering a bit faded. Displayed eagle above REPUBLICAN/ NATIONAL CONVENTION/ CHICAGO/ 1888/ ALTERNATE/ PENNSYLVANIA. (F)
GROVER CLEVELAND230. NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION DELEGATE BADGE, 1892. 6 1/2 x 2 7/16".+ braid tassel at bottom. Faded gilt lettering on a blue ribbon. Some light stains at top above DELEGATE. Inscribed in faded letters: DELEGATE/ NATIONAL/ DEMOCRATIC/ CONVENTION/ 1892. (F-G)
231. DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION - CLEVELAND FOR PRESIDENT RIBBON, 1892. SF GC-84. 6 x 2/12"+ Tassels. Gilt on Red. Mint Condition. A brass pinback header with a geometric design suspends this attractive red ribbon. NATIONAL/ DEMOCRATIC/ CONVENTION/ bust of Cleveland to half right/ FOR PRESIDENT/ GROVER/ CLEVELAND/ CHICAGO, 1892. Gold braid tassels at bottom. An example in near mint condition brought
$275.00 in our 68th Sale in 2000, #197.
CLINTON B. FISK, 1888
232. FISK & BROOKS JUGATE. CBF 1888-1. 25.2mm. Gilt Brass. Bright About Uncirculated and a few tiny spots. Unholed, and unusual as such. Obverse with busts of Fisk & Brooks in conjoined ovals; their names above. Reverse legend: FOR GOD FOR HOME FOR NATIVE LAND around THE/ SALOON/ MUST/ GO. (F-G)
233. CLINTON B. FISK – NEW HAVEN BIE-SEMI CENTENNIAL, 1888. CBF 1888-3. 25.4mm. Gilt Brass. Holed Unc. Obverse with a bust of Fisk to half right, GEN. C. B. FISK around. The reverse is inscribed: BIE-SEMI/ 1638/ CENTENNIAL/ AT/ NEW HAVEN/ 1888/ APRIL 25. A rare issue – the first we have seen and a key piece for this early Prohibition Party candidate. (F-G)
JAMES B. WEAVER
234. FORMATION OF PEOPLE’S PARTY. JBW 1892-1. Aluminum. Holed About Uncirculated. Obverse with an intricate design featuring a couple driving a buckboard, insc. PEOPLE’S PARTY on the road toward the Capitol. Reverse legend: COMMEMORATIVE OF THE FOUNDING AT CINCINNATI, O. around OF THE/ PEOPLE’S/ PARTY/ MAY 19 & 20/ 1891. (F)
THEODORE ROOSEVELT235. NATIONAL PROGRESSIVE CONVENTION TICKET, 1912. 4 7/8 x 3 1/16" + stub. Black on blue. GOOD FOR THIRD DAY ONLY. Near mint condition with minor foxing,. Obverse with vignettes of Lincoln, Washington and Jefferson. Blank reverse. (F-G)
236. THEODORE ROOSEVELT MACERATED MEDAL, ND. 52mm. XF/AU. Obverse with a bust of TR facing half right in a plain field. The reverse bears a paper label which reads" "Made of United States Bank Notes redeemed and macerated at the U. S. Treasury, Washington, D. C. Estimated $1,000."
There are probably over 75 different items made out of macerated money. We have never seen this one before. (F-G)
237. THEODORE ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL PLAQUE, 1920. Baxter 238. 12 5/8 x 10" Cast bronzed Iron. James Earl Fraser, Sc. About Uncirculated. Bust right of TR in a tweed suit and wearing pince-nez glasses. The inscription below: "AGGRESSIVE RIGHTING FOR/ THE RIGHT IS THE NOBLEST/ SPORT THE WORLD AFFORDS/ is from a speech given by TR when he was New York Police Commissioner.
Issued by the Decorative Arts League with incused mark and green label on the reverse. Raised mold number C3/ 27, integral hanger loops on the reverse. This is one of the most popular of the medallic portraits of TR because of its impressive size and stirring quotation.
An AU example brought $517.50 in our 2003 Hard Times Sale, #441.
WOODROW WILSON
238. LARGE WOODROW WILSON BRONZE PLAQUE.
14" diameter. Foundry cast bronze. Unsigned. About Uncirculated, A very high relief portrait of President Wilson facing front wearing pince-nez glasses is set of a plain stippled background.
It is curious that this piece is not signed as the sculptor was someone of obvious talent. We sold a similar piece in out Auction Sixty in 1996 for $181.50. (G)
KU KLUX KLAN
239. KU KLUX KLAN HERO CROSS . KK 2101. 33.7 x 34mm. Silver Plated. Extremely Fine, with some of the silver plating beginning to wear away particularly on the fron of the pinback header. The header which suspends the drop has been engraved in script letters with the name L. S. MOORE. On the back of the bar is the maker's name, WHITEHEAD AND HOAG CO./ NEWARK, N.J. Obverse portrait of General Nathan Bedford Forrest, the founder of the original Klan. Klan hood above inscribed, DUTY. The portrait, in a square frame, is superimposed over a cross with the following legend in each of its ends: SANS PEUR ET/ SANS REPROCHE/ 1866/ 1915. The reverse is inscribed: HERO CROSS/ PRESENTED/ BY THE/ KNIGHTS / OF THE/ KU KLUX KLAN/ (INC)/ AUTHORITY OF/ WILLIAM JOSEPH SIMMONS/ IMPERIAL WIZARD and in much smaller letters below, the name of the manufacturer, W&H CO. NEWARK, N.J. We sold a similar piece in AU condition in our 2003 Hard Times Sale, #477. for $575.00.FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
240. BRONZE PRESIDENTIAL PLAQUE - WASHINGTON THROUGH FDR, 1933. 10 3/4 x 11". Foundry cast bronze. Unsigned. Uniface. Two applied hangers on reverse. About Uncirculated. Five rows of Presidential busts (7/7/7/6 & 4) beginning with Washington and ending with Franklin D. Roosevelt, the names of each incused below each bust. To either side of the bottom row, a wreath encloses the dates 1789 to left and 1933 to right.
Although unsigned, the portraits are of rather good quality. The busts are in high relief and each is recognizable, even without the identifying name below. Judging from the 1933 date, we suspect that this plaque was made around the time of FDR’s first inauguration. We sold a similar piece in our 1995 Auction Fifty Eight, #302 for $302.50.
MIOSCELLANEOUS
241. SPECTACULAR MOUNTED SET OF WHITE HOUSE POLICE BADGES, CA. 1997. Offered here is a 26 x 20" wooden board with sixteen badges mounted around an engraved brass plaque at upper center. The plaque is inscribed as follows:
POLICE BADGES OF THE WHITE HOUSE. The White House Police was crated by an act of Congress at the request of president Warren G. Harding. It became operational on October 1, 1922 with a total of 33 officers. These Officers were furnished by the Metropolitan Police of the District of Columbia and the United States Park police
Over the years the Force has grown in size and mandated responsibilities. The name of the organization has undergone two changes; "Executive Protective Service" in March, 1970 and the "United States Secret Service Uniformed Division" in November, 1977.
The badges displayed on this plaque constitute a complete set of official, commemorative, and inaugural badges authorized and proudly worn with distinction and honor by members of the Force.
The badges surrounding this engraving are the complete set of "Official" issued badges worn since 1922.
Commemorative badges have been issued to honor the American Bicentennial, the White House Bicentennial, the 75th Anniversary of the White House Police Force, and every Presidential inaugural since 1981.
The badges mounted on this board are all struck from the original dies. They are identified as follows, beginning with the badge at top center and going clockwise. (1) Current USSS UD Badge (2) EPS 1970-78; (3) WHP 1969-1970; (4) WHP 1968-1969; (5) 75th Anniversary; (6) USSS UD 1989 Inaugural; (7) USSS UD 1997 inaugural; (8) USSS UD 1985 Inaugural; (9) USSS UD 1993 Inaugural; (10) USSS UD 1981 Inaugural; 11) White House Bicentennial; (12) WHP 1951-63; (13) WHO 1940-51; (14) WHP 1922-40; (15) {center} WHP 1963-1968 and below, (16) American Bicentennial. The reverse of the plaque bears a small brass plaque numbered "495" ($1500+)
OFFICIAL PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL MEDALS AND OTHER RELATED MEMORABILIA
GEORGE WASHINGTON, 1789242. EXTREMELY RARE WASHINGTON INAUGURAL BUTTON – "GW" WITH INDENTEE BORDER, 1789. Albert WI 7B; GW 1789-26. 32,5mm. Copper. Extremely Fine. This is a one piece cast button with its original shank on a very thin planchet. At center is an incused GW monogram surrounded by a circular channel which contains an inscription in raised letters: LONG LIVE THE PRESIDENT. This is enclosed by a circle of closely spaced rays and an outer border of 32 faceted impressions or indentations.
This button is identical in design to Cobb Lot #1339 which was erroneously attributed as Albert WI 7D. WI 7D has 33 impressions around the border while the Cobb piece had 32 impressions and closely spaced rays, and thus should have properly been described as Albert WI 7B. The button offered here does differ from the Cobb specimen in that it is clearly made of copper whereas the Cobb piece was in brass. The Cobb piece was described as "Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. Brass, once silvered or tinned" and brought the extraordinary price of $19,000.
GROVER CLEVELAND, 1885243. CLEVELAND - HENDRICKS INAUGURAL BALL COMMEMORATIVE CARD.
Radford FSO 1885A. 6 7/8 x 9 1/2". Black intaglio on white. Printed by V.G. Fischer of Washington, D.C. Mint Condition. At bottom center are oval portrait of Cleveland and Hendricks flanked by flags and floral sprays. Below the portraits is inscribed: MARCH 4TH 1885/ COMMEMORATIVE OF THE INAUGURATION OF/ facsimile signatures of GROVER CLEVELAND and T.A. HENDRICKS/ PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT. OF THE UNITED STATES. To either side is a listing of the officers and members of the General Committee. Above the portraits is a standing allegorical figure of Columbia and at her feet are female figures of Education and Science. Inscribed a top is INAUGURATION BALL.
This is a rare card - much scarcer than 1889, 1893 and 1897 Ball commemoratives. We sold a XF card with glue on the back, the corners bumped and a minor bend, in our last sale for ,$402.50
CENTENNIAL OF WASHINGTON’S INAUGURATION, 1889244. TAKING THE OATH MEDAL, 1889.
Douglas 50D. 38mm. White Metal. Choice bright Proof-like Uncirculated. W. H. Key, Sc. Bright proof-like Uncirculated. Obverse with the Hartzfeld bust of Washington at center within a depressed circled surrounded by the legend: GEORGE WASHINGTON FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. Reverse: Oath taking scene with Jefferson and Robert Livingston with Washington. APRIL 30, 1789 below. CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF HIS INAUGURATION NEW YORK around.
The Hartzfeld obverse comes in two variations. The first (D50 & 50A) is dated 1789 at the bottom, after the word STATES, while the second (D50D, E & {F – unlisted in silver}) is without the date. (F)
245. GEORGE WASHINGTON INAUGURAL CENTENNIAL OFFICIAL MEDALLION, 1889. Baxter 77; Marqusee 346; Douglas 53. 113.5mm Cast Bronze. Designed by Augustus Saint Gaudens and modeled by Philip Martiny. Cast by the Gorham Manufacturing Company. Choice About Uncirculated. Obverse with a half length bust of Washington in civil dress to the left, fasces to right. The reverse features a displayed eagle on fasces over a twelve line inscription commemorating Washington’s inauguration as the first President of the United States.
This medal is considered by Baxter as Saint Gaudens’ most influential medallic work. The first order given the founders of the commemorative medal in bronze was for 2,000 copies, and these were placed on sale at the Loan Exhibition, soon after the opening. They were sold for $2.00 each and housed in white boxes lined with blue plush and inscribed on top, MDCCLXXXIX/ THE WASHINGTON CENTENNIAL MEDAL/ MDCCCLXXXIX. (G)246. WASHINGTON INAUGURAL CENTENNIAL - OFFICIAL COMMITTEE BADGE, 1889. Douglas 54. 35mm. Bronze. (Tiffany & Co.) Choice Uncirculated. This is a three piece hanging badge. The bronze pinback header is inscribed NEW YORK/ 1789 - GW- 1889. It suspends a yellow ribbon inscribed, NEW YORK/ LEGISLATURE, to which is attached the 35mm drop.
The design of the drop on the Official Committee Badge is somewhat different than that on the official medal. It was the original intent of the Committee on Art and Exhibition to have a reduced copy of the official medal executed at the Philadelphia Mint to serve as the official committee badge. However, for various reasons, this proved impracticable and the matter was finally settled by placing plaster casts of the medal, in the state it was on the 1st of March, in the hands of Tiffany & Co. by whom the badges were made. The March 1 plasters did not represent the final state of the art - additional changes were made by Saint Gaudens - the final state being represented by the large official medal, the first casting of which did not occur until a few days before the opening of the Exhibition on April 17th. (H)
247. ANOTHER – Similar, but the yellow suspension ribbon is inscribed, GUEST. Choice About Uncirculated, with some scattered tarnish on the obverse. (G-H)
THEODORE ROOSEVELT, 1905248. OFFICIAL MEDAL BY AUGUSTUS SAINT GAUDENS.
TR 1905-2; Baxter 78; Dryfhout 197. 73.6mm. Cast Bronze. Edge marked with the maker’s name, TIFFANY & CO. Choice About Uncirculated, with just a tiny bit of rub on the high point of the wing on the reverse. Designed by Augustus Saint Gaudens and modeled by Adolph Weinman. The obverse features a stern portrait of TR to the left, his name above and formal title below. In the right field is the Latin, AEQVVM/ CVIQUE, an approximation of the Roosevelt campaign slogan of "a square deal". The dominant reverse is an imposing American eagle perched on a rocky crag. The legend above reads: WASHINGTON D.C. MARCH IV MCMV. To either side of the eagle is the motto: E/ PLURIBUS UNUM.125 of these medals were cast by Tiffany. Members of the Inaugural Executive Committee received 82 of them; President Roosevelt received 35 to distribute; Saint Gaudens got five and three were give to prominent libraries.
The offering of this special inaugural medal by Saint Gaudens has always been an occasion for numismatic headlines. In the past two years, the value of the medal has shown a significant increase. An uncirculated example from the Dreyfuss Collection in our 2004 Sale brought $17.825.00 and another uncirculated specimen in our 74th Sale in 2005 brought $28,750.00. This AU specimen, from the Collection of Inaugural Medal historian and author, Neil MacNeil, should bring in the $20,000.00 range.
249. DAVISON’S OFFICIAL MEDAL, 1905.
TR 1905-3; Marqusee 28. 44,4mm. Bronze. Thick (4.3mm. measured at 6:00) Planchet. 52 grams. Light brown patina. Unsigned. (Jos. K. Davison’s Sons). Choice About Uncirculated. The obverse bears a bust of Roosevelt to the left, his name to either side. The reverse is inscribed: INAUGURATED PRESIDENT/ OF THE/ UNITED STATES/ MARCH 4/ 1905. Spray of oak & olive leaves at bottom. The Davison signature is in tiny letters running along the bottom left border.
A total of 3000 medals were struck and distributed to members of the subsidiary committees. The medal is a reduced version of the 1901 U.S. Mint medal designed by Barber & Morgan, although their names appear nowhere on the medal. Barber’s portrait of Roosevelt to the left is virtually copied completely except that the chain from the President’s glasses to his vest was eliminated. Morgan’s reverse is also virtually the same, a new inaugural date being the only change (G-H)250. THEODORE ROOSEVELT OFFICIAL INAUGURAL INVITATION, 1905. Radford FB 1905C. A set of 3 7x9" cards printed in brown intaglio on cream card stock. Mint condition with some very light foxing. The first card contains the invitation and depicts the Great Seal eagle above the written invitation to the inaugural ceremonies. The second card contains an oval portrait of Theodore Roosevelt while the third card contains a similar oval portrait of his Vice President Charles Fairbanks. Also included is the original UNITED STATES SENATE envelope.
This is probably the most desirable of the 20th century inaugural invitations. Most of the later invites were printed on regular paper rather than the thick card stock upon which this set was printed. A similar piece brought $1380.00 in our last sale, # 469.
1905 (Reduced)
252. OFFICIAL MEDAL, 1913. WW 1913-3; Marqusee 30. 70mm. Bronze. Unsigned. (Whitehead-Hoag). Uncirculated, with light speckling throughout the obverse. The obverse bears a bust of Wilson to the left and a legend that reads: INAUGURATION MARCH 4, 1913. The reverse bears an inscription in seven lines: WOODROW/ WILSON/ PRESIDENT/ THOMAS/ RILEY/ MARSHALL/ VICE PRESIDENT, flanked by fasces to either side, a displayed eagle at top and a floral branch below.
Most of the medals that were struck by Whitehead & Hoag were not signed by the artist. However, a great number of their unsigned medals were the work of just two talented artists, Julio Kilenyi and Jonathan M. Swanson. We strongly suspect that this work was executed by one of these two sculptors. 3,000 of these medals were struck and distributed to members of the Inaugural Committee. (G-H)
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, 1933
253. OFFICIAL MEDAL. FDR 1933-3; Marqusee 254. 76.2mm. Thin (4mm at 6:00) planchet. Bronze. Paul Manship, Sc. ( U.S. Mint ). Choice Uncirculated with its original uninscribed cardboard box of issue. Obverse with a profile of Roosevelt to the left in such high relief that it took 12 strikes from the great hydraulic presses at the Mint to bring out its final details. The reverse was suggested by Roosevelt himself; a depiction of the U.S.S. Constitution, "Old Ironsides", surrounded by Longfellow’s famous lines, "Thou too sail on, O Ship of State, Sail on, O Union, strong and great." Beneath the ship, Manship placed a winged woman meant to represent the present day "Ship of State. Many collectors believe this to be the handsomest of all the bronze inaugural medals. 1500 of them were struck by the U.S. Mint. (I)
254. ANOTHER, of the same. Equally as nice, but without the box. (I)
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, 1937255. OFFICIAL MEDAL.
FDR 1937-3. 76mm. Bronze. Joseph Anthony Atchison, Sc. (U.S. Mint). Choice Uncirculated. The obverse bears a bust of Roosevelt to the right surrounded by a two line legend in incused letters: FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT SECOND INAUGURATION JAN. 20 1937/ 1933 1941 31ST PRESIDENT. The reverse bears a portrait of Garner to the left and an incused lettered legend: JOHN NANCE GARNER 32ND VICE PRESIDENT.
The 1937 medal is the only one where the President’s portrait appears on one side and the Vice President’s on the other. It has the distinction of having the lowest mintage of any of the four publicly offered Roosevelt official medals. 1,006 were originally struck. 90 were later melted in 1942 to contribute to the war effort. ($800-1000)
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, 1941256. OFFICIAL MEDAL, TYPE II.
FDR 1941-4. 41mm. Bronze. Jo Davidson (obv.) & John Sinnock (Rev.), Sc Nice Uncirculated. Obverse with a portrait of Roosevelt to the left within an irregular circle suggestive of an ancient Greek coin. The surrounding legend is in a raised band: * FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT * PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The reverse, in stark contrast, is modern and traditional. THIRD INAUGURATION * * * around a wreath of oak and laurel enclosing JAN. 20/ 1941. A small numeral "2" is placed slightly above the wreath.The first striking of 1,000 medals was quickly sold out and to meet the additional demand, the Mint struck an additional 2,000 medals. These later pieces carry a small numeral "2" on the reverse to distinguish them from the initial striking (H)
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, 1945257. OFFICIAL MEDAL. FDR 1945-3. 45mm. Bronze. Jo Davidson, Sc. (U.S. Mint) Bright Uncirculated. Obverse with a bust of FDR to the right, FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT - FOURTH INAUGURATION 1945 around. The reverse, THOU TOO SAIL ON O SHIP OF STATE - SAIL ON O UNION STRONG AND GREAT around a view of Old Ironsides at sea duplicates the nautical these of Manship’s 1933 medal, although this time it is treated in a naturalistic manner rather than symbolically.
The toll of Roosevelt’s illness and the wartime strain is evident in Davidson’s portrait of the President. 3,500 medals were struck in bronze. This one is housed in its original cardboard box of issue. (G)
258. ANOTHER, of the same. Equally as nice, but without the box. (G)
HARRY S TRUMAN, 1949259. OFFICIAL MEDAL.
HST 1949-3. 51mm. Bronze. Carl Paul Jennewein,Sc. (U.S. Mint). Choice Uncirculated – A tiny spot on the knee is the only defect that takes this medal away from perfection. Obverse with a robust portrait of Truman to the left surrounded by 48 stars. The reverse features a preeminent figure of Liberty and a group of small figures below meant to suggest the aspirations of humanity for Freedom. The reverse is inscribed: HARRY S/ TRUMAN/ INAUGURATED PRESIDENT/ OF THE/ UNITED STATES/ JANUARY 20/ 1949.
The U.S. Mint finish on the 1949 medal was very unstable. Consequently, most all of the Truman medals show some degree of speckled tarnish and spots on the high points. This medal displays only a tiny bit of this on the knee of the Liberty figure. 7500 of these medals were struck in bronze at the U.S. Mint and sold to the public. (G)
260. OFFICIAL INAUGURAL POLICE BADGE. OIPB-3. Silver finish. Number #990. Mint condition. The Truman badge is considered one of the semi-keys on the series. (I)DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, 1953
261.OFFICIAL INAUGURAL POLICE BADGE.
Levine OIPB-4. Silver Finish. Number 500. Mint Condition. This is the more common of the two 1953 badges. We sold the one with a gold finish in our last sale for $862.50. (G-H)
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, 1957
262. OFFICIAL MEDAL IN SILVER, 1957. DDE 1957-2. 70mm. .999 Silver. Walker Hancock, Sc.(MACO). Serial numbered "41". Choice Uncirculated. Obverse with jugate busts of Eisenhower and Nixon to the left surrounded by the legend: SECOND INAUGURATION. JANUARY. 20. 1957. The reverse bears a displayed eagle and is inscribed in six lines: DWIGHT/ DAVID/ EISENHOWER/ RICHARD/ MILHOUS/ NIXON. 1,033 of these medals were struck in silver and sold to the public. This is the lowest serial number we have come across. (H-I)263, OFFICIAL BRONZE INAUGURAL MEDAL ENCASED IN A STERLING PLATE. 9 1/4" sterling plate (Marked "STERLING") with the official bronze inaugural medal encased in the bottom. Both obverse and reverse sides are visible. The plate has a lip on the underside so that the medal does not touch whatever the plate rests on. Near Mint Condition.
Throughout our years in business, we have seen a small number of these uninscribed silver plates encasing both silver and bronze Eisenhower medals. We have never been able to ascertain the source of them or why they were given. However, they always seem to come from families of well-connected Republican officials. This gives us a strong suspicion that these plates have some kind of official status - but we have no proof. (F)
JOHN F. KENNEDY, 1961264. SILVER AND BRONZE MEDALS.
JFK 1961-2 & 3. 70mm. .999 Silver. & Bronze. Paul Manship, Sc. (MACO). Both Uncirculated Obverse bust of Kennedy to the left, JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY around. The reverse legend: PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INAUGURATED/ JANUARY 20TH 1961 encloses the interior portion of the Presidential Seal. Housed in a custom inscribed Capitol Plastic holder. (F)265. AN INTRUIGING PAIR OF UNLISTED UNIFACE INAUGURAL BALL CHARMS. Both 24.5mm + loop with suspension ring. Unsigned, but ascribed to Philip Kraczkowski, Sc. (Robbins Co.) Uncirculated. Both pieces bear the same obverse with jugate busts of Kennedy & Johnson to the left, the President looking like a young schoolboy and the Vice President looking like Jimmy Durante. The reverse of the first piece, which is silver colored ,is blank except for the word STERLING stamped in the metal at bottom. The second piece is gold colored and is similarly stamped "1/10 10K GF".
These pieces are unlisted by Rochette. Mayhew, however, describes the usual two-sided charm (17 & 17-A) but pictures the gold uniface reverse with the "1/10 10K GF" stamping! These pieces are shrouded in mystery and it is not known for certain for what use they were intended. About all we known about them is that they are presumably rare! (F)
GERALD R. FORD, 1974
266. MATCHED SERIAL NUMBERED SET. GRF 1974-3,4,5&6. This is a set containing the 63mm Vermeil; 63mm Proof Silver; 63mm Antique Silver and 70mm Bronze medals. All have matching serial numbers (#215) and are housed in the custom plastic display case and leatherette box of original issue. (G)
RONALD REAGAN, 1981
267. SILVER MEDAL. RR 1981-5. 63mm. .999 Silver. Edge numbered "3893" Original box & pamphlet. Choice Uncirculated. 4,074 of these medals were struck out of an edition limit of 5,000. (F-G)
268. ANOTHER, of the same . As above, but numbered "4645" (These silver medals were not consecutively numbered.)
RONALD REAGAN, 1985
269. SILVER MEDAL. 63mm. Antique Silver. Uncirculated. A decided sleeper! Because of the marketing scheme described above, relatively few of these large traditional size medals were sold. Precise figures were never listed by MACO, but our conversations with MACO officials some years back indicated that slightly over 1000 medals were struck. This medal is numbered "1072" An example in our last sale brought $345.00.
GEORGE BUSH, 1989.270. GOLD MEDAL.
29mm. 14k Gold. .56 oz. Mico Kaufman, Sc. (MACO) Uncirculated. Original Box & pamphlet. Obverse bust of Bush is to half left as if looking out of the cockpit of an airplane. Below is his facsimile signature. His name is insribed along the border separated by an indistinct rendition of the Presidential eagle. The reverse bears a depiction of Freedom; the large statue that towers on the top of the Capitol dome. To either side is inscribed: 200TH/ ANNIVERSARY/ OF THE FIRST/ PRESIDENTIAL/ INAUGURAL, the whole enclosed by a circle of 50 stars. The legend reads; 41ST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INAUGURATED JANUARY 20, 1989. (H-I)A mere 209 gold medals were struck of which 123 were contained in the three piece matched sets. With the extraordinarily low mintage, the Bush gold medal is a decided "sleeper" (H)
medals were not numbered consecutively.) Uncirculated. Original box & pamphlet.
A mere 452 medals were struck in silver in this size, 123 of which were contained in the 3 piece matched sets. (H)
271. SILVER MEDAL. 63mm. .999 Silver (5.08 oz.) Edge numbered "865". (The silver medals were not numbered consecutively.) Uncirculated. Original box & pamphlet.
A mere 452 medals were struck in silver in this size, 123 of which were contained in the 3 piece matched sets. (G)
272, UNIFACE SILVER PLATED SAMPLE. 63.3mm.Silver Plated Bronze. Edge marked SAMPLE S/P. No MACO edge mark. Uncirculated.
In order to assist the marketing efforts of the national distributors. MACO provided them with struck samples of the obverse design. There was no reverse because that die was not yet prepared. Mintage is unknown, but certainly less than 10 and probably no more than 5.
WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, 1993
273. THREE PIECE MATCHED SERIAL NUMBER SET. A set of three medals which were available for purchase by the public housed in a custom cherrywood box. Included are the 27mm 24k Gold; 63.5mm .999 Silver and 70mm Bronze medals. Each medals bears the serial number "422". Issue price of $975.00. A mere 307 matched sets were sold from an edition limit of 900.
GEORGE W. BUSH, 2001
274. OFFICIAL INAUGURAL MEDAL PATTERN, 2001. 70.9mm. Bronze. Charles Vickers, Sc. The obverse bears a front facing bust and the legend above, GEORGE WALKER BUSH. In the lower right field is his facsimile signature. The reverse is the same as the Staff medal described above with the enameled reverse.
This medal differs from the medal offered for sale to the public in a number of ways. (1) The edge bears no mark on it other than the word "SAMPLE"; (2) the obverse legend reads GEORGE WALKER BUSH rather than GEORGE W. BUSH; (3) there is a facsimile signature on the obverse whereas on the official medal there is none; (4) the border on the reverse is enameled cobalt blue.
This is the medal the way it looked when it was first proposed to the Presidential Inaugural Committee by Medalcraft Mint. The President liked his portrait, but did not care for the use of his middle name nor for the facsimile signature on the obverse. The appropriate changes were ordered by the Medals Committee and the obverse design was changed to meet the new specifications. There was no particular objection to the enameled reverse, but due to the time pressure of getting the medal into the hands of the public, it was felt that the enameling process would take more time than was available. A very limited, but unknown number of these medals were struck for examination by the President and select members of the Inaugural Committee. This is only the second of these medals ever offered at auction. We sold the last one in our 2002 Dan Hansen Sale for $2530.00.
275. SET OF BUSH 38mm MEDALS WITH SAMPLE FINISHES, 2001. Offered here are three of the Official 2001 Inaugural medals in the 38nm size. The medals are struck in Bronze, Nickel Silver and Gold Plated Bronze. And are housed in a custom plastic holder titled SAMPLE FINISHES. The finishes are identified as BRONZE, SILVER, AND GOLD.
Before the Offiical Inaugural Medal program was decided upon, Medalcraft Mint made experimental strikings of the 38mm medal in a number of various finishes. Offered here is a set of three examples of this limited striking. Examples were sent to various officials of Inaugural Committee and others who were to be involved in the sale of the medal. Apparently, precise mintage figures were not kept by the firm, but a company official told us that he thought that no more than 10 each of the nickel silver and the gold plated medals were made. The custom plastic holder was not supplied by the company – it was ordered by the collector who assembled the set. (G)
GEORGE W. BUSH, 2005
276. THREE PIECE GOLD MEDAL SET. This set includes the 2 3/4" bronze and fine silver medals and a 1 1/4" 14k solid gold one ounce medal. Each medal bears the serial number "137". The design was executed by Phoenix sculptor ,Gladys Gunzer and the medals were struck by Medalcraft Mint of Green Bay, WI. The set is packaged in a museum-quality solid cherry presentation case with the Official inaugural Seal on the top. The obverse the jugate busts of President Bush and Vice President Cheney to the left with the legend: SECOND INAUGURATION JANUARY 20, 2005. The reverse bears an outer legend reading: * PESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH * VICE PRESIDENT RICHARD B. CHENEY around the interior of the Presidential Seal enclosed by an inner legend which reads: INAUGURATED SECOND TERM OF OFFICE JANUARY 20, 2005. Issue price of the set was $1190.00.
WORLDS FAIRS AND EXPOSITIONS
CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION, 1876277. GRAPHIC LARGE SIZE GEORGE WASHINGTON- 1876 CENTENNIAL RIBBON. SF GW-32; Collins 408. 10 x 5 3/4" multi-color woven ribbon designed by A. Larcher and made by Champromy. Near Mint Condition; the colors lightly faded. At center, a bust of Washington is partially enclosed in olive sprays. Above is a radiant spread eagle and the inscription: PHILADELPHIA/INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. Below is a view of an exposition building; a paddle wheel steamer; a railroad engine; a steam turbine and a dockside with barrels, boxes, a plow and a sheaf of wheat. A blue ribbon at bottom is inscribed; CENTENNIAL-UNITED STATES-INDEPENDENCE, and beneath, 1776/MOMENTO SOUVENIR/1876. The entire design is flanked at each side by long poles bearing the U.S. flag as pendants.
This handsome ribbon is framed and matted with a wooden frame. It would make a stunning addition to a Centennial collection. (G)
278. STEVENGRAPH CENTENNIAL RIBBON, 1876. Sullivan-Fischer GW-29. 2 1/8 x 9 1/2" . Multi-colored woven silk by Thomas Stevens. Near Mint Condition with two old fold lines. Framed under glass. Bust of Washington at upper center. Above: 1776 1876/ CENTENNIAL/ U.S.A./ THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY. Below the bust: Crossed flags/ GEORGE WASHINGTON/ THE FIRST IN PEACE/ THE FIRST IN WAR/ THE FIRST IN THE/ HEARTS OF HIS/ COUNTRYMEN/ View of Main Exposition Building and at bottom, an eagle perched on an American shield flanked by flags of 6 nations/ PHILADELPHIA/ 1876. From out McSorley part II Sale, of 1998, #546. (F-G)
279. CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION WASHINGTON RIBBON.
SF: GW-34; 7 5/8 x 2 1/2". Multi-colored woven silk by Warner Mfg. Co., Patterson, N.J. Near Mint Condition with several small tears in the fabric. A large bust of Washington surmounted by an eagle & furled flag. Laurel spray below. THE FATHER/ OF OUR/ COUNTRY/ streamer inscribed: E. PLURIBUS UNUM above shield flanked by sprays of oak & laurel. (F)280. ANOTHER WASHINGTON CENTENNIAL TIBBON, 1876. 7 1/2 x 2". Multi-colored woven silk by B. B. Tilt, N.Y. & Patterson, NJ. Excellent condition with some light foxing at the top & bottom edges. This is the same basic design as GW-34 above, but reduced about 5% and woven on a more narrow ribbon. The colors are also more vibrant. (F)
281. STEVENGRAPH CENTENNIAL RIBBON. SF: Unlisted. 6 1/2 x 1 1/2". Multi-colored woven silk by Thomas Stevens. Slightly faded with some light foxing. Bust of Washington at upper center. Above: CENTENNIAL/ 1776-1876/ PHILADELPHIA/ U.S.A. Below bust: GEORGE/ WASHINGTON/ THE FIRST IN PEACE/ THE FIRST IN WAR/ THE FIRST IN THE HEARTS/ OF HIS COUNTRYMEN/ Eagle perched on top of globe at bottom. From our McSorley part II Sale, #547, where it brought $176.00.
201A. ANOTHER STEVENGRAPH CENTENNIAL RIBBON. 8 1/2 x 1 1/2" . Multi-colored woven silk by Thomas Stevens. Excellent condition with minor foxing. Bust of Washington at upper center. Above: CENTENNIAL/ 1776-1876/ PHILADELPHIA/ U.S.A. Below bust: crossed flags/ GEORGE/ WASHINGTON/ Liberty Bell/ AND THE STAR/ SPANGLED BANNER/ O’ER THE LAND OF/ THE FREE/ AND THE HOME OF/ THE BRAVE. Displayed eagle perched atop globe at bottom. (F-G)282. WASHINGTON - CENTENNIAL WOVEN RIBBON, 1876. GW-Unlisted. 5 1/4 x 3 1/8". Multi-colored woven silk. Near Mint Condition. A oval portrait of Washington framed by crossed branches is surmounted by a displayed eagle with two rows of stars above. Below: CENTENNIAL/ MEMENTO SOUVENIR.
From our 2000 Dusterberg Sale, #153 where it brought 198.00.
PARIS EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE, 1878283. PARIS EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE AWARD MEDAL BY CHAPLAIN, 1878. Baxter 93. 67mm. Silver. Jules Clement Chaplain, Sc Choice About Uncirculated. Obverse with REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE around a female head representative of France. The reverse portrays a robed female angel holding a trumpet. Below, a cherub holds a cartouche inscribed with the awardee’s name, G. THOMAS/ / & J. B. CORNET A bird’s eye view of the exposition grounds is in the background. EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE INTERNATIONALE DE 1878 around.
Mark Jones comments that this medal was innovative in its rejection of "the convention of a composition in fairly high relief which rises abruptly from a completely flat and polished field." (G-H)
COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, 1892-3284. COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION DANISH MEDAL,
Eglit 37; Rulau X11. 65mm. Bronze. F. Schmahlfeld, Sc. A gem proof with gorgeous iridescent toning. Obverse with a female figure guiding Columbus who is at the tiller of his ship. The reverse depicts a displayed eagle above a cartouche with a 5 line expo inscription at center. Dome & twin towers of the expo buildings can be seen below. Particularly nice workmanship by the same medalist who executed the popular Danish medal for the 1876 Centennial Celebration. From our 1988 sale #45 where we described it as the "finest we have seen." Our opinion has not changed. (G)285. SAINT GAUDENS’ COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION OFFICIAL AWARD MEDAL, 1893. Eglit 90; Baxter 87; Marqusee 348. 76.3mm. Bronze. Augustus Saint Gaudens (Obv.) & Charles Barber (Rev.),Sc. Choice About Uncirculated. Obverse with a full length figure of Columbus stepping ashore on the soil of the New World. Barber’s reverse design features a large central cartouche with a six line commemorative inscription. Above is a globe flanked by two semi-nude females, and at bottom, a view of a sailing ship,. The cartouche is flanked by torches to either side. The medal is named to: W. R. BAKER The medal is housed in its original aluminum presentation box.
Saint Gaudens’ original design for the reverse was rejected by prudish Treasury Department officials because it displayed a nude male youth. The Mint then asked its own Charles Barber for a suitable replacement. On the obverse, the hooded figure with beard and hooked nose to the right side of Columbus is none other than Augustus Saint Gaudens himself- - the only known self portrait of the great master. (G)
286. ANOTHER, of the same, but without the aluminum box. Uncirculated. Awarded to F. R. E. CHAMPEAU. (F-G)
287. COLUMBUS - WASHINGTON MEDAL, 1893.
Eglit 102; Rulau X14(a); Baxter 91; Baker K378. 91mm. White Metal. Cesar Orsini, Sc. Choice Bright About Uncirculated. Struck in Rome, Italy. Obverse with facing oval medallions of Columbus and Washington. An American eagle drapes its wings over the tops of the two roundels. In its beak is a banner inscribed E. PLURIBUS UNUM. On the reverse, a standing figure of America at left salutes a cross with rays radiating over a panorama of the exposition grounds. The legend: COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION CHICAGO runs along the top border. At bottom is the Roman numeral date for 1893.Ralau notes, "Magnificent medallic work. The Columbus effigy is based on the Lotto portrait, but is more realistic. The Washington bust if based upon the Houdon sculpture." Cesar Orsini was an Italian designer and engraver in Rome and was a partner in the Italian form Orsini & Millefiori (who’s name appear appears on this medal.) Orsini received U.S. design patent number 22,335 on April 11, 1893 for this medal
This medal when it does appear, is usually found in either white metal or aluminum. It is rarely found in bronze. (H)288. RARE NAMED SECTION FRANCAISE PLAQUE VARIATION, 1893. Type of Eglit 234; Rulau X53. 53.2 x 50.6mm. Silver Plated Bronze. Oscar Roty, Sc. (Paris Mint). About Uncirculated. The obverse contains an allegorical scene with a robed female figure wearing a Liberty cap holding the hand of a winged nude youth. They stand on a pier to which a ship in the background is tied. On a raised edge at bottom is inscribed; GENIO REDUCI PATRIA GRATA. A five line inscription on the reverse reads: EXPOSITION/ INTERNATIONALE DE CHICAGO/ 1893/ SECTION FRANCAISE/ HORS CONCOVRS. Below, a cartouche encloses the awardee’s name, RAOUL A./ FAUCONNET, and is superimposed over a spray of laurel and various industrial tools. A ribbon at bottom is inscribed: POUR SERVICES RENDVS.
This popular medal comes in two variations. The first, listed by Eglit, has the reverse ribbon inscribed "EXPOSANT" and was awarded to exhibitors. The second, unlisted, variation, was awarded for services rendered to the exposition. This variety is about 10 times as rare as the other. (F-G)289. DESIGNER’S MEDAL AWARDED TO THE SCULPTOR FREDERICK MAC MONNIES., 1892. Eglit 336. Elihu Vedder, Sc. About Uncirculated, with some light scuffing on a few of the letters at the bottom of the reverse. On the obverse, a nude allegorical figure of Civilization is seated on a winged cart holding a branch with one hand; the other resting on a cornucopia. A radiant sun is in the distance. The reverse is inscribed: TO/ (engraved) FREDERICK MAC MONNIES/ ONE OF THE DESIGNERS/ OF THE WORLD’S/ COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION/ ON THE FOUR HUNDRETH/ ANNIVERSARY/ OF THE LANDING OF/ COLUMBUS/ OCTOBER 21/ 1892.
This medal was presented to MacMonnies to honor his work on the Columbia Fountain. Constructed by MacMonnies and his staff and located in front of the Administration Building, the Columbia Fountain was at the center of the Court of Honor of the White City, an ideal model city. The sculpture featured Columbia enthroned on a triumphal barge guided by Time and heralded by Fame. She was rowed by four figures on each side, representing Science, Industry, Agriculture, and the Arts. The barge was preceded by eight mounted seahorses and the water was sprayed from a semicircle of dolphins at the rear. The sculpture was placed upon a circular, 150 foot diameter base.
A rare medal –it is the only one we have ever seen or heard of. (H)
290. COLLECTION OF COLUMBIAN TICKETS. All are in mint condition and are displayed is a large plastic and metal frame. Included are: Eglit 389 through 394: Washington, Lincoln, Columbus, Indian Chief, Franklin & Handel; Eglit 395 - Chicago Day with stub; Eglit 396 – Chicago Day Child’s Ticket with stub; Eglit 397 Manhattan Day with stub; Eglit 398 Children’s Special Ticket; Eglit 300 Daily Admission Ticket "3/H" (G)
291. COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION: LIBBY GLASS CO. WASHINGTON HATCHET, 1893. Lindsey #252. 8" clear glass. Mint Condition. On one side, the hatchet blade bears as bust of Washington to the left and the legend above, THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY. The other side of the blade is inscribed: WORLD’S FAIR, 1893. The base of the handle reads: LIBBY GLASS CO./ TOLEDO, OHIO. (F)
PARIS EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE, 1900
292. PARIS EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE AWARD MEDAL, 1900.
Baxter 95; Gadoury 1900-4. 63.4mm. Bronze. Jules-Clement Chaplain, Sc. (Paris Mint). Choice Uncirculated. The obverse bears a large female head representing France placed next to a tree with a city view in the background. The allegorical reverse bears a flying winged angel carrying the Olympic torch bearing a youth on her shoulder. The exposition grounds are in the background. A cartouche below is inscribed with the name of the awardee, A. PARSONS. The medal is housed in its worn original box of issue: A red leather plush box giltstamped EXPOSITION/ UNIVERSELLE/ 1900 on the outside top.
Baxter refers to this as an "elegant" medal. It is typical of the style of this great French medalist. The reverse figure is shown carrying the Olympic torch because Paris was the site for the 1900 Olympic games. It was a Frenchman who inspired the Olympic revival in 1896. The first of the modern Olympic games was awarded to Athens. The second Olympics were held in Paris in 1900, concomitant with the International Exposition. The male figure on the reverse of this medal is holding the Olympic torch. (F-G)293. SAME, as above, but this example is Silver Plated. Choice golden toned Uncirculated. Awarded on the reverse to, J. EDMUNDS. (F-G)
PAN AMERICAN EXPOSITION, 1901
294. PAN AMERICAN EXPOSITION OFFICIAL NAMED AWARD MEDAL, 1901. Baxter 106; Marqusee 250. 63.7mm. Bronze. Hermon MacNeil, Sc. (Gorham) About Uncirculated, with an edge nick on the reverse at 7:00. On the obverse, a bonneted Indian on the right rests his hand on a shield bearing a map of North America. He shares a peace pipe with a Mayan Indian, against whom rests a shield with the map of South America. The reverse bears a nude female figure of Liberty wearing a Phrygian hat to the right. The famous buffalo, Black Diamond, wearing a garland, is butting beside her
On a cartouche below the figure of Liberty is the struck name of the awardee; L. MANNING. Cornelius Vermule traces the spiritual genesis of James Earl Fraser’s design for the buffalo nickel to MacNeil, and in particular, to this work. (G-H)
SOUTH CAROLINA INTERSTATE AND WEST INDIAN EXPOSITION, 1901.
