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USA, Abraham Lincoln, 1860, white metal by Key, 38mm, obv. bust of Abraham Lincoln to right, rev. The People's/ Choice/1860/ Freedom and Protection/ across Lincoln and Hamlin, (Sullivan AL.1860-12); Cincinnati 1871, white metal, 25mm., obv. Davidson Fountain, rev. to the people of Cincinnati 1871, Tyler Davidson and Henry Probasco. First holed as usual, otherwise fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $140
USA, Civil War, Medal of the Union, c1865, copper (45mm), obverse busts of Generals Grant, Sherman, Sherlock and Logan, reverse E Pluribus Unum, eagle arms flag etc. Very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
USA, Pro-German Support early in first World War 1915, in bronze (38mm), by Whitehead and Hoag, obv. widow and children, rev. Iron Cross and hands joined in friendship; Washington Society Friendly Sons of St. Patricks n.d., in silver (34mm), obv. figure with cross, rev. Irishman and Indian shaking hands; and medalets 25 to 32mm for opening of the Brooklyn Bridge, Norwegian Building at Columbian Expo 1893, Lindbergh Flight New York-Paris and Chamberlain Flight New York-Berlin 1927, East-West Atlantic Flight 1928, Thomas Edison 1947. Good very fine or better. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
USA, Centenary of American Methodism 1866, in white metal (51mm) by W Key, obv. bust of Wesley facing left, rev. legend; another 1866 in bronze (30mm), obv. bust of Ashbury, rev. legend; Centenary of methodist Episcopal Church 1884, in gilt bronze (36mm), obv. bust of Ashbury, rev. bust of M Simpson; Bicententary of William Penn's Treaty 1882, in bronze (31mm), Lovett's Token, obv. scene with Penn and Indians, rev. legend; Willam Penn Bicentenary 1882, in white metal (32mm), obv. figure of Penn, rev. Penn's house. Extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
USA, U.S. Customs Inspector's hat badge, c1950s, in gilt silvered and enamel, numbered on reverse at top, 6088. Very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
World medals, France, Comitia Province, recognition of work by financier Stephano Michaeli Bouret, 1747, a restrike in bronze (74mm), obverse, arms of Comitia Province, reverse, 15-lines of text; Germany, Paul V. Breitenbach, 1914, in iron (50mm), by Lewin Funcke, obverse, bust of Breitenbach left, legend around with two Iron Crosses at end, reverse, Mercury right, holding torch and sword with winged railroad wheel behind his right foot; Netherlands, Amsterdam prize medal, undated (c1860-1870s), in silver (55mm), by J.Elion, obverse, arms of Amsterdam and above, 'Ingenio Arti Virtuti' (the virtue of ability in art), reverse, wreath featuring various fields of endeavour including the arts, centre plain for inserting recipients name; USA, George Washington, undated, in gilt bronze (50mm), obverse, facing bust of Washington, reverse, USA symbol of eagle with shield superimposed, 'President of the United States of America' at top and at bottom '1st Inaugurated April 30th 1789'; Uruguay, Inauguration of the Port Works at Montevideo, 1910, in bronze (69mm), by R.Gregon, obverse, President Don Claudio Williman bust left, reverse, scene of ships in port. First extremely fine; second in box of issue, this damaged, medal extremely fine; third hairlines, otherwise good very fine; fourth with some rubbing on high spots, good very fine; last in case of issue, catch not working, medal extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
World medals, France, Paris, The Fire Union Centenary, 1928, in bronze (69mm), by Niclaus, obverse, Minerva body facing with head to right and map of world behind, reverse, Fire Union building at 5 Place Vendome, Paris; French Territories, Credit Foncier of Algeria and Tunisia Fiftieth Anniversary of Foundation, 1930, in bronze (64mm) (Maier.257), obverse, Arab woman in the field with her arms full of flowers, at the left a ploughing scene and to the right Bedouins with camel, reverse, view of Algiers and its port, above is legend in Arabic and at left and right in cartouches, 1880/1930; Great Britain, London Gardens