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U.S.A., Hard Times Tokens, New York, Centre Market, N.Y., one cent 1837 (Rulau 239 (3) (illus), 240 (2)), H.Crossman one cent, 1837 (Rulau 244 (very worn)) S.Maycock & Co, N.Y., one cent 1837 (Rulau 290), Merchants Exchange one cent (1837) (Rulau 291 (3), 293 (3) (illus), 294 (3, one with slightly bitten edge (illus), another (illus) with double struck edge). N Starbuck & Son, Troy, N.Y., one cent (1835) (Rulau 368, dies 180ø). Rhode Island, Ephraim A.Hathaway City Coal Yard, one cent 1833 (Rulau 428 (2), 428A (silvering a blackened patina with some broken areas). Fair - extremely fine (20).
Estimate $240
SOLD $580
U.S.A., Hard Times Token, New York, Dr. L.Feuchtwanger, one cent, 1837, in German silver (Rulau 268 dies 5H). Well struck with original mint bloom, toned, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $340
U.S.A. Hard Times Token, New York, Dr. J.G.Hewett, Bone Setter one cent (1837-8) thin flan (Rulau 279 - R3). Slight toning but virtually full original mint red, mint state and rare.
Estimate $270
SOLD $640
U.S.A., Hard Times Token, New York, Smith's Clock Establishment one cent 1837 (Rulau 314). Time is money clock face obverse. Even brown with clean fields, extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
U.S.A., Hard Times Token, New York, Bucklin's Interest Tables, one cent 1835 (Rulau 349 -R5). Struck from shallow dies without much detail giving worn appearance this comparable to Rulau plate coin, very fine for this and very rare.
Estimate $370
SOLD $600
Merchant Tokens, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Foster & Parry, cooking stove/ padlock in brass (28mm) (Rulau Mich 10). South Carolina, W.W.Wilbur, auctioneer, 1846, in brass (29mm) (Rulau SC 13) this business was a leading slave mart, thriving on the sale of negroes; Doremus & Nixon, New York in brass (28mm) edge milled (Rulau NY 224B). C.C.Cleaves, Memphis Tennessee, bookseller, in brass (26mm) edge milled (Rulau Tenn 8A) (illus). Early American token, C & I. D. Wolfe, New York 1823, in brass (26mm) plain edge (Rulau NY 957). H.B. West's Trained Dogs, Crystal Palace, N.Y. 1853 in brass (27mm) milled edge (Rulau NY 949). Fine - very fine. (6)
Estimate $90
SOLD $140
U.S. Merchant tokens with Washington portrait, Robbins, Royce & Hand, New York in white metal (19mm) (1859) only 15 struck (R.NY670). A.B. Sage & Co, New York (Numismatic Book Dealers) in copper (R.NY758). Washington Temperance Benevolent Society by Bale in silver washed bronze (22mm) pierced at top. Uncirculated, nearly uncirculated, extremely fine and rare. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $180
Connecticut; Bridgeport, A.W. Wallace (R.35B-a1) Illinois; Palatine, Dean & Slade (R.680A-1a) (illustrated). Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, M.F. Beirn (R.750E-1a (2)) (illustrated) Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Severn & Jones (R.510AJ-1a) Hales Corner, J. Siegel (R.270A-1a) Ohio, Bryan, E.G. Selby & Co, (R.100B-2a). Dr. Bennett's Medicines (illustrated), Wilson's medal, 1 in centre. Fine-uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $60
SOLD $210
Illinois, Waukegan, J.L. Loveday & Co, (R.890B-1b) (illustrated). New York, Brooklyn, Braun & Schellworth's (R.95A-1a) T. Ivory (R.95D-1b); Troy, Robinson & Ballou (R.890E-1b). Ohio, Cincinatti, B. Kitteredge & Co, (R.165CN-20). Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Buffums (R.765C-1a) Pittsburgh Dry Goods (R.765R-2a) Wilson's Medal. Very fine-uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $60