295. SOUTH CAROLINA INTERSTATE AND WEST INDIAN EXPOSITION AWARD MEDAL, 1901-2. 63mm. Gilt Bronze. (Gorham Co.) Bright Uncirculated with some minor spots. At obverse center is a seated female figure holding a ship model in her left hand and a staff in her right. Below: CHARLESTON S.C./ 1901-2. She is surrounded by the legend: SOUTH CAROLINA INTERSTATE AND WEST INDIAN EXPOSITION. At her feet are a pair of cornucopia and, to either side, palmetto trees. Depicted to her right is a view of Fort Sumter and, to her left, a scene showing the fine homes on East Battery. On the reverse, an ornate cartouche contains the die struck award inscription, JAMES ALLEN & CO.
A total of almost 1200 award medals were struck. 571 Gold washed bronze, 335 silver plated bronze and 283 bronze. They were awarded to exhibitors in 31 categories. (G)
SAINT LOUIS WORLD’S FAIR 1903-4.296. SAINT LOUIS WORLD’S FAIR GOLD AWARD MEDAL - PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT, 1904.
Variant of Baxter 108; Krueger 17; Eglit LPE-5a; Hendershot 30-80. 70x70mm. Triangular shaped. Gilt Bronze. A.A. Weinmann,Sc. Uncirculated. Obverse with a central medallion of Liberty cloaking herself and a young female figure next to her in the American flag. The field outside the circular medal at center, at each point, contains a wreath surrounding a monogram or emblem - US/ JN/ fleur de lis; each of the wreaths being surrounded by 14 stars representing the Louisiana Purchase states and territories. The field on the reverse is filled by an American eagle with outstretched wings framing a cartouche for the legend GOLD MEDAL/ PHILIPPINE . EXHIBIT./ LOVISIANA PVRCHASE/ EXPOSITION. Below the tablet are two dolphins symbolizing our eastern and western boundaries, the whole surmounted by an American eagle spreading his wings from ocean to ocean.The Philippine Exhibit at the Saint Louis World's Fair was like an exposition within an exposition. It covered 40 acres of rolling country at the southwest portion of the fair grounds. It cost over $1,000,000 and had over 75,000 exhibits. It was apparently such a dominant feature of the fair that special award medals were authorized for their participants. These medals differ from the usual award medals only by the addition of PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT in the award designation.
It is an extremely elusive medal. According the U.S. Mint records, a mere 600 medals were struck with the special Philippine designation while 9,000 regular "gold" medals were struck and awarded. This is only the second time we have had the pleasure of offering one of these medals. (I)
297. SAINT LOUIS WORLD’S FAIR GRAND PRIZE MEDAL, 1904. Baxter 109; Krueger 17; LPE-5; Hendershot 30-90. 73.8 x 64mm. Shield Shaped. A. A. Weinmann, Sc. (U.S. Mint) Choice Uncirculated. Obverse with a central medallion of Liberty cloaking herself and a young female figure next to her in the American flag. The field outside is composed of stars and stripes. On the reverse, over the same background, is an American eagle with outstretched wings framing a cartouche for the legend: GRAND PRIZE/ LOVISIANA PVRCHASE/ EXPOSITION) with a pair of opposed dolphins flanking a scallop shell below. The medal is housed in its original, inscribed box of issue along with a printed piece of paper describing the design and its meaning. In addition, the boxed medal in housed in the stamped shipping carton with a return address "FROM INTERNATIONAL JURY OF AWARDS,/ UNIVERSAL EXPOSITION, ST. LOUIOS, 1904. "
This is the scarcest of the regular issues LPE award medal. Only 3,300 of these medals were struck whereas 10,000 were struck of the bronze; 11,500 of the silver; 9,000 of the gold and 6,000 of the commemorative medal. (G)
298. ANOTHER, example of the same, This one also has an original inscribed box, but it is considerably more worn than the above. It does not have the descriptive paper nor the stamped mailing box. (F-G)
299. SAINT LOUIS WORLD’S FAIR COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL, 1904. Hendershot 30-110; Baxter 108; Krueger 20; Eglit LPE-4. 70 x 70mm. Triangular shaped Bronze. A.A. Weinmann,Sc. Uncirculated. The interior of this medal is the same as described above, while the cartouche on the reverse is inscribed, COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL. As noted above, this is the second scarcest of the regular award medals, only 6000 having been struck. It is housed in its worn inscribed original case of issue.
Our consignor purchased this medal from an antique dealer in Saratoga Springs, NY who stated that, "We acquired this medal and other items of memorabilia from Katherine Morgan, the great-great-granddaughter of former Vice President James Sherman, to whom it descended in the family." (F)300. COMITE FRANCAIS MEDAL FOR THE SAINT LOUIS WORLD’S FAIR, 1904. Hendrshot 30-440. 61x 73mm. Bronze. Louis Bottee, Sc. (Paris Mint) Uncirculated. Obverse with an allegorical scene of France seated in a boat guided by the winged figure of Progress. View of the fairgrounds in the upper right background. In exergue: EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE/ INTERNATIONAL/ SAINT LOUIS, 1904. The reverse bears an 11 line inscription: SECTION/ INDUSTRIELLE/ FRANCAIS/ ORGANISSE PAR/ LE COMITE FRANCAIS/ DES EXPOSITIONS A/ L’ETRANGER/ SOUS/ LE PATRONAGE/ DE/ L’ETAT. Below, an uninscribed cartouche. A rare medal which was unlisted by both Eglit and Krueger. (G-H)
301. ANOTHER, of the same. This one is About Uncirculated, with just a tiny bit of rub on the high points. Here is an unusual opportunity to acquire two of these rare medals so both obverse and reverse can be displayed at the same time. (G)
302. "ARTA ARTI VINCULA" GERMAN IMPERIAL PLAQUE FOR THE SAINT LOUIS WORLD’S FAIR , 1904. Hendershot 30-430; Krueger 285; Eglit 40. 75.4 x 112.8mm. Cast Bronze. Peter Breuer, Sc. (H. Glandenbeck & Son). Choice Uncirculated. The obverse depicts, in high relief, two seated undraped allegorical female figures, representing Germany and America, shaking hands. In the exergue is the motto, ARTA ARTIS VINCULA (Close are the ties of Industrial Life). Above, in a rectangular cartouche, is the inscribed name, S. M. FELTON. At the top of the reverse is a view of the German Pavilion, and the adjoining Cascade Gardens within a rectangular space supported by two pillars. At center is a six line German language inscription commemorating the German participation in the fair. The medal is housed in its original presentation case gilt stamped with the German Imperial arms.,
Samuel Morse Felton (1853-1930),graduated from MIT in 1873 and began a life-long career in American railroading. In 1889 he became President of the Chicago and Alton Railroad, later assumed the Presidency of the Mexican Central Railroad, and became President of the Chicago Great Western Railroad in 1909. During WWI he was appointed Director General of Military Railways and in that capacity had charge of the organization and dispatch to France of all American railway forces and supplies. He continued in that position during the World War years. By 1928 he was Chairman of the Board of the Chicago Great Western Railroad, President of the Western Railroad Association, and Chairman of the Western Association of Railway Executives, to name only a few of his positions. At his death he was an advisor and associate of the Central Trust Company of Illinois.
Many collectors consider this the most desirable of all the Saint Louis Fair medals. Certainly, it stands head and shoulders above the others in terms of its artistry. We sold a similar boxed medal inscribed to Alice Roosevelt in Our Presidents’ Sale of December, 1992, #240, for $2,805.00.
LEWIS AND CLARK EXPOSITION, 1905303. NAMED LEWIS AND CLARK EXPOSITION AWARD MEDAL, 1905. Trantow 15a. 63.7mm. Gilt Bronze. William Klumpp, Sc. (Butterfield Bros.) Choice Bright About Uncirculated. Obverse: At center is the official symbol of the exposition - The sighting of the Pacific with Liberty standing between Lewis and Clark. Legend: LEWIS AND CLARK CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION PORTLAND, OREGON, U.S.A. 1905. Reverse: Open wreath enclosing a central area hand engraved: O. A. JOHNSON/ OATS
According to Terry Trantow’s article of the Lewis and Clark Exposition in 8TAMS60, the award medals were struck in Bronze, Silvered Bronze and Gilt Bronze. (G)304. JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION OFFICIAL AWARD MEDAL, 1907. 62.8mm. Sterling Silver; a few light field scrapes. (Tiffany). XF/AU The obverse bears a scene of two Indians reclining on the shore, watching the arrival of a sailing ship surrounded by the legend, JAMESTOWN TERCENTENNIAL EXPOSITION MCMVII. The reverse open wreath surrounds a displayed eagle at bottom and a distant view of the expo buildings. At center is a commemorative inscription and a cartouche which has the die struck name of the awardee, OLIVE HILL FIRE BRICK CO. The Tiffany name is at the bottom left border. This medal is a popular one with both exposition and Indian collectors. RARE in silver! This is the first time that we have offered one. (G-H)
PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION, 1915.
305. PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION OFFICIAL AWARD MEDAL, 1915.
Baxter 114; Marqusee 150. 70.4mm. Bronze. John Flanagan, Sc. (U.S. Mint). Choice Uncirculated – as nice as they come! The obverse bears a pair of nude figures representing the uniting of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The reverse features a view of the Jewell Tower, the architectural centerpiece of the exposition, surrounded by an expo legend. MEDAL OF AWARD inscribed within a cartouche below the building. The medal is housed in its uninscribed round black fabric case of issue
The U.S. Mint struck only 2,000 of these medals in bronze - far fewer than the numbers struck for the official award medals for the Columbian and the 1904 Saint Louis Expositions. (F)
306. PANAMA - PACIFIC EXPOSITION FAITHFUL SERVICES AWARD MEDAL, 1915. 38.2mm. Bronze. Struck by Shreve & Co. Choice Uncirculated. (Museum acquisition number inked on edge.) Obverse view of the Tower of Jewels surrounded by a legend on a raised band: PANAMA - PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION. In exergue: SAN FRANCISCO/ 1915. The reverse bears the Pan-Pac seal superimposed over a floral branch at left , and to right, the stamped award inscription: FRANCES L./ MILLER/ IN/ RECOGNITION/ OF/ FAITHFUL/ SERVICES. An elusive medal - much rarer than the official award medal by Flanagan. A similar piece brought $140.00 in our last sale.
CALIFORNIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION, 1935.
307. CALIFORNIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION NAMED AWARD MEDAL, 1935.
70mm. Gold Plated Bronze. Unsigned. (MACO). Choice About Uncirculated. The obverse legend: CALIFORNIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION 1935 surrounds a view of the California Building at Balboa Park. Ribbon inscribed: SAN DIEGO below. The reverse features nude male and female figures, she carrying a cornucopia flying above the clouds. An elaborate cartouche below is inscribed in 4 lines: PRESENTED TO/ MR. RONALD W. WAGONER/ UNITED PRESS/ FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICES.Struck from unsigned hand cut dies, According to MACO records, 1000 of these medals were struck in bronze of which 250 were gold plated and 350 were silver plated. There is a rare variety dated 1936. We sold an unawarded silver plated Uncirculated medal in our 2001 Marcus Sale for $682.00 and an unawarded gold plated AU example in our 1999 Hard Times Sale. #413, for $682.00 (I)
308. CALIFORNIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION NAMED AWARD MEDAL, 1935. As above, but this example is silver plated. A 4 line award inscription on the reverse reads" HORSEMANSHIP/ WON BY/ BOB CASEY/ SEPT. 11, 1935. (I)
U.S. MINT MEDALS
ASSAY COMMISSION MEDALS
309. 1867 ASSAY MEDAL. JK-AC-3. 33.5mm. James Longacre, Sc. This medal appeared in Heritage’s September 2004 Long Beach Signature Action #355 as lot #9183. It was described as follows: Light wear is visible on the high points and the reflective surface is all but gone. A piece of metal has been removed, or has fallen away, from the obverse border at 8 o'clock exposing the interior of the planchet. This has the appearance of silver, however, the specific gravity of approximately 9.25 is much too low to be pure silver, yet is too high to be nickel. The specific gravity of nickel is 8.9 and that of coin silver is 10.25.
We would grade this medal XF with some minor rim dents and the damage at 8:00 as described above. As for the metal in which it is struck – our opinion is that it looks like any other silver medal of the period. We think it would be instructive to test the specific gravity of other 1867 medals. Our guess is that it would be in the same range as the piece offered here. (G)
310. 1892 ASSAY MEDAL. JK-AC-36. 33.6mm. Silver. George Morgan, Sc. About Uncirculated. Cleaned, with both sides hairlined. Obverse bust of BENJAMIN HARRISON, his name to either side. The reverse depicts a robed woman in classical dress instructing a youth in the use of balance scales. Legend: MINT OF THE UNITED STATES ANNUAL ASSAY. 1892 in the exergue. (G)311. 1898 ASSAY MEDAL IN COPPER. JK-AC 42. 34mm. Copper, bronzed. Charles Barber (Obv.) & George Morgan (Rev.), Sc. Choice Uncirculated. Obverse with a bust of McKinley to the left, his name to either side. The reverse depicts a skilled workman being checked for accuracy by a robed female figure with scales. Separating the two is a bust of Pallas on a pedestal. 1898 in exergue.
There are no Mint records recording how many assay medals were struck in fiscal 1897-8. However, in the prior year, 30 silver and 7 copper medals were struck and in the subsequent year, 40 silver and 10 copper medals were struck. The mintage figures for the 1898 medal are probably within these ranges. Surely there are no more than 7-10 of the copper specimens as this is the first example of which we have any record. This piece is one of the more artistic in the series and is worthy of a premium bid. (H)
312. 1898 ASSAY MEDAL IN SILVER. 34mm. Silver. About Uncirculated. As above, but struck in the more usual silver metal. (G)
313. 1901 ASSAY MEDAL. JK-AC-45. 39.6 x 56.2mm. Copper. Charles Barber (Obv.) & George Morgan (Rev.), Sc Choice Uncirculated. Obverse with portrait of McKinley left, with inscriptions above and below. The reverse shows an assayer at work, a motif copied from the reverse of the 1891 issue, but in the present instance showing more details, such as an overhead shaft and pulley system. The Mint records show that 40 medals were struck in silver but is silent as to how many were struck in copper. If the records for other years are an accurate indication, the figure is between 6-10 medals. (H)
INDIAN PEACE MEDALS314. THOMAS JEFFERSON.
IP-3. 74.8mm. Copper, bronzed. Robert Scot, Sc. Nice Uncirculated example with reflective fields. There is a small dark spot below the bust of the obverse. Struck from the 1886 replacement dies.On the original obverse die, the period between A and D is midway between the two letters while on the replacement die, it is closer to the A. On original reverses, the A’s have pointed tops while on the replacement die, the A’s have flat tops. In addition, the original reverse die has a die break that extends from the rim through the tomahawk head and ax handle to the hand on the right. (G-H)
315. ANOTHER, of the same. This example is also uncirculated with reflective fields. Only the presence of a dark spot on the back of the hair prevents this medal from being in the "choice" category. (G-H)
316. MARTIN VAN BUREN. IP-17. 75.6mm. Copper, bronzed. Moritz Furst & John Reich, Sc. A lovely Uncirculated example with reflective fields. There is a tiny corrosion spot between the E and S of PRESIDENT. Attractive mahogany finish. Struck from the original obverse and the Type II reverse dies. (G-H)
PRESIDENTIAL MEDALS317. GRANT BIRTHDAY MEDAL, 1892. PR-18; King 786; Unlisted by Rulau/Fuld. 51.4mm. Copper, bronzed. George Morgan, Sc. Uncirculated. The obverse bears the conjoined busts of Washington, Lincoln & Grant and the legend: FATHER SAVIOR DEFENDER. APRIL 27, 1892. The reverse bears view of Grant’s Tomb on Riverside Drive in New York City surrounded by the legend in a raised circle: BORN APRIL 27, 1822. DIED JULY 23, 1885. LET US HAVE PEACE. Housed in the original US Mint box of issue.
This is the third of three annual medals struck expressly for the Grant Birthday Dinners held in New York City. The mintage is uncertain, but is known to be less than 181 medals. We have sold only three examples in the last 10 years for prices ranging form $253.00 to $286.00.
318. JAMES GARFIELD FIRST TERM MEDAL. PR-20. 77mm. Copper, bronzed. Charles Barber, Sc Choice About Uncirculated. Nice mahogany color. The reverse states the date of his inauguration, March 4, 1881.
Only 89 of these medals were struck before the reverse was replaced with one giving the date of Garfield’s assassination. (F)
319. ORIGINAL LINCOLN PLAQUETTE BY BRENNER, CA. 1909. Smedley 83; King 753; Marqusee 62. 88.9 x 67mm. Bronze. Victor D. Brenner, Sc.(U.S. Mint) . Uniface. About Uncirculated with a few minor spots in the field. Bust right of Lincoln similar to that which appears on the Lincoln cent. In exergue: ABRAHAM LINCOLN 1809 - 1865.
This is an original striking by the U.S. Mint of this medal with a thin planchet without any edgemark. At least 350 of these plaques were struck at the Mint between 1908 and 1914, In the early 1930's, Medallic Art Company purchased many of Brenner's dies and began reissuing some of his medals. Their Lincoln restrike can be determined by the presence of their edgemark on the medal. (G)320. HARRY S. TRUMAN FIRST TERM PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL. 75.9mm. Bronze. John R. Sinnock, Sc. Superb Choice Uncirculated. Obverse bust of Truman to the left his title above and his name in the field in two lines to the right. The reverse depicts an eagle with its wings down perched on a cartouche inscribed: INAUGURATED/. PRESIDENT/ APRIL 12, 1945. A wreath composed of laurel and oak leaves is joined at the bottom by a shield.
Sinnock’s portrait of Truman was modeled from life in 1945 and the medal was issued in that year, shortly after FDR’s death. It was available for only a few years before it was replaced with the second term medal which carries a new reverse showing the date of his second inauguration in 1949. Our last two examples brought $402.50 and $373.75 respectively.
MILITARY MEDALS321. LIEUTENANT COLONEL WILLIAM WASHINGTON. MI-8. 46.4mm. Bronze. Edge marked with a pointing hand and CUIVRE indicating a striking by the Paris Mint in the 1845-60 period. Pierre Simon Duvivier, Sc. Choice Uncirculated. Struck from the original obverse and reverse dies.
Original strikes on the obverse have the end of the coat partially covering the last O in PRAEFECTO while the original reverse has a period after the last I in the Roman numeral date. (F)322. MAJOR GENERAL JACOB BROWN. MI-11; Neuzil 13. 65.1mm. Copper, bronzed. Moritz Furst, Sc. Choice Uncirculated with a few minor field marks. Most attractive mahogany surfaces. The obverse bears the bust right of Major General Jacob Brown, while the reverse bears a trophy of arms and shields engraved with the names of the three battles for which he was honored as victor.
This medal was struck with both the original obverse and reverse dies. The broken letter R in FURST serves to identify the original obverse die. The original reverse die is identifiable by the overpunching of the number 5 over the 6 in the date July 5, 1814 and by the overpunching of SEP. 17 over AUG. 15. The error in dating which resulted in the overpunching just described was also made in the original reverse dies of the Miller and Porter medals. These lines of text were apparently cut as full line punches by Furst to handle more than one medal reverse. (G-H)323. UNLISTED MULING OF THE MAJOR GENERAL JACOB BROWN MEDAL. 65mm. Copper, bronzed. Moritz Furst, Sc. Uncirculated with attractive fiery reddish brown patination. There is a very tiny spot in front of the forehead. as well as a noticeable rim break at 3:00 on the obverse which bears a bust of Brown to the right. The third letter of Furst’s name is broken at the top, as found on all original examples of MI-11. The reverse of this medal is usually found on MI-18, the medal for Peter Porter, commemorating his role in the Battle of Lake Erie. It depicts a figure of Winged Victory, holding standards inscribed ERIE, CHIPPEWA AND NIAGRA, dictating to the Muse of History. This is the original reverse identifiable by the overpunching described above.
This muling is not an indiscriminate one as both Brown and Porter participated in the three battles and were awarded gold medals for their efforts. There also exists a muling of the Porter reverse with the obverse of the General Ripley medal. This is an extremely rare medal. We can trace only two examples. B&M had an AU in their 1989 Sacconne Sale which we later resold in our 1992 Nathan Eglit Collection Sale. The example offered here has appeared in our sales on three prior occasions. We first offered it as #5259 in the 1986 sale of David Dreyfuss Collection. It reappeared as lot #342 in our 1991 Auction Fifty and then showed up as lot #309 in our 1996 Auction Sixty One. It last appeared as lot #323 in our 1999 Centola Sale. The prices realized for these various offerings ranged from $412.50 to $660.00.) We are pleased to offer this old friend once again. (no prior lot envelopes, except for the Centola sale.) (I)
324. COLONEL GEORGE CROGHAN. MI-12; Neuzil 14. 64.8mm. Thin (5.2mm) Planchet. Copper, bronzed. Moritz Furst, Sc. Uncirculated with a light mahogany patination. There are a few scattered obverse spots and field marks. On the reverse, there is a short linear dig at center and a small edge dent at 3:00. The obverse pictures Colonel Croghan to the right, while the reverse features a view of Fort Stephenson on the Sandusky River at the mouth of Lake Erie, successfully defended against a force of British regulars and Tecumseh’s Indian regulars. A scarce medal with a total mintage of only 100 pieces. (F-G)
MI-13, Neuzil 13. 64.8mm. Copper, bronzed. Moritz Furst, Sc. Choice Uncirculated with just a tiny bit of rub on the high points of the reverse. Attractive light red finish. The obverse bears the bust right of General Gaines while the reverse depicts a trophy of arms crowned by Victory, who stands upon a fallen British shield.121 medals were struck in copper from these original dies. (G)
325. MAJOR GENERAL EDMUND GAINES.
326. MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON. MI-14; Neuzil 16. 65mm. Copper, bronzed. Moritz Furst, Sc. Thick (6.6mm) Planchet. Choice Uncirculated with an attractive mahogany finish. The obverse bears General Harrison’s quarter length bust to the right, similar to that appearing on the Gaines medal offered above. The reverse bears a trophy of British arms being crowned by an allegorical figure of America. In the exergue, is the event commemorated, the Battle of the Thames, October 5, 1813. A most attractive piece struck from the original dies, one of 127 such pieces, with a small bar lying across the bottom of the letter T in the designer’s name on the obverse. From our 2000 Sale of the Richard Dusterberg Collection, #474 ($429.00) , and prior to that from B&R’s Sale of the Springfield Collection, Part 2, in 1981. (H)327. MAJOR GENERAL ANDREW JACKSON. MI-15. 65.2mm. Copper, bronzed. Moritz Furst, Sc. A nice Uncirculated example. Obverse with military bust of Jackson to the right, his name & rank around. Allegorical reverse on which the hand of Fame is stayed from recording further victories by the appearance of Peace (referring to the Battle of New Orleans being fought after the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent between Great Britain and the United States ending the war).
Struck from a later state of the original dies evidencing a number of rim cuds on the reverse. The gold medal was presented to General Jackson for his leadership during the Battle of New Orleans. The battle was fought after the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent between Great Britain and the United States ending the war. This fact explains Sully’s allegorical revere on which the hand of Frame is stayed from recording further victories by the appearance of Peace. Said to be one of Furst’s most beautiful medals and one of only 147 recorded as struck from the original dies. (H)
328. ANOTHER,
of the above. Similar die state. A choice About Uncirculated example with but just a hint of rub to take it out of the uncirculated class. From B&M’s 1989 sale of The Saccone Collection, #3515. (G)329. MAJOR GENERAL ALEXANDER McCOMB. MI-16; Neuzil 18. 64.8mm. Copper, bronzed. Moritz Furst, Sc. Uncirculated, with reflective mahogany surfaces. The obverse shows the quarter length bust of the General, by now a type familiar to collectors and standard in the series of 1812 Congressional medals. The reverse shows an overview of the Battle of Plattsburgh, September 11, 1814. and, in the right distance, the naval battle of Lake Champlain. Struck from a later state of the original dies showing considerable rust on the bust. Ex-World Exonumia sale of June 1999, #2229. (G)
330. BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES MILLER. MI-17; Neuzil 19. 65mm. Copper, bronzed. Moritz Furst, Sc. Choice Uncirculated with an attractive red mahogany finish and virtually flawless fields. Obverse with the bust of General Miller to the right. The reverse depicts a scene of the Battle of Lundy’s Lane (Niagra).
Julian reports that the reverse design was executed by the painter, Thomas Sully for a fee of $50.00. Struck from the original dies on which the P in SEP is over the letter O, while the 5 is cut over the figure 6. (The same error as appears on the reverses of MI-11 and MI-18. From our Landmark II Sale of 1990, #487. (H)
331. MAJOR GENERAL PETER PORTER. MI-18; Neuzil 20. 64.8mm. Copper, Bronzed. Moritz Furst, Sc. Choice About Uncirculated with just a hint of rub on the high spots. Struck from the original dies. The obverse bears the bust of General Porter to the right. The reverse depicts Winged Victory holding standards inscribed ERIE, CHIPPEWA, AND NIAGRA, dictating to the Muse of History. Struck from the original dies with the overpunching as described previously. From our 2000 Dusterberg sale, #481 ($401.50) and, prior to that, from NASCA’s 1981 Sale of the Kessler-Spangenberger Collections. (H)
332. MAJOR GENERAL ELEAZER W. RIPLEY. MI-19; Neuzil 21. 65.1mm. Copper, bronzed. Moritz Furst, Sc. XF/AU with scattered field marks on both sides. The obverse bears a bust right of the General while the reverse depicts Fame hanging a shield on a plain tree inscribed with the names of the battles for which Ripley was honored. (F)
333. RARE MULING OF THE ELEAZER RIPLEY MEDAL. 65.2mm. Copper, bronzed. Moritz Furst, Sc. Obverse of MI-19/ Reverse of MI-18. Choice About Uncirculated with an attractive red mahogany finish. The reverse used here is from the die usually associated with Major General Peter Porter. It depicts a figure of Winged Victory, holding standards inscribed ERIE, CHIPPEWA and NIAGRA, dictating to the Muse of History. The reverse exhibits the same die cutting errors and overpunching as appears on the Brown and Miller medals indicting that it was the original die.
This muling is not an indiscriminate one. Both Ripley and Porter participated in the three battles and were awarded gold medals for their efforts. Somewhat more common that the Ripley mule with the reverse of MI-13. From our 2000 Dusterberg Sale, #484 where it brought $726.00. Previously from the Dreyfuss Collection, #5270. (I+)
334. MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT. MI-20; Neuzil 22. 65mm. Copper, bronzed. Moritz Furst, Sc. Uncirculated with reflective surfaces and a few stray minor spots. Obverse with military bust right of Scott, his name and rank around. The reverse bears a wreath in which is lying an ouroborous ( a snake which bites it own tail, creating a perfect circle). Within the circle is an inscription which records of Resolution of Congress which commissioned the striking of this medal for Scott’s role in the Battles of Chipewa and Niagara.
Struck from original dies in an attractive red mahogany finish. The reverse is identified by the reverse overpunching as described above. This is an early state of the die without the small cud at the 2:30 position. (G-H)
335. GOVERNOR ISAAC SHELBY. MI-21; Neuzil 23. 65.2mm. Copper. Moritz Furst, Sc Thick 6.2mm planchet.) Choice About Uncirculated with just very minor rub on the high points. Obverse with a bust to the right of Shelby and a reverse with an intricate scene of the Battle of the Thames and Tecumseh’s death. Attractive mahogany finish. (G)
, bronzed. John Battin, Sc. Choice About Uncirculated with just a hint of rub on the high points and a small dark spot in the left obverse field. Just a hint of rub on the high spots. Obverse with a uniformed bust of Taylor to the right, his name around. Reverse inscription recording the Resolution of Congress authorizing the medal for Taylor’s victories at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma. From our Centola Sale, #324, where it brought $429.00.
337. MAJOR GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR. MI-23. 64.6mm. Copper, bronzed. John Battin, Sc. Choice About Uncirculated with just a tiny bit of rub on the high point of the hair to take this out of the uncirculated class. Attractive light brown reflective surfaces. Obverse with a uniformed bust of Taylor to the right, his name around. Reverse inscription recording the Resolution of Congress authorizing the medal for Taylor’s victory at the Battle of Monterey. From B&M’s 2003 Smith & Youngerman sale, #3370. (G)
338. MAJOR GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR.
MI-24. 89.5mm. Copper, bronzed. C.C. Wright, Sc Nice About Uncirculated with several minor nicks on the edge. Deep red mahogany finish. Obverse with bust right of General Taylor, MAJOR GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR above. Below: RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS MAY 9, 1848. The reverse depicts a view of the Battle of Buena Vista with a border composed of entwined snakes.The reverse is one of Wright's best engraving efforts. The battle scene is so intricately done that the soldiers, horses, cannons and artillery all stand out in remarkable detail when view under magnification. (H)
339. ZACHARY TAYLOR "PELICAN" MEDAL. MI-25. 76.3mm. Thick Planchet (214 grams.) Bronze. Charles Cushing Wright, Sc XF/AU with scattered field marks consistent with the grade. Engraved by Wright from a design by Peter Paul Dugin and published by H.F. Baldwin & Co. of New Orleans. The obverse bears a rendition of the state seal of Louisiana. In the center is a pelican with outstretched wings feeding her babies. Below is the inscription, UNION AND CONFIDENCE. Above are the scales of JUSTICE, which have been righted. The award legend reads: STATE OF LOUISIANA TO MAJ. GEN. ZACHARY TAYLOR. The reverse features a view of the Battle of Buena Vista, with General Taylor prominent in the right foreground observing the conduct of his troops.
As Julian notes, there is no proof that this medal was struck by the U.S. Mint. Indeed, the mention of the Baldwin firm strongly suggests otherwise. However, nothing changes the fact that this is one of the most desirable and elusive of medals honoring American army heroes. (I)
340. MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT. MI-26. 89.7mm. Copper, bronzed. C.C. Wright, Sc. The obverse grades XF/AU with a few scattered dark spots, while the reverse is a nice glossy AU. Obverse with bust of General Scott facing left. MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT inscribed in a ribbon above. Inscribed below is: RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS/ MARCH 9, 1848. The reverse is a complex production featuring a view of six of the battles of the Mexican War within wreaths surrounding each and a central vignette showing the siege of Mexico City. From our 42nd Sale in 1987, #375. (G)
341. MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT. MI-27. 89.5mm. Copper, bronzed. C.C. Wright, Sc. Choice About Uncirculated with a very minor obverse edge dent at 2:00. Just the tiniest bit of rub takes this out of the uncirculated class. The obverse bears a bust left of General Scott, upon a plaque recording the presentation of this medal to him by the Commonwealth of Virginia for his services in the Mexican War. The reverse bears a column of victory which is wreathed with the names of the victories in the war. In the background is a fanciful scene of the mountainous terrain of northern Mexico, and the whole is surrounded by an oak wreath. Only 154 pieces were struck from the original dies. A choice AU with light rub and a few stray field marks brought $632.50 in our last sale. From our 2002 Dan Hansen Sale, #462. (H)
342. COLONEL WILLIAM BLISS. MI-28. 70.6mm. Copper. C.C. Wright, Sc. Choice About Uncirculated with just the tiniest bit of rub on the high points of the obverse. The obverse bears a bust right of Lieutenant Colonel Bliss, while the revere bears the arms of the State of New York surrounded by the names of the battles in which Bliss participated.
Struck at the U.S. Mint, the dies were not kept there, but were returned to Wright in New York. This fact probably accounts from the relative scarcity of this medal. The designer identified on the medal, "C.W. Wright" is Charles Washington Wright (1824-1869), the son of Charles Cushing Wright. He was active as an engraver in New York City from 1844 until his death. From our 2000 Dusterberg Sale, #494, where it brought $495.00.
343. MAJOR GENERAL ULYSSES S. GRANT. MI-29. 102.5mm. Copper, bronzed. Anthony Paquet, Sc. Choice Uncirculated. The obverse bears the central bust of General Grant to the left, while the reverse design depicts a seated Goddess of Plenty, who appears to float above a view of the Mississippi with the city of Vicksburg in the distance. Around the rim are four riverboats and the legend below MISSISSIPPI RIVER.
This is one of but a handful of medals struck by the Mint in this large 4" size. It is remarkably free of the field marks and edge dents which often accompany the medals in this size. Struck to commemorate Grant’s western campaign and the opening of the Mississippi to northern gunboats, thus splitting the Confederacy in half. Only 126 pieces in all were said to have been struck. (I)
344. A SECOND EXAMPLE. This piece is XF/AU, with some very minor rim nicks and scattered field marks often found medals in this large format. (H)345. COL. JOHN ARMSTRONG - THE KITTANNING MEDAL. MI-33; Betts 400. 44.4mm. Copper, bronzed. Edward Duffield, Sc. XF/AU. A scarce original strike from slightly buckled dies,. This strike comes from an early state of the dies with just a trace of the breaks which later become extensive.
Original strikes can be distinguished on the obverse by the presence of die rust over the E in DESTROYED and on the reverse where the end of the curlicue is below the right side of the O in the second OF. From B&M’s 1987 sale of the Ebenezer Milton Saunders Collection where it realized $275.00.
PERSONAL MEDALS
346. LOUIS AGASSIZ. PE-1; Storer 26. 46.2mm. (44mm description is in error.) Copper, bronzed. William Barber, Sc. Choice About Uncirculated. Obverse: Bust right of Agassiz. Rx: Latin legend translates as "A Leader in the close investigation of nature by land and sea." Only 133 struck. (F)347. HENRY CLAY - COMPROMISE OF 1850. PE-7; Marqusee 402. 89.5mm. Copper, bronzed. Charles Cushing Wright, Sc About Uncirculated with a visible rim nick on the obverse at 10:30 and a lesser one at 9:00. Obverse portrait of Henry Clay within a wreathed border. The reverse design is a wreath in which the six chief American staples - wheat, corn, cotton, tobacco, rice and hemp - are intertwined. The wreath surrounds an 18 line historical highlight of Clay’s career.
The obverse portrait was designed by Thomas Dow Jones, later to become famous for his Lincoln Monument at Columbus, Ohio. The reverse design was the work of another well-known Ohio sculptor, William Walcutt.
Clay was presented with a gold medal which was privately subscribed for by the citizens of New York and was ostensibly to honor him for his preeminent role in the Compromise of 1850. In truth, it was more of a valedictory to the enfeebled statesman, who was to die less than four months after he received the medal. 150 copper medals were struck and sold at an original issue price of $30,00. It is one of the most impressive of all U.S. Mint medals. and is a superior example of C.C. Wright’s skill at portraiture. (H)348. HENRY CLAY ELOQUENT DEFENDER MEDAL. PE-8; Marqusee 403. 76.5mm. Copper, bronzed. C.C.Wright, Sc Choice About Uncirculated with some light rub on the knuckles on the reverse and a few very tiny rim dents. Obverse: Wright’s particularly fine naked bust portrait of Clay to the left. Rx: Clay’s hand in placed over a piece of paper insc. CONSTITUTION. Legend: THE ELOQUENT DEFENDER OF NATIONAL RIGHTS AND NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE.
There are two obverse varieties of this medal; one with a curving C.C.WRIGHT F. signature below the bust and the other with no signature at all. The example offered here is the unsigned one. This medal represents one of Wright’s best efforts at portraiture, a field in which he was preeminent. (F)349. COMMODORE MATTHEW PERRY MEDAL. PE-26; Storer 2005. 66mm. Copper, bronzed. Francis N. Mitchell, Sc. Choice About Uncirculated. The obverse bears a high relief bust to the left, COMMODORE M. C. PERRY. to either side. The reverse bears a wreath of oak and laurel whose crossed branches are encircled by an open crown of ships’ masts and having a band labeled MISSISSIPPI. Within the wreath is an inscription in 14 lines: PRESENTED TO COM. M.C. PERRY SPECIAL MINISTER FROM THE U.S.A. BY MERCHANTS OF BOSTON IN TOKEN OF THEIR APPRECIATION OF HIS SERVICES IN NEGOTIATING THE TREATY WITH JAPAN SIGNED AT YOKU - HAMA, MARCH 31, AND WITH LEW CHEW AT NAPA. JULY 11, 1854.
Francis N. Mitchell, the Boston medallist, executed this attractive medal from a bas relief by Horatio Greenough. According to Julian, one gold, twenty silver and one hundred four bronze medals were struck in 1856. (F)350. DANIEL WEBSTER MEMORIAL MEDAL. PE-37. 76.6mm. Copper, bronzed. C.C. Wright, Sc Uncirculated, but with a tiny dark spot on the forehead and a somewhat larger one on the S of WEBSTER. Obverse with naked bust of Webster to the right, his name around. The reverse depicts a commemorative column, surmounted by a globe. The base of the column is inscribed, I STILL LIVE. Dartmouth College buildings are shown in the far background. Legend: LIBERTY AND UNION. NOW AND FOREVER. ONE AND INSEPARABLE. The reverse is the one with the more common, "long legend", which extends into the ground area on each side of the commemorative column. The rare "short legend" variety is the one pictured in Julian.
This choice medal is housed in its original hinged leather presentation case, giltstamped, WEBSTER’ on the top. A 5/8 x 4 1/4" strip on the top of the box is missing as is a portion of the front edge. A particularly nice example for display. (F)
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS351. C ITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK. CM-14. 59.5mm. Fire Gilt. William H. Key, Sc. Uncirculated; lightly hairlined throughout. LIGHT, LIBERTY, LAW above a head of Liberty to the left. Reverse: THE NEW YORK FREE ACADEMY/ WAS FOUNDED/ 1847/ BY ACT OF THE LEGISLATURE/ AND/ VOTE OF THE CITIZENS;/ AND/ ITS NAME WAS CHANGED/ 1866/ BY ACT TAKING EFFECT/ MAY 1/ TO/ COLLEGE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK.
According to a note in 2AJN 58, the mintage figures for this medal are as follows: Silver - 24; German Silver- 4; Copper bronzed - 290; Copper -2; Fire Gilt - 11. This fire gilt medal is only the second we have seen. (G)
352. DIPLOMATIC MEDAL. CM-15. 67.8mm. Copper, bronzed. Charles Barber after Augustin Dupre, Sc Choice Uncirculated, with a reddish brown finish. Obverse with America, in the guise of an Indian Princess, welcoming Commerce (Mercury) to our shores. TO PEACE AND COMMERCE above. The reverse depicts the Great Seal of the United States.
In 1876, copy dies executed by Charles Barber, were made at the U.S. Mint from lead proofs of the original medal purchased in Paris by Jules Marcon. After 85 of these are said to have been struck. Because of the unlikely event of collectors being able to purchase an original (there are only 3 known), these 1876 strikings have been among the most popular of U.S. Mint medals. (G)
353. PHILADELPHIA SANITARY FAIR, 1864. CM-44; Baxter 57; Marqusee 310; Storer 5649. 57.4mm. Copper, bronzed. Anthony Paquet, Sc. Uncirculated; a few minor spots. Obverse with a woman holding a cornucopia of supplies aiding a doctor examining a wounded soldier. Legend: WE GIVE OUR WEALTH FOR THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR HEALTH FOR US. The reverse is inscribed: IN COMMEMORATION/ OF THE/ GREAT CENTRAL FAIR/ & U.S. SANITARY COMMISSION/ HELD AT/ PHILADELPHIA/ JUNE, 1864. Paquet's obverse is based on a prior work by the Philadelphia artist, Christian Schussele. (F)
AGRICULTURAL, MECHANICAL SCIENTIFIC & PROFESSIONAL MEDALS
354. 1876 CENTENNIAL AWARD MEDAL. AM-10. 76.2mm. Copper. Henry Mitchell, Sc. XF/AU. Original box of issue. Obverse with a robed female figure seated left, her right arm extended, holding a wreath. Border of 38 stars and 4 small vignettes representing the 4 quarters of the globe. The reverse legend: INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, PHILADELPHIA, MDCCLXXVI surrounds a wreath enclosing AWARDED BY/ UNITED STATES/ CENTENNIAL/ COMMISSION. (F)
355. 1876 CENTENNIAL AWARD MEDAL PRESENTED TO MARYLAND COMMISSIONER. AM-10. 76.4mm. Copper. Henry Mitchell, Sc. About Uncirculated with a minor obverse rim nick. Beautifully engraved on the rim is SAML. M. SHOEMAKER U.S. CENTENNIAL COMMISSIONER FOR MARYLAND
In the past, we have speculated that the few engraved award medals we have seen were done so at the behest of the awardee. Our thinking was that these pieces were so few compared to the great numbers of unawarded specimens that they must done unofficially. However, this piece, edge engraved to the U.S. Centennial Commissioner from Maryland, has the "feel" of being officially sanctioned. (G)
356. FRANKLIN INSTITUTE AWARD MEDAL, 1853. AM-17; GM-91; FR.M.FR.4. 50.8mm. Silver. Christian Gobrecht, Sc. Extremely Fine with scattered field marks, and a minor obverse edge dent at 2:00. Obverse with Gobrecht’s finely modeled portrait of Franklin to the left surrounded by a Franklin Institute legend. The reverse bears the legend, AWARD OF SKILL AND INGENUITY above an open wreath which encloses a hand engraved inscription: TO/ F. ROY & CO.,/ WATERVLEIT, N YORK/ FOR/ LONG SHAN?S/ 1853. (F)
357. FRANKLIN INSTITUTE SECOND PREMIUM AWARD MEDAL, 1852. AM-18; GM-94. 50.8mm. Bronze. Christian Gobrecht, Sc. Struck at the U.S. Mint. About Uncirculated but with some scattered digs in the obverse field. Obverse with Gobrecht’s finely modeled portrait of Franklin to the left surrounded by a Franklin Institute legend. The reverse legend, AWARDED TO SECOND PREMIUM surrounds the central engraved inscription. STGRATTON & BRO./ PHILADA PA./ FOR/ GAS APPARATUS/ 1852
This scarce medal was awarded only in bronze. It usually often unawarded. This is one of the few we can recall in an awarded form. (F)
358. FRANKLIN INSTITUTE - SCOTT PREMIUM MEDAL. AM-20; GM-92. 54.7mm. Copper, Bronzed. Unsigned, but after the Nini portrait. A About Uncirculated, with a long thin scratch on the reverse running from 9:00 to 1:00. The obverse bears a bust of Franklin to the left surrounded by the legend; THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. The reverse legend: THE SCOTT PREMIUM TO THE MOST DESERVING surrounds a hand engraved inscription:
The "peculiarly shaped emblem on the truncation of the bust" referred to by Julian , we believe to be the Nini arms. (F)
359. MARYLAND INSTITUTE AWARD MEDAL, 1874. AM-31. 51.3mm. Silver. Edward Stabler, Sc. Choice Lightly hairlined Uncirculated with gorgeous golden toning – a premium piece! The obverse features a standing figure of Justice with scales held aloft in her left hand and her right holding a sword resting against the ground. Articles of commerce and ships are in the background. BALTIMORE in the exergue. The reverse bears a wreath closed by AWARDED/ TO/ (hand engraved). PATENT METAL CO./ FOR PATENT/ COMPOSITION/ 1867. (G)
360. MARYLAND INSTITUTE GOLD AWARD MEDAL, 1850. AM-32. 28mm. Gold. (13.3 grams) Edward Stabler, Sc. Lightly hairlined Uncirculated. The obverse design is the same as the silver medal above. The reverse is blank and is hand engraved, AWARDED TO/ FOSS & JENKS/ FOR/ SEWING SILK/ OCT. 31, 1850. RARE – this is the first gold example of this medal we have seen. (G-H)
361 MICHIGAN STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY AWARD MEDAL, 1876. AM-45. 57.7mm. Silver. Charles Cushing Wright, Sc. Extremely Fine with a series of cuds on the left side of the obverse rim. On the obverse, the name of the Society is in a semi-circle around a seated female figure, her hand resting on a shield bearing a view of a port. The reverse legend, MICHIGAN STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. ORGANIZED MARCH 24TH 1849 surrounds an ornately inscribed award inscription within an inner circle. TO (engraved) JACKSON FOUNDRY & MACHINE CO./ FOR (Engraved) STATIONARY HORIZONTAL/ STEAM ENGINE/ AT THE (Engraved) 28sth ANNUAL FAIR./ MEETING (engraved) 1876.