Guild Exhibition, undated (1933), in bronze (38mm), by Vaughton, Birm, obverse, exhibition building with flowers below, reverse, wreath and inside, Awarded/To, unnamed, in case of issue with card, 'This Medal is awarded to (Mrs A.R.Tady) for an exhibit of (Table Decoration Bought flowers) Date (9th Sept. 1933)'; Italy, Milan, 25th Anniversary of Ferdinando and Claudina Bocconi, 1893, in bronze (53mm), by A.Donzelli, obverse, facing busts of Ferdinando and Claudina Boccinin, reverse, 9-lines of commemorative text; Cardinal De La Rochefovcauld, undated, cast copy in bronze (65mm), obverse, bust of Cardinal right, reverse, basilica upon rocks with Latin legend above (meaning, this firm [church] set in stone); Vatican, Pope Pius IX, 1875, in silver (44mm), by I.Bianchi, obverse, bust of Pope left, reverse, Hospice for the Poor. First with several scratches in obverse field and hairlines on reverse, otherwise extremely fine; second with test mark on reverse edge, otherwise good very fine; third with cover on case damaged, medal with slight rub on a high spot, otherwise uncirculated; fourth and fifth very fine; the last with small edge bump, otherwise good very fine. (6)
Estimate $140
SOLD $100
World medals, Great Britain, City of Liverpool Heritage Award, undated, in bronze with suspension and ribbon, unnamed; London Small-Bore Rifle Association, (1965), in gilt bronze and enamel (32mm), reverse inscribed, '1965/Cornish/Wimbledon Park/Winners'; Portsmouth and District Rifle League, (1930), in silver with scroll suspension, reverse inscribed, 'Div.II./1930/1.'; also Switzerland, Payerne Society of Target Shooters medal in silver and enamel, c1940s, by Huguenin, Locle, with brooch suspender 'Distinction' (brooch pin missing). Very fine - uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
World fire brigade medals, Great Britain, Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, 1887, in bronze (34mm square cross), suspension pin in form of a fire helmet and embossed thereon, 'F.B.A./Windsor/June 23rd 1887'; Hornsey Fire Brigade Service Medal, 1897, handcrafted cross design in silver (35mm square), with affixed silver clasps for 5 Years Service (4) and brooch suspension bar for 10 Years Service, obverse, in centre is engraved a vintage fire wagon, reverse inscribed, 'Borough of Hornsey/Fire Brigade/10 Years/Service Medal/Station Officer/W.P.Dixon/1st October/1897'; Association of Professional Fire Brigade Officers Long Service Medal, in silver (38mm), with suspension brooch bar for Twenty Years, edge inscribed, 'Second Officer W.L.Lawson. 1935'; London Fire Brigade medallion, uniface in silver with hallmarks (38mm); London Fire Brigade hat badge; also Coronation 1911 medallion in bronze (38mm); two bronze suspensions with ribbon but no medals; USA, Hudson Valley Vol. Firemen's Assn, Delegate 15th Annual Convention medal, 1904, in gilt bronze (47x53mm), unnamed; Southern N.Y. Vol. Firemens Assn, Delegate 17 Annual Convention, in gilt bronze and enamel (43x54.5mm), unnamed. The first three medals and the 1911 medallion all with tape or lacquer residue on reverse, otherwise fine - extremely fine. (10 pieces)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
World medals, Union Interparlamentaria badge, for Conference at Mallorca in 1967, in gilt and enamel (30.5mm) (2, one with lapel lug and one with pin back), features arms of City of Palma de Mallorca . Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $50
Passed in
World medals and medalets, including Australia, Captain Cook Bicentenary, 1970 (C.1970/2 aluminium, /23 gilt, /33 gilt); France, proof silver medal by Franklin Mint (39mm), c1976, obverse, Johnny Weissmuller, Paris 1924; Great Britain, 1816-1977, assorted medalets in various metals (40), including coronations, jubilees, anniversaries; New Zealand, James Cook Bicentenary, 1969, in bronze (33mm); Royal Tour, 1977, in aluminium (42mm); City of Auckland, 2000, in gilt (35mm); Anzac Day 2000, in brass (30mm); Vatican, commemorative high relief medals, c1950, in pewter (50mm)(3) with Papal Coats of Arms on reverse, Pius IX 1846-1878, Pope St Pius IX, 1903-1914, Pope Benedict XV, 1914-1922. Good - nearly uncirculated. (51)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