SOLD $160
New York, Albany, Jos. McBurney (R.10c-1a); Cooperstown, G.L. Bowne (R.145B-1a); Oswego, M.L. Marshall (R.695A-2a) (illustrated); Whitehall, F.W. Hall (R.985A-1a); Troy, Robinson & Ballou (R.890E-1b) Oliver & Boutwell (R.890B-13 (3) different dies). New Jersey, Newark, J.L. Agens & Co, (R.555A-5-(2)); Trenton, B.W. Titus (R.885A-1b). Ohio, Cincinnati, Frank Beresford (Rf.165P-1a) milled edge (mostly red) (illustrated) Kittredge & Co, (R.165CN-2a) Wright (R.165GR-1a); Cleveland, C.G. Bruce (R.175C-1a); Kenton, J.M. Brunson (R420A-1a) (illustrated); Toledo; C.P. Curtis (R.860A-1a) (illustrated), Hough & Hall (R.860B-1a). Very fine-uncirculated. (18)
Estimate $200
SOLD $600
New York, New York City, C. Bahr (reverse 1259) (illustrated), H.J. Bang (R.630D-1a) V. Benner & C.H. Bendinger (R.630F-1a), J.L. Bodie (R.630H-1a) M.S. Brown (R.630N-2a), Broas Pie Baker (R.630M-1a (2)), John P. Gauber (R.630 AG-1a), Chr. F. Hetzel (R.630AJ-1a) (illustrated), Hussey's Special Message Service (R.630AK-1a) (illustrated), Ches Pfaff (R.630BF-1a); P.H.J. Seiter's Market (R.630BQ-1b), I.Sommers (R.630BR-1a), Standinger's (R.630BS-1a 2 sizes), S. Steinfeld (R.630BU-1a), Stony & Southworth (R.630BV-1a), C. Tollner & Hammacher (R.630BY-1a), Thomas White (R.630CH-1a), Washington Market (R.630CC-4a). Very fine-uncirculated. (20)
Estimate $200
SOLD $600
New York, with Washington portraits or his name; Bridgens (R.630K-1a); illustrated; T. Brimelow 1864 with reverse 1133, larger size 1 (cent) 1863, another portrait on obverse, another in brass 2 (cents) (illustrated); Broas Brothers Our Country in copper and brass dies upright; C. Doscher (R.630V-3a); A. Gavron reverse 1265, H.D. Gerdts (R.630AD-1a) (illustrated) (2); H.M. Lane (R.630AD-5a); C. Magnus (R.630AS-1b); Monk's Metal Signs R.630BB-1a, another same reverse obverse I.O.U. 1 cent (illustrated); John Quinn (R.630BG-5a); Wm. F. Warner (R.630CB-1a) also reverse 1263; Washington Market (R.630cc-4a) (illustrated); Washington Restaurant (R.630CD-1a). Mostly extremely fine-uncirculated. (19)
Estimate $240
SOLD $600
Patriotic Civil War Tokens, all common, a selection of types some with different die combinations, Army & Navy with Liberty Head (3 different) Flag die 1233 (2), Federal Union, Capitol die 1237 (2), Equestrian Washington (4 different dies, Union For Ever reverse), Arms/Our Navy, Rulau 245, 136/397 (illustrated), 191/New York, 408, 411, 412, 426, 471 (cf.Pittsburg 765R-2a), Indian head 51/342, 188 beehive (illustrated), large size Trade & Commerce (holed)/258; Washington/New York; General G.E. McClellan (R.1152/B8) (illustrated); 434/1243. Very fine-extremely fine. (28)
Estimate $220
SOLD $620
Patriotic Civil War Tokens, with Washington Portraits, Rulau 108/201, 108, 110 (3) 117/420 in brass, copper 118, 119, 174 (2), 255/1265, 434 (same as 1215)/1265, 1132, 1133 (illustrated) and without portraits 434/1232, 445/259 (R.3) (illustrated). Very fine-uncirculated. (17)
Estimate $200
SOLD $460
U.S.A., California, Pioneer Gold Series Shultz & Co five dollars 1851, trial impressions in copper, possibly made as uniface impressions and joined (weight gms and no solid ring). Almost obliterated in the centre both sides otherwise very fine and probably unique.