Awarded at the Michigan State Fair, which is the second oldest state fair that has a more-or-less continuous history. The New York State Fair is the oldest, beginning in 1838 and starting a continuous series in 1841. (G)
362. PENNSYLVANIA STATE AGRICULTURE SOCIETY AWARD MEDAL, 1878. AM-65. 63.6mm. Silver. A.C. Morin, Sc. About Uncirculated. Obverse: Arms of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Reverse: Nicely hand engraved within a wreath: PHILADA 1879/ BROWN & SPEAKMAN./ COATSVILLE, PA/ CHURN "PRIDE OF THE EAST". Deceptively elusive in silver. (G)
363. JOHN SCOTT MEDAL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, 1890. AM-70. 102.5mm. Bronze. Extremely Fine, with numerous small edge nicks and scattered field digs on both sides. The obverse features the arms of Philadelphia within a central circle surrounded by the legend: AWARDED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. The reverse legend reads; JOHN SCOTT MEDAL TO THE MOST DESERVING * around the border. At center, a wreath encloses a hand engraved center: TO/ WALTER HART/ FOR HIS/ IMPROVEMENTS/ IN HOISTING APPARATUS/ FRANKLIN INSTITUTE/ 1890.
An impressive medal in the Mint’s largest size format. (F-G)
UNCLASSIFIED MEDALS
364. SOCIETY OF THE ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE.
UN-3; Rulau DC-Wa 27C. 21mm. Silver. George H. Lovett, Sc. A gem rainbow toned Proof. The obverse is inscribed: McPHERSON above an equestrian figure of the general, 1864 in exergue. The reverse is inscribed: SOCIETY ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE 1876 around WASHINGTON CITY.According to a note in 11 AJN 96, 25 sets were struck in Silver, Copper and White Metal. McPherson was killed in Atlanta in 1864 while commanding Sherman’s Army of the Tennessee. This piece was struck in commemoration of the erection of the McPherson Monument in Washington D.C. in 1876. We sold another gem proof of this rare medalet in our last sale for $189.75.
365. NEW ENGLAND KENNEL CLUB AWARD MEDAL. UN-20; Storer 1505. 53.4mm. Silver. Unsigned, but ascribed to Henry Mitchell. About Uncirculated, with a number of tiny obverse rim nicks. Nice steel gray patina with reflective surfaces. Obverse with NEW ENGLAND KENNEL CLUB, ANNUAL BENCH SHOW around a beaded circle surrounding the head of a bloodhound. The reverse legend, NEW ENGLAND KENNEL CLUB ORGANIZED MARCH 19, 1884 encloses an open wreath with an award inscriptions at top, AWARDED TO. This medal is unawarded.
Rare – Julian was unable to obtain an example to photo. It is the first specimen we have offered. It originally appeared in Charles Kirtley’s Sale #36, Lot #222. (G)
MISCELLANEOUS TOKENS AND MEDALS
366. GEORGE I INDIAN PEACE MEDAL, CA. 1714-1760. Betts 165; Q:IIIE. Brass. The planchet is slightly out of round, measuring 40.14mm from top to bottom and 41.21mm from side to side. Weight: 18.2 grams. Fine/Very Fine. Both obverse and reverse surfaces show signs of pitting and corrosion indicating that this medal was excavated. A small portion of the rim is missing at 10:00. The original ring is present, but about 2/3 of the its reverse portion has broken off. Signed "TC" The obverse displays a laureated bust of George I in armor to the right and the legend, GEORGE KING OF GREAT BRITAIN. On the reverse , an Indian at right, draws a bow on a deer facing left under a tree oin a hill. A blazing sun is above.
The most important research of these enigmatic medals was published by Ebenezer Nil Quarcoopome in "The Indian Peace Medals of King George I" in The Medal in America ANS, 1987. He concluded that this series of medals was struck in England in more than one private workshop for an important Pennsylvania fur trader, James Logan, who used them in t\his trade with the Iroquois Six Nations.
Quarcoopome describes and illustrates three obverse and six reverse types. This piece is an example of the combination of Obverse III and reverse E. This piece originally appeared in our sale of June 7, 1980 where it brought $1415.00 and was subsequently re-offered by us in our 1993 Auction Fifty Four where it realized $2420.00. We now have the pleasure of proffering it again. An important and historic medal! At least an example by type of the George I medal should be in the cabinet of every serious early American or Indian Peace Medal collector,. ($3500.00+)
367. FRANCIS I – REGENSBURG SCHAUTHALER, CA. 1745-65. 42.9mm. Silver. Johann Leonhard Oexlein, Sc. Very Fine. Obverse with a bust of Francis I to the right. Legend: FRANCISCUS D.G. ROM. IMP. SEMP. AVG. Signed I.L. OEXLEIN below the bust. The reverse presents a city view of Regensburg from the North with river and stone bridge. Above is a crowned eagle with scepter and orb (the German Empire) flying under a brilliant triangle (the holy trinity.) The legend at top reads TALI SUB CUSTODIA – under such protection. The symbolism refers to Regensburg as a free city under the protection of the German emperor. In the exergue are the arms of the city between twigs of laurel and palm. (G-H)
368. WILLIAM PENN "INDIAN PEACE MEDAL", 1775. Betts 531. 40mm. Copper. A beautiful glossy brown example in About Uncirculated condition with a few very minor obverse field marks. The obverse features a high relief portrait of William Penn, his name around and vital dates below. The reverse depicts a Quaker shaking hands with an Indian, who stands with a bow in his left hand. BY DEEDS AND PEACE surrounds the scene. PENSYLVANIA (sic) SETLED (sic) 1781 below.The dies for this medal are by Lewis Pingo, Chief Engraver for the Royal Mint in London, 1779-1813. The issuance of this medal has been placed in the middle of the 18th Century, Betts noting that a silver impression was transmitted in a letter dated May 30, 1775. Although it is not a presentation medal, because of its reverse motif, it has often been included in the cabinets of collectors interested in Indian Peace Medals. It is also the only medallic representation of William Penn made during the colonial period. From our 1986 sale of the Julian Leidman Collection, #4123. (I+)
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN NATUS BOSTON, 1786. Betts 620; FM.M.NL.3; GM-33.. 46.2mm. Bronze. Augustin Dupre, Sc. Plain Edge. (Paris Mint). About Uncirculated. Obverse with a bust of Franklin left, BENJ. FRANKLIN NATUS BOSTON. XVII JAN. MDCCVI. Reverse: ERIPUIT COELO/ FULMEN/ SCEPTRUM QUE/ TYRANNIS within a wreath. In the exergue: SCUILPSIT ET DICAVIT/ AUG. DUPRE ANNO/ MDCCLXXXVI Struck from the original, but rusted dies.
The original reverse die has the O in ANNO below the AV of DICIVIT. In addition, there is a very faint letter "V" after ANNO. The restrike die has the O in ANNO below the VI of DICIVIT. (F-G)
370. MEXICO. CARLOS IV PROCLAMATION MEDAL, 1789. Grove C-20a. 40mm. Silver. Signed "GIL". Very Fine. Obverse: Laureated undraped bust to the right surrounded by the legend: CARLO * IV * HISP * ET * IND * REG * MEX * PROCL * AN * 1789. Reverse: Laureated bust to the left of Queen Maria Luisa and the legend: * LVDOV 8 REG * * AVSPICE * * ALF * ARCH * MEX * This is the so-called inverted date variety. (F)
371. FRENCH "LIBERTAS" MEDAL, 1792. Hennin 387; Slg. Julius 227. 38.8mm. Cloche Metal. Struck on a cast planchet, Andre Galle, Sc. Extremely Fine, with some damage to the obverse border at 2:00 where four of the denticles have been crushed. So too with two of the denticles at 3:30. Obverse with a head of Liberty copied after Dupre’s famous Libertas Americana medal. LIBERTE FRANCOISE above. The reverse inscription re the national convention of the United Artists of Lyon, "Made from cloche metal in 1792"Early in 1792, a group of medalists, die sinkers, etc. formed the "Societe des artistes reunis" in Lyon to promote the use of pure bell metal ("pur metal de cloche") for the new national coinage. The metal was an alloy of copper and smelted church bells, and is commonly called "Bell Metal". The group consisted of, among others, Claude Antoine Mercie (Forrer IV:35), Jean Pierre Mouterde (Forrer IV: 181), and Etienne Emmanual Mathieu (Forrer III: 609). Acceptance of the proposal presumably would have meant more work for the members of the group. This medal was produced to show what the product might look like ( and so it is similar to an essai or pattern.) The proposal was not adopted, but it was Galle’s first medal and helped establish his considerable reputation. Always a most popular piece with early American medal collectors because of the obverse design. (F-G)
372. EARLY FRANKLIN MASONIC MEDAL, 1829. GM-50; FM.M.MA.1; Marvin 59. 41.4mm. Bronze. Joseph Pingret, Sc. About Uncirculated with attractive brown surfaces. Obverse with a bust of Franklin to the left, his name to either side. A French language legend on the reverse surrounds an interior design composed of many masonic emblems. At center, a serpent coiled in a circle surrounds the masonic emblem of Jehovah in a radiant triangle. Around the snake is a compass & square entwined by olive branches. There are seven stars above, and at left, a mallet and at right, a trowel. A thin die break extends from the rim at 5:30 up through the serpent.
Franklin was a member of the famous Masonic Lodge of Paris as were many other distinguished personalities in the arts and sciences. Marvin comments, "The obverse of this medal was muled with another reverse, not masonic, and published by Durand, 1819 in the Series Numismatica. The die of the Masonic reverse cracked, and the medal is rare." (G)
373. BOSTON CITY MEDAL FOR FEMALES, 1832. Storer 67; Sallay C-3.; GM 366. 31.15mm. Hexagonal. Silver. XF. Integral loop with ring at top as made. Obv: CITY MEDAL/ FOR FEMALES/ INSTITUTED BY THE/ SCHOOL COMMITTEE/ BOSTON/ 1821 (the "21" is engraved). Rx: MERITED/ BY!(engraved) MARY A. CAPEN/ FOR/ SUPERIOR SCHOLARSHIP/ AD.18 (34 - engraved).
The first serious attempt to catalogue the Boston School Medals was made by Malcolm Storer in his "Numismatics of Massachusetts ‘ Fuld expanded Storer’s listing of the Franklin Series of Boston School medals in his article, "Franklin and Numismatics" appearing in the 1966 Numismatist. The most comprehensive study of the entire field of Boston School Medals was accomplished by John Sallay in his definitive "The Boston School Medals" which appeared in the April 1978 Numismatist. At the time Salley wrote his article, he adjudged the rarity of the C-3 City Medal as a "high R6"; R6 being 13—30 known specimens and termed "Very Rare ". (F)
374. IMPORTANT NEW YORK CITY CROTON AQUADUCT MEDAL, 1842. 51.2. Bronze. Robert Lovett, Sr. Sc. Uncirculated. The obverse inscription, BUILT BY THE CITY OF NEW YORK COMMENCED A.D. 1837/ WATER INTRODUCED 4TH JULY 1842. is in two curved lines above a view of the aquaduct. At the bottom, CROTON AQUADUCT/ LENGTH 41M. The reverse presents a bird’s eye view of the reservoir, located at 5th Avenue and 42nd Street looking south with the city buildings in the background. In the exergue are five lines detailing the capacities of the receiving and distributing reservoirs.
In its early days, New York City derived its water supply from wells, streams and ponds. In 1834, the legislature authorized the City to begin the necessary works to bring water from the Croton watershed more than 30 miles north. This work was completed and the first Croton water was delivered in 1842. This was a landmark event for the city and the cause for a great municipal celebration. Silver medals were presented to city alderman and other high officials. White metal examples are also known, but to whom they were presented is uncertain. Bronze specimens are quite rare. We know of no modern offerings at all. In the 1864 sale of the McCoy Collection, #2098, it was noted, "Of then highest rarity in bronze." (G).
375. RARE FRANKLIN INSTUTUTE AWARD MEDAL, ND. GM-97; Fuld FR.M.FR.10. 38.5mm. Bronze, with a reddish mahogany finish. Unsigned (after Nini). About Uncirculated. Obverse with a bust left of Franklin wearing his fur hat ,symbolic of the Printer’s trade, in a plain field. The reverse legend: ,FRANKLIN INSTITUTE OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA surrounds AWARD/ TO. The medal is unawarded.
The date of this medal is uncertain. Fuld lists it first is the series of Franklin Institute medals which is otherwise cataloged chronologically. Since it bears a Snowden number, it cannot be later than 1861, and it probably is considerably older than that. Greenslet rates it an R8 (5-10 known). It is the first we have seen. (G)
376. LOVETT’S MASONIC MEDAL OF ELISHA KENT KANE, 1859. Marvin 291 Storer 1857. 51mm. Bronze. George H. Lovett, Sc. Choice About Uncirculated. The obverse bears a bust of Kane to the right. Below is a tablet within which is depicted Kane’s ship trapped in the ice. Draped US flags are to either side. The legend reads: DR. ELISHA KENT KANE, THE GREAT ARCTIC NAVIGATOR, U.S.N. The reverse bears a masonic motif with a mosaic pavement approached by three steps. Upon the pavement are three pillars, Doric, Ionic and Corinthian. In the foreground, a coffin bears skull and bones. Inscribed in a surrounding band is the legend: NON NOBIS SOLUM SED TOTO M UNDO NATI (To one born not for us alone but for the whole world) and the Roman numeral date, 1859.
Elisha Kent Kane studied medicine and entered the U.S. Navy in 1843. In 1850, he joined as senior medical officer the first Grinnell Expedition to search for John Franklin in the Arctic regions. In 1853, he again went to the Arctic, this time in command of the second Grinnell Expedition in the advance. The ship remained frozen for 21 months, being finally abandoned when the provisions gave out. In two weeks the party traveled 1,300 miles in boats and sleds to the Danish settlement of Uppernivik in Greenland, from where they returned home, after having been given up for lost.
Marvin states that Lovett told him that this medal was struck in honor of the Kane Lodge in New York. Q. David Bowers notes that both copper and silver specimens of this medal are "very rare" with "unknown mintage, but undoubtedly, very small." (F)
377. JOSEPH WHARTON’S BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MEDAL, 1864. GM-71. 53mm. Struck in an alloy of copper, zinc and nickel. Robert Lovett,Jr., Sc. Uncirculated with some light tarnish on the reverse. Obverse bust of Franklin to the right, COELO ERIPUIT FULMEN SCEPTRUMQUE TYRANNIS above in small letters. FRANKLIN below. The legend reads: CHAMPION OF AMERICAN LIBERTY, SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURES. The reverse legend; NATIONAL GREATNESS REQUIRES INDUSTRIAL INDEPENDENCE 1869 (the 9 cut over a 4.) surrounds a nine line inscription within a center circle. THE METALS/ COMPOSING THIS MEDAL/ COPPER, ZINC, NICKEL/ WERE MANUFACTURED BY/ JOSEPH WHARTON/ OF PHILADELPHIA, PA./ FROM ORE MINED/ BY HIM IN/ PENNSYLVANIA.
Joseph Wharton (1826-1909) was an American industrialist who developed the first commercially successful production of spelter in the U.S. He developed the process of making pure malleable nickel and for many years, his firm, the International Nickel Company, was the only U.S. producer of refined nickel in our coinage. Wharton lobbied for many years for the inclusion of nickel in our coinage and was successful in having it used in the striking of the one cent piece from 1857 to 1863. He was a founder of Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania and endowed the famous Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania.
In our 1992 Auction Sixty Two, #388, we offered a bronze example of this medal, but dated 1864 which brought $484.00. The medal offered here is from the same dies, but the reverse date 1864, has been re-cut so that it now reads 1869. We are unaware of why this change was made. Fuld states that this medal is found struck in a "silver alloy" and Greenslet says it appears in "silver". We suspect that this silver appearing medal struck in an alloy of copper, zinc and nickel has been confused for silver. Rare – the first we have seen or handled. (H)
378. CINCINNATI INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION AWARD MEDAL, 1874. Dusterberg Type 4. 44.5mm. Silver. Anthony Paquet,Sc. (Krider & Biddle). About Uncirculated, with light hairlines throughout. Minor rim dent on the reverse at 3:00. Obverse with seated figures of Industry and Commerce. A factory and bridge are in the background. The engraved inscription on the reverse is to: BARRON & McKEAN/ FOR/ PRESERVATION/ SOAK FOR HIDES/ 1874.
This type 4 medal was struck only in the years 1872-1875 and 1879. (F-G)
379. EVACUATION OF NEW YORK / WASHINGTON STATUE ANS MEDAL, 1883. Baker S-319. 57mm. Bronze. Lea Ahlborn, Sc. (Swedish Royal Mint). Choice Uncirculated. Obverse with a statue of Washington on a pedestal with rays and stars. The reverse bears seals of the City of New York, Chamber of Commerce of New York State and the ANS.
This is one of 332 bronze medals struck to commemorate both the erection of he Washington statue and the centennial of the British evacuation of New York. (G)380. VICTOR HUGO MEMORI AL PLAQUE, 1885. 130mm. Foundry Cast Bronze. Rene Rozet, Sc. Cast by Henry-Bonard Bronze Foundry, NY; their signature on the reverse with the date 1886. Chocolate brown patina. There are four tiny suspension holed drilled in the rim – 3 above and 1 below (not visible unless observed from an angle.) About Uncirculated. This medallion presents a pensive portrait of the famed French author with his hand to his head. His hair locks at top protrude beyond the circular flan above. The artist’s signature, ROZET 85 appears along the border at 3:00. VICTOR HUGO in script appears on the flat border below.
Rozet later used this very same portrait of Hugo for a charming plaquette commemorating the centenary of Hugo’s birth in 1902. (G-H)381. PORTRAIT MEDAL OF JEAN LEON GEROME AT AGE SIXTY, 1885. Forrer I. P. 254. 102mm. Cast Bronze. Jules Clement Chaplain, Sc. Extremely Fine. Obverse with a bust of the famous French painter to the right and the legend, JEAN LEON GEROME. PEINTER. Inscribed to the left of the bust is ETATIS/ SVAE/LX and to the right, MDCCC/LXXX/V. The reverse depicts a seated figure of the Muse of Painting with brush in hand working on a canvas. She is surrounded with images drawn from Gerome’s celebrated works; the sphinx, the Blue Mosque and the gladiator’s helmet.
This is one of as series of about twenty cast medals executed by Chaplain representing prominent artists and architects of his day. This series of portrait medals is considered by some critics to be his crowning achievement as a medalist. (G-H)
382. PORRTAIT MEDAL OF DR. LEON GOSSELIN BY ROTY, 1887. Storer 1364. 58 x 41.7mm. Silver. Oscar Roty, Sc. (Paris Mint – ARGENT cornucopia edgemark.) About Uncirculated. Obverse with a bust left of the French Physician wearing a cap. Below in 7 lines is a listing of his important positions including the presidency of the Academy of Science and as a surgeon at the Charity Hospital. The reverse depicts an allegorical figure of Surgery seated to the right holding a scroll on her lap and a pen in her hand. Beneath her chair is a pile of books. At her side, on a raised platform, lies a female cadaver. Inscribed above: CLINIQVE CHIRVRGICALE/ LE HOSPITAL DE CHARITE/ LECO NS SVR LES HERNIES. In the exergue: VIRVM OPTIMVM MANVET/ DOCTRINA MVLTIS SALVTA/ REM DISCIPVLI ET AMICI. (G)382A. NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE GROLIER CLUB PLAQUE, 1892. Storer (Mass.) 1956. 176mm. Foundry Cast Bronze. Jean Désiré Ringel d’Illzach, Sc.
. Uniface. Extremely Fine with numerous areas of dark spots and splotches. A central portrait of Hawthorne looking left is flanked by a view of his homestead and date of birth to the left and a tombstone inscribed with his name , and date of birth to the right. His name above is punctuated at top with a large capital letter "A" with entwined leaves. At bottom is the Grolier Club seal and 1892 date.The Grolier Club, named after the French bibliophile, Jean Grolier (1470-1565) issued a number of art plaques honoring famous American writers. Other Grolier Club plaques honor James Russell Lowell by Charles Calverley (1895); Edgar Allen Poe by Edith Woodman Burroughs (1909) ; Henry Wadsworth Longfellow by John Flanagan (1911) and Ralph Waldo Emerson by Victor D. Brenner (1911).
The large "A" at the top of this plaque is a reference to Hawthorne’s best known work, "The Scarlet Letter". Ringel D’Illzach was an Alsatian medallist, who produced his own version of David d'Angers's gallery of contemporary portraits, particularly of musicians, in the 1880s and 1890s. The similarities between his work and that of David d'Angers is commented on by Forrer (see under Ringel).383. COMMODORE DEWEY MANILA BAY MEDAL, 1898. Baxter 244; Marqusee 178. 46.2mm. Daniel Chester French, Sc. Struck by Tiffany & Co. Obverse with a military bust of Dewey to the right surrounded by a ten line inscription. The reverse legend, IN MEMORY OF THE VICTORY OF MANILA BAY MAY 1, 1898 around a bare chested sailor holding a flag on a pole on his lap while seated on a cannon. Offered here is an example of the uninscribed medal only without any part of the suspension system.
This is one of the most famous and popular of all American naval award medals. The $7000 paid to French for the execution if this medal was well spent, as its artistic merit rises well above the norm. It was the only campaign service medal chosen for display at the ANS Exhibit of the Beaux-Arts Medal in America. (G)384. ERECTION OF THE FIRST AMERICAN STATUE TO HONOR GUTENBERG, 1899 70mm. Bronze. Anton Scharff, Sc. Struck by Johann Christebauer of Vienna – the edge incused with JC hallmark with 5 lobed punch with german deity head. Uncirculated. The obverse legend: JOHANN GAENSEFLEISCH VULGO GUTENBERG in a semi circle around a 1/2 length bust of Gutenberg to the right wearing his printer’s hat. In 5 lines in the right field: BORN/ IN MAINZ/ GERMANY/ BETW./ 1393-400. The reverse is dominated by the statue of a standing figure of Gutenberg by Ralph Goddard. An inscription in 3 lines to either side of the statue reads: THE FIRST/ AMERICAN STATUE/ OF GUTENBERG at left. To right: ERECTED/ IN NEW YORK/ BY ROBERT HOE 1899. One of the most handsome of all the many Gutenberg portrait medals. We sold an identical specimen in our 2004 Auction #73 for $230.00.
385. HUGH H. HANNA TESTIMONIAL MEDAL BY TIFFANY, 1900. 75.8mm. Bronze. (Tiffany & Co.) Uncirculated. Obverse bust left of Hanna; HUGH H.HANNA . CHAIRMAN OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE INDIANAPOLIS MONETARY
CONVENTION . 1897-1900; caduceus below. Reverse with a 12-line inscription: PRESENTED APRIL 5, 1900 (in bowed line at top) / BY THE / CHAMBER OF COMMERCE / OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO / HUGH H. HANNA / OF INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA / IN TOKEN OF GRATITUDE FOR / GOOD WOK DONE ON / BEHALF OF HIS
COUNTRYMEN / IN THE CAUSE OF AN / EFFICIENT BANKING SYSTEM / AND OF THE GOLD STANDARD; Chamber of Commerce seal below, within full circle wreath.
Hanna’s efforts were not appreciate by all. One observer commented that "…in addition to the Gage banking scheme, various other plans of currency reform(?) were brought forward, all of which aimed at the elimination of the greenbacks and treasury notes from circulation, and the substitution of a bank currency in lieu thereof, the Government to be the guarantor and redeemer of these proposed bank notes. One of these schemes was concocted by a convention held at Indianapolis, composed of national bankers, gold Democrats, trust magnates, corporation lawyers, and men of that ilk. One Hugh H. Hanna, nephew of Mark Hanna, was the moving spirit who formed the plan that resulted in the calling of this self-constituted body of legislators." (F-G)
386. FRANCE. OPENING OF THE PRISON AT FRESNES - LES - RUNGIS, 1900. Baxter 37; Eidlitz 806. 59 x 80mm. Silver. Oscar Roty, Sc. (Paris Mint) Cornucopia, ARGENT edgemark. About Uncirculated. The obverse depicts a released prisoner carrying his small child accompanied by his wife, walking down a road, leaving the prison in the background. Inscribed at top: PRISONS DE FRESNES - LES - RUNGIS. In the exergue: EDIFIEES PAR LE DEPARTMENT DE LA SEINE. The reverse is a triptych, showing at left, a prisoner seated in his cell, his head in his hands; in the center, a prisoner at work at a bench; at right, his wife and child waiting for him in the visitor’s room. In exergue: SALVBRIANO/ TATE DOMVS VIRES ET ANIMVS OM LABORE SERVANTVR.
Roty’s revival of the rectangular plaquette format in 1880 "... facilitated the innovative blending of sculpture and painting in his medals, allowing him to treat the medal essentially as a miniature picture in relief" according to Barbara Baxter. This piece is a fine example of this ability. We sold a bronze specimen of this medal in our 2000 Auction Sixty Seven for $148.50. This is the first silver example we have seen. (G)
387. ITALIAN RED CROSS AWARD MEDAL, CA. 1900. Brettauer 3725. 68.4mm. Silver. A. Cappuccio, Sc. (Johnson, Milan). Choice About Uncirculated. On the obverse, a radiant star shines above a very high relief group of figures. In the center, is a standing female figure representing the Red Cross. To her right, a young man with a bandage over his eye waves a kerchief to someone in the distance. To her left a soldier presses her hand to his lips. At bottom left, a kneeling solider clings to the Italian flag. In the background at right is a line of soldiers on the march. The reverse legend: AI BENEMERITI DELLA CROCE ROSSA ITALIANA encloses an ornate wreath with a banner at bottom inscribed: INTERARMA CHARITAS. The wreath surrounds a crowned eagle with a cross in its breast. Above is engraved: ALLA SIGNORA/ BENJAMIN MILLER. (G-H)388. YALE UNIVERSITY BICENTENNIAL MEDAL, 1901. Baxter 217; Marqusee 325. 69.5mm. Silver. Bela Lyon Pratt, Sc. Struck by Tiffany & Co. Extremely Fine with a few scattered field marks and tiny rim nicks. Obverse with an allegorical figure of Truth leading Apollo in a chariot through the clouds. LVX ET VERITAS above. On the reverse there are flaring torches at the sides of a 5 line inscription: VNIVERSITAS YALENSIS / A.D.MDCCCCI / CONCELEBRAT / COLLEGIVM YALENSE / A.D.MDCCI CONDITVM.
Pratt was an alumnus of Yale and won a competition to do this most striking medal. (G)
389. SAME, as above, but struck in bronze,. Choice About Uncirculated, with just a hint of rub on the high points. (F)390. MAGNIFICENT JOHN FLANAGAN GALVANO - "JEUNNE FEMME", 1901.
14 1/2" Cast Bronze galvano. Extremely Fine with an attractive light brown patina. This imposing bronze captures an obviously upper-class young woman dressed in the height of Victorian fashion. Her hair is intricately coiffed in a stylish up-sweep. The back of her neck is left exposed to enhance the beauty of a long strand of delicate seed pearls which has been draped around her neck. This is executed so that three short "choker" strands appear at the base of her throat and a longer one falls to below her breasts. She is clad in a dress with a shawl collar richly embroidered with a floral pattern. The clothing, hairdo and attitude of this young woman all bespeak of an aristocratic background. In the middle right field is the artist’s monogram "JF" and below, PARIS/ XV/ AUGUST/ MCMI
Art historian, Donna J. Hassler, is the widely acknowledged authority on John Flanagan. Her paper, The Medals of John Flanagan, was read at the American Numismatic Society’s Coinage of the Americas Conference in 1987 and is, even today, the most comprehensive discussion of Flanagan’s medals available. Her paper was published, along with others, by the Society in 1988 in a book titled, The Medal in America. We asked Ms. Hassler if she had ever seen this particular work and she replied, "Upon reviewing my research files on John Flanagan, I have identified the title of the sculptor’s galvano in question. Based on a photograph I have of a similar image (obverse) of a medal by Flanagan in the collection of the Musée d’Orsay, Paris, the galvano is titled: ‘Jeune femme’ or ‘Young woman."
According to Ms. Hassler, Flanagan’s first medals were executed in Paris at the turn of the century. She pictures two of them (portraits of Mabel Clark and of Hortense Lenore Mitchell) which are clearly of the same genre. Ms. Hassler states that these works "… reveal the sculptor’s mastery of bas relief. From the delicate modeling of the women’s hair to the naturalistic rendering of their dress, it is evident that Flanagan was influenced by the work of his teacher, Augustus Saint Gaudens."
In our opinion, the work offered here is at least equal in quality to the ones cited by Ms. Hassler if not superior to them. The consignor of this piece, Neil MacNeil, has prized it for many years; displaying it in a place of honor adjacent to Saint Gaudens’ splendid plaque of Robert Louis Stevenson. It is now time for another discriminating collector to share its beauty. ($3500+)
391. VISIT OF PRINCE HENRY OF PRUSSIA ANS MEDAL, 1902. Smedley 43; Baxter 123; Marqusee 89. 69.7mm. Silver. Victor D. Brenner, Sc. Nice Uncirculated with a few minor field marks. Attractive steel grey toning. Obverse bust of Prince Henry to the left. ANS issuance information in small letters around the border. The reverse features Brenner’s most popular figure of Mercury riding a cloud and bearing fruits and flowers on his right arm. To the right; the German and American shields. The legend reads: TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE HENRY OF PRVSSIA
This reverse is considered an example of the best of Brenner’s work. 300 medals were struck in silver and, curiously, only 2 in bronze. (G)
392. WAYNE MACVEAGH MEDALLION BY SAINT GAUDENS, 1902. Dryfhout 180. 79.6mm. Cast Bronze. Augustus Saint Gaudens, Sc. Uncirculated. With an attractive medium brown patina . The obverse presents a portrait of the rather effete looking MacVeagh to the right surrounded by the legend: WAYNE . MAC.VEIGH. WASHINGTON. D.C. Saint Gaudens’ monogram is at lower right.
Wayne MacVeagh (1833-1917) was U.S. Attorney General under Garfield; Ambassador to Italy, and at the time this medal was executed, chief counsel for the U.S. in the Venezuelan arbitration. His brother Franklin was Secretary of the Treasury (1909-1913). The portrait is a reduction from a much larger bronze relief executed by Saint Gaudens depicting MacVeagh and his wife, Virginia, facing each other while seated on a bench. A fine example of Saint Gaudens’ skill at portraiture. We sold a "professionally cleaned" uncirculated example for $1815.00 in our 1998 McSorley II Sale, #682. ($2500+)
393. BALTIMORE HORSE SHOW AWARD MEDAL, 1904.
57.2mm. Silver. Superb uncirculated condition with proof-like surfaces and gorgeous rainbow toning. Housed in a purple plush leather case inscribed on the inside with the maker’s name, A. H. FETTING, BALTIMORE. The obverse center shows a robed equestrian riding bareback on a prancing horse surrounded by the legend: BALTIMORE HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED MDCCCXCI. The reverse wreath encloses an engraved inscription: HORSES/ CARRIAGES &/ APPOINTMENTS/ 1904.From our 1991 Auction #51, #346. where it brought $165.00.
394. MEDALLIC INVITATION TO THE OPENING OF THE LALIQUE SALON, 1905. 61.5mm. Silver. 95.2 grams. Rene Lalique, Sc. Uniface. XF/AU. At top is a high relief shoulder length rendition of a young woman done in a quintessential art nouveau style. Below is a four line script inscription: INVITATION/ A L’EXPOSITION/ DE R. LALIQUE/ 24 PLACE VENDOME.
Today, the name Lalique is primarily associated with fine decorative glass. However, Rene Lalique first made his reputation as a designer of jewelry and as a gem engraver. This reputation was in some measure due to the patronage of the actress Sarah Bernhardt, who, in her various roles, wore jewels and ornaments specially designed and executed for her by Lalique. He is less known for his medallic contributions to the art world, but nonetheless produced a small but collectible body of work dating from the early pat of this century. Forrer mentions only three medals; Orphelinat des Armees (1915); Le Journee du Poilu (1915), and an undated portrait plaque of Miss Bernhardt. In addition, there is a medal commemorating the centennial of Chilean Independence in 1910.
This medal was issued for the opening of Lalique’s Place Vendome Gallery in 1905.
Given to his most favored clients , it is the most desirable of his medals. We sold a bronze AU example in our 2001 Slabaugh Sale (#360) for $1825.00. In a May 2005 350 lot all-Lalique auction conducted by the specialty firm of Rago Arts & Auction of Lambertville, NJ, an ungraded bronze specimen brought $3000.00.395. ANOTHER, of the same, but this example is struck in bronze. 75.6 grams. XF/AU. A most pleasing example with an attractive dark brown patina.
396. JAMES McNEILL WHISTLER PLAQUETTE, 1905. Smedley 62; Baxter 127; Marqusee 75. 65 x 89mm. Bronze. Victor D. Brenner, Sc. Plain Edge. Choice lightly toned About Uncirculated with some streaky tarnish and a copper spot on Whistler’s chest. Obverse with 3/4 length figure of Whistler facing left to the right of the medal. JAMES MCNEILL WHISTLER/ PAINTER ETCHER/ AVTHOR, to left. The reverse depicts a peacock walking to the right. MESSIEURS LES ENNIMIS across the center right field.
This medal was originally struck at the Paris Mint to commemorate the collective exhibitions of Whistler’s work in Boston, London and Paris. Later strikings were made by the Medallic Art Company after 1930 when MACO obtained a large group of Brenner’s dies.
397. THE WOMEN’S AUXILIARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS CIVIL SERVICE REFORM ASSOCIATION PRESENTATION MEDAL 1905-6. Dryfhout 199; Storer 1321; Marqusee 349. 125.5mm. Bronze. Unsigned. Frances Grimes & Augustus Saint Gaudens. Cast by Gorham. Extremely fine, with numerous small nicks and dents around the edge. Obverse with a standing female figure of Justice holding the shield of state in her left hand and the standard and scale of Justice in her right. A banner above is inscribed, E. PLVRIBVS VNVM. At bottom is a two line inscription, THE BEST SHALL/ SERVE THE STATE. On the reverse, a pine wreath surrounds a five line inscription, THE WOMENS/ AVXILIARY OF THE/ MASSACHVSETTS/ CIVIL SERVICE REFORM/ ASSOCIATION. Within a narrow cartouche below is the engraved name of the recipient, CHARLES PHILIP HAMMOND .
Until recently, all authorities have credited this medal to Augustus Saint Gaudens. Dryfhout did so without reservation. Luftschein and D. Wayne Johnson gave generous credit to Frances Grimes, stating that she did the actual modeling, but under the direction of Saint Gaudens. Implicit in this description of the creation of this medallion is the contention that the design was created by the master and was executed under the closest of supervision by the student.
Bob Mueller, an avid art historian from New York City and president of the board of the Cornish Colony Museum, makes a compelling case on the other hand that this medal was more the work of Miss Grimes with critical, but secondary assistance by Saint Gaudens. In support of his contention, Mueller cites several of the Auxiliary’s Annual Reports as well as other contemporary sources which give credit to Grimes for the medal. Mueller writes:
"The medal was commissioned by Saint-Gaudens niece, Marian Clark Nichols, who served as Assistant Secretary of the organization at the time. It was only natural for Marian to ask her Uncle Augustus to design it. But due to failing health and a busy schedule Saint-Gaudens gave the commission, and the credit, to Grimes. She is listed as the designer — with the criticism of Saint-Gaudens — in the Auxiliary’s 1906 Annual Report. This criticism was invaluable as Grimes struggled with the work. She wrote to her friend Barry Faulkner on December 28, 1904 a bit depressed stating, "I am working on my medal which was very stupid until the Saint took it in hand and criticized it into shape." Grimes noted in another letter to Faulkner from May of 1905 that Saint-Gaudens master plasterer Gaeton Ardisson was making the reductions of "my medal."
"It was not by coincidence that Saint-Gaudens recommended Grimes for the commission. She seemed to have an "intimate sympathy" or a "sixth sense" with his own creative vision. The organization was well pleased with the results and praised Grimes for giving "lavishly of time, strength and talent" and also gratefully acknowledged Saint-Gaudens for his "invaluable criticism and inspiration."
"Grimes also exhibited the medal as her creation on numerous occasions including the International Exhibition of Contemporary Medals held under the auspices of the American Numismatic Society from 1910-1911.
"I put to you the question: Why would Frances Grimes, who had only the highest regard and admiration for Saint-Gaudens, claim his work as her own? Even when he was living? Because it was not his. Grimes herself admits that the medal would not be what it is without the guidance and influence of the master she adored but let’s give credit where credit is due."
It would have been nice if the question could have been settled by the artist having placed his/ her/ their signature on the medal. However, we are not blessed by this event. Since both Saint Gaudens and Frances Grimes signed almost all of their medals, the lack of even one of their signatures gives rise to yet more unanswered questions.
Mueller’s research also answered the question about the recipients of the medal stating that it was initially awarded to eighth grade and high school students for the best competitive essays on Civil Service Reform subjects. In addition the medals were subsequently given out by other organizations to both schools and individuals.
Until 2001, only three of these medals had come to light. The first was at the Saint Gaudens National Historic Site at Cornish, the second was in the John Marqusee Collection at Cornell University, the third resides in the collection of Mr. Mueller. Several more have come to light in the ensuing years and this example is from the collection of Saint Gaudens Historic Site Trustee, Neil MacNeil. ($1500+)
398. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BICENTENNIAL MEDAL, 1906. Greenslet GM-118; Fuld FR.M.UN 7; Baxter 81. 100.5mm. Bronze. Augustus & Louis Saint Gaudens, Sc. Tiffany & Co. Choice About Uncirculated. Obverse bust left with palm branches to each side. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN above. PRINTER PHILOSOPHER/ SCIENTIST STATESMAN/ DIPLOMIST below. The reverse, portraying the allegorical figures of HISTORY, SCIENCE, LITERATURE and PHILOSOPHY is a masterpiece showing the combined efforts of Augustus and Louis Saint Gaudens. Their combined initials appear in a small monogram near the edge of the reverse.
Curiously, this medal, which was authorized by an Act of Congress, was not struck at the Mint,. The contract instead, was given to Tiffany & Company. According to their records, two were struck in 18k gold and one hundred fifty five in bronze. One of the gold medals was struck and presented to the nation of France by Secretary of State Elihu Root. One hundred of the bronze specimens were distributed at the direction of the President of the United States, while the remainder were for the use of the American Philosophical Society. In his been twelve years since we last offered one of these medals. In our 1988 sale of the Magriel & Hatie Collections, we sold an uncirculated specimen without the Tiffany edgemark for $935.00. In 1999, Stacks sold two of these medals. The first (1/99 #312) was an AU with the Tiffany edgemark, brought $3737.00 and the second (6/10/99, #1759) was an Unc. example with a plain edge (possibly struck at the U.S. Mint) and brought $2415.00.
399. POSSIBLY UNIQUE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BICENTENNIAL MEDAL PATTERN, 1906. Greenslet – Unlisted. 100.5mm. Bronze. Augustus & Louis Saint Gaudens, Sc. Tiffany & Co edgemark. About Uncirculated, with a short vertical scratch on Franklin’s cheek. The obverse of this medal differs from that on the above medal in that a laurel wreath has been placed on Franklin’s head. Greenslet pictures this obverse die, and (combined with a blank reverse) catalogs it as GM-117; Fuld FR.M.UN-6. He calls it a "die trial pattern," and terms it an R-10. Fuld states, "This medallion was cast from the original model of the first study by Saint Gaudens for the medal…. "
However, neither Fuld nor Greenslet knew of this example which combines the rejected obverse design with the accepted reverse design into a complete two-sided medal. Judging from the fact that Tiffany had dies prepared for both obverses and caused two-sided medals to be made from them indicates that the decision to go with the "plain head" version was probably made by the Secretary of State or his designate.
To the best of our knowledge, this is the only known example of this pattern. It was appeared at auction in EAN’s Mail Bid Auction of August 25, 2001, where it brought $7475.00.
400. JOHN PAUL JONES ANS SILVER MEDAL, 1906. Smedley 67; Baxter 128; Marqusee 77; Milford Haven 585. 80x60mm. Silver. Victor D. Brenner, Sc. Struck at the Paris Mint with cornucopia and "ARGENT" edgemark. About Uncirculated with a shallow 6.7mm. scratch to the left of Jones’ head. Obverse with front facing bust of Jones, his name and dates of birth and death below. On the reverse, a winged allegorical female blows a horn. A military funeral procession is in the background. AMERICA CLAIMS HER ILLUSTRIOUS DEAD above. PARIS * ANNAPOLIS 1905 at bottom.
The striking of this medal was occasioned by the return of Jones’ remains to this country. They are buried in a special chapel within the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy. Struck cliches of this medal are not unknown. Only 100 medals were struck in silver. We sold an AU silver specimen in our 2000 Auction Sixty Seven for $616.00.
401. THOMAS ALVA EDISON AWARD MEDAL, 1909. Fruendlich 27; Baxter 231. 69.4mm. Bronze. James Earle Fraser, Sc. About Uncirculated. One of the earliest productions of the Medallic Art Company, but this medal does not have any edge mark. The obverse bears a bust of Edison to the right, his name and Roman numeral date, 1905, above. To either side of the bust is the award inscription of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers for Meritorious Achievement in Electricity. Below the bust, the medal is awarded to ELIHU THOMPSON 1909. The reverse depicts a winged angel holding a palm branch and a wreath, guiding a figure of a nude male holding an electrical wire attached to a generator.