World medals, Belgium, Memorial to Leopold II, 1865-1909, in bronze (60mm), by Paul Fisch; Canada, Confederation, Ontario, 1967, in bronze (36mm), Manitoba Centenary, 1970, in silvered bronze (36mm); India, Hindu Buddhist medal, undated, in silver (24mm), obverse, Sri Shukra (Venus) Yantra and Ganesha elephant head God, reverse, Om sacred symbol; Italy, Papal States, Pope John Paul II medals, c1983, in silvered bronze (all 35mm) (4 different), also Innocent XII, silver testone (thirty baiocchi), 1698 (KM.606), with pierced hole at top edge for suspension; USA, Oklahoma 50th Anniversary, 1957, in bronze (31.5mm). Good - nearly uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $60
SOLD $30
World Captain Cook medals, Canada, British Columbia, Captain Cook Bicentennial medal, 1978, uniface in bronze (38mm), with suspension and neck ribbon, unnamed; Captain Cook Bicentennial, 1978,uniface decagon in silvered and acrylic (?) (68mm), with display stand; Sea Festival Commemorative Dollars, set of five, 1978, in cupro nickel (37.5mm), in folder with booklet map; USA, Hawaii, Captain James Cook Explorer of Hawaii, Islands of Paradise, 2006, in silver (?) (50mm), obverse, a plaque with inscribed number, '078'; Captain James Cook Discoverer The Hawaiian Islands, (1978), proof set of three in silver (20.5mm), one with reverse design for Resolution ship's wheel 'Kona Coast Bank', one with reverse design for Atlantis, and another with plain reverse, in pack of issue by The Hawaiian Mint. The last set with some toning and one coin with a few spots but scarce, otherwise uncirculated - FDC. (3 + 2 sets)
Estimate $100
SOLD $240
The Treasures of the Aztecs, in sterling silver with gold overlay. In frame and slip-case of issue, FDC. (12)
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
The Treasures of the Renaissance, complete set of eighty one ounce sterling silver medals by the Franklin Mint, 1975 in a custom made display cabinet on stand, sold with book of descriptions as published. FDC. (100)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,700
Thrace, Kingdom of, Koson, (c.42 B.C.), gold stater, (8.37 g), Northern Greece mint, obv. three togate figures advancing to left, the first and third carrying an axe over left shoulder, KO**SWN* in exergue, Brutus's monogram to left, rev. eagle standing to left on sceptre, holding wreath in one claw, (S.1733, BMC 2, Winkler 4). Slightly off centred on reverse, good extremely fine, as struck, scarce.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,400
Lydia, uncertain king, issued before 561 B.C. and probably c.575 B.C., electrum trite or third stater, (4.69 g) of Lydian-Milesian (Phoenician standard), probably issued at Sardis, obv. head of roaring lion to right, knob with three rays on forehead, rev. double incuse punch, (S.3398, BMC 7 [p.2], Weidauer [Essays to Robinson] Class XVI, SNG Cop. 449-451, ACNAC Rosen 231, ACNAC Dewing 2421-3). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,600
SOLD $2,000
Ionia, Phokaia, (c.625-522 B.C.), electrum sixth stater or hekte, (2.52 g), obv. forepart of bull to right, head reverted, small seal above, rev. incuse square quartered, (Bodenstedt 28, reports 2 specimens known, SNG von Aulock 2122 [same dies as Obolos 5/332], BMC 73, Rosen 588). Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
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Ionia, Phokaia, (c.478-387 B.C.), electrum hekte or sixth stater, (2.51 g), obv. female head to left, small seal below, rev. quadripartite incuse punch, (S.4530, Bodenstedt 78 [4 recorded], SNG Kayhan -, BMC 56 same dies). Very fine.
Estimate $400
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Ionia, Phokaia, (c.387-322 B.C.), electrum hekte or sixth stater, (2.57 g), issued in 327 B.C. [Bodenstedt dating], obv. Athena helmeted head to left, with serpent emblazoned on helmet, rev. quadripartite incuse punch, (cf.S.4530, Bodenstedt 111, Boston 1913, SNG Cop. 1030, SNG Berry 1086). Good very fine, and rare.