Estimate $150
SOLD $1,400
U.S.A., encased postage stamp token or store card, one cent Drakes Plantation Bitters Pat Aug 12, 1862 J. Gault ( ). Very fine and scarce.
Estimate $450
SOLD $720
U.S.A., Indian traders token, Lee & Reynolds, Camp Supply, Ind. Ter./ Good For/ one dollar/ in/ Merchandise/ in our Indian/ Trade, in brass. Considerable gilding present nearly uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $500
Various medals, medalets, Maj. Gen. Harrison medalets (circa 1840) reverse The Hero of Tippecanoe (Rulau p90) in brass (23mm), another reverse scales Democrats/ Whigs. Jenny Lind, 1850 in bronze (22mm) (illus), Massachusetts 1776 - 1876 in silver, upright oval (19x25mm). U.S. Centennial medal in bronze (37mm) by Authority of Congress in card box of issue (illus); Pennsylvania bi-centenary 24 Oct 1882 in brass (25mm) 'Distributed by Employees of U.S. Mint during the Celebration.' San Francisco, Triennial Conclave 1883 obverse Richard the Lionheart, in silver (20mm). World's Columbian Exposition Chicago 1893 Treasury Department, United States Mint Exhibit in yellow brass (37mm) (illus). San Francisco Earthquake and Fire Souvenir April 18, 1906 in brass (36mm) (illus). Election ticket Cleveland & Hendricks 1884 in gilt copper (25mm). San Francisco Mint 1874 - 1937 in bronze (38mm) by S J W with S mint mark. J.C. Fremont born Jun 21 1913 in brass (22mm). Fine - extremely fine. (12)
Estimate $150
SOLD $270
Various medals, Wells Fargo & Company 1852 - 1902 in silver (39mm) (illus) Washington, To Commemorate the Washington Inaugural Centennial, New York City 1789 - April 30 1889, Washington Bridge opened, in white metal (51mm) by Lovett (Baker ). The Liberty Bell/ Independance Hall 1776 in plated pewter (38mm) (corroded), The Days of 49 Eureka imitation $50 slug in brass (40mm). United States Navy, Constitution sailing right in copper (32mm) inscribed to George Keiersen USS Palos Dec 18 1891. Blondin, The Hero of Niagra/ Crossed the falls of Niagra in Prescence of HRH Prince of Wales Sept 14 1860 in white metal (35mm) by J.White Birmingham (illus). New York World's Fair 1939 in bronze (76mm) by Killenyi, Washington standing in the sky. Fine - good extremely fine (7).
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Augustus Saint Gardens, in bronze, upright rectangular (46x64mm) by the Medallic Art Co., Sculptors Dinner April 9 1937, (by J.F. 1934). Extremely fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $180
U.S.A., Miscellaneous, elongated farthing 1884 stamped Colombia Exposition 1893, elongated Indian head cent stamped Armour & Company/ Dainty/ Canned Meats/ Delicious/ Chicago/ obverse building Mfg & Liberal Arts Pan Am 1801, elongated Indian head cent 1903, stamped on one side 1915 Building (San Francisco) P.P.I.E., elongated nickel similar 1915 Frisco. 10th Olympiad Los Angeles 1932/ California Gold « dollar reverse. Numismatists advertising tickets or cards (G.H.Lovett GHL) WE ALL HAVE OUR HOBBIES/ Dedicated to coin and medal Collectors 1860 in copper (27mm) (Rulau NY 491c) proof-like (illus); Waldo C. Moore, Banker, Numismatist, Philatelist, Fowl Fancier 1911 in gilt brass (31mm); Ray Byrne Pittsburgh Good for one drink in brass octagonal (24mm)(2) W.W.Woodside, 1973, Pittsburgh (32mm) 55 years of Fun with Numismatics. Very fine - uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
New York, Metropolitain Chapter, Instituted 1852 in copper (31mm) uncanningly like the work of W.J.Taylor of London, nearly full mint red (illus.) Mt Neboh Chapter New York, N.Y., Instituted 1889. Buffalo, Home Coming April 28 1917 (illus). Cape Vincent in aluminium, Carthage in aluminium; Middletown in aluminium; Mount Vernon; Newark; Oleon; Port Chester; Potsdam aluminium and brass; Seneca Falls in brass. Good fine - uncirculated (13).