The Edison Medal was first awarded in 1905. The 1909 award to Elihu Thompson (1853-1937) was for his more than 700 electrical inventions in lighting, power, welding and other fields. The medal in this form was awarded until 1963 when the Institute changed its name (and inscription on the obverse of the medal) to the American Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
This is a particularly important medal for collectors of Edison (1847-1931). It is one of the few award medals which portray the bust of a living person after whom an award has been named. Unless the portrait is that of the awardee, most award medals show the portrait of someone for whom the medal is a posthumous sign of honor. This award of evidence of Edison’s standing in his field. From our 1991 Auction Fifty, #452 (no lot envelope) where it brought $247.50. (H)
402. CENTENNIAL MEDAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHILE BY RENE LALIQUE, 1910. 42.7 x 60.5mm. Silver. (100.6 grams.) Rene Lalique, Sc. Uncirculated. The obverse is dominated by a female figure standing on a base inscribed: REPUBLICA DE CHILE/ PRIMER CENTENARIO. At either corner at the top are the years 1810 1910. Between them, the date 18 SEPTIEMBRE. At lower right is the artist’s signature, R. LALIQUE. The reverse presents a long view of the Andes Mountains. The Chilean flag on a pole enters from the right and the nation’s coat of arms is at bottom.
Probably the most desirable of the struck Lalique medals after the medallic invitation offered above. It has been over ten years since we have offered a silver example of this medal. In our 1993 Auction Fifty Five,, #267, we sold an AU example for $352.00. (H-I)
403. ANOTHER, of the same, but this example is struck in bronze. Uncirculated. (G)
404. CLICHÉS OF FLANAGAN’S PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL, 1909. Bronze. Uniface. John Flanagan, Sc. Each piece bears the edge mark of the Medallic Art Co., NY. (1) 69.4mm. with THE PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY/ FOUNDED MDCCCXCIX above a bust right of a young looking William Penn, his name and Roman numeral vital dates in the right field. (2) The reverse design bears the legend, FOR DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT inscribed above an allegorical scene with a female personification of Fame to the right handing a spring of laurel to the male personifications of Character, Force and Intelligence. Below is the struck inscription of award, ANDREW CARNEGIE/ MCMX.
Clichés result when two blank planchets are placed between a pair of dies and struck in a press. The tell-tale evidence that an item is a cliché is that they exhibit "ghosting" of the front design on the interface or back surface. In this case, the outline of the bust can be seen on the back of the Obverse cliché and the vague outlines of the four allegorical figures can be seen on the back of the reverse cliché. Clichés are usually made for the artist’s cabinet or for museums so that both obverse and reverse can be mounted so that both sides of the medal can immediately be seen by the viewer. A uniface medal differs from a cliché in that it is struck with a single planchet between two dies, one of which is blank.A PARTIAL SET OF THE CIRCLE OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MEDALLION ART MEDALS IN BOOKS, 1909-1915. The Circle of the Friends of the Medallion was formed in Manhattan in 1909. They were self-described as ..."a band of artists and lovers of the arts, of both sexes, who hope to encourage in the public a taste for small sculptures and especially bas-relief." The designs were chosen by a committee and the medals issued by the Circle went to members only, without charge beyond the annual dues. The Circle issued twelve medals each in a limited edition of 500, some of them historical, others expressing abstract ideas. The medals, when issued, were housed in pasteboard holders in books which also included letterpress describing the theme of each medal and information about the sculptor who designed it. Stamped in gold on the cover of the twelve books is a portrait on medallic form of Pisanello, the Italian Renaissance sculptor who first developed the commemorative medal from the coin. The series ended in 1915.
405. HUDSON - FULTON MEDAL OF THE CIRCLE OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MEDALLION AND BOOK, 1909. Baxter 101; Marqusee 141. 70mm. Bronze. John Flanagan, Sc Edge marked: MED ART CO. Uncirculated, with some scattered small dark spots on both sides. Obverse with jugate busts left of Hudson and Fulton, their names around. The reverse bears a female figure of Electricity recumbent on clouds, holding an electric light bulb. NYC buildings in the background; the Clermont and Half Moon on the Hudson.
Bound in a die cut page of a hard cover book containing a commentary on medals in general and this medal in particular. The book is in average condition. Except for a tear in the spine. This was the first medal struck for the Circle of the Friends. (F)
406. WANDERER RETURN HOME - CIRCLE OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MEDALLION MEDAL AND BOOK, 1910. Marqusee 231. 70mm. Bronze. Isadore Konti, Sc. Uncirculated. Edge marked: MED ART CO. and "D" within a diamond. The obverse depicts a family seated by the fireside, the father telling some tale to his daughter who leans against his knee, the mother listening as she contemplates the little son on her lap. The reverse has the angel of peace and good will, blessing the house as she moves on high, bearing a palm in her hand. The motto, THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME is from the famous lines by John Howard Payne. The medal is bound in the die cut page of its original hard cover book which contains a discussion of the medal and an appreciation of medallic art. The book is in average condition. This was the second issue of the Circle of the Friends. (F)
407. SAINT BRENDAN, THE NAVIGATOR - CIRCLE OF FRIENDS MEDAL AND BOOK, 1911. Baxter 311. 69.8mm. Bronze. John Mowbray-Clarke, Sc. Edge marked: CIRCLE OF FRIENDS 1911 J.K. DAVISON PHILA. Lightly tarnished Uncirculated Obverse: Imaginary bust of Saint Brendan facing front, holding a ship in his right hand and a whale in his left. Latin legend around translates, "Saint Brendan earliest revealer of America." Reverse: Soul of man symbolized by bird above figure of man with arms outstretched. Glory above head, chalice to the right. HE THAT SEEKETH SHALL FIND above. 5 line inscription below. Original book is in slightly above average condition with a small tear in the spine. This was the third medal struck for the Circle of the Friends. (F)
408. LAFAYETTE - CIRCLE OF THE FRIENDS MEDAL AND BOOK, 1911. Marqusee 335; Fuld LA 1911.1. 75x45mm. Bronze. Jules Edouard Roine, Sc. (Davison). Choice Uncirculated. Obverse with a uniformed bust of Lafayette to the left as a young man. Long description inscription below of Lafayette as a US Major General. The reverse portrays Liberty striding forward holding a sword and the US and French flags. In exergue: AD PERPETUAM REI MEMORIA, MCMXI. The book is in below average condition with a long slit down the spine. This was the fifth issue of the Circle of the Friends. (F)
409. CHARLES DICKENS - CIRCLE OF THE FRIENDS MEDAL AND BOOK, 1912. Marqusee 115. 69mm. Bronze. John S. Conway, Sc. (Davison). Uncirculated, with some streaky tarnish as almost always found on this medal. Obverse bust left of CHARLES DICKENS NOVEIST. In smaller letters in the right field, TO A/ BLITHE/ SPIRIT/ THE F OF/ THE M. The reverse shows Bob Cratchit carrying Tiny Tim on his shoulder to the Christmas dinner. Inscribed in the right field is the quotation, "GOD/ BLESS/ US/ ALL/ EVERYONE." The book is in average condition.
This is the Sixth Issue of the Circle of the Friends. (F-G)
410. ABDUL BAHA - CIRCLE OF THE FRIENDS MEDAL AND BOOK, 1912. 50.6 x 60.2mm. Bronze. Louis Potter,Sc. (Davison). Uncirculated, with some scattered dark spots and tarnish streaks on both sides. Obv: Bust of Abdul Baha facing left within an ornamental arch. In exergue: ABDUL BAHA/ PERSIAN REFORMER APOSTLE OF PEACE/ TRIBUTE FROM THE C. O F C. OF M./MCMXII. Rx: Figure in oriental robes facing front holding an olive branch in an oriental archway, symbolizing peace and unity of all faiths. Below: LOVE. PEACE. UNITY. The book is in average condition. This was the seventh issue in the Circle of the Friends series (F)
411. THE OCEAN - CIRCLE OF THE FRIENDS MEDAL AND BOOK, 1913. Marqusee 293. 70mm. Bronze. Sigurd Neandross, Sc. (Davison & Sons). Uncirculated with green patination as made. Obverse with two nude figures swimming in a vortex if water personifying the movement and well-spring if life in water. On the reverse, a stern face emerges from clouds on the horizon, symbolizing the unbending forces of nature, and the eternal interplay of sky and sea. A design taken from a fossil seaform runs around the border. The book is in below average condition – the pasteboard insert being completely separated from the spine. This was the Eighth Issue of the Circle of the Friends of the Medallion. (F)
412. JOHN C. FREMONT - CIRCLE OF THE FRIENDS MEDAL AND BOOK, 1913. Marqusee 327. 76 x 57.5mm. Oval. Bronze. Rene de Quelin, Sc. (Davison). Uncirculated; a few minor spots. Obverse with a military bust to the left, JOHN/ CHARLES FREMONT/ PATHFINDER/ SCIENTIST/ SOLDIER in the left field. On the reverse, a winged figure of Victory is seated on a pedestal bearing the seal of the California Republic. She holds a gold nugget in one hand and an olive branch in the other. In the background is a galleon and a modern steamship. The book is in average condition. This was the Ninth Issue of the Circle of the Friends. (F)413. NEW YORK TERCENTENARY WITH BOOK, 1914. Baxter 361; Marqusee 253. 70mm. Bronze. Paul Manship,Sc. (Davison). Uncirculated. There is a small dark tarnish spot on the obverse to the right of the 4 in 1914. On the obverse, the ship New Netherlands is at the center. Dutchman at left and a Manhattan Indian at right smoking a peace pipe. Below, on a shield, a beaver, the chief article of commerce of New York. Legend: NEW NETHERLAND FOVNDED 1614. On the reverse sits a female figure of New York holding a lighted torch in one hand and a skyscraper in the other. Shields representing commerce, trade and maritime activity are to either side. TERCENTENARY NEW YORK, 1914. The book is in average condition. This is the eleventh issue of the Circle of the Friends. (G)
414. ANOTHER, of the same. Also Uncirculated, but without the book. (G)
415. JOAN OF ARC CIRCLE OF THE FRIENDS MEDAL WITH BOOK, 1915. 68.9mm. Bronze. Allen G. Newman, Sc. (MACO). Uncirculated. Obverse with a head and shoulders portrait of Joan of Arc. She is about to raise toward her lips the hilt of the sword found behind the altar of St. Catherine of Fierbosis. On the reverse is a figure embodying France, bowed in sorrow over a shield which bears the family arms. The French legend translates: "For the Honor of France." The book is in below average condition, with some damage to the edge of the pasteboard insert and some tears in the last page in the book. This is the 12th and final issue of the Circle of the Friends of the Medallion. (F)
END - CIRCLE OF THE FRIENDS MEDALS416. DEDICATION OF SPRINGFIELD, MASS. MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS, 1913. Storer 1684. 63.5mm. Bronze. Gail Sherman Corbett (Obv.) & Felix Weil (Rev.), Sc. (MACO).
Light brown Uncirculated, with a museum number of the edge. Obverse with a nude male figure kneeling about to shot at arrow towards the North Star. The reverse depicts a lofty tower between two buildings with antique columns. They are surrounded by a long inscription commemorating the dedication of the city’s municipal buildings in 1913. An exquisite art deco medal!
Gail Sherman Corbett was a pupil of Saint Gaudens. She was chosen to execute this medal because of her prior work in designing the bronze doors for the municipal buildings and auditorium in Springfield. Felix Weil was the co-founder of the Medallic Art Company. We sold a silver example of this medal in our Litman Sale of 2003, #720. (F-G)417. MORGAN GARDNER BULKELEY PLAQUE, 1916. 135.5mm. Cast bronze with a most attractive green patination. John Flanagan, Sc. Edge marked, "Cast by Grifoul, Newark, NJ." Uncirculated. The obverse bears a portrait of Bulkeley to the left, MORGAN. GARDNER. BULKELEY above, The reverse has an oak wreath enclosing the incused inscription, JOEL L./ ENGLISH/ MCMXVI. The plaque is housed in its original gilt edged leather presentation box.
This is the same basic design as appears on the smaller Bulkeley Tribute Medal except that there is no legend around the wreath on the reverse. The Aetna archives has no specific reference to this large size plaque, but they were able to provide us with the information that Joel English was a senior management figure in 1916, having been employed by the firm for 50 years. No doubt these handsome 5 1/4" plaques were presented to senior officers or to those employees with 50 years of service.
Morgan Gardner Bulkeley was the son of the founder of the Aetna Life and Casualty Company and was the firm's first president from 1879-1922. In baseball, he was the first president of the National League (1876). He later became interested in politics and was Governor of Connecticut (1889-1893) and later U.S. Senator from that sate (1905-1911). From the Neil MacNeil Collection. (I)
418. TELEPHONE PIONEERS OF AMERICA RELIC MEDAL, 1916. 76mm. Copper. Unsigned. Choice Uncirculated. Obverse with TELEPHONE PIONEERS OF AMERICA, ATLANTA, GA. OCTOBER 27-28 - 1916 around scene of a telephone lineman wearing snowshoes in a blizzard; telephone poles in the distance. Reverse: MADE FROM FIRST METALLIC/ COPPER TELEPHONE CIRCUIT/ THE NEW YORK AND BOSTON LINE/ BUILTY IN 1884 BY/ AMERICAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY/ IN CONTINUOUS SERVICE TO/ 1916. Partial wreath.
We sold a boxed uncirculated example of this medal in our 2004 73rd Sale for $575.00.419. COMPLETION OF THE CATSKILL AQUEDUCT, 1917. Baxter 245; Marqusee 177. 76.7mm. Cast Bronze. Daniel Chester French, Sc. (MACO). About Uncirculated, with a very tiny bit of verdigris on the obverse rim at 4:00. Obverse with a classical female head to the right. The reverse portrays a standing nude male figure holding an urn on his shoulder, out of which pours a stream of water. Across the bottom half a five line inscription commemorates the completion of the aqueduct.
Issued by the American Numismatic Society. The beauty of this piece was recognized long ago when the Medallic Art Company adopted the obverse for its logo. The medal had a very limited issue; only 23 silver and 76 bronze medals were cast, making it one of the most elusive in the ANS series. We sold an AU bronze specimen in our 1997 Auction 63 for $495.00. (I)420. NEW THEATRE MEDAL, 1917. Baxter 220 76.4mm. Silver. Bela Lyon Pratt, Sc. Edge numbered "5". Nice About Uncirculated; a few stray field marks. Issued by the American Numismatic Society. Obverse with a nude female seated, holding a mirror. To the right, in six lines, is inscribed: THE/ NEW/ THEATRE/ OF/ NEW/ YORK. To the left, the date 1909 is perpendicular. On the reverse is a full length female figure standing, holding a tablet from which is suspended a garland. A curtain at each side is drawn back by a nude child; two Roman lamps below.
Although dated 1909, the medal was not actually issued until 1917. Barbara Baxter comments that "...the medal commemorating the opening of the New Theatre in New York, with its highly decorative figural compositions and sinuous lines, perfectly captures the spirit of the Gilded Age. Only 50 medals were struck in silver.
421. SAME, as above, but struck in Bronze. 76.5mm. About Uncirculated, with a pleasant light brown finish. Also, only 50 medals struck. (G)
422. VISIT OF THE FRENCH AND BRITISH WAR COMMISSIONS, 1917. Baxter 317; Marqusee 180. 63.4mm. Bronze. Daniel Chester French (Obv.) and Evelyn B. Longman (Rev.). Sc. (MACO) Choice Uncirculated, Edge numbered 110 (of 171). Issued by the American numismatic Society. The obverse bears a softly modeled and beautiful head of Victory to the right. The reverse presents an allegorical group of three figures. On the right, a standing female figure of Liberty holding a sword greets figures of Joan of Arc and a medieval knight representing France and England.
Baxter considers this medal to one of French’s "two most outstanding pieces" ; the other being the medal for the 1921 American Red Cross. (F-G)
423. ANOTHER, of the same. Also a choice uncirculated example. This one is edge numbered "138." (F-G)
424. CITY OF DETROIT MEDAL TO VETERANS KILLED IN WORLD WAR I, 1919. 70mm. Cast. Bronze. Paul Manship, Sc. (MACO). Extremely Fine with a suspension loop screwed into the rim at top. The obverse bears a wined female figure representing Victory striding forward holding a sword wrapped in palm leaf, a radiant sun in the background. Legend: VIXIT * VIVIT * VIVET. The reverse legend reads: PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF DETROIT 1919. At center is a scroll with fasces behind, inscribed: IN MEMORY/ OF ONE/ WHO/ DIED IN THE/ CAUSE OF/ FREEDOM AND/ HUMANITY. An eagle holding a laurel wreath is perched atop the end of a cannon at top.
This is a rare medal and a quintessential example of Manship’s medallic genius. Only 900 medals were struck for presentation to Detroit veterans. We sold an unlooped example in our 2004 Litman, Sullivan & Dreyfuss Sale for $598.00.425. EDWARD, PRINCE OF WALES, 1919. Baxter 160; Marqusee 156. 63mm. Bronze. John Flanagan, Sc. Edge numbered "32" (of 227). Nice Uncirculated. Obverse with bust right of EDWARD PRICE OF WALES. Reverse with a robed female figure standing on a pedestal with open arms extended. In front of here is the inscription: COMMEMORATING/ THE VISIT OF/ HRH THE PRINCE/ OF WALES/ TO THE/ UNITED STATES/ NOVEMBER/ MCMXIX and below, the ANS seal. (F)
426. FINE ART NOUVEAU PORTRAIT PLAQUE BY HENRI DROPSY, CA. 1920.
129.3mm. Cast Bronze. Henri Dropsy, Sc. About Uncirculated. The obverse portrays a female figure facing right. She wears a helmet draped with laurel and an open shirt with epaulets on each shoulder. The artist’s signature is in the middle left field.This piece is not in the catalogue, "Henri Dropsy, Cinqueante ans de Medaille" published by the Paris Mint. The British Museum lists it under the title, "Soldier" , however, a Canale catalogue entitled it "France Victorieuse" interpreting the figure as a helmeted Marianne rather than that of a soldier. We would tend to agree with the view that this is a helmeted Marianne. The facial features seem to us to be distinctly feminine and the open shirt is displayed in a most feminine manner. Moreover, the hair in the back appears to be upswept, save for a wisp of a few strands that falls downward. We think it unlikely that Dropsy would have chosen to portray a victorious French solider in such an androgynous manner.
Marianne is the French national emblem; a personification of Liberty and Reason. Her use is ubiquitous; appearing in courts and town halls throughout the country; on the national seal and on coins, currency medals and stamps.
Henri Dropsy (1885-1969) first studied under his father, the eminent medalist, Emile Dropsy. He then enrolled in the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and studied under Vernon and Patey. He later became professor of medal engraving at that institution and then had the honor of being selected as Director of the Paris Mint. He was a prolific artist - credited with designing over 600 medals. This must be among his finest. (G)
427. ARMY AND NAVY CHAPLAINS’ MEDAL, 1920. Baxter 326; Marqusee 166. 70mm. Bronze. Laura Gardin Fraser, Sc. (Gorham & Co.). XF/AU. The obverse is dominated by the moving scene of a fallen soldier being given a drink from a canteen by a kneeling chaplain. The dates 1917 – 1918 are above. The reverse has a large cross superimposed over a view of a navy destroyer. The two line legend above: AWARDED TO THE CHAPLAINS OF THE/ AMERICAN ARMY AND NAVY. Inscribed below is; THE GENERAL WAR TIME COMMISSION/ OF THE CHVRCHES/ FEDERAL COVNCIL OF THE/ CHVRCHES OF CHRIST IN/ AMERICA.
A strong and emotional medal by one of our most distinguished American medalists. Mrs. Fraser, the wife and student of James Earle Fraser, was the first woman chosen to receive the Saltus Award from the American Numismatic Society and was chosen to sculpt the first medal for the Society of Medalists. (F)
428. ANOTHER, of the same. Equally as nice. (F)429. RARE OLD OREGON TRAIL UNIFACE TRIAL, 1924. 70mm. Bronze. Avard Fairbanks, Sc. (MACO-NY edgemark). Uncirculated. Obverse scene of a settler with two oxen pulling a Conestoga wagon over a steep trail. Below: OLD/ OREGON/ TRAIL. In tiny letters at bottom: ã 1924 AVARD FAIRBANKS.
According to our consignor, Fairbanks was hired by the Old Oregon Trail Association to design a logo for the association. He struck a total of eight medals using this design with a reverse containing a small cartouche into which was individually inscribed the various names of the officers and directors of the OOTA. Our consignor states that this uniface specimen was a trial striking made prior to the striking of the presentation medals and retained by the sculptor, Avard Fairbanks, from whose family he obtained it. He is aware of one other of these uniface medals still with the family.
The medal is housed in an inexpensive black frame with an inner felt lining. The medal can be easily removed without damage. (I)
431. CHARLES A. COFFIN GOLD AWARD MEDAL, 1924. 68.3mm. 20k gold. 6.59 oz. Chester Beach, Sc. Edge marked: 20 KT MEDALLIC ART CO N Y. Uncirculated. Housed in its slightly distressed original black leather case. Obverse portrait of Charles A. Coffin, the founder of General Electric, which sponsored the award; at lower left, a small torch between thunderbolts, below which Beach’s monogram divides the date 19---23. Reverse: A powerful nude male, riding bareback on twinned Pegasuses, their hind legs submerged in water, a flaming sun behind them and, under the hooves, a low-relief view of a modern city. Below this, in six lines: FOR DISTINGUISHED CONTRIBUTION / TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ELECTRIC / LIGHT AND POWER FOR THE CONVEN- / IENCE OF THE PUBLIC AND THE / BENEFIT OF THE INDUSTRY / AWARD TO and below this a cartouche engraved CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY / 1924 .
The medal was first awarded in 1922—doubtless presented slightly later -- and comprised a cash award of $1000 to the recipient’s Employees’ Benefit Fund, as well as the medal. Apparently only a single gold medal was given annually. This piece is reputedly from a "former head of Consumers Power Company" (a Michigan company, now called Consumers Energy Company). The 1929 "Annualog" published by Scientific American magazine cites the winning companies from 1922 through 1927. It also illustrates the medal, but with a variant of the third line of the reverse inscription: TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CONVEN- (.) A bronze specimen with the "TRANSPORTATION" variant is in the ANS collection, ex-Eidlitz, accessioned 1940 and we sold a gilt bronze of this variant awarded to the Penn-Ohio System in 1926 in our.
Chester Beach has always been regarded as one the leading American medalists. His medals are notable for maintaining their compositional balance despite their sometimes extraordinary "movement", achieved with swirling detail and ornament. This medal veers a bit from his characteristic low relief art nouveau style and foreshadows the "Machine Age" sensibilities then stirring in American design. Beach is perhaps best known now for his Society of Medalists effort (#16, issued 1937), which may rank as one of the greatest work in the exceptionally rich field of anti-war medals. ($5000+)
432. AMERICAN FOUNDRYMEN’S SOCIETY McFADDEN AWARD MEDAL, 1924. 63mm, Bronze. Frederick C. Hibbard, Sc. (MACO) Uncirculated, with a light brown patina. The obverse is inscribed, AMERICAN FOUNDRYMEN’S /SOCIETY above view of two foundrymen pouring into a mold. AWARD/ OF MERIT below. The reverse legend is in two lines, THE WILLIAM H. McFADDEN MEDAL OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDRYMEN’S SOCIETY encircles a seated nude male figure holding a wreath inscribed, ACHIEVEMENT. Below is a cartouche inscribed AWARDED TO/ and below a space for the name of the awardee. This medal was first awarded in 1924- this appears to be a more modern strike. (F)
433. NORSE AMERICAN CENTENNIAL, 1925. JEF 2530; Freundlich 91 var. 30.7mm. Silver. Octagonal. James Earle Fraser, Sc. Choice About Uncirculated. 19.7 grams. Thick planchet variety. (U.S. Mint) Obv: A Viking warrior is striding ashore holding a sword in his right hand pointing downward. In the background is a dragon boat. NORSE AMERICAN CENTENNIAL/ 1825 1925, above. Rx: AUJTHORIZED BY/ CONGRESS OF THE/ UNITED STATES/ OF AMERICA above a Viking war ship. At bottom: A.D. 1000. (F)
434. TERCENTENARY OF THE PURCHASE OF MANHATTAN ANS MEDAL, 1926. Baxter 353; Marqusee 252. 63.5mm. Bronze. Hermon MacNeil, Sc. Choice About Uncirculated with a pleasant light brown patina. Issued by the American Numismatic Society. The obverse depicts a group of Indians shown bartering with Gov. Peter Stuyvesant. Sails and part of the hull of the high-pooped Dutch ship can be seen in the background. Strings of wampum enclose the entire scene and the word MANHATTAN is in the exergue. the reverse portrays winged male & female figures striding to right. The male represents the commercial progress of the City while the female is the embodiment of its intellectual life. Manhattan skyline in the background. (G-H)435. ART DECO LINDBERGH FLIGHT MEDAL, 1927. 67.4mm. Bronze. Edouard Blin, Sc. About Uncirculated with numerous small scattered field marks, mostly on the obverse. Obverse with a youthful bust of Lindbergh to the right, his name around. On the reverse, the Spirit of St. Louis, rises from a torch into the clouds above. Below is an inscription about the New York to Paris flight.
Struck in Belgium and issued by Henri Teterger. The distinctly art deco flavor of this medal makes it one of the most popular of the Lindbergh medals. (G)
436. LARGE THOMAS EDISON ART MEDALLION, 1929. 127mm (5"). 9.9mm thick. Bronze. Julio Kilenyi,Sc. (W&H.) Choice About Uncirculated with just a touch of rub on the high points of Edison’s hair. Obverse with a finely modeled bust of Edison to the right, his facsimile signature below. On the reverse, a circle in high relief encloses a depiction of the first light bulb flanked by the dates 1879 1929. Below is inscribed in seven lines: TO. COMMEMORATE THE/ FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY/ OF THE DEVELOPMENT BY/ THOMAS A. EDISON/ OF A SUCCESSFUL/ INCANDESCENT LAMP.
We sold an AU example of this imposing medallion in our 2000 Auction Sixty Seven for
$308.00
437. DELAWARE AND HUDSON STOURBRIDGE LION PLAQUETTE, 1929. 63.3 x 101.5mm. Rectangular Bronze. Unsigned. (Metal Arts Co., Rochester). About Uncirculated, with a few stray spots. Obverse view of the early and picturesque Stourbridge Lion locomotive flanked by shields dated 1829 and 1929. Banner at top inscribed: THE STOURBRIDGE LION. In exergue: THE DELAWARE AND HUDSON COMPANY. Reverse inscription in 8 lines: COMMEMORATING THE/ ONE HUNDRED ANNIVERSARY/ OF THE FIRST SUCCESSFUL TRIP/ MADE IN AMERICA BY A STEAM LOCOMOTIVE AT HONESDALE PENNSYLVANIA/ AUGUST 8, 1829/ BY THE STOURBRIDGE LION/ DRIVEN BY HORATIO ALLEN. (Plate of Obverse only). (F)
438. FORMATION OF THE CURTISS- WRIGHT AVIATION COMPANY, 1929. 101.2 x 65.4mm. Bronze. Jonathan M. Swanson, Sc. Uniface. Choice About Uncirculated. In the foreground are two male figures, one seated and the other kneeling, their hands clasped together. In the background, a young man stands before a figure of Mercury looking at a plane in the distance. Below, a 10 line inscription commemorates the merging of the Wright Aeronautical Corp. and the Curtiss Aeroplane & Motor Co ., and the various subsidiaries. A fine looking medal and an important relic of aviation history. (F)439. PHILADELPHIA WATER COLOR CLUB PENNELL MEMORIAL MEDAL, 1929. 70mm. Bronze. John Flanagan,Sc. Unc. (MACO, NY) Obverse with a bust of the famous artist and illustrator to the right, his name above. Rx: JOSEPH PENNELL MEMORIAL MEDAL around the seal of the Philadelphia Water Color Club.
Flanagan’s portrait of Pennell was originally executed in 1919; one of a series of portraits he did of his artist friends. It was adapted for use on this medal which was first struck in 1929 by the U.S. Mint. They continued striking the medal until 1949, when the dies were transferred to the Medallic Art Company for striking. (F)
440. UNITED SERVICE ATHLETIC FRATERNITY AWARD MEDAL, 1930.
63.6mm. Bronze. Walker Hancock, Sc. (MACO). Uncirculated, some minor scattered spots. On the obverse, a beaded circle surrounds two nude male figures holding shields running to the right. In exergue: U.S.A.F. The reverse legend: UNITED . SERVICE . ATHLETIC . FRATERNITY . surrounds a wreath enclosing an uninscribed scroll superimposed over a sword pointing downward.A striking art deco period medal by the master sculptor, Walker Hancock. We have been unable to find any information at all about it! We sold a similar specimen in our 2001 Slabaugh sale for $736.00.
441. UNLISTED FRANKLIN PORTRAIT MEDAL, 1931. 57.8 x 76.4mm. Bronze. Andrew C. McHench, Sc. (MACO). Choice Uncirculated. Uniface. A well-modeled portrait of Franklin after the famous Houdon bust faces right. The artist’s signature is below the truncation of the bust.
We have been unable to discover anything about the history of this attractive plaque. McHench, an obscure but talented sculptor, was employed by MACO for a few pieces of medallic work, but relatively nothing is known about him either. We can say that this piece is relatively rare and should be a desirable addition to the collection of any Franklin specialist. We sold a similar piece in our Sale #51 in 1991 for $264.00.
442. MEDALLIC ART COMPANY DOOR PANEL MEDAL, 1931. 83x83mm. Bronze. Ulysses A. Ricci, Sc. Uniface. Choice Uncirculated, with several tiny blemishes.
At the center of the obverse is a kneeling figure of Mercury holding a model of a ship surrounded by a square border with a floral and sea shell design. The outer border is composed of 20 panels containing emblems relating to industry, agriculture and knowledge.
Our friend Dick Johnson writes about this piece, "This is the Medallic Art door panel. Medallic Art in New York City had this on their outside street-level door in the large size (when the firm was at 325 East 45th in midtown Manhattan). It was obviously made into this size die and struck when work was slack during this early depression period. The original outside door panel was a galvano made from Ricci’s original model and I’m guessing about 15 inches square. It was goldplated in contrast to the green paint of the building. Whenever a photographer or film crew came to MACO during this period, we would always do at least one shot of this door. It was kind of emblematic of the firm and its work (without being the trademark, like the French Head.)" A similar piece brought $770.00 in our 2001 Slabaugh sale.
443. SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS #3. HOPI PRAYER FOR RAIN, 1931. 70.2 x 73.9mm. Slightly oval. Hermon MacNeil, Sc. Uncirculated. Beautiful sea green patina. Obverse entitled: HOPI. and shows a group of Hopi Indian dancers handling ritualistic snakes. The reverse is entitled: PRAYER FOR RAIN and portrays a group of young Hopis sprinting to the right; their hands filled with snakes. (F-G)
68.5mm. Bronze. Jean Vernon, Sc. (Paris Mint). Choice Uncirculated. Obverse with a standing female figure of Normandie with her hands upraised in front of a prancing horse with the tail of a fish. The reverse depicts the Normandie with an inscription in the exergue detailing her inaugural voyage from LaHarve to New York in 1935. An outstanding medallic example of the Art Deco style. Of all the various ocean liner medals, this is undoubtedly the most popular. (G-H)
444. THE OCEAN LINER, NORMANDIE, 1935.445. MARK TWAIN CENTENNIAL MEDAL, 1935. 89 x 58mm. Bronze. John Flanagan,Sc. (MACO). Uncirculated, a few small dark spots. Uniface, with a suspension loop affixed to the reverse as made. This fine medallion features a left profile of Twain seated in a easy chair and holding a pipe with his right hand. To upper left: MARK TWAIN/ CENTENARY OF HIS BIRTH/ MDCCCXXXV-MCMXXXV, Below is the inscription: ALWAYS DO RIGHT/ THIS WILL GRATIFY/ SOME PEOPLE/ AND ASTONISH THE/ REST between the standing figures of both Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. (G)
446. SOCIETY FOR SANITY IN ART AWARD MEDAL, 1937. 75.8mm. Bronze. Signed, "Mortens." (MACO) Lightly tarnished Unc. Obverse: SOCIETY FOR SANITY IN ART JOSEPHINE HANCOCK LOGAN FOUNDER around a high relief central bust of Mrs. Logan, looking very much like a wealthy dowager. The reverse features a deco style nude young woman seated above an inscription: SOCIETY FOR SANITY IN ART/ MEDAL/ AWARDED TO/ The medal is not awarded.
Founded in Chicago by Josephine Hancock Logan in 1936, the Society for Sanity in Art was opposed to all forms of modernism, including abstract expressionism, surrealism, and many other changes going on in the world at that time. Branches of the group established themselves all around the country. In 1939, a western branch of the Society for Sanity in
Art changed its name to the Society of Artists, and later to the Society of Western Artists (SWA), which was eventually to become the largest representational art society west of the Mississippi. (F-G)
447. AUGUSTUS SAINT GAUDENS PLAQUETTE, 1937. Baxter 164; Marqusee 140. 45.9 x 63.1mm. Bronze. John Flanagan, Sc. Choice Uncirculated. Obverse with a bearded bust of Saint Gaudens to the left. AUGUSTUS SAINT GAUDENS/ STATUAIRE AETATIS. LVI in small letters above. The reverse bears the inscription: IN HONOR/ OF AN AMERICAN/ SCVLPTOR/ AVGVSTVS SAINT/ GAVDENS/ In small letters below: SCVLPTORS DINNER OF THE/ MEDALLIC ART COMPANY/ APRIL XI MCMXXXVII. An AU example brought $431.25.00 in our last sale.
448. ANOTHER, of the same. About Uncirculated with just a tiny bit of rub on the high spots. (G)
449. LEICA PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD OF MERIT, 1938. 76mm. .999 Silver. (8.575 oz.) Jeno Jusko, Sc. (MACO) Uncirculated; a few very minor spots. Housed in its original plush leather presentation case. Obverse with a naked bust to the right of OSKAR BARNACK – LEICA INVENTOR. Vital dates, 1879/ 1936 at upper right. On the reverse LEICA is inscribed in large letters above EXHIBIT, which is engraved. Bellow: AWARD/ OF/ MERIT. A ribbon at bottom is engraved 19 P. H. WINCHESTER/ SYRACUSE/ 38. According to MACO records, this medal was first struck in 1936. Rare – the first we have seen. (F-G)450. NAMED AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION JUSTICE MEDAL, 1938. 76mm. Gilt Bronze. Laura Garden Fraser, Sc. (MACO). Uncirculated. The edge is engraved: AWARDED TO HERBERT HARLEY IN THE YEAR 1938 FOR CONSIPCUOUS SERVICE IN THE CAUSE OF AMERICAN JURISPRUDENCE. The obverse bears a profile bust to the left of Chief Justice John Marshall. Inscribed to either side are the words of John Adams taken from the Massachusetts Bill of Rights: TO THE END IT/ MAY BE A GOVERN/ MENT OF LAWS/ AND NOT OF MEN. The legend above reads: THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION MEDAL. The reverse bears a majestic hooded figure of Justice, seated and holding balance scales in one hand and a sheathed sword in the other. JUSTITIA, above.
This ABA medal was awarded for "conspicuous service to jurisprudence" for the first time in 1929. The first gold example went to Professor Samuel Willison of Harvard University. Professor Williston is well-known to law students as the author of a case book on Contract law. The awardee of this medal, Herbert Harley, a Michigan newspaper publisher with a law degree was the founder of the American Judicature Society, a nonpartisan organization whose purpose is to improve the administration of justice
This medal was apparently issued in two sizes, as we sold a 100.5mm specimen in our 1993 Auction Fifty Five for $632.50. We sold an unawarded example of the medal in the 76mm size in our 2004 Sale for $345.00.
451. GODDARD ASTRONAUTICS AWARD MEDAL, (1941)
69.7mm. Gold Plated Bronze. Unsigned. Edge marked MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE GOLD PLATE. Uncirculated; a suspension loop is affixed at top. Obverse with an unsigned bust of Robert H. Goddard to the left, GODDARD ASTRONAUTICS MEDAL AIAA around. Reverse: AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS around an uninscribed center.
The Goddard Astronautics Award is the highest honor AIAA bestows for notable achievement in the field of astronautics. It was endowed by Mrs. Goddard to commemorate her husband, Robert H. Goddard-rocket visionary, pioneer, bold experimentalist, and superb engineer, whose early liquid rocket engine launches set the stage for the development of astronautics. (F)452. AFRICAN ANIMALS, 1943. 73mm..999 Silver. Anna Hyatt Huntington, Sc. (MACO). Uncirculated; a few very tiny rim nicks. The edge bears a NY edgemark and the statement, "One of a Limited Issue of 700" (of which only 100 were actually struck.) The obverse bears an imposing view of an African elephant plodding through the jungle grass, while the reverse depicts a variety of African wildlife at a water hole.
This was the 27h issue of the Society of Medalists. It is one of the few medals in the series to which there is not "story" attached. Mrs. Huntington states, "African animals and their great variety of form and color are an unending source of delight to the animalier and personally, I am always happy when I can get the excuse to work on them, so this composition was done from a selfish point of view to amuse myself."
Apparently, collectors have also be "amused" by this delightful medal as it is one of the most popular in the series. (H)
453. ANOTHER EXAMPLE, This one is struck in Bronze and is in Choice Uncirculated condition with the original box & pamphlet. (G)454. SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS FOUR FREEDOMS MEDAL - RARE LARGE BRONZE, 1943. 73.2mm. Bronze Carl Schmitz, Sc. Uncirculated. The obverse, which illustrates the Freedoms of Speech and Religion, depicts a husband and wife kneeling in prayer in the foreground and a colonial orator speaking to an audience of two in the background. The reverse, entitled FREEDOM FROM WANT AND FROM FEAR, portrays a farmer holding a sheaf of wheat, a calf to his side, and a young mother sitting on the floor balancing a baby on her knees.
who was noted as the inventor of modern photoengraving and for his pioneering contributions to color photography, three-color process printing, and other branches of applied optics. The medalist is asked to present a plenary address at OSA's Annual Meeting. (F-G)
This is the 28th issue of the Society of Medalists. This medal was originally struck in a 36mm size in silver, a departure from the usual bronze because of the wartime shortage of that metal. In 1973, where the Society decided to strike a number of their medals in silver (instead of the usual bronze), they also decided to issue bronze medals for the two wartime silver emissions. Issue #28 was thus struck in bronze in 36mm (mintage of 35) and in 73mm (mintage of 100). The bronze examples of these two issues are, by far, the rarest in the series and are in great demand. We have auction records as high as $440.00.
A TRIO OF OPTICAL AWARD MEDALS PRESENTED TO R. CLARK JONES.
Dr. Robert Clark Jones (1916-2004) was educated at Harvard University and for most of his active life worked for the Polaroid Corporation. In an important series of papers published between 1941 and 1956, Jones introduced and developed Jones calculus. This mathematical method for dealing with and understanding polarized light is required learning for all students of polarization and many new students of optics. It continues to be an important tool for scientists who work with polarization in a wide variety of fields. He received many awards, the last of which was the G. G. Stokes Award for lifetime achievement in optical polarization. He died in 2004 before he could receive his award. We are pleased to be able to offer three of the most important of his other awards.
455. ADOLPH LOMB MEDAL FOR NOTEWORTHY CONTRIBUTION IN OPTICS, 1944. 51.2mm. Silver. Georg Lober, Sc. (MACO). Uncirculated. Housed in tis origin al presentation box. Obverse with the legend, ADOLPH LOMB MEDAL surrounding an optical device at center. Reverse: FOR NOTEWORTHY CONTRIBUTION IN OPTICS on a raised band around an optical diagram above AWARDED BY/ THE OPTICAL SOCIETY/ OF AMERICA/ TO/ (engraved) ROBERT CLARK JONES/ 1944.
Adolph Lomb was OSA's treasurer from its founding until his death in 1932. In recognition of his devotion to OSA and the advancement of optics, the Adolph Lomb Medal, established in 1940, is presented to a person who has made a noteworthy contribution to optics at an early age. The candidate cannot be older than the age of 35 in the calendar year of presentation. (F)
456. THE FREDERIC IVES MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED WORK IN OPTICS, 1972. 50.5mm. .999 Silver. Georg Lober, Sc. (MACO) Uncirculated. Housed in its original presentation case. Obverse: THE FREDERIC IVES MEDAL above a bearded bust of Ives to the right. Reverse: FOR DISTINGUISHED WORK IN OPTICS around an optical diagram above an engraved inscription: AWARDED BY/ THE OPTICAL SOCIETY/ OF AMERICA/ TO/ R. CLARK JONES/ 1972.
The Ives medal is the highest award of the Optical society. It was named after Frederic Ives
457. THE THOMAS YOUNG MEDAL OF THE INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS, 1977.
64.7mm. Bronze. Unsigned. Edge engraved: 1977 ROBERT CLARK JONES. Uncirculated. Housed in its box of issue imprinted with the arms of the British Royal Mint. Obverse with THOMAS YOUNG . 1773 – 1829 around a bust of Young facing slightly to the right. Reverse: THE. INSTITUTE. OF. PHYSICS around a geometric design at center.
The award is made in odd-dated years to an individual or team in recognition of work in optics, including work related to physics outside the visible region. The medal is struck in bronze and is accompanied by a prize of £1000 and a certificate. (F)458. HERBERT HOOVER AWARD MEDAL, (1945) 70mm. Gilt Bronze. John Flanagan,Sc. (MACO) Uncirculated . Obverse bust of Hoover right, HOOVER MEDAL FOUNDED 1929 around. Rx: Scene of a worker retrieving molten metal from a furnace. Below: AWARDED BY ENGINEERS/ TO A FELLOW ENGINEER/ FOR DISTINGUISHED/ PUBLIC SERVICE. Within a cartouche at bottom is the die struck name of the awardee, WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON.
Established in 1929, this medal commemorates the civic and humanitarian achievements of engineers. It is conferred upon an engineer whose professional achievements and personal endeavors have advanced the well-being of humankind. The Hoover Medal is administered by a board representing five of the major engineering organizations:.
The award citation to William Henry Harrison reads as follows: "Who in times of peace has been devoted to his civic services and effective in his recognition of the essentials of human betterment, and who equally in time of war, inspired by the same ideals, has generously served his country, is awarded by his fellow engineers the Hoover Medal for 1945." (F-G)
459. UTAH CENTENNIAL COMMISSION MEDAL OF HONOR, 1947. 81.3mm. Bronze. Avard Fairbanks, Sc. (W&H) About Uncirculated. Obverse with a pioneer scene with a bonneted woman holding a rifle; covered wagon & oxen, small child and a dog in the background. The inscription along the left side reads: OUR/ HERITAGE/ GAINED BY/ BRAWN AND/ TOIL/ GUIDED BY/ FAITH/ VISION AND/ COURAGE. The reverse bears a partial wreath and the inscription: UTAH./ CENTENNIAL/ 1847/ 1947/ MEDAL OF HONOR/ PRESENTED BY/ UTAH CENTENNIAL/ COMMISSION/ TO/ an uninscribed ribbon is below. A rare medal - we last time we had one of these in our sales was in 1992 when an uncirculated specimen brought $90.00. (F-G)Fraser, Sc. (MACO). About Uncirculated. The obverse bears a scene of a Pony Express rider and horse in full gallop. The rider has a pistol in his extended arm shooting at an unseen assailant to the rear. The reverse depicts an ox-drawn Conestoga Wagon, mountains in the distance and the inscription; NEW FRONTIERS/ 18 (steer head) 49.