Estimate $500
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Nero, (A.D. 54-68), gold aureus, issued c.65-66, Rome mint, (7.02 g), obv. laureate head to right of Nero, around NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, rev. Jupiter seated left on throne, holding thunderbolt and sceptre, IVPPITER CVSTOS around, (S.1930, RIC 52, BMC 67, C.118). Possible traces of mounting, nearly fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,700
Valentinian I, (A.D. 364-375), gold solidus, Antioch mint, issued 364-367, 4th Officina, (4.26 g), obv. pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right of Valentinian I around DN VALENTINI ANVS PF AVG, rev. Valentinian standing facing head to right, holding labarum and Victory on globe, RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE around, ANT**D* in exergue, (S.4088, RIC IX 2a xiii, C.28, Depeyrot 27/1). Ancient graffiti in reverse field, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $420
Valentinian I, (A.D. 364-375), gold solidus, Antioch mint, issued 364-367, 10th Officina, (4.41 g), obv. rosette diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right of Valentinian I around DN VALENTINI ANVS PF AVG, rev. Valentinian standing facing head to right, holding labarum and Victory on globe, RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE around, cross in left field, *ANTI* in exergue, (S.4088, RIC IX 2b xxxv, C.28, Depeyrot 20/1). Light graffiti in reverse field, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $450
SOLD $550
Valens, (A.D. 364-378), gold solidus, Antioch mint, issued 366, 7th Officina, (4.23 g), obv. pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right of Valens around DN VALENS PER F AVG, rev. Valens standing facing head to right, holding labarum and Victory on globe, RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE around, ANTZ (dot) in exergue, (S.4088, RIC 2c viii, C.28, Depeyrot 19/1). Light graffiti in reverse field, some hoard discolouration, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $420
Valens, (A.D. 364-378), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, issued 367, (4.30 g), obv. pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right of Valens around DN VALENS P F AVG, rev. Valens standing facing head to right, holding labarum and Victory, RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE around, *CONS wreath in exergue (S.4104, RIC IX 3d2, Depeyrot 20/2). Light surface graffiti, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $440
Valens, (A.D. 364-378), gold solidus, Antioch mint, issued 366-367, 3rd Officina, (4.41 g), obv. pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right of Valens around DN VALENS PER F AVG, rev. Valens standing facing head to right, holding labarum and Victory, RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE around, ANT**G*. in exergue, (S.4104, RIC IX 2d xvi, C.32, Depeyrot 27/3). Slight hoard discolouration on obverse, otherwise very fine or better and scarce.
Estimate $450
SOLD $460
Marcian, (A.D. 450-457), gold tremissis, Constantinople mint, (1.49 g), obv. diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, D N MARCIA NVS P F AVG around, rev. Victory advancing to right, holding wreath and globus cruciger, star in right field, VICTOR IA AVGVSTORVM around, CONOB in exergue, (S.21384, RIC 518, Depeyrot 87/5). Slightly wavy flan, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $700
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Leo I, (A.D. 457-474), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, 5th Officina, issued 462-466, (4.40 g), obv. Leo three-quarter facing bust, wearing cuirass, paludamentum and crown, holding spear and shield, around DN LEO PE RP ET AVC, rev. Victory standing to left, in right hand holding long cross, in right field a star, around VICTORI A AVGGG E, in exergue CONOB, (S.4333, RIC 605, Depeyrot 93/1). Good very fine, scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $440
Leo I, (A.D. 457-474), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, 6th Officina, issued 462-466, (4.28 g), obv. Leo three-quarter facing bust, wearing cuirass, paludamentum and crown, holding spear and shield, around DN LEO PE RP ET AVC, rev. Victory standing to left, in right hand holding long cross, in right field a star, around VICTORI A AVGGG S, in exergue CONOB, (S.4333, RIC 605, Depeyrot 93/1). Some hoard patination on reverse, otherwise extremely fine with mint bloom, scarce.
Estimate $500
SOLD $600
Zeno, (A.D. 474-491 second reign), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, fifth issue, c.A.D.485-491 (4.47 g), obv. helmeted and cuirassed facing bust of Zeno holding spear and shield, around D N ZENO PERP AVG, rev. VICTORI A AVGGG**G*, Victory standing left holding long cross, star in right field, CONOB in exergue, (S.21514, RIC 929, LRBC 620ff). Extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $700
SOLD $620