Fraser’s belief that "...in art wherever possible we should use the lore of our people" is in evidence with this medal. To Fraser, the Pony Express and the Prairie Schooner were two of the most romantic and important subjects of our pioneer days. The wagon appearing on the reverse is a direct copy of that used on the obverse of Fraser’s Oregon Trail commemorative half dollar. This medal was the 45th issue of the Society of Medalists. Only 964 medals were struck in bronze. Original box & copy of pamphlet. (G-H)
461. ANOTHER EXAMPLE, This one is About Uncirculated with just a tiny bit of rub on the high spots. No box or pamphlet. (G)462. ANS CENTENNIAL MEDAL, 1958. 89mm. Bronze. Laura Gardin Fraser, Sc. (MACO). Uncirculated,
According to Ms. Fraser, the obverse "... shows the potential archeologist who having broken a stone asunder, discovers a petrified animal form in one half and in the other, a perfect impression of it, or the die. Since tablets, coins and other medals constitute the authority for the historical data and our earliest civilizations expressed themselves in terms of the particular mythologies, on the reverse of the medal I used the Pegasus as a symbol of the arts, to indicate as in a vision, that numismatics was a science from the era of Pegasus to the geo-physical year of the harnessing of the atom. To the fore of this vision are the artisans who are in the act of forging a medal using such tools as re the basis of modern medal making." (G)463. ANOTHER, of the same. Uncirculated, with many small dark spots on the obverse. (F)
464. APACHE BUFFALO HUNT - SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS ISSUE #59, 1959. 72.3mm. Bronze. Allan Houser, Sc. Choice Uncirculated. Original box & pamphlet. The obverse depicts a hunt scene with an Indian riding bareback of a galloping horse about to shoot an arrow at a running buffalo. The title, APACHE BUFFALO HUNT runs across the border at top. The reverse illustrates the Apache Fire Dance or "Dance of the Mountain Gods", commemorating the arrival of maidenhood of young Apache maidens. APACHE FIRE DANCER around the border at top. A similar piece brought $276.00 in our 2004 73rd sale.
465. XVII OLYMPICS PARTICIPATION MEDAL, ROME, 1960. Gadoury 2. 54.5mm. Cast Bronze with an attractive green patina. Emilio Greco, Sc. Struck at the Bertoni Mint in Milan. Choice About Uncirculated. The obverse presents a stylized nude figure of a woman carrying a torch and running to the right. The Olympic rings are in the background. The reverse depicts a slight of eagles rising from the Olympic Stadium in Rome and disappearing in the sky. (G)466. SILVER TRIBUTE TO MOUNT RUSHMORE PLAQUE CAST FROM THE ORIGINAL MODEL, 1974. 4 3/4 x 8 1/2" Cast .999 Silver. Numbered 72/1000. By Lincoln Borglum and cast by Medallic Art Company. Mounted on a 9 1/8 x 10 1/4" black painted wooden board. Mint condition. Offered here is a replication of the famed Mount Rushmore Memorial with the busts of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. With its one inch high relief, this plaque is a spectacular miniature rendering of the monumental original. A silver plaque below is inscribed: MOUNT RUSHMORE/ BY/ LINCOLN BORGLUM/ LIMITED EDITION 72/1000 PURE SILVER/ INTERNATIONAL NUMISMATIC AGENCY.
The Certificate of Authenticity accompanying the plaque states, "Lincoln Borglum assisted his father, Gutzon Borglum, in the creation, development and construction of Mt. Rushmore National memorial. This plaque is his personal tribute to his father and to the largest mountain sculpture in the world. It has been individually cast from Borglum’s original model in a limited edition of 1,000 pure silver examples. Fabricated at Medallic Art Company of Danbury, Conn. Published by International Numismatic Agency of new York City."
The issue price for the plaque was $400.00. The initial order was for 150 pieces and it is Dick Johnson’s recollection that there was one (or more) reorders. It is, however, quite unlikely, that the full edition limit of 1000 pieces was cast. (I)
467. AMERICAN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY 125TH ANNIVERSARY MEDAL, 1983 - 91 x 101mm. Bronze. Marcel Jovine,Sc. Struck by Stefano Johnson, Italy. Choice Uncirculated. Serially numbered "492" near the lower right corner of the reverse. The obverse depicts a minter using the technique of hammer striking to produce a coin. Behind him are representations of various pieces from the ANS collection . The medal was produced using casts of actual specimens, which were then set in the model and reduced using the Janvier lathe process illustrated on the reverse of the medal. The choice of the Lincoln cent symbolizes the role of the Society in coin and medal design. Its sculptor, Victor D. Brenner, was an active member of the NS and had the support of the Society in getting his design adopted. Also on the reverse is a screw press which replaced hammer striking in the early modern period and remains as the basis for contemporary methods of coin production. An absolutely spectacular looking medal - undoubtedly the centerpiece of an ANS display. (G)
468. BROOKGREEN GARDENS SCULPTOR AT WORK MEDAL, 1985. 76mm. Bronze. Marcel Jovine, Sc. (Medallic Art Co. Uncirculated,; minor tarnish. The edge of this medal is marked, "SAMPLE". The obverse depicts a centaur as a sculptor with mallet and chisel creating a sculpture of a horse while on the reverse, the completed work is depicted along with the legend: BROOKGREEN GARDENS SOUTH CAROLINA. This was the thirteenth medal in a yearly series of fine high relief art medals. (F-G)
476. BROOKGREEN GARDENS SCULPTOR AT WORK MEDAL, 1986. 76mm. Bronze. John Cook, Sc. (MACO).Uncirculated. On the obverse, a centaur is depicted as a sculptor using a mallet and chisel to form the second letter G of BROOKGREEN GARDENS around. On the reverse is a trio of centaurs with pipes, their reflections below. SOUTH CAROLINA across in both positive and intaglio. (F)
470. AMERICAN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY STATUE OF LIBERTY MEDAL, 1986. 80 x 102mm. .999 Silver. (15.5 oz.) Eugene Daub, Sc. (MACO). Edge numbered "60/100". Choice Uncirculated. The obverse depicts the head of the Statue of Liberty. Reverse view of the flame as it burns from the top of Liberty’s torch. LIBERTY to right and the name of the Society in small letters at bottom left. We sold a similar example in our 2002 Hansen Sale for $632.50.471. NATIONAL SCULPTURE SOCIETY HENRY HERING AWARD MEDAL, 1985. 76.5mm. Gilt Bronze. Albino Manca, Sc. Uncirculated. (MACO). Obverse legend with NATIONAL SCULPTURE SOCIETY above a figure of Pegasus over representations of 4 architectural styles ranging from 3500 BC to the 20th Century. Below: HENRY HERING/ MEMORIAL MEDAL. The reverse depicts a pair of eagles perched on a pedestal. The following inscription is superimposed over them: AWARDED AS A MARK OF DISTINCTION/ FOR OUTSTANDING COOPERATION/ BETWEEN ARCHITECT AND SCULPTOR. The pedestal is engraved with the name of the awardee, FRANK ELISCU/ MAY 14, 1985.
FRANK ELISCU (1912-1996) was a major American sculptor whose most important work was the Heisman Football Trophy. The official Eliscu web site (http://frankeliscu.com ) states that, "Frank authored three texts, taught for over twenty years, was an officer with the National Sculpture Society in several capacities from 1953 to 1970 when he was president. He was involved in the sculpting of two National monuments. He won many awards and had many exhibits. He was elected as a full member to the National Academy of Fine Arts in 1967. His work was varied, but slate and bronze were his basic medium." We sold an unawarded specimen in our 2003 hard Times Sale for $701.50. ($1000+)
472. CAT AND MOUSE SOM ISSUE #115, 1986. 53.7 x 70mm. Bronze. Robert Weinman, Sc. (MACO) Uncirculated. The obverse motif is a large piece of holed cheese with a small mouse curled up within one of the holes. At left, the head of a cat peers around the corner of the piece of cheese. The reverse presents a view of the back of the cat as he looks around the edge of the cheese.
The base of the piece is flat and can stand upright without assistance. Is it a medal or is it a small sculpture? The artist asks this question, but does not answer it. This whimsical piece is among the most popular of all the Society of Medalist offerings. (F)
A GROUP OF BRONZES BY ALEX SHAGIN.We are pleased to offer this small but choice group of bronzes by Alex Shagin, one of our most distinguished living medalists. Shagin was born in Russia in 1947. He built his reputation at the Leningrad Mint where he produced a large body of medallic art. "By the end of the 1970's, Shagin began to become more and more concerned about the Soviet government's control over his artistic expression. While visiting an exhibit of medals in Poland in 1978, Shagin was astonished to learn of the artistic freedom his Polish colleagues. During that visit Shagin became convinced that he had to seek artistic freedom in the West. Upon his return to Leningrad, Shagin applied for an exit visa. This so angered the Soviet officials that he was immediately relieved of his position. After waiting more than a year, during which time he had no means of earning a living, he was finally given an exit visa. In 1979 Shagin emigrated to the United States and now resides in Santa Monica, California where he continues his art."
In 1995 be received the American Numismatic Society’s J. Sanford Saltus Award for Signal Achievement in the Art of the Medal. The following offering of his medallic work vividly illustrates why he was deemed worthy of this prestigious award.
Since little has been written of Mr. Shagin’s art medals, we contacted him and queried him about the works represented in this offering. He replied in general that, "Some of the pieces on the list are from the late 1980-ies and some are from the early 1990-ies before the earthquake when many originals and records were lost in 1994 so some pieces are unique or no more than one of a dozen."
After reviewing Mr. Shagin’s additional comments, especially those having to do with the quantity made of each of the medals, we were struck with the abysmal state of the commercial market for modern medals. As Mr. Shagin is considered one of our most important medalists, what does it tell us when his most successful offering sold slightly over one hundred medals? Surely price is not the problem as there are a multitude of collectors who can afford the cost of a Shagin medal. Our guess is that the problem (not for just Mr. Shagin’s medals, but for medals in general) is that there has never been a really intelligent marketing effort to introduce the art medal to the collecting public.
Many years ago we were asked for our views in marketing the Society of Medalists medals. One of our suggestion was to go beyond the numismatic fraternity and attempt to place the medals in art galleries and museum shops. Part of the reasoning for this was to introduce medallic art to a natural audience of people who collected and appreciated sculpture. In our opinion, one need not go the way of the Franklin Mint in order to appeal to a wider body of collectors, nor must the product be offered as appropriate for an IRA investment in order to attract potential buyers. We believe that the mere exposure of the public to the beauty of the art medal would make a significant difference in its acceptance. The recent renaissance of interest and prices in the Society of Medalists medal as a result of eBay is proof that there is another market out there.
473. MARK TWAIN PLAQUE, 1985. 67.6 x 94mm. Cast bronze. Alex Shagin, Sc. Obverse with a bust of Twain superimposed over a picket fence which bears the dates, 1835/ 1910. The reverse bears a kneeling figure of a man with a cap and paint brush inscribing the fence with the name. MARK/ TWAIN.
This was one of Shagin’s most popular medals with more than 100 examples cast and sold. (F-G)
474. EDGAR ALLEN POE PLAQUETTE, 1988. 126 x 149.5mm. Bronze. Alex Shagin, Sc. Uncirculated. This intriguing work is shaped like an open book with a haunting portrait of Poe on the left page and his name, "Edgar/ Allen/ POE on the right. The reverse is enigmatic. A brick wall is shown on the left with the inscription OPUS/ ARTUM, (the trade name under which Shagin creates his medallic art.) at lower left. On the reverse, a manacled hand with a chain leading to the bars of a cell is depicted on the right. We asked Mr. Shagin for its meaning and he replied, "mini-monument." "The face, the hand… you guess the rest."
Our guess is that the reverse is as allusion to Poe’s The Pit and the Pendulum" Shagin states that he has sold "about 40" of these. (F-G)
475. DAVID AND GOLIATH PLAQUETTE, 1989. 107 x 105mm. Cast bronze. Alex Shagin, Sc. Edge marked A. Shagin, 1989 1/100. Uncirculated. The obverse is dominated by a large curly headed rendition of David. At lower elft is a tiny figure of Goliath holding his club. On the reverse Goliath’s hand is shown coming in from upper right grasping his large club. To the right is a small standing figure of David. Inscribed vertically from bottom to top is OPUS ARTUM, the trade name under which Shagin creates his medallic art.
The piece is Shagin’s artistic commentary on scale and power: size does not matter. Although this was intended as an edition of 100, Mr. Shagin states that only about 10 were actually produced. (G)
476. WILLIAM SHAPESPEARE PLAQUETTE, ND. 108 X 104mm. Bronze. Uncirculated, but with a small corrosion spot above the eyebrow and several other minor spots. There is also some darkness in the crevice between the jaw line and the collar on the right. The obverse bears a thoughtful portrait of the Great Bard almost facing front. OPUS ARTUM is inscribed in the exergue. The reverse portrays an Elizabethan stage with the mask of Comedy at the center of the curtain at the top. Below, the stage is set as a Throne Room with a high backed chain at right and a crown laying on the floor to the left.
Mr. Shagin refers to this as his "best seller" with over 100 copies produced and sold. (F-G)
460 BC, ND 89mm. Gold Plated. Bronze. Unsigned. Uncirculated. Obverse with a bearded head of the wine god Dionysus right wearing an ivy wreath. On the reverse is a squatting bearded figure of the drunken satyr, Silenus with animal ears and tail. He is shown with an erect phallus, holding a cantharos in his right hand leaning on the left.
Mr. Shagin reports that this piece was "only a sample, just an exercise. (Never finished)
It is presumably unique. (G)
478. MEDALLIC STUDY WITH AN ANCIENT GREEK MOTIF, ND. 87mm. Gold Plated Bronze. Unsigned. Uncirculated. Obverse with what appears to be a representation of the head of Olympian Zeus, as adapted from the famous chryselephantine cult statue by Pheidias. The
reverse seems to portray a naked figure of Hercules, seated on a an animal skin, grasping a large club in his right hand.
Mr. Shagin neglected to address our questions about this medal except to indicate that it too,,
was just an exercise. Since our knowledge of Greek and Roman mythology and numismatics could be written on the head of a pin, we asked that fountain of knowledge, Robert Hoge, of the ANS, for his opinion. It is expressed above, with our caveat that it is always dangerous to say without reservation what an artist means in his art! (F)
479. LAURENCE OLIVIER CAST BRONZE ART MEDAL, 1990. 99.5 x 99.5mm square. Bronze. Brown patina with green highlights. Alex Shagin, Sc. Uncirculated. Acid etched signature of A. SHAGIN 1992 on the right edge. Obverse with the head of the famed English actor. LAURENCE, below, OLIVIER running vertically upward at the right. Reverse with a scene of Hamlet with a hand holding a laureated skull. Theater curtains in the background. Dated 1990 at left.
A memorial portrait of the great English actor who died in July of 1989. Mr. Shagin states that only five of these medals were cast. The initial casting was made in 1990. (F)
480. LOUIS ARMSTRONG CAST BRONZE ART MEDAL, 1990. 89 x90mm. Bronze. Alex Shagin, Sc. Acid etched on the right edge is 1/100 A. SHAGIN 1990. Uncirculated. Obverse with a high relief smiling portrait of jazzman Louis Armstrong. Inscribed vertically upward at left is his nickname, SATCHMO. On the reverse and hand holding a trumpet is superimposed over the word JAZZ. Inscribed in smaller letters at the upper left corner is LOUIS ARMSTRONG.
This medal and the two following ones, were to be part of an "Age of Jazz" series which never came into fruition. Mr. Shagin states that just " A few of each made." (F-G)
481. ELLA FITZGERALD CAST BRONZE ART MEDAL, 1990. 99 x 99mm. Bronze. Green and brown patina. Alex Shagin, Sc. Uncirculated. Obverse with a portrait of the American jazz great, her mouth open in song. THE QUEEN OF SONG. Acid etched signature of A. SHAGIN at bottom left. The reverse bears a hand holding a microphone with an abstract design in the background. Inscribed at bottom left, ELLA FITZ GERALD." (F)
482. RAY CHARLES CAST BRONZE ART MEDAL, 1991. 107 x 107mm square. Cast Bronze with a green and brown patina. Alex Shagin, Sc. Uncirculated. Obverse with a partial bust of the singer Ray Charles wearing his trademark glasses at left. Vertical inscription at right: BROTHER RAY. Artist's etched signature and’1991 date at left. Reverse with a montage of musical elements including a hand playing on the keyboard of a piano which bears the name, RAY / CHARLES. (F-G)
483. MOUNT RUSHMORE BRONZE RELIEF, 1991. 107 x 107mm. Cast bronze. Alex Shagin, Sc. Attractive green and gold patina. Mint condition. Mounted on a mahogany base. Obverse with Shagin’s depiction of the four portraits on Mount Rushmore; George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt & Thomas Jefferson. The reverse bears a stylized eagle reminiscent of that used by the U.S. Postal Service. (G)484. ROBERT INGERSOLL LAUDITORY MEDAL, 1992. 103 x 99mm. Cast Bronze. Alex Shagin, Sc. Uncirculated. Obverse with a sensitive bust of the subject to half right. Vital dates, 1833/ 1899 at lower left. Inscribed vertically along the right border from bottom to top: ROBERT G./ INGERSOLL. The reverse bears a view of a house with two trees in from and the inscription below: BIRTHPLACE/ OF R. G. INGERSOLL,/ DRESDEN, N.Y. Inscribed in a column at right: ORATOR/ LAWYER/ COLONEL/ PATRIOT/ HUMANI-/ TARIAN/ FREE/ THINKER. Signed at bottom "A. Shagin, 1995 12/250.
Included with the medal is an 18 page booklet giving an introduction to the medal by the artist; a biography of Ingersoll and several pages of "encomiums" on the subject. The proceeds from the sale of the medal were donated to the Ingersoll memorial Committee for continuing enhancement of his birthplace.
It his commentary on the medal, Mr. Shagin states, "It is a rare opportunity and joy for a medallic artist today, (when nobody seems to know why we re doing things the way they are being done) to be invited to work on a project that brings back not only the subject worthy to be remembered, but also the true meaning of the art of the medal – to remember, to reactivate the past and to create a freeze-frame that will keep it alive and pass it along to the future."
485. 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN CIRCUS, 1993. 144.6mm. Bronze. Green & Brown patina. Alex Shagin, Sc. Uniface. Uncirculated. Obverse with the head of a clown, his hands help palms upward at his side. The surrounding legend reads: AMERICAN CIRCUS . 1793 . APR. 3. 1993. A. SHAGIN.
This is our favorite of this offering of Shagin art medals. A spectacular looking piece in this large 5 3/4" format. Mr. Shagin states that the mintage on this was "less than10" (G)
486. CENTENNIAL OF TCHAIKOVSKY BIRTH, 1993. 81 X 91mm in the shape of a scroll. Bronze., Alex Shagin, Sc. Edge etched A. SHAGIN 1993. Uncirculated. Obverse with a bearded bust of the famed Russian composer within a depression. Vital dates, 1840/ 1893 at lower left. TCHAIKOVSKY inscribed vertically from bottom to top. The reverse exhibits a musical score (both base and treble clefs) over the figure of a ballerina. TCHAIKOVSKY name written in script at lower right.
Mr. Shagin comments, "P.I. Tchaikovsky – my own interpretation – rare – 3 or 4 made. (G)
487. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ART MEDAL, 1994. 86mm. Bronze. Brown Patina with green highlights. Alex Shagin, Sc. Etched edge reads: A. SHAGIN 1996. Obverse with a stylized portrait of Benjamin Franklin. The reverse is inscribed, BENJ./ FRANKIN/ "A MODEL OF THE/ COMMON MAN" and is superimposed over a hand holding papers, and to the lower right, a flying kite. Signed below, 1994 ASFT.
Mr. Shagin reports that this was a privately commissioned bronze and that about 15 of them were made. (F-G)
END OF ALEX SHAGIN MEDALS
488. US CAPITOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY - BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MEDAL, 1986.
Greenslet GM -270. 76mm. .925 Silver . Michael Iacocca, Sc. (MACO). Unc. Obv: bust left of Franklin, his facsimile signature below. Legend: STATESMAN PHILOSOPHER INVENTOR PRINTER. Rx: At top is the Liberty Bell flanked by clouds and lightning. Below: Latin inscription & translation: HE SNATCHED LIGHTNING/ FROM THE HEAVENS/ THE SCEPTER FROM TYRANTS surrounding a broken scepter. According to Greenslet, a mere 75 medals were struck in silver in this largest size. We sold this very medal in our 1992 Nathan Eglit Sale, #464, for $192.50. It is the only one we have seen. (G)489. HERBERT ADAMS MEMORIAL AWARD MEDAL TO FRANK ELISCU, 1989. 69.8mm. Bronze. Thomas Lomedico, Sc. (MACO). Uncirculated. The obverse legend, HERBERT ADAMS MEMORIAL AWARD surrounds three figures at center. To right, a young man holds a small branch; at center is a horse’s head and at left is the face of a bearded elder. The reverse is inscribed: PRESENTED/ BY THE/ NATIONAL SCULPTURE/ SOCIETY TO/ (engraved) FRANK ELISCU/ FOR THE ADVANCEMENT/ OF SCULPTURE. Dated at bottom: MAY 10, 1989.
Herbert Adams (1858-1945) was one of the top American sculptors, He rose in his profession to a position of eminence by 1892, when he joined with other sculptors to found the National Sculpture Society, of which he became the 4th president (1908-10) and named Honorary Fellow of the Society 9 May 1933. The Society named its sculpturing achievement award after him shortly after his death. (H)
490. NATIONAL SCULPTURE SOCIETY AWARD MEDAL, ND. 98.5mm. Bronze. Executed by an unknown Medallic Art Company staff artist after Hermon MacNeil. Uniface. Choice Uncirculated. The obverse legend, NATIONAL SCVLPTVRE SOCIETY encloses a winged nude female figure with a chisel in her left hand and a hammer in her right.
This is the medal that is awarded by the Society at their annual exhibition. It is struck in Gold, Silver and Bronze. (G)491. CARNEGIE CORPORATION MEDAL BY MANSHIP, (1991). 102mm. Bronze. Paul Manship, Sc. (MACO) Choice lightly tarnished Uncirculated. The obverse depicts a scene from the classical Greek story of Bellerophon and Pegasus. The hero of this story, Bellerophon, longed to tame the winged horse, Pegasus. A seer advised Bellerophon to lie upon the altar of Athena for a night. When Bellerophon awoke, he found a golden bridle on the ground beside him. Then he found Pegasus calmly awaiting him at a spring in Corinth. Manship’s obverse depicts Bellerophon placing the bridle on Pegasus’ head. The reverse legend reads: PRESENTED BY THE CARNEGIE CORPORATION. At center is a high relief opened scroll inscribed in incused letters: WILLIAM B. MACOMBER/ TRUSTEE/ 1979 – 1991.
This is an outstanding example of Manship’s love of the classical Greek horse forms depicted on the ancient cases he had studied while in Athens in 1912. (Another example can been seen on his St. Paul’s Institute medal of 1916.) This is an extremely rare medal. We sold an Uncirculated example awarded to Malcolm MacIntyre in 1976 in our Sale #69 in 2000 for $1495.00.492. SOM #124. THE FLIGHT OF ICARUS, 1992. 101.4mm. Bronze. Joseph Sheppard, Sc. Uncirculated. Original box of issue and descriptive pamphlet. Obv: Icarus with wings attached flying toward the sun. Rx: View of Icarus in free-fall, having flown to close to the sun.
The artist states, "The design of this art medal portrays the myth of Daedalus and Icarus and represents to me the freedom offered by new inventions and the danger that comes with misuse of them. Daedalus, after inventing wax wings to escape from Crete, warned his son, Icarus, ‘Follow me closely, do not set your own course!’ Icarus disobeyed his father and soared toward the sun. He flew too close to the sun and his wings melted."
This is one of the most spectacular of the SOM medals. The last one we offered was in our 67th auction where a specimen brought $326.00!
493. ADAM AND EVE - THE 126TH ISSUE OF THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS, 1993. 102mm. Bronze. Karen Worth, Sc. (MACO) Uncirculated. Original box of issue. The obverse depicts a scene from Genesis at the fateful moment when Eve has given Adam the apple. Satan, in the form of the serpent which tempted Eve to do this, crouches below. Above, the avenging angel brandishes his sword with which he will drive Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. The reverse continues the theme of retribution with an angel piercing a sinful man with a lightening bolt as he falls into the open pit of Hell. (F-G)494. A SPECIAL EDITION OF THE PONY EXPRESS MEDAL IN SILVER, 1993. 73.4mm. .999 silver (5.985 oz.) Edgemark reads: ã 1993 FINE SILVER . MEDALLIC ART COMPANY SPECIAL EDITION SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS. Uncirculated. The obverse bears a scene of a Pony Express rider and horse in full gallop. The rider has a pistol in his extended arm shooting at an unseen assailant to the rear. The reverse depicts an ox-drawn Conestoga Wagon, mountains in the distance and the inscription; NEW FRONTIERS/ 18 (steer head) 49.
This medal was part of a 1993 promotion called, "The Designers of American Coinage Special Issue. " This set consisted of 4 SOM medals in silver and a silver example of Victor D. Brenner’s Motherhood medal from the Circle of Friends series. The four SOM medals were #6 by John Flanagan’ #12 by Anthony DeFrancisci; #39 by A. A. Weinman and #445 by James Earle Fraser. Displayed with each of the medals was an example of the coin which was also designed by the medalist, e.g. a buffalo nickel next to Fraser’s Pony Express medal. The medals and the coins were all housed in a large wooden presentation box According to Donald Scarinci, a scholar of the SOM series, about 300 sets were actually sold out on an edition of 1200. We sold another example of this silver medal in our last sale for $1092.50.495. THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS, 1993. 76.2mm. .999 Silver (10.85 oz.) Victor D. Brenner, Sc. Edge reads: ã 1993 FINE SILVER . MEDALLIC ART COMPANY SPECIAL EDITION SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS. Obverse: MOTHERHOOD at top above a seated woman left holding a baby whose head is on her left shoulder. Reverse: Winged cherub on cloud facing left blowing a trumpet.
This is Brenner’s Motherhood medal referred to above as having been issued by the Society of Medalists in a special promotion. It is the first we have handled. (H)496. THE FOSSIL COLLECTION - THE 128TH ISSUE OF THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS, 1994. This is a set of six high relief bronze medals executed by Don Everhart, set in a fitted red velvet-lined display case. Each medal is at least four inches in size at its greatest length. The obverse features a dinosaur type in its pre-historic natural environment and the reverse depicts the same creature’s fossilized skeleton. Represented in the collection are the following: (1) Styrachosaurus; (2) Diplodocus; (3) Deinonychus; (4) Pteranodon; (5) Stegosaurus and (6) Tyrannosaurus Rex.
The overwhelming success of Everhart’s Dinosaur medal for the Society’s 125th issue, led to the decision to offer the Society membership this stunning set of six art medals. The plate on the lot above shows Everhart’s treatment of Tyrannosaurus Rex. The other five medals are just as remarkable. We sold a set in our last sale for $603.75.
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HARD TIMES TOKENSVF/XF, but harshly cleaned. (E-F)
497. LOW 3. PRO-JACKSON TOKEN. HT 5; CE 1834-29.
498. LOW 8. JACKSON RUNNING BOAR TOKEN. HT 9; CE 1834-9. AU. (D)
499. ANOTHER, of the same. AU. (D)
500. YET ANOTHER, Equally as nice. (D)
501. LOW 8A. JACKSON/ RUNNING BOAR TOKEN. HT 9(A); CE 1834-9. Fine, with the remnants of a prior silvering around the letters. (C)
502. LOW 9. JACKSON/ RUNNING BOAR TOKEN. HT 10; CE 1834-10. Fine. (D)
503. LOW 10; JACKSON/ RUNNING BOAR TOKEN. HT 11. XF. (C)
504. SAME, as above. VF. Several light long scratches on the obverse. (B)
505. ANOTHER, Also VF, but with multiple digs throughout the obverse and an edge dent at 8:00. (B)
506. A FOURTH. Fine, with an arc shaped scratch in the right obverse field. (B)
507. ANOTHER LOW 10. This one has been silver plated after striking. F/VF. (C)
508. A GOLD PLATED LOW 10. F/VF , with about half of the plating still present. (C)509. LOW 12. A PLAIN SYSTEM VOID OF POMP. HT. 25. CE 1834-14. F/VF. Very weakly struck around the periphery.
510. LOW 12A. A PLAIN SYSTEM VOID OF POMP. HT. 25A. CE 1834-14. VF/XF. Very light remnants of a prior silvering. (C)
511. ANOTHER. VF, but with extensive deep scratches on the obverse. Minor remnants of a prior silvering. (B)
512. LOW 14. WILLIAM H. SEWARD. HT 27; CE 1834-7. Fine. Vertical C/s "W. J" on the obverse to either side of the bust. (E-F)
513. LOW 18. ILLUSTRIOUS PREDECESSOR HT 36; CE 1838-2. XF. Struck with rusted dies. (D)
514. LOW 19. ILLUSTRIOUS PREDECESSOR. HT 33; CE 1838-3. XF. (C)
515. SAME, As above. Fine. (A-B)
516. LOW 20. ILLUSTRIOUS PREDECESSOR. HT 34; CE 1838-4. AU With traces of original luster. (D)
517. ANOTHER. Equally as nice. (D)
518. LOW 21. LIBERTY - NOT ONE CENT. HT 35. VG/F. (B-C)
519. LOW 22. LIBERTY - NOT ONE CENT. HT 36. VG/F. (D-E)
520. LOW 28. LIBERTY - NOT ONE CENT. HT 42. XF. (D)
521. LOW 29. LIBERTY - NOT ONE CENT. HT 44. VG/F. (B)
522. LOW 30. LIBERTY - NOT ONE CENT. HT 45. Mostly Red AU. (E)
523. LOW 31. NOT ONE CENT. HT. 46. XF. Two small marks on the face. (C)
524. LOW 32. LIBERTY - NOT ONE CENT. HT 47. Brown AU. (E)
525. SAME, as above. XF. (C)
526. LOW 33. LIBERTY - NOT ONE CENT. HT 48. VF/XF. (C)
527 LOW 34. LIBERTY - NOT ONE CENT. HT. 49. Brown AU. (C-D)
528. SAME, as above. XF. A group of very light scratches across the face that can only been seen under magnification. (B)
529. LOW 36. LIBERTY - NOT ONE CENT. HT 51. XF. A very light scratch is above the head. (B-C)
530. LOW 37 LIBERTY - MINT DROP. HT 61. XF. (C)
531. LOW 38. LIBERTY - MINT DROP. HT 62. VF/XF. (B-C)
532. LOW 39. LIBERTY - NOT ONE CENT. HT 52. XF/AU. (C)
533. LOW 40. MAY TENTH. HT 65. XF. (D)
534. LOW 44. I TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY. HT. 69; CE 1838-13. XF/AU. (C)
535. SAME. But silvered at some undetermined time. VG/F (B)
536. LOW 45. NOT ONE CENT. HT 56. XF. Traces of red. (C-D)
537. SAME, As above. XF. (C)
538. ANOTHER, VF/XF. (B-C)
539. A FOURTH. C/s ‘ W S’ on both sides. (B)
540. LOW 46. NOT ONE CENT. HT 57. XF (D)
541. ANOTHER, of the same. XF. (D)
542. LOW 46A. NOT ONE CENT. HT 57A. XF/AU, with the minor remnants of a prior silvering. (E)
543. LOW 47. MAY TENTH. HT 66. Brown AU. (C-D
544. SAME, as above. A lot of 3 XF tokens.
545. LOW 48. MAY TENTH. HT 67. XF. (D)
546. SAME. XF. But with corroded surfaces on both sides. (B-C)
547. ANOTHER, VF. (B)
548. LOW 49. HALF CENT TOKEN. HT 73. VF/XF. A die crack runs from the rim at 5:30 through the 7 and into the E of VALUE. (D)
549. SAME, As above. VF. (D)
550. ANOTHER, VF. Crudely holed at 10:30. Rx. Edge dent at 1:00. (B)
551. LOW 51. I TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY. HT 70; CE 1834-16. A group of four tokens, all in State 1. Three are AU and the fourth is XF. (F)
552. SAME, but State 3. Dark brown AU. (C-D)
553. LOW 52. I TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY. HT 71 CE 1834-16. XF. (D-E)
554. SAME, as above. VF/XF. (D)
555. A LOT OF THREE LOW 52 TOKENS. (1) VF/XF , with a number of light rx. Scratches; (2) VF; (3) VG/F with some light scratches and a badly spotted reverse. (D)
556. LOW 53. I TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY. HT 72. VF/XF. Some light verdigris within the lettering. (B)
557. A LOT OF THREE LOW 53 TOKENS. All are VF; the third has been c/s with a large crude "T" in the right field. (C-D)
558. LOW 56, THE SOBER SECOND THOUGHTS OF THE PEOPLE. HT 75; MVB 1840-6. Holed, as always. VF/XF. (D)
559. SAME, As above. Fine. Corroded surfaces on both sides. (B)
560. ANOTHER, Fine, with dark corroded surfaces. (B)
561. LOW 56A. As above, but with the visible remains of a prior silvering. XF. (E)
562. LOW 58. WEBSTER/ CREDIT. HT 16; CE 1838-8. VF. (B)
563. LOW 59. WEBSTER/ CREDIT. HT 17; CE 1838-9. Brown AU. (D-E)
564. LOW 62. WEBSTER/ CREDIT. HT 20; CE 1838-12. VF, but gold pla ted at some undetermined time. About 3/4 of the plating remains. (C)
565. LOW 67. MAY TENTH 1837. HT 68. AU with considerable red. (D)
566. LOT OF THREE LOW 67 TOKENS. Each is XF. (E)
567. AS ABOVE. VF/XF. A few scattered field digs. (B)
568. LOW 67A. SAME, but lightly silvered. VF. (C)
569. LOW 68. MINT DROP. HT 64. VF/XF. A few scattered field marks. (C)
570. LOW 69. NOT ONE CENT. HT 58. VF. (B)
571. LOW 73. FRANCIS BRIGHAM, NEW BEDFORD, MA. HT 176. VF. Some minor scattered field marks. (D)
572. SAME, as above. VG/F. (C)
573. LOW 74. EPHRIAM A. HATHAWAY, PROVIDENCE, RI. HT 428. XF. A few old digs on the reverse do not appreciably detract, (C)
574. LOW 75. ROBINSON'S, JONES & CO. ATTLEBORO, MA. HT 152. VF/XF. (B)
575. LOW 76. ROBINSON’S JONES & CO., ATTLEBORO, MA. HT 153. AU. (E)
576. SAME, as above. VF/XF. (C)
577. LOW 79. W. P. HASKINS, TROY, N.Y. HT 361. VG. (B)
578. LOW 80. S. B. SCHENK, ATTLEBORO, MA. & W. P. HASKINS, TROY, NY. HT 157. XF. (C-D)
579. ANOTHER, This one is VF. (B)
580. LOW 81. HOWELL WORKS GARDEN, ALLAIRE, NJ. HT 200. Holed VG. (C)581. LOW 83. H.M. & E.I. RICHARDS, ATTLEBORO, MA. HT 150. XF/AU. (C-D)
582. GROUP OF THREE LOW 83 TOKENS. VF/XF; VF & F/VF. (D)
583. LOW 84. S.B. SCHENK, ATTLEBORO, MA. HT 158. VF. (B)
584. ANOTHER. Also VF. (B)
585. LOW 86. S.L. WILKINS, LOWELL, MA. HT 174. F/VF. (B)
586. LOW 89. BUCKLIN’S INTEREST TABLES, TROY, NY. HT 349. R5. Good. Not much more than the bust shows on the obverse, while on the reverse, the inscriptions on the left are faint but visible. The right side is extremely weak with only the faint outlines of the lettering. (E)
587. LOW 92. BUCKLIN’S INTEREST TABLES, TROY, NY. HT 353. VF. (C)
588. ANOTHER, VF but very weak at obverse left between 9-11:00 and on the corresponding area on the reverse. (C)
589. LOW 92A. BUCKLIN’S INTEREST TABLES, TROY, NY. HT 354. Fine. As above, but struck on a smaller 27mm planchet. (D-E)
590. LOW 94. CLARK & ANTHONY, PROVIDENCE, R.I. HT 425. XF. (C)
591. LOW 95. MERCHANTS EXCHANGE, NEW YORK CITY. HT 291. XF/AU. (C)
592. LOW 97. MERCHANTS EXCHANGE, NEW YORK CITY. HT 293. XF. (C)
593. ANOTHER. V F. (B)
594. A THIRD. F/VF. (B)
595. LOW 98. MERCHANTS EXCHANGE, NEW YORK CITY. HT 294. XF. (C)
596. SAME, as above, but this token has been gilded as some undetermined time. F/VF. (C)
597. LOT OP THREE LOW 98 TOKENS. (2) VF and (1) F. (C-D)
598. LOW 99. WALSH’S GENERAL STORE, LANSINGBURGH, NY. HT 216. VF/XF. (C)
599. ANOTHER. VF/XF. (C)
600. A THIRD. VF. (B-C)
601. LOW 100. WALSH’S GENERAL STORE, LANSINGBURGH, NY. HT 217. VF/XF. (C)
602. LOW 101. WALSH’S GENERAL STORE, LANSINGBURGH, NY. HT. 218. XF. (C)
603. SAME. Fine. (B)604. LOW 103. R. & W. ROBINSON, ATTLEBORO, MA. HT 154. XF/AU. (C)
605. LOW 104. R & W ROBINSON, ATTLEBORO, MA. HT 155. VF. (C)
606. LOW 105. R & W ROBINSON, ATTLEBORO, MA. HT 156. VF. Light obv. Scratch. (B)
607. LOW 107. HENRY ANDERSON, NEW YORK CITY. HT 219. VF. (B)
608. ANOTHER. VF. (B)
609 LOW 109. BENEDICT & BURNHAM. WATERBURY, CT. HT 104. VF. (C-D)
610. LOW 110. CENTRE MARKET, NEW YORK CITY. HT 239. AU, with some red around the periphery. (D-E)
611. SAME, as above. Choice Brown AU. (D-E)
612. LOW 111. CENTRE MARKET, NEW YORK CITY HT. 240. AU. (D)
613. SAME, as above. XF. (C)
614. ANOTHER. Fine. Small rx. Edge nick. (B)
615. A FOURTH, but this one has been lightly silvered. VF. (C-D)
616. LOW 112. H. CROSSMAN, NEW YORK CITY. HT 243. VF/XF. (C)
617. SAME. VF. (B)
618. LOW 113. H. CROSSMAN, NEW YORK CITY. HT 244. VF. (B)
619. SAME, as above. Also VF. (B)
620. A THIRD. As above, but silver plated at some undetermined time. Fine. (B-C)621. LOW 114. J.H. DAYTON, NEW YORK CITY. HT 249. F/VF. (C-D)
622. LOW 115. P.B. & S. DEVEAU, NEW YORK CITY. HT 250. VF. (C)\
623. LOW 120. DR. FEUCHTWANGER ONE CENT TOKEN. HT 268. Var. 2A. R5. Holed VF. (C-D)
624. LOW 120. DR. FEUCHTWANGER ONE CENT TOKEN. HT 268. Var. 3E. R3. VF/XF. (D-E-
625. SAME, as above. VF. (C-D)
626. ANOTHER. VF. Holed through the tail feathers of the eagle. Heavily corroded surfaces. (B)
627. LOW 120. DR. FEUCHTWANGER ONE CENT TOKEN. HT 268. Var. 5G. R2. Fine, with heavily corroded surfaces. (B)
628. LOW 120. DR. FEUCHTWANGER ONE CENT TOKEN. HT 268. Var. 5H. R1. XF. (E)
629. LOW 120. DR. FEUCHTWANGER ONE CENT TOKEN. HT 268. Var. 6G. R1. (F)
630 LOW 120. DR. FEUCHTWANGER ONE CENT TOKEN. HT 268. Var. 6I. R1. XF. (F)
631. ANOTHER, of the same. XF. (F)
632. A THIRD. VF/XF. (E)
633. A FOURTH. VF. (D)
634. A FIFTH. VF. Dark surfaces which a severe planchet crack. (C-D)
635. A FINAL EXAMPLE. VG/F. (B-C)
636. LOW 122. GEORGE A. JARVIS, NEW YORK CITY. HT 283. VF/XF. (B-C)
637. LOW 123. GEORGE A. JARVIS, NEW YORK CITY. HT 284. Brown AU. (E-F)
638. SAME, as above. XF, some minor spots. ((C-D)
639. SAME, as above. VF/XF. (C)
640. ANOTHER, of the same. (C)
641. LOW 124. WILLIAM SIMES & CO./ NATH’L MARCH, PORTSMOUTH, NH. HT 194. XF/AU (C-D)
642. SAME, as above. AU, with a light old scratch on the reverse. (C-D)
643. LOW 125. S. MAYCOCK & CO. NEW YORK CITY. HT 289. VFXF (C)
644. SAME. Dark F/VF, with some scattered old digs on the reverse. (B)
645. LOW 126. S. MAYCOCK & CO., NEW YORK CITY. HT 290. VF/XF. (C)
646. LOW 130. J.M.L. & W.H. SCOVILL, WATERBURY, CT. HT 105. VF/XF. (C-D)
647. LOW 130R. J.M.L. & W.H. SCOVILL, WATERBURY, CT. HT 106. VF. 1952 restrike. (B)
648. LOW 132. E.F. SISE & CO. PORTSMOUTH, NH. HT 195. VF. (C)
649. LOW 134. SMITH’S CLOCK ESTABLISHMENT, NEW YORK CITY. HT 313. AU. (E-F)
650. SAME. As above. VF (D)
651. LOW 136. SMITH’S CLOCK ESTABLISHMENT, NEW YORK CITY. HT 315. XF. (D)
652. SAME. As above. VF/XF. (D)
653. ANOTHER. Dark VF. (C)
654. LOW 138. SMITHS CLOCK ESTABLISHMENT, NEW YORK CITY. HT 317 but Gilt, as unlisted as such. VF, but with a deep punch mark below the I. (C)
655. LOW 140; HT 334. EZRA B. SWEET, NYC. R3. VF. (D-E)
656. LOW 141. EZRA R. SWEET. HT 335. Brown AU. C/s "(" on Liberty’s neck. (E)
657. LOW 142. BERGEN IRON WORKS, LAKEWOOD, NJ. HT 205. VF, but with heavily corroded surfaces. (C)
658. LOW 145. BUCKLIN’S BOOK KEEPING, TROY, NY. HT 356 – A LOT OF FOUR TOKENS. Here are four of these tokens – all wretchedly struck – (1) Good; (2) Very Good; (3) Fine & (4) Fine with some deep obverse scratches. (D-E)
659. LOW 148. T. DUSEAMAN (sic), BELLEVILLE, NJ. HT 204. VF. (D)
660. SAME, as above. Also VF. (D)
661. ANOTHER, VF, But cleaned long ago. (C)
662. LOW 153. ABRAHAM RIKER, NEW YORK CITY HT 305. VF. (C)
663. SAME, as above. Also VF. (C)
664. LOW 162. INDEPENDENT TREASURY. HT 77B. MVB 1840-8;. VG. Holed at 12;00 and also pierced with a jagged hole in front of the bust. (B)
665. LOW 163. HOWELL WORKS GARDEN, ALLAIRE, N.J. HT 201. VG/F. (E-F)
666. LOW 164. S.B. SCHENK/ H M. & E. I. RICHARDS, ATTLEBORO, MA. HT 151/159. VF. (C-D)
667. ANOTHER. BF/VF. (C)
668. LOW 172. THE SOBER SECOND THOUGHTS OF THE PEOPLE. HT 75A; MVB 1840-6. VF. (C)
669. SAME, as above. (C)
670. LOW 176. GUSTIN & BLAKE, CHELSEA, HT 434. About VF on the obverse but so weakly struck that almost nothing on the reverse is visible. (C)
671. HE LEAVES THE PLOUGH MARCH 4, 1841 TO SAVE HIS COUNTRY. WHH 1840-23 var. 28.8mm. Copper. Unholed. XF. 11.4 grams. Obv: Military bust of Harrison left, MAJ. GEN. W.H. HARRISON THE PEOPLES CHOICE around. Rx: Log cabin at center. HE LEAVES THE PLOUGH above. Below: MARCH 4, 1841/ TO SAVE HIS COUNTRY.
This is the Holland Sale die variety noted by DeWitt in which the uprights of the H in HE and PLOUGH on the reverse are unjoined. Scarce. DeWitt speaks of this as a die variety of 1840-23. We should note that we have never seen an example of 1840-23. The plated reverse of WHH 1840-23 shows the unjoined H in PLOUGH. We suspect that this is the only way it shows up. (E)
672. SAME, as above, but struck in Brass. Hole XF. 6.1 grams. (D)
673. ANOTHER. Also Brass and also XF, but with a tarnish streak running thru the bust. (C-D)
674. A FOURTH. Holed VF. (C)
675. MARCH 4, 1841 HE REDEEMS HIS COUNTRY. WHH 1840-24. 28.5mm. Copper. Holed, as issued. Nice XF. Obv: Military bust of Harrison left. MAJ. GEN. W.H. HARRISON around at top. Below the bust: MARCH 4, 1841/ HE REDEEMS HIS COUNTRY. Rx: THE PEOPLES CHOICE above log cabin at center. THE HERO/ OF/ TIPPECANOE below. Scarce to rare. (D-E)
676. SAME, as above, but struck in Brass. The planchet is pitted & porous; otherwise VF/XF. (C)
677. BORN FEB. 9, 1773. WHH 1840-25. 28.4mm. Copper. XF. Holed, as issued. Obv: Military bust of Harrison left with three circle ornaments on the collar of his coat. MAJ. GEN. W.H. HARRISON BORN FEB. 9, 1773 around. Rx: THE PEOPLES CHOICE above log cabin at center. THE HERO/ OF/ TIPPECANOE below. (C)
678. SAME. VF/XF. (C)
679. ANOTHER, but struck in brass. Holed XF, with some very light linear scratches on the obverse. (C)
680. ANOTHER, of the same. VF/XF. (C)
681. A FINAL EXAMPLE. Silver Plated. Holed. F/VF. (B)
682, BORN FEB. 9, 1773. WHH 1840-27; HT 820. 28.6mm. Copper. VF/XF. Holed, as issued. Obv: Same basic design as #25, but the coat has 3 buttons instead of 4 and there are no ornaments on the collar. The reverse has the same basic design as #25, but is from a different die.(C)
The following tokens all have the same basic design: Obv: MAJ. GEN. W.H. HARRISON above a military bust to the left. Below the bust, the inaugural date of 1841 with 3 stars to either side , and below that, a semicircle of 20 stars. Rx: Displayed eagle with a shield on its breast and a scroll in its beak insc. GO IT TIP. The eagle’s talons grasp an olive branch at left and 3 arrows at right. Below, a ribbon is insc. COME IT TYLER. The whole is enclosed by 26 stars.
The various obverse dies in this series are distinguished on the basis of the number of straps and buttons on the coat. The reverse dies are distinguished by the number of bars in the shield and the number and placement of the berries in the olive spray. Frankly, we have never paid enough attention to this series to be able to tell the difference between the common and the rare.
Lot #107 in the Satterlee Sale presented a group of these tokens with the following comment: "A set of eight varieties, comprising the seven described, and a rare variety from a broken die. The set is believed to be complete, and cannot be made up without much difficulty." This lot realized $3.50, the same price at which "proof" bronze Indian Peace Medals sold for at this sale.
683. WHH 1840-28; HT 811. 25.6mm. Copper, lightly gilded. Holed, as issued. XF. Obv: 3 straps & 4 buttons. Rx: 5 bars; 3 berries above & 1 below. (C)
684. AS ABOVE, but without the gilt. VF. (B-C)
686. WHH 1840-29. 25.7mm. Gilt Copper. Holed, as issued. Lustrous AU. Obv: Same as #28. Rx: 6 bars; 3 berries above, none below. (C)
687. SAME, as above. Holed XF. Small edge nick. (C)
688. ANOTHER, as above. Dark VF/XF. Holed. (B-C)
689. A FOURTH. Holed VF. (B-C)
690. A FINAL EXAMPLE. As above, but struck in grass, lightly gilded. Holed XF/AU. (C)
691. WHH 1840-30. 25.7mm.Gilt Brass. Holed, as issued. AU. Obv: Same as #28. Rx: 6 bars; 2 berries above, 2 below. (C)
692. SAME, as above, Also a nice AU. Holed. (C)
693. A THIRD. This one is XF. Holed. (C)
694. WHH 1840-UNLISTED. 25.7mm. Gilt Brass. Holed, as issued. AU. Obv: Same as #32. Rx: 6 bars; 1 berry above & none below. (D)
695. SAME, as above, but not gilt. VF/XF. (C)
696. ANOTHER. VF, with many light obverse scratches. (B)
697. WHH 1840-33. 25.7mm. Brass. Holed, as issued. XF. Obverse with 4 buttons & 4 straps with sprig decorations between the straps. Rx: 6 bars; 1 berry above & 2 below. (C)
698. ANOTHER, of the same. Holed VF. (B-C)
699. A THIRD. Holed VF. Numerous long vertical scratches in the right obverse field and one thru the bust. (B)
700. WHH 1840-34. 25.7mm. Gilt Brass. Holed, as issued. XF/AU. Obverse with 4 buttons & 4 straps with sprig decorations between the straps. Rx: 6 bars; 1 berry above & 1 below. (C)
701. SAME, as above. XF. Only partial gilt. (B-C)
702 WHH 1840-UNLISTED. 25.6mm. Gilt Brass. Holed. Bright AU, Obv: 4 buttons & 4 straps with sprig decorations between the second and third and third and fourth straps. No period after GEN in the legend. A long die break extends through the 1841 date to the rim at right. Rx: Rx: 6 bars; 1 berry above & 1 below. (D)
703. ANOTHER, of the same. XF. From an earlier state of the dies with the die break running starting at the 8 in the date and not through the 1, as above,. (D)
704. WHH 1840-35. 25.3mm. Gilt Brass. Holed as issued. AU. Obv: e straps and 3 buttons. The reverse is the same as #34 with 6 bars and one berry above and one berry below. Rare – missing from the extensive McSorley offering. (D)
705. WHH 1840-UNLISTED. 25.5mm. Brass, with slight remnants of gilding. Holed, as issued. VF. Obv: 3 buttons & 3 straps with spring decorations between the straps. From a different die than #32 which also has 3 buttons & 3 straps. On this die, the cheek and mouth appear to be puffy and the nose smaller. Rx: Same as #33 with 6 bars; 1 berry above & 2 below. (C-D)
706. SAME, as above, but very slight gilding. VF/XF. Lightly pitted planchet throughout. (C)
707. A THIRD. But struck in copper. VF/XF, with some stray field marks & slightly porous planchet. (C)
The next two numbers have military busts of Harrison to the left surrounded by a legend stating his rank, name and date of birth. They use a common reverse of a displayed eagle holding a scroll in its beak inscribed TIPPECANOE. Please note that the photo in DeWitt/ Sullivan described as WHH 1840-41 is actually a photo of #42.
708. WHH 1840-41. 23.7mm. Brass. XF. Holed, as issued. Obv: Military Bust of Harrison to the left surrounded by a legend stating his rank, name and date of birth. Rx: Displayed eagle holding a scroll in its beak inscribed TIPPECANOE. Scarce. (C)
709. SAME, as above. Also XF, but struck on a pitted planchet. (C)
710. A THIRD EXAMPLE. VF/XF. (B-C)
711. WHH 1840-42. 23.7mm. Brass. VF/XF. One of the more common. Varieties. (B-C)
712. SAME, as above. VG/F. (B)
713. STEAM BOAT VAN BUREN FOR SALT RIVER DIRECT. HT 817; WHH 1840-43, . 23.4mm. Gilt Brass. Bright XF/AU with some light hairline scratches on the obverse. Obv: Military bust left of Harrison, his rank, name and date of birth around. Rx: A steamboat flying a flag insc. with the inaugural year of 1841 steams to the right. STEAM BOAT VAN BUREN above. Below: LOCO-FOCO/ LINE/ FOR SALE RIVER DIRECT.
"Salt River" is a period term meaning political oblivion. Scarce, particularly so in this high condition. (E)
714. SAME. This one is XF. (D)
715. THE BATTLE OF TIPPECANOE. WHH 1840-44. 23.5mm. Brass. Fine. Holed, as issued; the top broken through. An obverse edge nick at 3:00 has distended the metal outwards. Obverse with a military bust of Harrison to the left wrapped in a military cloak. Reverse with TIPPECANOE above a view of a military engagement between soldiers and Indians. Harrison is prominently shown on horseback with his sword raised.
Rare. When this piece was sold in the Satterlee Sale, it brought $1.13, as compared with 15 to 49¢ for the more common small pieces. Elder, in the Lynch Sale, called in "Very Rare". An F/VF piece with a planchet crack brought $200.00 in McSorley I. (E)
716. WEIGHED IN THE BALANCE AND FOUND WANTING. HT 819. WHH 1840-46. 23mm. Gilt Brass. Choice bright AU. Holed, as issued. Obv: Military bust of Harrison left, his rank, name & date of birth around. Rx; WEIGHED IN THE BALANCE AND FOUND WANTING around scales balanced in favor of WHIGS over DEMOCRATS. This variety has the point of the bust opposite the R in BORN. Relatively common. (D)
717. SAME. As above. AU. (C-D)
718. ANOTHER. As above. XF. (C)
719. A FOURTH. Brass. XF. (C)
720. THE HERO OF TIPPECANOE. WHH 1840-49. Brass. AU, a small corrosion spot on the reverse. Holed, as issued. Obv: Military bust of Harrison left, his rank, name & date of birth around. (A very close copy of #46.) Rx: THE PEOPLES CHOICE above a log cabin with flag on roof flying to right. Below: THE HERO/ OF/ TIPPECANOE. Common. (C)
721. AS ABOVE, Also AU but with a few light hairline scratches on the obverse. (C)
722. A THIRD. Brass. XF. (B)
723. ANOTHER. Dark VF. (B)
724. A FINAL EXAMPLE. Fine. (B)
The following tokens all have the same basic design. Obv: Military bust to the right of Harrison enclosed by the legend: MAJ. GEN. W.H. HARRISON BORN FEB. 9. 1773. Rx: THE PEOPLES CHOICE above a log cabin. Below; IN THE YEAR/ 1840. The obverses are distinguished by the number of straps & buttons on the coat; the decoration on the epaulet and the location of the point of the bust to the letters in the surrounding legend. The reverse dies are distinguished by the number of logs in the end of the cabin; the number of planks in the cabin door and the number of hoops in each end of the cider barrel.
725. LOG CABIN TOKEN. WHH 1840-50. 23.2mm. Gilt Brass. Lustrous AU. Holed for suspension. Obv: Bust of Harrison left with 4 straps & 2 buttons. Rx: Log cabin with 16 logs; 4 planks and 4 hoops on the barrel. Premium condition for this piece. (C)
726. A LOT OF THREE. All Gilt and all AU. (E)
727. A LOT OF NINE. 7 are XF (1 with a laminated planchet) and 2 are VF/XF with weak strikes. (F)
728. WHH 1840-52. 23.7mm. Gilt Brass. AU. Holed, as issued. Choice AU. Obv: 4 straps & 2 buttons. Point of bust opposite O in BORN. Rx: 15 logs, 4 planks & 3 hoops. (C)
729. AS ABOVE. A lot of 3. All AU. Holed. (E-F)
730. SAME, But struck in copper (and unlisted thus.) Unholed AU. (C)
731. THREE of the same. But Holed. XF. (D)
732. A WHITE METAL example of 1840-52. Proof-like AU. According to DeWitt, this is a restrike (Probably 1860 period). (C)
733. A DUPLICATE of the above. (C)
734. WHH 1840-53. 23.5mm. Copper. Holed. AU. Obv: Civilian bust 3/4 left. Rx: Log cabin with 16 logs; 3 planks and 3 hoops on the barrel. (The same as WHH 1840-51.) (C)
735. A LOT OF FOUR. (2) Copper. Holed XF; (2). Brass. Both Holed XF, with one having a few light scratches on the obverse. (E)736. WHH 1840-54. 23.5mm. Brass. Holed. XF. Obv: Civilian bust 3/4 left. Rx: Log cabin with 16 logs; 4 planks and 4 hoops on the barrel. (B-C)
737. SAME. Also XF. (B-C)
738. ANOTHER. VF/XF, (B)
739. SAME. Also VF/XF. (B)
740. THE LAST. This one is White Metal. Holed. XF/AU. (C)
741. WHH 1840-55. 23.4mm. Gilt Brass. VF/XF. Holed. Obv: 4 straps & 2 buttons. Point of bust opposite R in BORN. A period is beneath the L of GENERAL (the others all have a short line below). Rx: THE CHOICE OF THE PEOPLE above the cabin. Below: IN THE YEAR/ 1840.
Please note that the photos in DeWitt/Sullivan described as WHH 1840-55 are actually those belonging to #53. Scarce. (C)
742. ANOTHER, Brass. Holed VF/XF. (B-C)
743. WEIGHED IN THE BALANCE AND FOUND WANTING. HT A800. MVB 1840-9. 23mm. Gilt Brass. Unsigned, but ascribed to J.F. Thomas, Sc. VF. Holed for suspension. Obverse with a small bust of Van Buren left, MARTIN VAN BUREN. BORN DEC. 5, 1782 around. The reverse depicts a scale balanced in favor of DEMOCRATS over WHIGS and dated 1840 surrounded by the legend: WEIGHED IN THE BALANCE AND FOUND WANTING. (C-D)
744. ANOTHER. Also VF.
745. CLAY - ELECTED PRESIDENT AND INAUGURATED MARCH 4TH 1845. HC 1844-33; HT 805. 25mm. Brass. Fine. The Rx. is weakly struck as usual. Holed, as issued. The obverse is boldly c/s with a large ornate numeral "7"/ Obv: HENRY CLAY ELECTED PRESIDENT A.D. 1844 around another doofus- looking bust of Clay left. Rx: THE MILLBOY OF THE SLASHES/ INAUGURATED over a scene showing horse & rider traveling toward a mill. Below: MARCH 4TH, 1845. The date has been repunched over a previously unwanted inscription. The old-timers often referred to this token with its hopeful recitation of Clay’s election and inauguration as "The Clay Lying Token".
Please note that the Rulau photo above HT 805 is in fact that of HT 806 and vice versa. (C)
746. THE NOBLE AND PATRIOTIC SUPPORTER OF PROTECTION. HC 1844-35. 24mm. Gilt Brass. Reeded edge. Unsigned, but ascribed to J.F. Thomas. AU. Holed, as issued. Obv: HENRY CLAY BORN APRIL 12, 1777/ THE ASHLAND FARMER around a naked Clay left. The date, 1844, runs upward diagonally below the truncation of the bust. Rx: Wreath around THE NOBLE/ AND/ PATRIOTIC/ SUPPORTER/ OF/ PROTECTION. (D)
747. SAME, as above. XF. (C)
748. LOW 190A. SMALL TEMPLE OF LIBERTY TOKEN. HT 78B. MVB 1836-4. Lightly silvered. VF, but the planchet is visibly bent. Holed for suspension. (D)
749. LOW 192. HENRY CLAY AND THE AMERICAN SYSTEM. HT 79 HC 1840-1.VF. Weakly struck on the reverse – WE not visible. (C-D)750. LOW 245 var. DOREMUS, SUYDAM & NIXON, NEW YORK CITY. HT. 259. XF. But the date, "1844" has been inked in below COR. (E)
751. LOW 251. HALLOCK & BATES, NYC. HT 275. VF. (C)
752. SAME, as above. Fine. (B)
753. ANOTHER. VG/F. (B)
754. LOW 251 (BUT COPPER) HT 276. F/VF. Several long old reverse scratches. (B)
755. LOW 261, H, LAW, NYC. HT 286. VF/XF. (D-E)
756. ANOTHER. VF. (C)
757. A THIRD. VF, but with several small scratches and an edge dent at 3:00. (B)
758. LOW 262. LEVERETT & THOMAS, NYC, HT 287. VG/F, but with a multitude of light old scratches on both sides. (C)
759. LOW 265. WILLIAM H. MILTON, BOSTON. HT 163. VF/XF. (B)
760. LOW 265A. WILLIAM H. MILTON, BOSTON. HT 163A. AU. (D)
761. SAME, but XF. (C)
762. LOW 266. WILLIAM H. MILTON & CO, , BOSTON. HT 164. XF, with some streaky tarnish. (B)
763. ANOTHER, Dark XF. (B)
764. A THIRD. VF. (B)
765. LOW 266A. WILLIAM H. MILTON & CO. , BOSTON. HT 164A. VF. Remnants of a prior silvering. (B)
766. LOW 267. WILLIAM H. MILTON & CO. , BOSTON. HT 165. F/VF Large cud on the reverse rim at 10:00. (B)
767. LOW 271. J. & C. PECK, TROY, NY. HT 363. XF. (C)
768. ANOTHER. VF. (B)
769. A THIRD. VF. (B)
770. A FINAL EXAMPLE. F/VF (B)771. LOW 273. ROBERT RUGGLES, NYC. HT 307. Copper Plain Edge. XF/AU. (D-E)
772. SAME, as above. XF. (D)
773. LOW 274. ROBERT RUGGLES, NEW YORK CITY. HT 308. F/VF, but with a deep punch mark on the obverse in front of the elbow. (B)
774. LOW 284. N. STARBUCK & SON, TROY, NY. HT 368. VF. (D)775. LOW 285A. SUYDAM AND BOYD, NEW YORK CITY. HT. 332A. 26.5mm. Brass. VF.
(F)
776. LOW 291. FOBES & BARLOW, NEW HAVEN, CT. HT 102. XF. (C)
777. ANOTHER, of the same. (C)
778. LOW 300. JOHN J. ADAMS, TAUNTON, MA. HT 181. XF. (D)
779. SAME, as above. VF/XF. (C-D)
780. A THIRD. F/VF. (B-C)
781. LOW 314. FARNSWORTH, PHIPPS & CO., BOSTON. HT 162. F/VF Cleaned. (C)
782. LOW 318. HIRAM JOHNSON, SYRACUSE, NEW YORK. HT 345. Fine. (C)
783. LOW 321. JAMES G. MOFFET, NYC. HT 295. AU with a number of tiny pin point digs at the center of the reverse. (C-D)
785. ANOTHER, but VF (C)
786. LOW 324A. PATTERSON BROS., BUFFALO, NY. HT 212A. Engrailled Edge. VF. (C-D)
787. ANOTHER. F/VF. (C)
788. A THIRD. Fine. Weakly struck at the center with a few old field scratches. (B)
789. LOW 325. PECK & BURNHAM, BOSTON, MA. HT 167. Holed AU. (B-C)
790. SAME, (but no hole) AU with underlying luster. (D)
791. A THIRD. VF. (B)
792. LOW 326. PECK & BURNHAM, BOSTON & S.B. SCHENK, ATTLEBORO, MA. HT 168. XF. (C)
793 SAME, as above. Fine. (A-B)
794. LOW 328. ALFRED D. WILLARD, BOSTON, MA. HT 171. Brown AU. (C-D)
795. ANOTHER. XF/AU with a few light reverse scratches. (B)
796. LOW 358. SPERING, MIXSELL & INNES, PHILADELPHIA. HT 418. Fine. Hole to the left of PHILADA. (B)
797. LOW 383A SAMUEL & JOSPH HARVEY, PHILADELPHIA. HT 410A. G/VF. Very weakly struck at the centers. (B)
798. LOW 387. L. ROBINSON, CHITTTENANGO, NEW YORK. HT 215. Fine. Holed and plugged at 9:00. (B)
799. LOW 392. C.H. WEBB, CONGRESS HALL, NEW YORK CITY. HT 337. Nice AU.
800. SAME. As above. XF/AU. (E)
801. HT 213. W.A. THOMSON, BUFFALO, NY. VF. A few light old reverse scratches. (C-D)
802. HT 214. W.A. THOMSON, BUFFALO, NY. VF. (C)
803. SAME. As above. VF but with numerous scattered digs on the obverse. (B)
804. A THIRD. VF, but holed near the rim at 5:00 and with scattered digs. (A-B)
805. HT 520. DAGGER C/S ON LOW 83 – RULAU PLATE SPECIMEN. A dagger like device has been c/s on the obverse of a VF/XF example of Low 83, HT 150. (C)
806. HT 521. DAGGER C/S ON LOW 99 – RULAU PLATE SPECIMEN. The same dagger c/s has been punched on the obverse of a VF specimen of Low 99; HT 216. (C)
807. HT 522. LEAF C/S ON LOW 8- RULAU PLATE SPEICMEN. 3 leaf shaped ornaments have been c/s on the reverse of an example of Low 8, HT 9 in Fine condition with corroded surfaces.
808. HT 558 Var. EAGLE ATOP SHIELD. 27mm. Brass. AU. This is a thin uniface brass shell with 13 stars surrounded an eagle perched atop a shield bearing the numeral "12". It is the same as HT 558, except that it is struck in brass rather than German Silver.
Rulau speculates that HT 588 may have something to do with Dr. Lewis Feuchtwanger, relying, we suppose, upon its German Silver fabric. We know of no reason why this might be true. From B&R’s 1982 sale of the new York Public Library Collection, #3102. (?)
809. HT 558 Var. EAGLE ATOP SHIELD. 27mm. Brass. VF. The shield bears the numeral "9".
810. HT 558 Var. EAGLE ATOP SHIELD. 27mm. Brass. VF/XF. The shield bears the numeral "25".
811. ` HT 558 Var. EAGLE ATOP SHIELD. 27mm. Copper. AU. The shield bears the numeral "9".
812. HT 580A . CHAMBERLAIN WOODRUFF & SCRANTON/ HOTCHKISS HALL & PLATT, FAIR HAVEN. VF, with some light hairline scratches and some minor field digs. (D)
813. A GROUP OF THREE C.D. PEACOCK TOKENS. HT M19 & M21. The M19 token is AU and the two M21 tokens and XF and VF/XF respectively. (E)
19TH CENTURY MERCHANT TOKENS
ALABAMA
814. 28. J.A. SYLVESTER, SELMA. Lightly tarnished Unc. (C-D)
CALIFORNIA815. 6. JOSEPH BROTHERS, SAN FRANCISCO. Lustrous AU. (E)
CONNECTICUT816. 15. J. E. BASSETT & CO., NEW HAVEN. XF. (B)
817. Ct-Br 3 var. COE BRASS MFG. CO. Fine with corroded surfaces. C/s "17" on the obverse and "COPPER" on the reverse. (B)
818. 20. CELLULOID STRACH CO. NEW HAVEN. CT Nhv 20. XF. (A)
819. 20 var. CELLULOID STRACH CO. NEW HAVEN. CT Nhv 20 var. XF Some dark corrosion spots. As above, but the reverse is from a different die. (A)
820. ANOTHER, of the same. (A)
821. 23. LOT OF FIVE CELLULOID STARCH TOKENS. CT Nhv.23. 1 Unc; 1 XF/AU; 2 XF (one with spots) & 1 VF. (D)
822. UNLISTED. CELLULOID STARCH CO. NEW HAVEN. NHV-25. AU. (B)
823. SAME, as above. XF, scattered tarnish spots. (A-B)
824. UNLISTED. CONCORDIA, SEYMOUR. Ct-Sy-Unlisted. 19.6mm. German Silver. XF. Obv: CONCORDIA/ SEYMOUR within a circle of stars. Rx: CS intertwined monogram within a circle of stars. (C)
825. SAME. As above,. Fine condition. (B)826. 29 var. BROWN & BROTHER’S, WATERBURY. Ct-Wb-1. var. Holed. VF. C/s "18". (A-B)
827. 31A. HOLMES, BOOTHE & HAYDEN, WATERBURY. Ct-Wb 10A. Fine. (B)
828. 32E var. HOLMES, BOOTHE & HAYDEN, WATERBURY. Ct-Wb 17 var. XF. Obv. c/s S G/ 17/ SPRING. Also included is another uniface token c/s NO (in retrograde)/ 20/ SPRING. (B)
829. AS ABOVE, Fine. C/s 7 / 16. (A)
830. 36. WATERBURY BRASS CO. WATERBURY. Ct-Wb 40. Holed AU. (A)
831. 37. WATERBURY BRASS CO. WATERBURY Ct-Wb-44. Holed VF. c/s "4" (A)
832. 37. WATERBURY BRASS CO. WATERBURY Ct-Wb-44. Holed VF. c/s "8" (A)
834. 130. SCOVILL MFG. CO. , WATERBURY. Ct-Wb-30. Holed. AU. (A-B)
835. UNLISTED. SCOVILL MFG. CO. , WATERBURY Ct-Wb-31 Var. Holed XF. C/s "171." (A)
836. SCOVILL MFG. CO. , WATERBURY CT-WB 31 var. VF. c/s "15" (A)
837. 132. SCOVILL MFG. CO. , WATERBURY CT-WB 32 var. Holed XF. (A)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA838. DC-WA 29. UNION CLUB. VF. (B)
839 ANOTHER, of the same. Also VF, but with a small edge clip at 4:00. (B)
840. UNLISTED. WASHINGTON SCHUTZEN PARK. Schenkman W35-5. VF. (B)
841. SIMILAR. W35-10. VF. As above but ‘10" denomination. (B)
843. B55B. GEORGE BURFEIND, COIN DEALER. Tarnished XF. 50 struck in brass. (B-C)
DELAWARE844. 1. J. RANDEL, JR., C&D CANAL. Fine. (C-D)
ILLINOIS845. 1. JOIHN PLANE & CO., BELVIDERE. VF. (B)
846. UNLISTED. PENNSYLVANIA CASH STORE, CANTON. 20.7mm. White Metal. Fine. Very dark with much tin pest. Obv: Military bust of grant to the left, GEN. U. S. GRANT around. Dated 1869 below the bust. Rx: PENNSYLVANIA CASH STORE around DRY GOODS/ ? / ?0. RARE – THE FIRST WE HAVE SEEN. (B)
847. 5. BAKER & MOODY, CHICAGO. Brass. VF. (A-B)
848. GRAND CENTRAL, CHICAGO. IL CH-28. XF. (A)
849. 12. HAMILTON & WHITE, CHICAGO. AG. So weakly struck that only about 40% of each side is visible. (C)
850. LOT OF FOUR HANNAH & HOGG TOKENS, CHICAGO. IL Ch-32 var. (2) pieces struck with a slightly different reverse die; Il Ch-33 (2) pieces, one VF and the other Fine. (C-D)851. 25. PEARSON & DANA, CHICAGO. VF/ (B)
852. 26. PEARSON & DANA, CHICAGO. Bright Unc. (B-C)
853. SAME, As above, but Lightly tarnished AU.854. SEA’S MILINARY DEPT., CHICAGO, Il-Ch 73. Dark VF. (B)
855. 41. WILLOUGHBY, HILL & CO., CHICAGO. Il Chi-165. German Silver. Deeply toned Unc. (A-B)
856. AS ABOVE, but VF. (A)
856A. MOLINE WAGON CO., MOLINE. IL. Mol-1. Choice Brilliant Unc. Pictured on both sides of this token are examples of the company’s wagons. (C)
KENTUCKY857. Ky-Ho-1. BACKROGGE, HOPKINSVILLE. Dark VF with granular surfaces. (C)
858. SAME, as above. Holed VF. (B)
859. UNLISTED. HOWE MACHINE CO., LOUISVILLE. XF. 25.8mm. Brass. XF. Obv: bust right of Elias Howe, Jr. as on KY 15. Rx: LOUISVILLE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION building. (C-D)
860. 18. HOWE MACHINE CO., LOUISVILLE. Ky-Lo 14. AU. A muling of the Locomotive and Exposition Building dies. (C)
861. SAME, as above, but struck in white Metal and unlisted as such. Choice AU. (C)
862. SAME, as above, Also a nice AU. (C)
863. 20. F.S. KIRTLAND, LOUISVILLE. Ky-Lo 17. AU. A few minor spots. Louisville Industrial Exposition obverse. (E)
864. 25. H. MILLER & CO., LOUISVILLE. Brown Unc. A popular pictorial token from this Louisville die sinker. (E-F)865. 27. PREUSER & WELLENVOSS, LOUISVILLE. KyLa-20. Unc. Expo building reverse. Unc. (D)
866. 28. PREUSER & WELLENVOSS, LOUISVILLE. KyLa-21. VF/XF. Locomotive reverse. (C)
867. ANOTHER, of the same. F/VF with slight remains of prior silver plating. (C)
868. 31. J. W. QUEST, LOUISVILLE. VF/XF with scattered dark spots. Locomotive reverse. (D)869. 35. GEORGE WOLF, LOUISVILLE. Ky Lo 40. XF/AU. Scarce. (D)
LOUISIANA870. 2. ALBERT & TRICOU, NEW ORLEANS. 24.1mm. Brass. Fine, but the surfaces of both sides are pitted from corrosion. Still rare and elusive. (F)
871. 21, N. C. FOLGER & SON, NEW ORLEANS. Bright Unc. Popular Pelican pictorial. (C)
872. SAME, as above, but a worn VG. (A)
873. 28. D. GOWANS & CO., NEW ORLEANS. 1851. VF. 1851 Crystal Palace token (C)
874. 36. E JACOBS DAGUERROTYPE ARTIST, NEW ORLEANS. Lightly tarnished Unc. (C)
875. 40. L. W. LYONS, NEW ORLEANS. PL Unc. Minor spot. 2nd obverse variety with the L of L.W. above the IN of CLOTHING. (D-E)
MARYLAND876. MdBa A1. ANCHOR HOTEL. A pair of nice Bright Unc. Tokens. (B)
877. 4 1/2. JAMES AULICK, BALTIMORE. Md 500; Schenkman 60A115. 16mm. German Silver. VF, with several cracks in the planchet. The reverse is c/s with the numeral. "6".
Very little is known of this rare token. It was unknown to Adams, and Duffield did not include it in his listing of Baltimore tokens. Schenkman traces directory listings for him from 1851 through 1857, but not in any business that would explain the need for a "ONE SODA" token. (F)
878. 14. B. C. BIBB, BALTIMORE Md-Ba 8. XF. (B)
879. ANOTHER, of the same. VF. (B)
880. 39. CONCORDIA, BALTIMORE. Md Ba 11. VF. (B)
881. ANOTHER. Cleaned VF. (A)
882. SAME, as above. F/VF. (A)
883. 42. DORMAN’S STENCIL, BALTIMORE. MdBa 25. F/VF. (A)
884. 43. DORMAN’S STENCIL, BALTIMORE. MdBa 26. XF. (B)
885. SAME. VF, with some light field scratches and a slightly corroded planchet. (A)
886. UNLISTED. DORMAN’S STENCIL, BALTIMORE. Schenkman 60D80. VF. (B)
887. 61. GERMANIA MAENNENCHOR, BALTIMORE. MdBa L36. VF. (B)
888. ANOTHER. This one is F/VF. (B)
889. 67. CHAS, W. HAMILL & CO., BALTIMORE. Holed XF (B)
890. A PAIR OF HAMILL TOKEN. Both holed XF, but one has several obverse edge nicks. (C)
891. UNLISTED. G. P. CO. 19mm. Copper. VF. Obv: G. P. CO. Rx: "3" surrounded by rays. The reverse is a Dorman die which leads us to believe that this is probably a Maryland token. (B)
892. 76. BENJAMIN JURY, BALTIMORE. German Silver. VF. 1848 dated and made to appear similar to the then circulating half dime. (E)
893. ANOTHER, of the same. The obverse grades Fine, but the reverse is very weakly struck with the upper left portion of the wreath and VAUX only faintly visible. (C)894. 78(A). KEACH, BALTIMORE. 15.5mm. German Silver. Unlisted Reeded Edge soda water check. VF. (E-F)
895. 80. KENSETT, BALTIMORE. XF. (B)
896. SAME, as above. VF. (A-B)
897. MdBa 64B. LIX, BALTIMORE. VF, with a discolored and lightly corroded planchet struck in nickel. (B)
898. 83. A. KNIGHT, BALTIMORE. 16.2mm. German Silver. Extremely Fine with some minor spots. (F)
899. SAME, as above. Equally as nice. (F)
900. MdBa B65. MABLEY & CAREW’S, BALTIMORE. Bright AU. (B)
901. UNLISTED. MOORE & BRADY, BALTIMORE. MdBa 71 Var. A well-worn AG. C/s 3/ S.W. (A-B)902. 96A. MOORE & BRADY, BALTIMORE. MdBa 72. F/VF. (B)
903. ANOTHER. Fine. (A- B)
904. 99. NONPAREIL, BALTIMORE. MaBa 80. XF. (B)
905. SAME. Also XF, but with a scrape mark on the obverse. (A)
906. A THIRD. This one is VF. (A-B)907. MdBa 83. WM. NUMSEN & SONS, BALTIMORE. F/VF. (B)
102. LOT OF FIVE W N. & SONS, BALTIMORE TOKENS. MdBa 84. Two pieces are F/VF and three are Fine with one of these slightly corroded. (C)
908909. MdBa A84, W. N. & SONS, BALTIMORE. VF. (A-B)
910. 136, SCHUTZEN PARK,BALTIMORE Schenkman S115-5d. XF. (Gun points to A.)
(B)
911. 139, SCHUTZEN PARK, BALTIMORE Schenkman S116-25. Fine. Considerable green corrosion on the reverse. (A)
912. 141, SCHUTZEN PARK, BALTIMORE. MaBa 90. VF. (B)
913. ANOTHER, of the same. Also VF, but with a pitted planchet throughout. (A-B)
914. UNLISTED. SCHUTZEN PARK, BALTIMORE. Schenkman S115-25. Fine obverse and weakly struck AG reverse. Struck in nickel. (B)
915. 150. JACOB SEEGER, BALTIMORE. The obverse grades VF, but the reverse is considerably worn at the center with some stray scratches. (B)
916. 155. JOHN L. SHRIVER, BALTIMORE. MaBa 92. Well-worn Good. 15 stars above the eagle. (B)
917. 159(A). ROBERT SOULSBY, BALTIMORE. German Silver. VF. Reeded Edge. Soulsby was the original proprietor of the Vauxhall (misspelled on this token as VOUX/HALL. (E)
918. MdBa G96. L. C. SPENCER & CO., BALTIMORE. VG. Dated 1848, not 1845. This is the second known specimen. (E)919. 176. CHAS. TREUSCH, BALTIMORE. VF. (B)
920. MITCHELL & BRO., HARFORD CO. Schenkman MD 130M5. VF, but the "5" at center is obliterated. Schenkman locates this token as being from Boothby Hill. (B)
921. HAGERSTOWN BASEBALL CLUB. Schenkman MD. 370H5. 30mm. Brass. XF, some scattered spots. (B)
MASSACHUSETTS
922. 5. HESS & SPEIDEL, APOLLO GARDENS, BOSTON. Joseph Merriam, Sc. Unc, with the scattered dark spots on the reverse. (C-D)
923. SAME, as above. A nice AU without the sots. (C-D)
924. 20. J. J. & W. BEALS, BOSTON. XF/AU. Popular token with a clockface on the reverse. (B)
925. SAME, as above. VF/XF; the surfaces on both sides dark and corroded. (A)
926. 49. MAHONY’S, BOSTON. Lustrous AU. Minor spot. Unusually high condition for this token which usually appears no better than VF. (C)927. 57. JOS. H. MERRIAM, BOSTON. Baker 560B; Schenkman 41. Bright XF/AU. (C)
928. NATIONAL PEACE JUBILEE, BOSTON. MaBo 88. Holed XF. (B)
929. 90. H. B. STANWOOD & CO., BOSTON. AU. (B)
930. ANOTHER, of the same. (B)
931. Ma-Sp-14a. BOLEN’S ARSENAL MEDAL WITHOUT SUN. Musante JAB 4. 27.85mm. Brass. AU. Obverse view of the U.S./ ARSENAL building. The reverse bears a 7 line inscription re the establishment of the armory by Act of Congress in 1794. 7 tokens were struck in brass by Bolen. (D)
932. GIBBUD TEMPERANCE SHELL CARD. Storer 1663. 24.9mm. Brass Shell. Lustrous AU. Obv: A/ FREE/ DRINK/ H.B. GIBBUD SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Rx: WHO SO EVER/ WILL/ LET HIM TAKE/ THE/ WATER OF LIFE/ FREELY. (D)
933. 129. TILLY, HAYNES & CO., SPRINGFIELD. Holed VF. A bit dark. Struck for the 1851 London Crystal palace Exhibition. (C)
934. SAME. But struck in white metal. XF, but very dark and coated with tin pest. (B)
935. UNLISTED. BENJ. GODDARD, WORCESTER. 29.8mm. White Metal. Dark VG. Holed at 9:00. Uniface. Obv: BENJ. GODDARD WORCESTER, MASS. Around WATCH MAKER/ (incused) 58/ & JEWELLER/ 67?/ MAIN ST.
Storer (#1793) lists a token from L. D. Goddard, a watchmaker at 195 Main St. in Worcester. However, this piece is unlisted. (B)
MICHIGAN
936. 2. J. DIMMICK, DETROIT.
Gem Red Unc. (C)937.
8. DANIEL BALL & CO., GRAND RAPIDS. XF. (B)938.
10. FOSTER & PARRY, GRAND RAPIDS. XF, scattered spots. (A-B)939. ANOTHER. VF, but dark lightly corroded surfaces. (A)
940. A THIRD. F/VF. (A-B)
941. 11. FOSTER & PARRY, GRAND RAPIDS. VF. (A-B)
MISSOURI
942. 21B. FITZGIBBON DAGUERROTYPE GALLERY, ST. LOUIS.
Silvered. AU. (C-D)943.
22. FITZGIBBON DAGUERROTYPE GALLERY, ST. LOUIS. Brass AU, a few minor spots. (C-D)
NEW HAMPSHIRE
944. 110. DR. G. G. WILKINS. C/s on a VG 1854 Seated Dime. (C-D)
NEW JERSEY945. NJ-Ac-2. APPLEGATE/S PALACE OF FLYING ANIMALS, ATLANTIC CITY. F/VF. (B-C)
946. ANOTHER, of the same. F/VF. A few scattered corrosion spots and minor edge dents. (B)
947. 16. WHITNEY BROTHERS, GLASSBORO. XF. (C)
948. SAME. As above. F/VF. (B)
NEW YORK
949. 24. STEPHENSON’S JEWELRY STORE, BUFFALO. VF. Some minor corrosion within a few of the letters. (A)950. UNLISTED. MANHATTAN HOTEL & HOTEL BRIGHTON, CONEY ISLAND. 38mm. WM/. XF/AU. Obv: MANHATTAN HOTEL above view of the hotel complex. In exergue: MANHATTAN BE ACH/ CONEY ISLAND. Rx: HOTEL BRIGHTON above view of hotel. In exergue: BRIGHTON BEACH/ CONEY ISLAND. (C)
951. NY-Em 12. ROBERTS DIE WORKS, ELMIRA. Bold c/s on an XF 1888 farthing. (C)
952. 31. JAMES CLARK & CO., HUDSON. Choice Bright Unc. "CLOTING" error. (C)
953. 41. ADMIT, NYC. VF. This was an admission check to the old Park Theater in NYC. (B)
954. ANOTHER, of the same. (B)
955. SAME, as above,. VF but with some light old scratches throughout. (B)
956. SAME. F/VF. (B)
957. ANOTHER, of the same. F/VF. Bent and with several tiny digs and punch marks. (A-B)
958. 41A. PAID, NYC. VF. (B)
959. SAME. As above. A lot of 3 pieces in Very Fine condition. (D)
960. 63. S. H. BLACK, NYC. VF. Electrotype. According to a note in 2 AJN 67/8 p. 9. "He was indicted and tried for the offense of making his own business cards; but, after an impartial trial, honorably acquitted." (B)
961. A PAIR OF NY 63 TOKENS. One is VF and the other F/VF. (C)
962. 64. S. H. BLACK, NYC. VF/XF. Copper over Lead, but most of the copper plating is gone. (B)
963. A PAIR OF NY 64 TOKENS. One is VF with a small edge nick and the other is F/VF. (C)
964. 65. FRIEND & BLACK, NYC. VF/XF. (B)
965. SAME. Fine condition. (B)
966. 67. SAMUEL H. BLACK, NYC. A worn VG with well-marked surfaces. (A)
967. 67A. SAMUEL H. BLACK, NYC. VF. (B)
968. A PAIR OF NY 67A TOKENS. One is VG/F and the other is G/VG. (B)
969. 75. BOWEN & McNAMEE, NYC. VF. (B)
970. 77. BOWEN & McNAMEE, NYC. VF/XF. Cleaned long ago. (B)
971. NY-NY 33 . BOYD’S BATTERY, 1878. Storer 5769. 30.4mm. VF. Obv: An open circle of zinc and copper cylinders around a zinc rosette incused BOYD’S BATTERY. Copper center. Rx: Incused: PATENTED JAN. 17 1878. (C)
972. 136. H. BROWN BRO. & CO., NYC. NY-NY 45. Bright Unc. A large size centennial card. (C)
973. 137. DAVID C. BUCHAN. NEW YORK CITY. VF, But with a punch mark at 12:00 on the obverse and several old long scratches in front of the chair. (C)
974. 137 var. DAVID C. BUCHAN. NEW YORK CITY. As NY 137 but struck in copper. Holed VF. Popular pictorial with curled maple chair (E-F)
975. 141 var. ELEANOR RUGG BYRNE, NYC. Choice AU with the remnants of a prior silvering. Only 72 struck. (E-F)
976. 150. CHESEBROUGH STEARNS & CO., NYC. Mostly Red Unc. (C)
977. 151. CHESEBROUGH STEARNS & CO., NYC. Lightly tarnished XF/AU. (B)
978. 155. CHESEBROUGH STEARNS & CO., NYC. Brown Unc. "DR. SELLECK" added to the die above the eagle. (C)
979. 180. JOHN K. CURTIS, NYC. Mostly Red Unc. Popular obverse with a man in colonial garb seated at a table examining a coin with a magnifying glass. (D)
980. 194. DEAN, NYS. NY-NY 700. Brilliant Proof-like Unc. From the 1876 Centennial storecard series. (C)
981. 210. PHILIP A. DOUGHERTY, NYC. VF/XF with some loss of the copper plating along the left border. A scarce "Good For 6 Cts" token. (C-D)
982. ANOTHER OF THE SAME. VF, with no loss of plating. (C-D)
983. 234. FARMERS AND MECHANICS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY TOKEN IN SILVER. NY-NY 70. 31.2mm. VF. "I am insured" inscription of the reverse indicates that this token, in its various metals, was given to selected policyholders. (C-D)
984. 255. FINCK'S HOTEL, NYC. VF. (B-C)
985. SAME, as above. Dark VF. (B)
986. 259A var. Copper, not brass. XF with some scattered spots. (C)
987. 276. E. P. FURLONG, NYC. XF but the obverse is a bit discolored and the reverse lightly corroded. (B)
988. SAME, as above, Holed XF. (B)
989. ANOTHER. Holed VF. (A-B)
990. 286. GOSLINGS RESTAURANT, NYC. VF, but the planchet is slightly bent. (B)
991. 287. GOULD’S SALOON, NYC. XF. (B)
992. 302. HAVENS, HATTER, NYC. AU. Presenting this token gave the bearer a 10¢ discount on a hat. (B)
993. ANOTHER, of the same. XF. (B)
994. 323. E. HILL, NYC. R&B Unc. but with a corrosion spot to the right of Cupid’s head. (B-C)
995. UNLISTED. J. F. HITCHCOCK & CO., NYC. 32.5mm. Copper. XF. Obv: J. F. HITCHCOCK & CO. 339 BROADWAY, N.Y. around a wishbone above a horseshoe, in the center of which is inscribed, LINES/ NOT HAWKED/ ALL OVER/ CREATION flanked by a 4 leaf clover to the left and a swastika to the right. Rx: GENERAL SALES AGENTS REPRESENTING MANUFACTURERS around PAPETERIES/ ENVELOPES/ FULL LINES/ FINE STATIONERY/ TYPEWRITER PAPER. (B)
996. 341. T, HOAG, NYC. NY-NY 740. PL Unc. A centennial store card. (C)
997. 383. JENNINGS, WHEELER & CO., NYC. Choice AU. "Justice & Fraternity The Constitution Must be Maintained." (B-C)
998. SAME. As above. VF/XF
999. 384. AS ABOVE, but Plain Edge. Unc. (C)
1000. 385. JENNINGS, WHEELER & CO., NYC. Silvered Choice Unc. (C)
1001. SAME, as above. A nice Unc. (C)
1002. ANOTHER, of the same. AU. (B-C)
1003. 385A. JENNINGS, WHEELER & CO., NYC. Brown Unc. As above, but "47 & 49 CHAMBERS ST. (C)
1004. 397A. PROFESSOR JOHNSON, NYC. XF. (B)
1005. 400. PROFESSOR JOHNSON, NYC. XF. Some light old scratches on the face. (A)
1006. 401. PROFESSOR JOHNSON, NYC. - LOUIS KOSSUTH PORTRAIT TOKEN. AU. (B)
1007. SAME, as above. VF. (A-B)1008. 402. PROFESSOR JOHNSON, NYC. Unc. Minor spots. (B)
1009. AS ABOVE, But XF. (A-B)
1010. NY-NY 139. TH. KRUEGER, NYC. Fine, but dark and fully corroded on both sides. Still scarce! (B-C)
1011. ANOTHER, This one is very well worn – G/VG. (B)
1012. 418. M. LEASK, NYC. AU, but a bit dark with a light layer of tin pest on both sides. "Mourning & Illusion Goods." (C)1013. 465. LODER & CO., NYC Mostly Red Unc. (C)
1014. SAME. Also mostly red Unc., but with some dark speckled tarnish on the background. (B-C)
1015. 466. LODER & CO., NYC. Choice bright Unc. (C)
1016. ANOTHER. AU. (B)
1017. 474A. LODER & CO., NYC. Red and Brown Unc. 130 Broadway address. (C)
1018. 482. P.L. & CO., NYC. Ny-Ny 158. VF/XF. An 1876 card from P. Lorillard & Co., the tobacco manufacturer. (B)
1019. 482A. P.L. & CO., NYC. Ny-Ny 158A. XF. As above, but struck in brass. (B)
1020. 483. P.L. & CO., NYC. Ny-Ny 159. VFXF. An 1876 card from P. Lorillard & Co., the tobacco manufacturer. (B)
1021. 483 (var.) . P.L. & CO., NYC. Ny-Ny 160(A). VF. Struck in copper. (B)
1022. 483 (var.) . P.L. & CO., NYC. Ny-Ny 160 var. Brass. Fine. Struck with a different obverse die with the "O" following the "C" in the monogram. (B)
1023. 488. GEORGE H. LOVETT, NYC. Choice Proof-like Unc. Popular "Cupid & dolphin" die. (C)
1024. 508. E. LYON, NYC. Bright AU. (B-C)
1025. SAME, as above. VF/XF. (B)
1026. 509. E. LYON, NYC. XF. (B)
1027. AS ABOVE, but silver plated. XF/AU. (B)
1028. 510. E. LYON, NYC. Choice Unc. (C)
1029. ANOTHER, of the same. This one is AU. (B)
1030. 511. E. LYON, NYC. Bright AU. (B)
1031. 515. MALCOLM & GAUL, NYC. Choice Unc. Red on the obverse and brown on the reverse. (C)
1032. 516. MALCOLM & GAUL, NYC. Choice Unc. (C)
1033. 518 Var. MANHATTAN WATCH CO., NYC. Ny-Ny 179 but Copper. F/VF. Slightly bent. (B)
1034. 520. MANHATTAN WATCH CO., NYC. NY-NY 177B. VF. (B)
1036. 535. J.G. MERRITT, NYC. VF/XF. (B)
1037. 573. METROPOLITAN INSURANCE CO., NYC. R&B Unc. (B-C))
1038. 580. METROPOLITAN INSURANCE CO., NYC. XF. (B)
1039 587. MOSS HOTEL, NYC. Copper. Choice R&B AU. The 1853-4 NYC Directory first lists Daniel Moss as owning a Dining Saloon at 15 Bowery Street. (E-F)
1040. 593(A) MOSS HOTEL, NYC. XF. 1/6 on both sides. (C)
1041. 594(A) MOSS HOTEL, NYC. XF. 1/9 on both sides. (C)
1042. 599(A) MOSS HOTEL, NYC. XF. 3/- on both sides. (C)
1043. 599A Var. DEAN, (NYC) NY 2047 Var. VF/XF. Both obverse and reverse contain the die struck inscription "3/-" the obverse is c/s DEAN from the same punches used to c/s Rulau NY 2047
1044. 600. MOSS HOTEL, NYC. VF. 3/3 reverse. (C)
1045. 601A. MOSS HOTEL, NYC. VF. 3/6 on both sides. (C)
1046. 602. MOSS HOTEL, NYC. Cleaned XF. 3/9 on the reverse. (C)
1047. UNLISTED MOSS HOTEL, NYC. XF. 4/6 on both sides. (C)
1048. UNLISTED. MOSS HOTEL, NYC. XF. 4/9 on both sides. (C)
1049. 610. MOTTS, IMPORTERS, NYC. Copper, F/VF. Multiple old digs through both obverse and reverse. (E).
1050. SAME, as above. G/VG. Holed at 6:30 on the obverse. (C)
1051. 615. WM. H. MOTT, NYC. 27.5mm. Brass. VF/XF with some light scattered tarnish. Anvil pictorial from the 1820s. This attractive specimen has the error reverse on which the address is spelled OLD SHIP rather than the correct, OLD SLIP. (E-F)
1052. SAME, as above. VF/XF but there is a pencil point size deep punch mark at the center of the obverse. (C)
1053. A THIRD EXAMPLE. VF, but with a multitude of light scratches on both sides and a number of small edge dents. (B-C)
1054. 645A. PRESCOTTS SODA WATER, NYC. VF. A popular german silver soda water check. "20 for a dollar". From our 1986 Sale of the Julian Leidman Colleciton, #4679. (E-F)
1055. 652. LOUIS RAHM, NYC. R&B Unc. Rahm’s business building, shown on the reverse of this token, also housed the Horter Die Sinking establishment. (C-D)
1056. ANOTHER. Of the same. Equally as nice. (C-D)1057. 657. WH. H. RICHARDSON, NYC. PL Unc. Unc. (B)
1058. 662. J. L. & D. J. RIKER, NYC. VF. Reverse discolored. (A)
1059. 731. S. ROOT & CO. DAGUERRIAN GALLERY, NYC. Mostly Red Proof-like Unc. with a few very minor spots. (E)
1060. 732. S. ROOT & CO. DAGUERRIAN GALLERY, NYC. AU; a few scattered dark spots. (C)1061. 765A. AUGUSTUS B. SAGE, NYC. NUMISMATIC BOOK LOTTERY TOKEN. Brown Unc. (C)
1062. NY-NY A270. ,N.J. SCHLOSS & CO. NYC. XF. With integral loop at top. Copy of medal won at the 1889 Exposition Universelle. (B)
1063. NY-NY B270. N.J. SCHLOSS & CO. NYC. VF. With integral loop at top, as made. (B)
1064. 780. var. EDWARD SCHMIDT’S RESTAURANT, NYC. C/s "10" at center. Fine condition with both sides corroded throughout. Rarity underestimated by Rulau – the first we have seen. (C-D)1065. 788. J. W. SCOTT & CO., NYC. Bright AU. Holed. A centennial card. (B)
1066. 813. JAS S. SMITH & CO., NYC. Unc. (C)
1067. 818. SMITH & HARTMANN, NYC. Toned AU. Indian Chief obverse. (C-D)
1068. 820C. F.B. SMITH & HARTMANN, NYC. Proof-like AU. Indian Head obverse and George M. Patchen trotting horse reverse. (C)
1069. 823. SMITHSONIAN HOUSE, NYC. Cleaned XF. Porous planchet. (C)
1070. 833. LEWIS L. SQUIRE & SONS, NYC. AU. (C)
1071. SAME, as above. Dark XF/AU. (B)1072. 839A. JOS. STINER & CO., NYC. "1/4" denomination with P c/s within the star. XF. (B-C)
1073. 839A. JOS. STINER & CO., NYC. "1/4" denomination with S c/s within the star. VF. (C)
1074. 846. STRASSBURGER & NUHN, NYC. Baker 576. Choice bright Unc. Unaccountably unlisted by Rulau in his merchant token reference. (B-C)1075. 891. TAYLORS & RICHARDS. NYC. VF/XF. (B)
1076. 900. A. D. THOMPSON, NYC. VF.XF, (C)
1077. 906. A. D. THOMPSON, NYC. VF. As above, but 2/6 reverse. (C)
1078. ANOTHER. This one is a well-worn VG. (B)1079. 913. TPD, NYC. Cleaned XF. (C)
1080. 921A. TREDWELL, KISSAM & CO., NYC. VG/F. (C)
1081. NY-NY 340. UNION COFFEE CO., NYC. MARY ANDERSON. Holed VF/XF with some scattered field marks. (B)
1082. SAME, as above. VF. with a few scattered light digs on the obverse. (B)1083. 935. JAMES T. WARE, NYC. 28mm. Brass. Choice About Uncirculated. A terrific pictorial of a man with a top hat standing on a drayage wagon holding the reins of a horse. (E-F)
1084. 945. URIAH WELCH, NYC & RICHFIELD SPA. Brown Unc. with traces of red. (C)
1085. 955. A. WISE UNION STORE, NYC. Mostly Red Unc. (C)
1086. 963. C. WOLFE, SPIES & CLARK, NYC. Baker 592. 25.8mm. S Brass. Plain edge. G/VG. A relatively attractive piece with honest wear. (F)1087. NY 964. WOOD'S MINSTRELS. NYC. Silver. XF. (B-C)
1088. 968. WILLIAM P. WOODCOCK, NYC. Bright Proof-like AU. One of the most graphic tokens in the storecard series. Depicting a woodcock in a field. A special piece from the hand of George H. Lovett. (E-F)
1089. 969. WOODGATE & CO., NYC. Choice Proof-like Brown Unc. (C-D)
1090. 974. WOODGATE & CO., NYC.; Baker 593C. right Unc. with some minor tin pest. (C)
1091.
NY-OS 20. OSWEGO STARCH FACTORY. VF. A few scattered dark spots. (C)1092. NY-Ro 9. SARGENT & GREENLEAF, ROCHESTER. XF. (C)
1093. UNLISTED. SARGENT & GREENLEAF, ROCHESTER. 29mm. Silver Plated Brass. Uniface. XF. Obv: Incused letters, SARGENT & GRFEENLEAF CO. around ROCHESTER/ N.Y.U.S.A. (B)
1094. 1019. OLCOTT & BROTHER, ROCHESTER. Lustrous Unc., but with a dark corrosion spot to the right of the lamp. Popular pictorial with a large railroad headlamp. (B)
1095. 1022. FREDERICK STARR, ROCHESTER. Bright Unc. Popular piano pictorial. (C)
1096. NY-Rm 14. ROME BRASS & COPPER CO., ROME, Copper. Holed XF. C/s "5" (A)
1097. NY-Rm 22. ROME IRON WORKS – LOT OF THREE. All holed. (1). VF. C/s "8"; (2) Fine C/s NG SPRING; (3) Good. C/s 16 SPRING. (C)
1098. 1028. A. C. YATES, SYRACUSE. Bright AU. (B)
1099. ANOTHER, equally as nice. (B)
1100. THE SAME, but remnants of a prior silvering. XF. (B)
1101. 1029. A. C. YATES, SYRACUSE. Brown Unc. (C)
1102. 1051. E.L. PERCY, TROY. Lustrous Unc, a few minor spots. (B-C)
1103. ANOTHER, of the same. XF. (B)
1104. UNLISTED. TROY BUSINESS COLLEGE, TROY. 22.5 Copper. Unc. Obv: BUSINESS/ COLLEGE around TROY. Rx: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER around lamp of learning.
1105. SAME, as above, but struck in white metal. (B)1106. 1064. T.L. KINGSLEY & SON, UTICA. Bright Unc. (B)
1107. 1067A. WM. SEDGWICK, WAVERLY. NY-WV 8A. Brown Unc. A scarce Centennial storecard. (C-D)
1108. 1068. C. A. M. SMITH, WINDSOR. XF. (B)
OHIO
1109. Oh-Ci 8 var. BELLVUE HOUSE, BELLVUE. VF. Variety with only 11 stars around "5". (B)1110. CENTENNIAL HOTEL, CINCINNATI. Lipscomb Ci 4230. XF. (B)
1111. Oh-Ci 21. LION BUGGY CO., CINCINNATI. VF. (B)
1112. Oh-Ci 50. CINCINNATI INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION, 1870. Bright Unc. (B)
1113. Oh-Ci UNLISTED. FRANK HARFF, CINCINNATI. Unlisted by Lipscomb. 21.9mm. Copper. (Jas. Murdock, Jr.) XF. Light old scratch thru FRANK H. Obv; FRANK HARFF * CINCINNATI * around 10. Rx: 17 stars around "10". Murdock signature at bottom. (B)
1114. Oh-Ci 93. HOTEL SAVOY, CINCINNATI. XF. (B)
1115. Oh-Ci 119. MABLEY & CAREW, CINCINNATI. Bright XF/AU. (B)
1116. Oh-Ci 138. HENRY PROBASCO, CINCINNATI. Proof-like Unc. (B-C)
1117. Oh-Ci 170. WRIGHT & SON, CINCINNATI. VF. Light corrosion. WE MAKE C HECKS Rx. (B)
1118. C. SCHEMLZ, CINCINNATI. Ci-5720. Fine, Obv. Edge nick at 7:00. (B)
1119. UNLISTED. HULL & DUTTON, (CLEVELAND.) 39mm. WM. AU. Obv: E. R. HULL & DUTTONS LEGAL GUARANTEE around a view of the store. Rx: WE GUARANTEE/ THAT/ THE GOODS BOUGHT OF US/ ARE AS REPRESENTED AND/ LOWER IN PRICE, THAN THEY CAN/ BE BOUGHT ELSEWHERE, SHOULD/ YOU BECOME DIS\SATISFIED AT/ ANY TIME WE WILL EXCHANGE/ THE GOODS, REFUND YOUR/ MONEY, OR GIVE YOU/ A REBATE IN/ HARD CASH/ E.R. HULL & DUTTON.
This department store was purchased by the May Co. in 1898. (B-C)1120. Oh-Co 11, HART SCHRADER, COLUMBUS. 2 1/2¢. VF. (B)
1121. UNLISTED. MURPHEY & KENNEDY, MANSFIELD. 21.6mm. Brass. XF. (Jas. Murdock, Jr.) Obv: MURPHEY & KENNEDY/ MANSFIELD/ OHIO. Rx: "10" surrounded by 9 stars and CENTS. (B)
OREGON
1122. PHOENIX BUTTON. ORE 12. VF/XF. NO 1 under Phoenix. (D)
PENNSYLVANIA1123. Pa-La 7. L.K. LANCASTER. VF. Light corrosion. (A-B)
1124. ANOTHER, of the same. VF, but slightly bent. (A)
1125. 19. A.D. ANGUE, PHILADELPHIA. XF; a few scattered spots. Scarce – much underrated by Rulau. (C-D)
1126. 59. BROWNING BROTHERS, PHILADELPHIA. Choice Proof-like Unc. Popular druggist token. (D)
1127. 63(A). BURR & WITSILL, PHILADELPHIA. PaPh 846(A). WM. Dark VF/XF with a light covering of tin pest. (A-B)
1128. 113. I.L. CRAGIN & CO., PHILADELPHIA. PaPh 883. Bright AU. (B)
1129. ANOTHER, of the same. (B)
1130. 146. EVANS & WATSON, PHILADELPHIA. PaPh 36; Baker 530A. Copper Nickel. Unc. (D-E)
1131. 191. JAMES HARMSTEAD, PHILADELPHIA. XF. (B)
1132. 196A. SAMUEL HART & CO., PHILADELPHIA. Reeded Edge. Lustrous Unc. (B)
1133. ANOTHER, of the same. (B)
1134. 264 TYPE. WM. H. KEY & J.H. DIEHL, PHILADELPHIA DOUBLE CARD. PaPh 188 var. Unlisted in Brass. Unc. with a few scattered light spots. An unusual "double card" containing the ads for two of the most eminent Philadelphia tokens makers. (E-F)
1135. 296. LINGG & BRO., PHILADELPHIA PAPH 222A. XF. Minor reverse edge nicks and dent. (B)
1136. 298. LINGG & BRO., PHILADELPHIA PaPh 222. Choice bright AU. (C)
1137. 317. LINGG & BRO. PHILADELPHIA. PaPh 243. Holed PL Unc. (B)
1138. PaPh 326. PHILADELPHIA RIFLE CLUB. AU. (B)
1139. ANOTHER, of the same. Also AU. (B)
1140. 327. WILLIAM W. LONG, PHILADELPHIA. VF/XF with several edge nicks and a reverse field dig. (B)
1141. 332. ROBERT LOVETT, JR., PHILADELPHIA. Lightly toned Unc. Stephen Girard statue. (D)
1142. 339. ROBERT LOVETT, JR., PHILADELPHIA. Baker 556B. R6. AU; some scattered tarnish spots. Equestrian Washington obverse. (C)
1143. 398. PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM, PHILADELPHIA. Copper. Plain Edge. Fine, with a number of minor edge dents. Designed by Christian Gobrecht and struck at the U.S. Mint about 1830. (Julian UN-22) The obverse bears a clothed bust to the left. In a curve above, CHARLES WILSON PEALE FOUNDER, and below, 1784. The reverse bears the legend: PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM INCORPORATED 1821 surrounding a wreath composed of branches of oak with acorns crossed and tied below. (C-D)
1144. 404B. JACOB RECH, PHILADELPHIA. PaPh 337. Unc; a small corrosion spot on A of CENTENNIAL. A scarce large size centennial card. (B-C)
1145. 408. J. REED, PHILADELPHIA. Brilliant PL Unc. A centennial store card. (C)
1146. 418. W.H. RICHARDSON, PHILADELPHIA. Bright AU with a few light scattered spots. (B)
1147. 419. W.H. RICHARDSON, PHILADELPHIA. Choice Mostly Red Unc. (C)1148. 424. W.H. RICHARDSON, PHILADELPHIA. XF, with some areas of light tarnish. (A-B)
1149. 427. W.H. RICHARDSON, PHILADELPHIA. XF. (A-B)
1150. 443. JOHN G. SCHMIDT, PHILADELPHIA. PaPh 356B. Brass. AU. (B)
1151. 445. SAME, as above, but struck in white metal. AU. (B)
1152. 476. SLEEPER & FENNER, PHILADELPHIA. Brilliant PL Unc. (C)
1153. PaPh 400. VICTORIA CORDAGE WORKS, PHILADELPHIA. AU. Holed, as made. (A-B)
1154. ANOTHER, of the same. Holed VFXF. (A)
1155. A THIRD. Holed. VF. (A)
1156. 532. WANAMAKER & BROWN, PHILADELPHIA – LOT OF 4. 3 pieces are XF with scattered spots and the 4th is a holed VF with numerous edge dents. (C)
1157. 588.1/2. YATES & CO., PHILADELPHIA. PaPh 530. Bright AU (B-C)
1158. 593. SCRANTON STOVE WORKS, SCRANTON. PaSc 7. XF. Some light discoloration. (A-B)
1159. Pa-Pt 9 .GUSKY’S, PITTSBURGH. Holed XF with scattered digs and field abrasions. (B)
1160. 595. ENTRACHT, TYRONE. PaTy 3. VF. (A-B)
RHODE ISLAND
1161. 20. A. A. PLASTRIDGE, PROVIDENCE.
Ri-Pr 17. Bright Unc. (C)
TENNESSEE
1162. Tn-Me 25. HOTEL LUEHRMANN. MEMPHIS.
VF, with spots on both sides. (D)1163. 12. FRANCISCO & CO., MEMPHIS. Choice Bright Unc. (C-D)
1164. 53, FRANCISCO & WHITMAN, NASHVILLE. Brilliant Unc. (C-D)
1165. Tn-Na 10. HOTEL NASHVILLE. AU. (D)
1166. ANOTHER. VF. Several obv. Spots. (C)
1167. Tn-Na 10 var. HOTEL NASHVILLE. XF. As above, but the reverse is struck from a different die with the fraction lime extending below the "2". (C)
1168, Tn-Na UNLISTED. 15.7mm. German Silver. Unc. Obv: L. M. at center, with a 5 pointed star above & below. The reverse is the same as appears on the Hotel Nashville tokens (Tn-Na 10). (C)
1169. SAME, as above. VF/XF., (B-C)
VIRGINIA1170. 6. R. C. BARCLEY, NORFOLK. VF. (B-C)
1171. 103. MARSHALL HOUSE, ALEXANDRIA. VF. Marshall House is where Col. Elmer Ellsworth was shot attempting to prevent a Confederate sympathizer from hauling down the Union Flag. He is considered the first casualty of the Civil War. (C)
1172. AS ABOVE, also VF, but with several light corrosion spots. (C)
WISCONSIN1173. 2. I. A. HOPKINS, MILWAUKEE. AU. (B-C)
1174. 3. I. A. HOPKINS, MILWAUKEE. VF, A bit dark. (A-B)1175. 13. A. B. VAN COTT, RACINE. XF. RACIM error. (C)
1176. WI-Sb 3. BERTSCHY & THAYER, SHEBOYGAN. Dark Fine. (C)
WYOMING
1177. Wy-Ch 7. MASTEN, CHEYENNE.
VF. Planchet slightly bent. A rare saloon token. (D)
NON-LOCAL
1178. A. BAYER. 20mm. Brass. VF, with scattered dark tarnish. Obv: A CLOSE COPY OF A CIVIL WAR TOKEN DIE, "THE FLAG OF OUR COUNTRY" around a waving flag. Dated 1866. Rx: */ 1 P./ A. BAYER. (C)
1179. J. D. BENSON. Brunk Unlisted. C/s from a prepared punch across the obverse of a corroded 1863 Indian Cent. (B)
1180. A BOSTWICK. Brunk Unlisted. C/s from a prepared pinch on the obverse of a good 1852 large cent. The last few letters of the c/s are a bit light. (B)1181. MV 73. RONBERT H. DUNBAR’S FOOT SUPPORT. VF. (C)
1182. MV 75. MAVERICK EAGLE/ UTE TOKEN OR BUTTON. 18.7mm. Brass. XF. Rulau notes that Albert considers this a clothing button. (C)
1183. ANOTHER, of the same. F. (C)
1184. UNLISTED EAGLE TOKEN. 18mm. Brass. XF. Obv: Incused displayed eagle facing left. Rx: 6/ CENTS. (B-C)
1185. SAME, as above. VF. (B)
1186. ANOTHER, of the same. (B)
1187. UNLISTED EAGLE TOKEN. 19.8mm. Brass. Uniface. Incused "6" at center surrounded by four c/s displayed eagles facing right at each side. (C)
1188. R. FOSTER. Bold c/s form a prepared punch on the obverse of a VG 1847 large cent. Unlisted by Brunk.
1189. W. KNIGHT. Brunk Unlisted. C/s from a prepared punch across the obverse of a well worn 1857 Seated Dime. (B)
1190. J. LOWERY Bold c/s from a prepared punch on the obverse of a blank 25mm brass planchet. The other side of the token is c/s "6 1/4/ CTS". (C-D)
1191. PERKINS. Brunk 31660. curved c/s from a prepared punch on the obverse of a VF 1854 half cent. (C)
1192. E. REYNOLDS/ 1856 c/s from a prepared punch with multiple floral decorations above and an acorn decoration below stamped into the reverse of an 1847 large cent. (C)
1193. P. SIMPSON c/s from a prepared punch on both sides of a fine 1845 large cent. Unlisted by Brunk. (B)
1194. C. W. STEWART. Brunk Unlisted. C/s from a prepared punch on the obverse of a Good 1852 large cent. (B)
1195. UNLISTED NY SILVERSMITH COUNTERSTAMP. c/s on the obverse of a fine1890 Seated Dime. The top line is obliterated. Each line from the following 4 lines I s from a prepared punch. MAKER/ NEW YORK/ STERLING/ SILVER.1196. MV 413. GEO. WOLBRECHT’S TIVOLI. Fine. (B)
CIVIL WAR PATRIOTIC TOKENS
R5. Red Unc. (D)
1197. 1/436.
1198. 5/288. Brass, with the remains of some prior silvering. VG. (C)
1199. 6C/314. R5. XF. (C)
1200. SAME, but partially gilded. Unlisted. VF/XF. (C)
1201. 10/312. R1. Unc. With considerable red. (C)
1202. 13/297. R2. R&B Unc . (B-C)
1203. 16/300. r3. Choice Mostly Red Unc. (C-D)
1204. 18/304. R7. VF obverse, VG reverse. (B-C)
1205. 18/357. R6. Harshly cleaned VG. (B)
1206. 22/418. R3. R&B Unc. (C)
1207. 28/303. Brass. R5. VF. A few scattered spots. (C)
1208. 29/303. R5. Brass. VF, light graffiti scratched into both sides. (B)
1209. 32/275. R7. Worn VG. (B)
1210. 34/276. R8. VF, but severely scratched on both sides. (B)
1211. 34/277. R5. VF, but with a light layer of corrosion on both sides. (B)
1212. 35/274. R6. Fine. (B-C)
1213. 35/277. R5. VG. (B)
1214. 35/278. R8. F/VF. (C)
1215. 37/256. R2. Mostly Red Unc. Popular Copperhead token. (C)
1216. ANOTHER, equally as nice. Ex- Virgil brand Collection.
1217, 37/434. R1. Mostly Red AU. (B)
1218. 43/388. R2. Choice Red Unc. Ex-Virgil Brand. (C)
1219. 45/332. CN. R7. VF/XF. (D)
1220. 46/339. R1. Choice Red Unc. Ex-Virgil Brand. (C)
1221, 47/332. R1. Mostly Red Unc. (C)
1222. 49/343. R1. Mostly Red Unc. (C)
1223. SAME. As above. XF. (B)
1224. ANOTHER, of the same. (B)
1225. 51/334. R1. R&B Unc. A couple of very tiny scratches on the obverse at upper right. (B)
1226. 54/296. R5. VF obverse, Reverse is VG. (B)
1227. 54/430. R3. Choice Red Unc. Struck from rusted dies. (C-D)
1228. 61/198. R3. Choice Unc. With considerable red. (C)
1229. 63/366. R1. Gem Red Unc. (C)
1230. 65A/371. R6. XF/AU. (D)
1231. SAME, as above. XF. (C-D)
1232. 67/372. CN. R5. Fine, but planchet is badly pitted on both sides.
1233. 68/355. R4. VF. (C)
1234. 68/359. R8. Harshly cleaned Fine. "NOT" removed on the reverse. (C)
1235. 79/351/ R1, Choice R&B Unc. (B-C)
1236. SAME, As above. R&B AU. (B)
1237. 80/351. R3. Choice Red Unc. This is the Fuld Plate specimen from the George Fuld Collection. (D)
1238. AS ABOVE, but this one has been gilded and is unlisted as such. (D)
1239. 83/264. R5. VF. (C-D)
1240. 98/291. R5. Harshly Cleaned VF with several deep scratches on the reverse. (B)
1241. 103/293. R5. Harshly cleaned VG/F. (B)
1242. 103/375. R4. Choice Red Unc. (D)
1243. SAME. VF. (B-C)
1244. 103/375. R4. Harshly cleaned Fine. (B)
1245. 104/263. R5. Fine. Edge dented at 5:00 on the reverse. (C)
1246. SAME, as above. VG. (C)
1247. A THIRD EXAMPLE. VF. Struck on a pitted planchet with the slight remains of a prior silvering. (C).
1248. 106/432do. Baker 491. XF. Struck over a Brimelow storecard. (E-F)
1249. ANOTHER, of the same. VF/XF. (E)
1250. 107/432. R1. XF. (B)
1251. 107.432. CN. R8. F/VF weakly struck at the centers as always. (D)
1252. 110/442. R1./ Baker 474. Mostly Red Unc. (C)
1253. ANOTHER, equally as nice. (C)
1254. 118/418. Brass. R5. XF/AU. (C)
1255. 125/248. R6. Harshly cleaned XF. (D)
1256. 127/201. R4. VF. Very weakly struck at the centers as usual. (D)
1257. 127/248a. R4. AL 1864-56. VF. (C-D)
1258. 127/248. Brass. XF. Lightly Silvered. Unlisted as such. (D)
1259. 127/248. gold plated and unlisted as such. VF/XF. (E)
1260. 127/295. R9. VF, but multiple deep digs on Lincolns face and at the centers of the reverse. (C)
1261. 128/289. R7. Silver Plated. XF. (E)
1262. 128/290. R7. Gilt. Bright AU with some light spotting. (E-F)
1263. 132A/ 149. AL 1864-6. R5. VF. (E)
1264. 135/458. Brass. R6. VF. Holed At 1:00. (E)
1265. 136/397a. R1. Choice R&B Unc. (B-C)
1266. 138/256. R3. GMcC 1864-35. Mostly Red Unc. (C)
1267. 138/434. R1. Mostly Red Unc. Ex-Virgil Brand. (C)
1268. 141/307. R1. Choice AU. (B-C)
1269. 141/307. Gold Plated. AU. (D)
1270. 151/430. R1. VF; the centers weakly struck as always. (B)
1271. 155/431. R4. Lustrous Red & Brown Unc. There are some tiny dark spots at the center of the reverse. This is an "Indiana Primitive " – most unusual in this high grade. (E-F)
1272. 174/272. R1; Baker 477. Unc. Traces of Red. (B-C)
1273. SAME, as above, but silvered, about half of which still remains. XF. (C)
1274. 191/443. R2. R&B Unc. (C)
1275. 195/378. R3. Choice Unc with considerable red. (C)
1276. 201/295. CN. R8. Very weakly struck with virtually no detail at the centers on both sides. (D)
1277. 201/432. R3. Double Strike. XF. (C)
1278. 202/434. R1. Mostly Red Unc. (C)
1279, 208/410. R1. R&B AU. (B)
1280. 214/416. R1. VF/XF. (B)
1281. 219/320. R1. Mostly Red Unc. (C)
1282. 220/322. R1. Cleaned AU. (B)
1283. 225/327. R1. Mostly Red Unc. (C)
1284. 231/352A. R1. R&B Unc. (B-C)
1285. 235/269. R2. Harshly cleaned XF. (B)
1286. 236/421. R1. R&B Unc. (B-C)
1287. SAME, as above. R&B Unc. (-C)
1288. 237/423. R1. Red/Orange Unc. (C)
1289. SAME, As above, R&B Unc. (C)
1290. 238/402. R4. VF. Indiana Primitive. (E)
1291. 238/405. R3. VF. Discolored on both sides. Edge clip at 4:00 and some light corrosion on the reverse. (D)
1292. 239/421. R3. Mostly Red//Orange Unc. (D)
1292A 241/338. R2. Brown Unc. Popular Monitor die. (D)
1293. 255/392. R1. Gem Red Unc. This is the Fuld Plate specimen from the George Fuld Collection. (D)
1294. 255/393b. R3. Brass. Choice AU. (C)
1295. 258/446. R7. Fine Obverse and VF reverse. (C)
1296. SAME, VF Obverse and VF reverse. (C)
1297. A THIRD EXAMPLE. VG. (C)
CIVIL WAR STORECARD TOKENS
CONNECTICUT
1298. 35A-1a. R3. VF/XF. (B)
1299. 560A-2A. R4. Brown Unc. (E)
ILLINOIS
1300. 95B-1a. R6. VF. Deep pencil point dig at obverse center. (B)
1301. 150J-11a. R7. VF with some light obverse corrosion. (C)
1302. 150R-2a. R7. F/VF. (D-E)
1303. 150AD-1a. R2. VG/F Corroded surfaces on both sides. (A-B)
1304. 700A-1a. R5. VG with badly corroded surfaces. Pontiac is a single merchant town. Only one variety for the merchant. (B-C)
1305. 795A-2a. R2. Choice Unc. With much red. (C)
INDIANA
1306. 70A-1a. R6. Fine, a bit dark. Avilla is a single merchant town. (C-D)
1307. 230B-1A. R6. VF Obverse; VG reverse. Book Dealer. (D)
1308. 260A-3a. R5. VF. Pencil point dig to the elft of the date on the reverse. (B-C)
1309. 350B-1a. R5. VF. Some scattered dark spots on obverse left. (C)
1310-1339. NO LOTS
1340. 350C-2a. R5. VF. (C-D)
1341. 370A-1a. R6. F/VF. (D-E)
1342. 460B-1a. R4(+) Choice Mostly Red Unc. (D-E)
1343. 460G-Unlistd. Reverse die #1043. VF. (D)
1344. 630A-6a. R3. VF. (C)
1345. 630B-1a. R4 Choice AU. Mostly Red. Weakly struck as are all of these Indiana Primitives. Premium condition for this piece. (E)
1346. ANOTHER, of the same. Fine – the condition it is often found in. (C)
1347. 780B-1a. R4. Porous VG/F. Only a variety for this merchant. (C)
1348. SAME, as above. F/VF. Large edge cud. Some dark corrosion over 40% of the obverse. (C)
1349. 860C-1a. R3. Red Unc. Dark tarnish spot near obverse center. (E)
1350. SAME, but VF. (C)
KENTUCKY
1351. 150C-1A. R4. Fine Struck on a pitted planchet. (D)
MASSACHUSETTS
1352. 260A-1A. R5. Unc. A bit weakly struck. (D)
1353. ANOTHER. This one is VF. (C)
MICHIGAN
1354. 3A-1a. R4. Nice Unc. With much red. (E)
1355. SAME, As above. XF. (D)
1356. 25A-1a. R3. AU, Minor spots. (B)
1357. SAME, as above. A lot of 5 pieces. XF (1); VF/XF (1); VF (2); & VF with corroded surfaces. (E)
1358. 25B-2a. R6. VF. Druggist token. (C)
1359. 35A.-2a. R4. VF> Small rx. Edge nick. (D)
1360. 40A-1a. R3. R&B AU. (C)
1361. 40A-2a. R3. Fine. (B)
1362. 40B-3a. R7. Fine. Plugged thru the date and a small "v" wedge out of the rim. (B)
1363. 40D-3a. R2. XF. (B-C)
1364. SAME. Fine. Holed with lightly corroded surfaces.(A)
1365. 65A-1a. R4. VF. Some light discoloration. (D)
1366. 90A-2a. R3. VF/XF. Single merchant town. (D-E)
1`367. SAME, VF. (D)
1368. SAME, Also a nice VF. (D)
1369. 190A-1a. R2. XF. (B)
1370. SAME, VF. (B)
1371. 200A-4a. R5. F/VF. (C)
1372. 200B-3a. R4. VF/XF. Planchet slightly granular. (C)
1373. 225N-2a. R2. Fine. (B)
1374. 225BK-1a. R5. VF. Several small edge nicks. (B)
1375. 225BR-1a. R9. But the merchant’s name has been tooled away. Otherwise, VF. (?)
1376. 225BW-1a. R5. Fine. Some light old reverse scratches & light corrosion. (B)
1377. 225BY-1a. R2. VF. (B)
1378. 225CI-2a. R3. AU. (B)
1379. SAME. XF. (B)
1380. SAME. VF. (B)
1381. 225CK-6A. R9. XF. (E-F)
1382. 250B-2A. R8. Heavily corroded. (C-D)
1383. 250D-1a. R6. Fine. Badly damaged rims; a few digs some verdigris within the lettering on both sides. (B-C)
1384. 300F-1A. R3. VG Badly corroded surfaces. (A-B)
1385. 360B-1a. R5. XF. (D)
1386. 370C-1b. R4. Choice Unc. (C)
1387. 370C-2b. R9. VF/XF. (C-D)
1388. 370J-1b. R3. XF. (B)
1389. 440A-3a. R6. VF. (C-D)
1390. 440A-4a. R9. Fine. (C-D)
1391. 450B-2a. R6. Dark VF. (C-D)
1392. 450G-3a. R4. Fine. Edges are badly dented and nicked all the way around. (B)
1393. ANOTHER, of the same. Dark VF. (C)
1394. 450G-7a. R4. VF. (B)
1395. 480F-1a. R7. Fine. Planchet slightly bent and with dark corrosion stain throughout. (B)
1396. 480F-2a. R7. VG. Porous pitted planchet. Several edge nicks. (B)
1397. 495A-1a. R2. Fine. Lightly corroded surfaces. (B)
1398. 525C-2a. R3. VF. A patch of old scratches are well hidden on the obverse. (B)
1399. 525C-5a. R5. F/VF. Corroded surfaces. (B)
1400. 525D-1a. R3. Nice Unc with considerable red. (C)
1401. 527F-1a. R6. Fine. Heavily corroded surfaces. (C)
1402. SAME, as above. Fine. Crudely holed at 8:30. (B)
1403. 530A-2a. R6. VF. (D)
1404. 530C-2a. R5. VF/XF. (D)
1405. SAME, as above. VG. (B)
1406. 530C-3a. R7. XF. (E-F)
1407. 530D-1a. F4. Fine. Pitted surfaces. Edge clip at 10:00. (B) 1408 530G-1a. R4. VF. Several old scratches on the cheek. (C)
1409. 565A-1a. R5. Good. (B)
1410. 570A-3a. R6. Fine. Porous. (E)
1411, 570A-3a. R6. Fine. Lightly corroded surfaces. (D-E)
1412. 587B-2a. R7. F.VF Some green corrosion at the bottom of the reverse. (E-F)
1413. 610B-1a. R6. Fine. Dark and corroded. Looks to be dug. (B)
1414. 610B-3a. R8. F/VF. (B-C)
1415. 610C-3a. R7. VF. (B-C)
1416. SAME, As above. VF/XF. Light old scrape on cheek. (C)
1417. SAME, VG/F. Plugged at 3:30. (B)
1418. 660B-1a. R6. F/VF. (C)
1419. 680A-1a. R5. Fine. Lightly corroded surfaces. Mussey is a one merchant town. (D)
1420. ANOTHER, of the same in similar condition. (D)
1421. 700B-1a. R3. F/VF. Porous. (C)
1422. 700E-1a. R6. Fine. Porous. (C)
1423. 855A-3a. R5. VF. Lightly corroded reverse. Popular Druggist storecard. (B)
1424. 960B-2a. R8. XF. (C-D)
NEW JERSEY
1425. 20A-1A. R2. XF. (B)
1426. 220A-3A. R3. XF/AU. (B)
NEW YORK
1427. 10F-1a. R3. Mostly Red/Orange Unc. (D)
1428. SAME, as above. Lustrous Unc. (C)
1429. 95F-2a. R2. Baker 586. Mostly Red Unc. (C)
1430. 105A-1a. bR4. XF/AU. (C)
1431. 105E-3a. R5. Red Unc. (D)
1432. 140A-1a. R1. R&B Unc. (B-C)
1433. 145B-1a. R2. Mostly Red Unc. (C)
1434. 270A-1a. R2. VF/XF. (B)
1435. 630I-2A. R5. Mostly Red Unc. (E)
1436. 630K-8b. R7. XF/AU. (C)
1437. 630K-9a. R7. AU. (E)
1438. 630M-1b. R2. Bright Unc. (B-C)
1439. B640M-9g. R5. XF. (B)
1440. 630M-13a. R3. Mostly Red Unc. (C)
1441. SAME, as Above. R&B Unc. (B-C)
1442. 630N-3a. R4. AU. (B)
1443, 630AC-1a. R2. R&B Unc. (B-C)
1444. 630AE-1b. R7. Bright Unc., a bit weakly struck on the reverse. (C-D)
1445. 630AG-1a. R2. R&B Unc. (C)
1446. 630AG-3e. R8. Choice Bright AU. (E)
1447. 630AG-5b. R7. Weakly struck AU. (C-D)
1448. 630AG-7b. R7. Lustrous AU with several small corrosion spots on the reverse. (E)
1449. 630AH-1a. R4. R&B AU. Popular HENNING Die Sinker Token. (D)
1450. 630AJ-1g1. R4. VDF with the scant remnants of some prior copper plating. (C)
1451. 630AP-11a. R4. (C)
1452. 630AQ-1a. R1. VF/XF. (B)
1453. 630AQ-6a. R3. VF. (B)
1454. 630AT-5a. VF. (B)
1455. 630AU-1a. R2. VF. Tiny nick. (B)
1456. 630AW-1a. R4. VF. planchet is heavily pitted & corroded. (B)
1457. 630AY-1a. R2. XF. Scattered light spots. (B)
1458. 630BB-7a. R3. Choice R&B Unc. (C)
1`459. 630BB-15e. R8. Choice AU. Lightly toned. (E-F)
1460. 630BC-1a1. R5. R&B AU. The reverse planchet is pitted. (C)
1461. 630BG-2b. R8. Bright Unc. A bit weakly struck as usual. Baker 567A. (E)
1462. 630BG-2e; Baker 567D. R8. Lightly toned Unc. (E-F)
1463. 630BK-1a. R1. AU. (B)
1464. 630BM-1 Silver Plated. Unlisted. VF/XF. (C)
1465. 630BQ-1a. R7. XF. (C)
1466. 630BQ-1b. R1. Brilliant Unc. (B)
1468. SAME. AU. (B)
1469. SAME, XF/AU, scattered spots. (B)
1470. ANOTHER. XF, light obverse scratch. (B)
1471. A FOURTH. VF/ XF. Scattered sots. (B)
1472. 630BS-1a. R1. VF. (B)
1473. 630BS-2a. R2. R&B Unc. (B-C)
1474. 630BU-1a. R1. VF/XF. (B)
1475. 630BX-1g1. R8. VF/XF. (C)
1476. 630BZ-1b. R7. Weakly struck lustrous AU. (C)
1477. 630CB-2a. R3. Mostly Red Unc . (C)
1478. 630CC-4a. R2. Fine. (B)
1479. 630CE-1a. R3. R&B Unc. (C)
1480. 630CH-3a. R7. R&B Unc. (C)
1481. 630CI-4a. R7. XF. (C-D)
1482. 760A-1d. R7. EASTMAN BUSINESS COLLEGE, POUGHKEEPSIE. VF/XF. (F)
1483. 885A-1b. R3. Bright Unc. (B)
1484. 890E-7b. R4. Fine. Lightly corroded surfaces. (A-B)
1485. 905B-2a. R2. VF. (B)
1486. 915A-1a. R3. VF. (B)
1487. 945A-1a. R3. XF. (B)
OHIO
1488. 50B-3a. R5. (C)
1489. 50B-4a. R5. Dark VF. A few minor marks on the face. (C)
1490. 65A-1a. R5. VF/XF. (D)
1491. 74A-1a1. R3. Choice Red Unc. From the George Fuld Collection. (D)
1492. 100B-2a. R4. Choice R&B Unc. (D)
1493. 100B-3a. R7. VF. Weakly struck at the top on both sides. (C)
1494. ANOTHER, of the same. Struck on a slightly pitted planchet. (C)
1495. 100B-5a. R6. VF/CF. (C)
1496. 110A-1a. R8. VF. (C)
1497. 110B-1a. R6. VF/XF. A patch of corrosion on the Indian’s neck. (B)
1498. 115B-1A. R8. VF/XF. (C-D)
1499. 165K-7a. R5.
1500. 165AL-4a. R5. R&B Unc. Bookbinder. (C)
1501. 165AZ-3a. R5. VF, but with a deep pencil point dig on the cheek. (B)
1502. 165BJ-22a. R6. VF. (B)
1503. 165BJ-unlisted. Indian Head Die #1032. VF. (D)
1504. 165BJ-unlisted. Indian Head Die #1036. VF. (D)
1505. 165BT-7A. R6. VF. Several old scrapes in the lower left obverse field. (C)
1506. 16t5CF-4a. R4. VF. (B-C)
1507. 165CJ-7a. R2.(+). R&B Unc. (C))
1508. 165DY-1b. R8. VF. Holed, as always.
1509. SAME, as above. VF, but some light corrosion and a few light old scratches. (C-D)
1510. 165ER-4a. R5. Fine. Lightly corroded surfaces. (B)
1511. 16t5ER-9a. R5. XF. Usual broken Die. (C)
1512. 165EU-3a. R7. VF/XF. (C-D)
1513. 165FA-2b. R3. Choice Unc Druggist token. (E)
1514. 165FP-2a. R7. XF. (C)
1515. 165GB—3aa. R8. VF, with a large patch of dark corrosion on the obverse. (B)
1516. 165GL-5a. R5. VF. (C)
1517. 165GR-1a. R2. Choice Red Unc. Ex-Brand Collection (Harmer Rooke Sale of 1969, #1856) (C)
1518. SAME, as above. VF. (B)
1519. 165GS-2a. R6. VF/XF. Popular Prairie Flower die. (C)
1520. ANOTHER, of the same. XF. But on this example there is a large blotch of corrosion in the right obverse field. (B)
1521. 165GS-10a. R5. F/VF. (B)
1522. 175C-1a. R2. VF. "War Claim Agent:" (B)
1523. 175C-5a. R6. VF. (B)
1524. 175C-10a. R4. Brown Unc. (C)
1525. 175S-1b. R3. Choice Unc. (D)
1526. 190B-2a. R6. VF. (B)
1527. ANOTHER, F/VF. (B)
1528, 200I-5a. R6. XF. (C)
1529. 230D-1a. R5. VF. (B)
1530. 240A-5a. R8. R8. VF. (D)
1531. 340A-1a. R4(+) Choice Muted Red Unc. (D)
1532. 345B-1a. R5. F/VF. Tiny edge clip. (C)
1533. 505A-1a. R2. VF. (B)
1534. 530B-1a. R6. VF. A few scattered dark spots. DRUGGIST token. (C-D)
1535. 535A-6a. R6. VF. (C)
1536. SAME, as above. Also VF. (C)
1537. A THIRD. F/VF with a porous planchet. (B)
1538. 560B-3a. R5. Choice Red Unc. (E-F)
1539. 830C-7a. R3(+). AU; Dark spot on D of SPRINGFIELD. Reverse edge cut at 3:00. (B)
1540. 845A-1a. R5. VF. (D-E)
1541. 850C –1a. R7. VF. (C)
1542. 860E-5a. R3(+). XF. Book Dealer. (C)
1543. 925A-2A. R7. (D-E)
1544. 930C-2a. R5. F/VF. A few scattered old scratches and digs. (B)
1545. 990A-1A. R2. XF. Obverse spot. (B)
1546. 995C-2a. R4. XF, but dark spot on truncation of bust on the reverse. (B)
1547. 995F-1a. R4. F/VF. (B-C)
PENNSYLVANIA
1548. 13D-3a. R8. (E)
1549. 60A-1a. R5. VF (D)
1550. 360A-1do. R6. VG. C/s over an AG Copper Nickel IH Cent. The c/s is weak with about 1/2 of the lettering visible. (D)
1551. 525A-1b. R5. Bright AU. (F)
1552. 615A-1a. R2. R&B Unc. (C)
1553. 750A-1b. R2. VF/XF. (B)
1554. 750C-2a. R8. F/VF. (C-D)
1555. 750L-1a. R2. Unc. Traces of Red. (C)
1556. SAME. AU. (B)
1557. 750L-1f. Silver. R5. Proof-like Unc. with light hairlines. (E-F)
1558. SAME. AU. (E)
1559, THE SAME. Also AU (E)
1560. ANOTHER AU. (E)
1561. ANOTHER. XF. (D-E)
1562. ANOTHER. Also XF. (D-E)
1563. A SEVENTH. Holed XF. (C)
1564. 750N-1a. R4. XF. Tiny reverse edge nick. (B)
1565. SAME, as above. VF/XF. (B)
1566. ANOTHER. VF/XF. (B)
1567. 750P-3c. XF. (D)
1568, 750V-1a. R4. R&B Unc. (D)
1569. 750W-2A. R5. Dark VF. Old scrape below SALOON. (B)
1570. 765F-1a. R4. VF/XF. Book Dealer. (B-C)
1571. 765J-1a. R3. Unc with considerable red. (D)
1572. 765K-1a. R4. VF, but with numerous old field scratches at obverse center. (B)
1573. 765P-1a. R6. Mostly Red Unc. (D-E)
1574, 765P-7a. R3(+). Mostly Red Unc. (C)
1575. 765P-13a. R4. VF. (B)
RHODE ISLAND
1576. 700E-2a. R2. Mostly Red Unc. (C)
WEST VIRGINIA
1577. 890A-8A. R8. VF, With a pencil point dig at the center of the obverse. (D-E)
WISCONSIN
1578. 250F-1a. R2. AU; a few small spots. (B)
1579. 250F-2a. R2. VF. Old rx. Field dig. (B)
1580. 250I-1a. R8. (D-E)
1581. 340A-1a. R7. VF/XF. (E-F)
1582. 410L-1a. R6. XF obverse, Fine reverse. (D)
1583. 510A-1a1. R8. XF. (D-E)
1584. 510C-1a. R2(+) Full Red Unc. A few minor spots on the rx. (D)
1585. 510C-1a1. R8. VF/XF. (C)
1586. 510U-1a. R3(+) Gem Red Unc. (D-E)
1587. 510AG-1a. R7. XF. (C-D)
1588. 510AN-1a. R6. XF. (C)
1589. 510AO-1A. R3. Fine. Several tiny rim nicks. (B)
1590. 510AP-5a1. R9. Fine. A cluster of small digs at obverse center. (E-F)
1591. 600A-1a. R4. VF. (D-E)
1592. 700G-3a. R7. VF. (C-D)
1593. SAME, as above. (C-D)
1594. 920G-1a. R6. XF/AU. (D)
1595. 920G-2a. R7. VF. A bit weakly struck. (D)
1596. 920H-4a. R5. VF. A few minor field digs. (D)
A SMALL GROUP OF COUNTERSTAMPED AND ENGRAVED CIVIL WAR TOKENS.
1597. A. BROAS BROTHERS TOKEN (NY 630L-3a) has had the letter "A" c/s at the center of the obverse and a "Z" c/s on the 3-6-9 & 12:00 positions on the reverse. (B)
1598. G B D c/s from individual punches on the obverse and FEB/ 7/ 1873 on the reverse of a Civil War patriotic token, 112/396. Fine. (B)
1599. A. C. GREEN c/s from a prepared punch on both sides of an AG MI 225CI-23a. Brunk 17050. (C)
1600. WATCHFACE DIE #1320 has been holed at 10:00; the reverse has been planed down and a tiny "H" c/s in the field. (B)
1601. ? HALE c/s from a prepared punch on the reverse of a Civil War patriotic token, 55/336. Fine. (B)
1602. W. B. HUNT/ D. W. DAVIS c/s from prepared punches on the reverse of a patriotic CWT 20/303 in VF Condition. (C)
1603. "J" has been c/s on both sides of Civil War Patriotic token, 53/336. VF. (B)
1604. J. R. KEMP c/s from a prepared punch on the obverse and J. N. STARK on the reverse of Civil War Patriotic token 138/434. (A McClellan political). (C)
1605. LARGE LETTER "P" AND SMALL "O" and a crude hand has been engraved on the obverse of CWT patriotic 18/300. (B)
1606. J. H. P. Bold c/s from individual punches on the obverse of PA 765R-3a. (B)
1607. M. RUBEN/ 5 c/s from a prepared punch on the planed down planchet of a CWT. The other side displays CWT die #1001 has an "E" c/s at the center. (B-C)
1608. G. B. S. c/s from individual punches on the reverse of Civil War patriotic token, 160/417. (B-C)
1609. G. B. S c/s from a prepared punch on both sides of a Civil War patriotic token, 244/291. AG. (B)
1610-1669. NO LOTS
1670. G. F. T. c/s from a prepared punch on the obverse of a Civil War patriotic token, 196/355. Fine. (B)
MILITARY AND RELATED TOKENS AND MEDALS
This is the standard membership badge in beautiful uncirculated condition housed in a blue J.E. Caldwell cardboard box of issue stamped with DAR monogram. The top bar is inscribed: MOHEGAN CHAPTER. The drop is engraved on the reverse: ELIZABETH PARKER WILLIAMS 460481. The Mohegan Chapter is located in Ossining, NY. (F)
1671 DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION GOLD MEMBERSHIP BADGE.
1672. PERRY’S VICTORY CENTENNIAL OFFICIAL MEDAL, 1913. 68.5mm. Bronze. Edwin Codman, Sc. (Gorham) Unc. Housed in is original cardboard box of issue inscribed THE GORHAM CO./ NEW YORK. Obv: Handsome front facing military bust of Oliver Hazzard Perry. Rx: PERRY’S VICTORY CENTENNIAL OFFICIAL MEDAL around a tall column in a harbor flanked by the dates 1813 1913. (C-D)
1673. CENTENNIAL OF THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS, 1915. 20mm. Bronze. (W&H) Unc. Integral loop at top with thin r/w/b ribbon attached. Obv: MAJOR GENERAL ANDREW JACKSON around military bust to the right. Rx: RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS FEBRARY 27, 1815 around a replica of the Congressional medal awarded to Jackson. In exergue: BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS/ JANUARY 8, 1815/ 1915. (B-C)1674. UNUSUAL SCHOOL AWARD MEDAL WITH DOG TAG DIE REVERSE. 40mm. White Metal . Unc, with a small obv, edge nick at 3:00. Obv: an outer border of triangles surrounds a center shield inscribed FIRST/ CLASS/ PRIZE. The shield is flanked by a banner on the left labeled ORDER, and one on the right, CONDUCT. ATTENTION, above and EXCELLENCE, below. The reverse contains five flags to the right and left, flanking a plain uninscribed shield surmounted by an eagle.
The reverse of this piece also appears on a Civil War dog tag with a bust of General Grant on the obverse used by members of the 19th Army Corps. (C-D)
1675. GENERAL PETER LYLE FOR SHERIFF (1865). 27.9mm. Bronze. W. H. Key, Sc. Chocolate Unc. Struck on a thick 4.9mm planchet. Obv: FOR SHERIFF GEN. PETER LYLE to either side of a civilian bust left of Lyle. Rx: CEDAR MOUNTAIN TO REAMS STATION around 28/ BATTLES.
Lyle ran successfully for sheriff of Philadelphia after being mustered out of the service in 1864. As the reverse of this campaign piece indicates, he participated in 28 battles. He was brevetted Brigadier General (for gallantry in battle) after he had been out of the service for over three months. (C)
1676. MAJ. GEN. W.T. SHERMAN. 31mm. Unsigned, but with the look of G.H. Lovett’s work. Copper. Choice Unc. Obv: Wreath surrounding military bust right, MAJ. GEN. W.T. SHERMAN around. Rx: An empty beaded circle with six star points laid over a geometric design containing 3 points in-between each of the star points. (E)
1677. GENERAL GRANT – WEST VIRGINIA MEDAL, ND. 37mm. WM. Unsigned. Bright AU. Obv: GENERAL U.S. GRANT to either side of a military bust of Grant to the right. Rx: Battle scene with Grant(?) on a horse leading his men into battle. Below, the arms of West Virginia flanked by the dates 1861 1865. (C)
1678, JEFFERSON DAVIS - GEORGIA STATE FAIR, 1887. 25.5mm. Gilt Brass. Choice Unc. JEFFERSON DAVIS to either side of a bust to half right. Rx: Open wreath enclosing SOUVENIR.
The State Fair at Macon was the site of the 1887 Reunion of the Confederate Veterans on Oct. 26. The UCV issued at lest three other tokens picturing Jefferson Davis for this event. (D)
1679. G.A.R. NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT - MABLEY AND COMPANY, 1891. 45mm with fob top. Brass. VF, with a planchet split extending about 15mm in from the rim at 4:00 on the obverse. The split can be seen from both sides. Obv: NATIONAL G.A.R. ENCAMPMENT AUG. 3-8. DETROIT. 1891. around jugate busts to the left of two GAR officials. Rx: MABLEY AND COMPANY THE LARGEST RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT IN MICHIGAN around DETROIT/ 12 STORES AND 62/ DEPARTMENTS/ 2 intersecting ovals containing store views/ THE MEDAL WINNERS. (B)
1680. SPRINGFIELD GAR BADGE, POST 16, 1897. Storer 1690. Bronze. (J.K. Davison, Phila.) Unc. A hanging badge with the pinback header inscribed: POST/ 16/ SPRINGFIELD, MASS./ G.A.R. A red suspension ribbon is gilt stamped BUFFALO/ buffalo head/ 1897 and suspends a 35mm bronze uniface drop which bears a building view and U.S. ARSENAL, in the exergue. Housed in its original inscribed Joseph H. Davison Manufacturing Jeweler box. (C)
1681. SAME, as above, but missing the suspension ribbon. AU. (B)
1681A. GAR NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT SOUVENIR BADGE, WASHINGTON, D.C., 1902. Baker Unlisted. A 2 piece brass hanging badge. Uncirculated. The R/W/B/ enameled pinback header is an the shape of the letters, GAR with a panel superimposed over them inscribed WASHINGTON. Chain suspension to a 55 x 48mm irregularly shaped bronze drop. At center is an oval view of the Capitol Building flanked by a soldier at left and a sailor at right. 36TH NAT’L ENCAMPMENT. Above, OCT. 6-10 1902. Below are the bottom three points of the GAR star with a small bust of Washington to the right at the center. Inscribed at the center is OFFICIAL/ SOUVENIR/ Schwaab & CO./ Milwaukee. (C)1682. JOHN ERICSSON - MONITOR PLAQUE, 1924. Schenkman MO-28. 101.4x74.3mm with rounded top. Bronze. Anton Schaarf, Sc. Extremely Fine. The remains of an application of lacquer show on the edge and borders. Uneven patina. 4 ball feet on rx. for use as a paperweight. Obverse: Across the top are the busts of Cornelius S. Bushnell. John Ericsson, John F. Winslow and John A. Griswold, separated at the center by a shield over a view of the Monitor. Below is a 12 line inscription detailing a short history of the Monitor and the contributions of the four men. Reverse Inscription, which reads in part, BRONZE TABLET UNVEILED ON JULY 31ST 1924/ THE 121ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTHDAY OF/ CAPT. JOHN ERICSSON.....COMPLIMENTS OF/ GREAT AMERICAN/ INSURANCE COMPANY/ NEW YORK. Anton Schaarf sculpted the Ericsson Memorial in New York. (E)
1683. STONE MOUNTAIN CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL, 1970. 70mm Silver. (7.98 oz.) Abram Belskie, Sc. (MACO). Edge numbered "1016." Unc. Obv: STONE MOUNTAIN CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL around equestrian figures of Lee, Davis & Stonewall Jackson . Georgia granite dome in the distance. Rx: Crossed US & Confederate flags in a wreath. Mountain in the distance.
Struck by Medallic Art Company using the same models as the US Mint did for their larger 76mm medals. The medals struck by the U.S. Mint have a "P" mintmark on the reverse. (E)1684. DEWEY WASHINGTON CITY RECEPTION RELIC BADGE, 1899. 3 piece hanging badge. Bronze. Choice Unc. A bronze header with a view of the U.S. Capitol suspends a lightly worn yellow ribbon bearing the crossed flags of the U.S. and a 4 star admiral. Middle bar inscribed WASHINGTON CITY OCT. 1899 suspends via a clamp, a 44.3mm bronze medal bearing a military bust of Dewey on the obverse and a view of the ship. Olympia on the reverse. The reverse of the top bar is inscribed: THE BRONZE IN THIS MEDAL WAS CAPTURED BY/ ADMIRAL DEWEY AT MANILA. The second bar in inscribed on the reverse: MANILA MAY 1, 1898. ,A particularly nice example of this badge which often comes with a badly tattered ribbon. (E)
1685. DEWEY WASHINGTON RECEPTION BADGE, 1899. Dewey 8. A 3 piece hanging badge. (C.H. Hanson, Sc..) Unc. With some light tarnish spots. Ornate brass pinback header inscribed, SOUVENIR SUSPENDS A R/W/B ribbon with clamp suspension to a 38mm gilt bronze drop. Obv: Military bust of Dewey to half right. Rx: Battle axe at top center within crossed branches of laurel & wheat. ALTERA MERCES to either side. Below: ADMIRAL DEWEY/ RECEPTION COMMITTEE/ WASHINGTON/ OCTOBER/ MDCCCXCIX. In tiny letters at bottom: MCLAIN BROS. & CO. CHICAGO. (C-D)1686. DEWEY NEW YORK RECEPTION BADGE, 1899. A 2 piece bronze hanging badge. Unc. Pinback header in the shape of Dewey's flagship, Olympia. Chain link suspension to 31mm drop. Obv: NEW YORK WELCOMES THE HERE around military bust of Dewey right. Dated SEPT/ 28-30 to left, and 1899 to right. Rx: DEWEY'S FLAGSHIP, RETURNED TO NEW YORK SEO. 28, 1899 around view of ship, OLYMPIA/ 5800 TONS, below. (D-E)
1687. "CUBRA LIBRE" BADGE, 1899. A two piece uniface brass hanging badge by Schwaab. Unc. Pinback header in the shape of a sombrero laid on top of two hands shaking. Chain suspension to a 45mm star shaped drop with the following inscribed in each of the star ends: GOMEZ/ MACEO/ MARTI/ Q. VANDERA/ GARCIA. At center, 18 CUBA LIBRE 99 LOS HERUES CUBANOS around a colorful enameled Cuban flag. (C)
1688. NEW YORK RECEPTION TOKEN, 1899. 228.4mm. Gilt Brass. Looped at top, as made. Unc. Obv: NEW YOLRK CELEBRATION/ ADMIRAL GEO. W. DEWEY/ SAEPT. 28-30 1899 around a small military bust of Dewey to the right. Rx: TRIUMPHAL ARCH below a view of the arch., (B)
1689. RICHMOND HOBSON STICKPIN TOKEN, ND. 18.5mm. Gilt Brass. Unc. A stickpin with a displayed eagle on the top suspends an 18.5mm token. Obv: REMEMBER THE MAINE around a view of the ship. Rx: RICHMOND P. HOBSON SANTIAGE HERE around a mi9litary bust of Hobson.
Hobson commanded a small group of volunteers which attempted to deliberately sink the collier Merrimac in the narrow channel leading into Santiago Harbor with the hope that the wreck would block the Harbor and trap the Spanish fleet inside. The mission was a failure and Hobson & crew were captured. They were eventually exchanged, with Hobson becoming an overnight celebrity nationwide. (B)
1690. MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEER MILITARY SHARPSHOOTER BADGE, 1907. Ogletree M211; Storer 1384. A two piece bronze hanging badge by Hayes Bros. AU. Obv: Ornate pinback header dated 1907. Chain suspension to 28.5mm formee cross drop with Militiaman at center surrounded by legend: * SHARPSHOOTER * M. V. M. (B)
1690A. SCARCE FORT SCHUYLER POST EXCHANGE TOKEN. Cunningham NY 630a. 19mm. Brass. VF. Tiny obverse edge nick. (E)
1691. FORT TERRY POST EXCHANGE TOKEN. Cunningham NY& 680a. 21mm. Brass. VF/XF. (C)
1692. SCARCE FORT DOUGLAS NCO CLUB TOKEN. Cunningham UT 120a; Curto F271. 25.5mm . Aluminum. XF. 5¢ denomination. (D)1693. LUSITANIA MEDAL COPY, ND. Similar to Kienast 156 567.6mm. White Metal. About Uncirculated. Obverse with Death as a ticket seller n the office of the Cunard Lines selling tickets to the passengers. "Business above all." On the reverse, the Lusitania is shown sinking. "No contraband." In the exergue, the inscription translates, "The mail steamer "Lusitania" sunk by a German Submarine 5 MAI 1915."
Goetz’s Lusitania medal is one of the most famous medals of the 20th century. The original casting (which was in bronze!) erroneously had the date of the sinking as May 5 - two days before the actual sinking. (Goetz explained this error by stating, "The 5th of May was a writing error on my part. I took this date out of a newspaper account and correct it later to the 7th of May.") The British were quick to take advantage of the propaganda possibilities of this and manufactured replicas in great numbers arguing that the medal with its May 5 date proved with the Germans has long planned to sink the vessel. Most of the British copies were in iron and have the word MAY spelled MAI. Some authorities believe that the white metal specimens with the MAI spelling were struck in the United States. (C)1694. FRANCE. ST. MIHIEL VICTORY MEDAL, 1918. CGI 3: 183C; Unlisted in Gabriel. 67.8mm. Bronze. F. Fraisse, Sc. (Paris Mint). About Uncirculated. Obv: A robed statue of Liberty holding the American flag stands to left with her arms outstretched; battle scene with doughboys in the background. ST. MIHIEL 1918 inscribed around the upper right border. Rx: Cartouche containing a regional map, doughboy helmet & French shield on top. Below: legend in both English & French re the American troops defeating the enemy and capturing 13,000 prisoners. (C-D)
1695. THE WORK OF THE BARBARIANS, 1918. CGI 3: 108B. 59mm. Bronze. Marcelle Croce-Lancelet, Sc. (Paris Mint) About Uncirculated. Obv: Standing figure of a woman covered with a shawl and holding a baby. She stands in front of a grave marked with a soldier’s cap atop a cross. Other graves with crosses are in the background. The reverse displays ranches of laurel and roses and an empty central portion to be used for an inscription.
Mme. Lancelot-Croce was the daughter of the sculptor Emile Lancelot. She was a pupil of her father, Eugene Delaplanche, Chaplain and Ponscarme and was one of the few noted woman medalists of the Beaux Arts period. (C)
1696. METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AWARD FOR SELLING WAR SAVINGS STAMPS BY TIFFANY, 1918. 41.7mm. Bronze. (Tiffany & Co.) VF.; a few scattered spots. Obv: Spread eagle perched on fasces; radiant Met Life building in the background. Rx; 14 line isnc. of award to Met Life employees who sold more than $5000 worth of war savings stamps during 1918. Housed in its original cardboard box giltstamped with the Tiffany name & address. (B-C)
1697. FRANCE. VISIT OF THE AMERICAN LEGION TO FRANCE, 1927. 44.6mm. Bronze. Pierre-Victor Dautel, Sc. (Paris Mint). Unc. Obv: POVR TOVJOVRS above standing figures of a Frenchman & American with clasped hands. Rx: Above, 3 ships in the distance. VISITE/ DE L’AMERICAN LEGION/ EN/ FRANCE. Below: Arch De Triomphe with date of visit to either side. Housed in its original boxed giltstamped, R.F. (B-C)
1698. CURTISS-WRIGHT PRODUCTION AWARD MEDAL, 1942. 76.2mm. Bronzed Lead. Unsigned. AU. Obv: Legend on raised band around border; CURTISS WRIGHT CORPORATION-AIRPLANE DIVISION BUFFALO, N.Y. PLANTS ONE AND TWO At center, a waving flag insc. ARMY/ E within a wreath/ NAVY. Planes flying above & below. Date, AUGUST 20, 1942 below. Rx; PRESENTED/ IN APPRECIATION/ OF YOUR PARTICIPATION/ IN THE EARNING/ OF THIS/ PRODUCTION AWARD/ CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP./ AIRPLANE DIVISION/ BUFFALO, N.Y. (C)
1699. MACARTHUR "I SHALL RETURN" MEDAL, 1972. 63.5mm. .999 Silver (5.45 oz.) Paul Calle, des. & Joseph DiLorenzo, Sc. Edge numbered "800." Lightly toned Unc. Obv : Front facing portrait of MacArthur superimposed over an eagle to the left. DUTY HONOR COUNTRY, below. Rx: DOUGLAS MACARTHUR I SHALL RETURN over a scene of MacArthur and others wading into the shore upon his return to the Philippines. (D)
SO-CALLED DOLLARS
1700. HK 20. OFFICIAL CENTENNIAL MEDAL, 1876. 37.7mm. Julian CM-10. Silver. VF/XF. (D-E)
1701. HK 22. SAME, as above but gilt. AU. Housed in its original round green box gilt stamped on top with a view of a Centennial building and below, CENTENNIAL/ 1876. (D)
1702. SAME, but without the box. Bright AU. (D)
1703. ANOTHER. Also AU. (D)
1704. HK 25. LIBERTY BELL/ INDEPENDENCE HALL DOLLAR, 1876. Unc. Holed with suspension ring and thin blue ribbon. Die variety with rounded 6 and periods after XXV. (C)
1705. SAME, as above, but without the ribbon. (C)
1706. HK 26. LIBERTY BELL/ INDEPENDENCE HALL DOLLAR, 1876. Proof-like Unc. Holed, as often found with ring and thin red ribbon, (C)
1707. SAME, as above, but without the ribbon. (C)
1708. A THIRD. Holed AU with a few scattered spots. (B)
1709. UNLISTED BATTLE OF BENNINGTON CENTENNIAL, 1878. 40mm. WM. PL Unc. with hairlined fields and a very tine hole drilled into the rim on the reverse at 12:30. Unsigned. By ascribed to George H. Lovett, Sc. Obverse with military bust of MAJ. GEN’L. JOHN STARK. U.S.A. BORN AUG. 28, 1728 - DIED MAY 8, 1822, AGED 93 YRS. 8 MOS. 35 DAYS. The reverse bears the coat of arms of the states participating in the battle - Vermont, New Hampshire & Massachusetts - enclosed in a laurel wreath, surrounded by the inscription: TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE BATTLE OF BENNINGTON/ AT BENNINGTON, VT./ AUG. 16/ 1877. ISSUED BY THE VERMONT NUMISMATIC SOCIETY, 1878.
According to a note in the July 1879 AJN, "The likeness of Gen. Stark is quite spirited, and we understand has met the approval of members of the family. A limited number only have been struck." (E)
1710. HK 41. INDEPENDENCE HALL DOLLAR, 1876. Baker 392B;. WM. Bright PL Unc. with light hairlines. (E-F)
1711. HK 51. LIBERTY SEATED DOLLAR, 1876. XF/AU. A light layer of tinpest on both sides. (C)
1712. HK 82. CENTENNIAL ART GALLERY MEDAL, 1876. Bright Unc., but with a light layer of tin pest on both sides. (E)
1713. HK 84. CENTENNIAL ART GALLERY MEDAL, 1876. Lightly toned XF/AU. (D)
1714. HK 125a. but struck in white metal. EVACUATION OF NEW YORK CENTENNIAL, 1883. Baker 457. Choice PL Unc. (D)
1715. HK 131. EVACUATION OF BOSTON 125TH ANNIVERSARY, 1901. AU. (B)
1716. HK 137. VALLEY FORGE CENTENNIAL, 1878. Julian CM-48; Baker 449A. 40.7mm. Copper, bronzed. Unc. 19th Century strike. (D)
1717. UNLISTED PENNSYLVANIA BICENTENNIAL DOLLAR, 1882. 35mm. Bronze. Choice AU; a few minor spots and a museum acquisition number of the edge. The William Penn portrait obverse is the same as appears on the obverse of HK 140. The reverse is inscribed: PRESENTED BY LINCOLN INSTITUTION PHILADELPHIA around BI-CENTENNIAL/ OF/ PENNSYLVANIA/ OCTOBER 1882. (D)
1718. UNLISTED CORN BELT EXPOSITION SO CALLED DOLLAR, 1892. 37mm. Aluminum. Struck by Childs of Chicago. Choice PL Unc. Obv: CORN BELT EXPOSITION above view of expo building. In exergue: SEPT. 28 TO OCT. 6/ 1892/ MITCHELL, SO. DAKOTA. Rx: Central panel inscribed: SOUTH DAKOTA’S INVITATION/ TO THE WEST OF MINNESOTA/ AND BEYODN FAIR IOWA TOO,/ LIES THE COUNTRY, SOUTH DAKOTA,/ WHERE THE SKIES ARFE EVER BLUE/ SO STRANGER, COME AND FIND A HOME/ IF FORETUNE YOU PURSUE,/ TIS A GLORIOUS LAND OF PRAIRIES GRAND/ AND JUST THE PLACE FOR YOU. (E)
1719 SAME, as above, but VF/XF. (C)
1720. HK 154. COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL, TYPE I, 1892. Unc. (C)
1721. ANOTHER Nice AU. (C)
1722. HK 155. COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL, TYPE II, 1892. Unc. (C)
1723. SAME, as above. Unc. (C)
1724. ANOTHER, of the same. (C)
1725. A FOURTH. AU. (C)
1726. HK 157. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE DOLLAR, 1892. Gem PL Unc. (D)
1727. ANOTHER, of the same. Equally as nice.
1728. HK 158. DISCOVERY OF AMERICA DOLLAR, 1892. Gem Unc. (C)
1729 HK 166. COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION ADMINISTRATION BUILDING/ LANDING SCENE DOLLAR, 1893. AU. (D)
1730. HK 169. CHICAGO DOLLAR, 1892. Gem. Unc. (C)
1731. HK 170. COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION FERRIS WHEEL/ ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1892. Hairlined AU. With PL surfaces. (C-D)
1732. SAME. As above. (C-D)
1733. A THIRD. AS ABOVE. (C-D)
1734. HK 171. FERRIS WHEEL DOLLAR, 1892. Choice Unc. (D)
1735. ANOTHER, of the same.; Equally as nice. (D)
1736. HK UNLISTED. FERRIS WHEEL DOLLAR. Middleton CE-1; Eglit 20; Rulau X65. 38. Alum. XF. Obv: SOUVENIR MEDAL WORLD’S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION CHICAGO around busts of Columbus and Ferris at center with inscription re statistics about the Ferris Wheel. The reverse is similar to HK 171. FERRIS WHEEL GREATEST MECHANICAL ACHIEVEMENT OF THE AGE around a view of the wheel.
See 31 TAMS 69 1991 for Steve Middleton’s catalog of Ferris Wheel Medals. (C-D)
1737. HK UNLISTED. Alum. Holed XF. Obv; Same as the reverse of HK 171. Rx: THIS MEDAL IS MADE OF THE WONDERFUL METAL ALUMINUM around ODORLESS/ TASTELESS/ MALLEABLE/ DUCTILE. (C-D)
1738. HK 173. FERRIS WHEEL DOLLAR, 1893. Middleton CE-7. "Very Scarce". VF. (C)
1739. HK 177. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING DOLLAR, 1893. Proof-like Unc. (D)
1740. HK 183. U.S. GOVERNMENT BUILDING DOLLAR, 1893. Proof-like Unc. (D)
1741. HK 185. THE ART PALACE DOLLAR, 1893. Proof-like Unc. (D)
1742. HK 187. HORTICULTURAL BUILDING DOLLAR, 1893. Proof-like Unc. (D)
1743. HK 189. ELECTRICAL BUILDING DOLLAR, 1893. Proof-like Unc. (D)
1744. HK 195. FISHERIES BUILDING DOLLAR, 1893. Proof-like Unc. (D)
1745. HK 197. AGRICULTURAL BUILDING DOLLAR, 1893. Proof-like Unc. (D)
1746. HK 214. COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION MICHIGAN BUILDING, 1892. XF/AU. (D)
1747. HK 221. COLUMBIAN EXPOSITIONL LIBERTY HEAD DOLLAR, 1893. PL Unc. with full gilt. A few scattered dark spots. (E)
1748. HK 223. SAINT GAUDENS DOLLAR, 1892. Choice AU. (C-D)
1749. SAME, as above, XF. (C)
1750. UNLISTED VARIETY OF HK 224. COLUMBUS BUST/ LANDING OF COLUMBUS DOLLAR, 1893. 38.2mm. White Metal. PL Unc. with light hairlines. Holed at the top for suspension. The obverse is the same as HK 224, while the reverse presents a Landing Scene, but from an entirely different die. On this die, a kneeling figure of Columbus(?) is shown planting the Spanish flag in the ground with armed knights and Indians in the background. In the exergue: LANDING OF/ COLUMBUS. Rare. (E-F)
1751. HK 230. COLUMBUS BUST/ LANDING SCENE DOLLAR, 1892. Chocolate Unc. (D)
1752. HK 236. COLUMBUS BUST/ LANDING OF COLUMBUS DOLLAR, 1893. PL AU with light hairlines. (D)
1753. HK 245. CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL. AU. (C)
1754. HK 245-a. CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL. TYPE II DOLLAR, 1894 Darkly toned XF. (C)
1755. HK 246. CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPOSITION ADMINISTRATION BUILDING/ ELECTRIC TOWER DOLLAR, 1894. PL Unc. with light hairlines. (D)
1756. HK 247. CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPOSITION ADMINISTRATION BUILD
1757. ANOTHER Condition as above, but this one has a museum acquisition # on the edge. (D-E)
1758. HK 248. DEYOUNG DOLLAR, 1894. An much underrated piece with a bust of the President and Director general of the Exposition M. H. de Young. PL Unc. (E)
1759. HK 249. CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPOSITION ELECTRIC TOWER – STATE SEAL DOLLAR, 1894. PL Unc. with light hairlines. Holed at top for suspension. (D)
1760. SAME, as above. Also a PL Unc. with light hairlines. (D)
1761. ANOTHER, This one is unholed (rare, thus) and a nice bright AU. (D)
1762. HK 251. CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPOSITION MECHANICS ART BUILDING DOLLAR, 1894. AU. (C)
1763. HK 252. CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPOSITION MECHANICS ART BUILDING DOLLAR, 1894. (D)
1764 HK 253. CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPOSITION MECHANICS ART BUILDING DOLLAR, 1894. PL Unc with light hairlines. (D)
1765. ANOTHER. AU. (C-D)
1766. HK 255. CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPOSITION LARGE SIZE DOLLAR, 1904. PL Unc. (E)
1767. HK 256. CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPOSITION LARGE SIZE STATE SEAL DOLLAR, 1904. PL Unc. (E)
1768. HK 260. CALIFORNIA MIDWINTER EXPOSITION STATE SEAL – FIVE EDIFICES DOLLAR, 1894. Bright PL Unc. (D)
1769. SAME, as above. Lightly hairlined AU. (C-D)
1770. HK 289. PAN AMERICAN EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL, 1901. Choice BU. (E)
1771. SAME, as above. A nice Unc. with a few very tiny rim tics. (C)
1772. A THIRD. Nice AU. (C)
1773. HK 303. LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL, 1904. Lustrous Unc. (D)
1774. HK 304. As above, but gilt. Choice Unc. (D)
1775. AS ABOVE. AU. (C)
1776. HK 305. LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION SOUVENIR COIN OF ADMISSION, 1904. VF. Numbered "8554" (B)
1777. HK 310. LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION GOOD LUCK DOLLAR, 1904. XF. (C)
1778. LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION HISTORIC SOUVENIR DOLLAR, 1904. XF/AU. (D)
1779. HK 323. INTERNATIONAL NICKEL COMPANY DOLLAR, 1904. Choice Unc. (D)
1780. HK 328. LEWIS AND CLARK CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION GOVERNMENT BUILDING DOLLAR, 1905. Bright Unc. Silver Plated – as are all. (F)
1781. SAME, as above. But Choice AU. (E-F
1782. ANOTHER, of the same. (E)
1783. HK 329. LEWIS AND CLARK CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION GOVERNMENT BUILDING DOLLAR, 1905. As above, but struck in bronze. (E-F)
1784. HK 331-a. LEWIS AND CLARK CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION GOVERNMENT BUILDING DOLLAR, 1905. XF/AU. (D-E)
1785. HK 334. LEWIS AND CLARK CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION WASHINGTON STATE BUILDING DOLLAR, 1905. XF. Corrosion spot on ARK of CLARK on the obverse. (C)
1786. HK 336. PIKE’S PEAK CENTENNIAL, 1906. Silver, with a matte finish. Unc. with beautiful rainbow toning. A few stray field marks. Silver medals were struck with both proof and oxidized finishes. The proof is the rarer by far with a tiny mintage of 250 pieces compared with 4200 of the oxidized type. (E)
1787. HK 340A. SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE AND FIRE TYPE I DOLLAR, 1906. AU. (D)
1788 HK 341. SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE AND FIRE TYPE I DOLLAR, 1906. Choice Proof-like Unc. As above, but struck in brass. (D)
1789. HK 343-a. SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE AND FIRE TYPE II DOLLAR, 1906. PL Unc. with light hairlines. (D)
1790. HK 344. JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL, 1907. Silver. AU (F)
1791. HK 347. Same, but gilt. Bright Unc. with light hairlines. (E-F)
1792. HK 349. JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION BATTLESHIP VIRGINIA DOLLAR, 1907. Bright Unc. Minor spots. (C)
1793. ANOTHER, of the same, but this one has two integral loops at top at 11:00 & 1:00 for suspension. The header is missing. Gem Unc. (C)
1794. HK 352. var. U.S. NAVY WORLD VOYAGE, 1908. F/VF with two integral suspension loops at top. (C)
1795. HK 352-c. U.S. NAVY WORLD VOYAGE, TYPE V. 1908. VF, with some light obverse field scratches. & minor discoloration. Scarce variety. (C)
1796. HK 354. ALASKA-YUKON-PACIFIC EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL, 1909. AU. (D)
1797. HK 355. ALASKA-YUKON-PACIFIC EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL, 1909. Unc. Tiny corrosion spot on the reverse. (C)
1798. HK 359. ALASKA-YUKON-PACIFIC EXPOSITION UTAH DOLLAR, 1908. Nice Unc. (D)
1799. SAME, as above. Choice AU. (C)
1800. HK 363. AYPE U.S. GOVERNMENT BUILDING DOLLAR, 1909. XF. (B)
1801. SAME, As above. Also XF. (B)
1802. HK 364. AYPE U.S. GOVERNMENT BUILDING DOLLAR, 1909. VF. (B)
1803. HK 366. AYPE U.S. GOVERNMENT BUILDING DOLLAR, 1909. XF. Obverse corrosion spot at 1:00. (B)
1804. HK 367 ALASKA-YUKON-PACIFIC EXPOSITION GOVERNMENT BUILDING DOLLAR, 1909. XF/AU. (C-D)
1805. HK 398. PANAMA CANAL COMPLETION DOLLAR, 1914. Unc. Numbered "2365" Carried on the ship that made the first passage through the Canal. (E-F)
1806. HK 399. PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL, 1915. Silver. AU. (E-F).
1807. ANOTHER, of the same. Also AU, but this one has a tiny obverse edge nick. (E)
1808. HK 400. PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION OFFICIAL MEDAL, 1915. Choice Unc. (D
)1809. SAME. As above. Lightly toned Unc. (C-D)
1810. ANOTHER. XF. A small dark spot on the reverse. (B-C)
1811. A FOURTH. VF/XF. (B)
1812. HK 402. PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION MONTANA FUND DOLLAR, 1915. AU. (F)
1813. ANOTHER, equally as nice.
1814. HK 403. PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION ARKANSAS FUND DOLLAR, 1915
. Gem Unc. (E-F)1816. THE SAME, equal to the above. (E-F)
1817. A FOURTH A clone of the above. (E-F)
1818. HK 404. PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION FLORIDA FUND DOLLAR, 1915.
Silver Plated Uncirculated. (F)
1819. HK 405. PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION GEORGIA FUND DOLLAR, 1915. XF. (D-E)
1820. THE SAME. VF/XF. Tiny corrosion spot. (D-E)
1821. HK 406. PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION LOUISIANA FUND DOLLAR, 1915. Brown Unc. (E-F)
1822. ANOTHER, of the same, Equally as nice. (E-F)
1823. HK 407. PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION MARYLAND FUND DOLLAR, 1915. Unc, but with a few scattered dark spots. (E-F)
1824. ANOTHER, AU. Unevenly toned. (E-F)
1825. HK 409. PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION MONTANA FUND DOLLAR, 1915. Unc. (E)
1826. ANOTHER, of the same. Also Unc. (E)
1827. A THIRD. This one is AU. (D)
1828. HK 411. PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION OREGON FUND DOLLAR, 1915. Choice Unc. (C)
1829. SAME, as above in all respects. (C)
1830. ANOTHER, of the same. (C)
1831. HK 414. PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION. EXPOSITION STATE DOLLAR, 1915. Nice Lustrous AU. (D-E)
1832. SAME, as above. XF. (C-D)
1833. HK 415. PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION – TOWER OF JEWELLS, 1915. PL Unc. (E-F)
1834. ANOTHER, of the same. (E-F)
1835. HK 415-a. PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION – TOWER OF JEWELLS, 1915. VF. (B-C)
1836. HK 416. PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION MULING. AU. This is a muling of the reverse of HK 414 with the reverse of HK 415. Seldom seen. (D-E)
1837. HK 422