Estimate $70
SOLD $70
New Jersey, Camden; Jersey City; Lambertville; Morristown; Newark Union Chapter Instituted 1813 early 19th century style; Orange; Paterson; Pitman; Ruhway; Maryland; Baltimore, Druid Royal Arch Chapter; Cumberland. Washington, D.C.; Mount Pleasant Chapter (2), Hiram R.A. Chapter in aluminium. Connectcut; Mystic. North Carolina; Asheville in aluminium, Charlotte, North Wilkesboro. South Carolina; Laurens. Fine - uncirculated (19).
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
Pennsylvania; Altona; Erie; Harrisburg; Philadelphia; Columbia, Germantown (brass), Harmony, Jerusalem, Keystone, St.John, Temple; Seranton; West Chester; Wilkinsburg. Very fine - uncirculated (13).
Estimate $70
SOLD $140
Ohio; Bedford; Bowling Green; Bucyru (2); Conneout; Dayton (illus); Elyria; Greenville; Loudonville (proof-like)(illus); Lyons (illus); Piqua; Thatcher (2 different dies); Urbana; Webb (illus); Westerville; Youngstown. Fine - FDC (17).
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Illinois; Chicago (silver plated); Cicero; Freeport; La Grange; Oak Park (2 different dies); Michigan; Detroit Monroe 1818 (illus); Port Huron; Saginaw, aluminium; Minnesota; Fairmont; Fergus Falls, aluminium; Minneapolis; Owatanna; Indiana, Attica; Campbellsburg; Covington; Fort Dodge; Fort Madison (2, one in brass); Fort Wayne; La Fayette (3, one in aluminium); Salem. Fine - uncirculated (24).
Estimate $180
SOLD $130
Virginia; Norfolk (2 different) (illustrated); Portsmouth; Roanoke; Winchester; West Virginia, Bethesda; Fairmont; Wisconsin; Racine (illustrated); Wyoming; Casper; Cheyenne (illustrated); Douglas; Gillette; Laramie; Pinedale; Powell; Wheatland. Good fine-uncirculated, mostly uncirculated. (16)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Iowa; Des Moines; Dubuque Chapter 1845 (illustrated); Fairfield; Greeley in aluminium; Ida Grove (3); Knoxville; Primghar; Sigourney. Idaho, Boise (illustrated). Montana; Trenton (illustrated). Kansas; Horton (illustrated); Iola. Kentucky, Mayfield (illustrated). Georgia; Dalton (illustrated); Folkston. Alabama; Abbeville (illustrated). Good fine-uncirculated, mostly uncirculated. (18)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Louisiana; Baton Rouge; New Orleans (illus). Florida; Jacksonville Alum; Jasper (illustrated); St. Augustine Alum. Tennessee; Nashville. Arkansas; Hot Springs; Leslie (illustrated); Rector. North Dakota; Devil's Lake (illustrated). South Dakota; Arlington; Bryant; Redfield. Oklahoma; Bartlesville; Muskogee (illustrated); Tulsa; John I Taylor Festival October 29-30, 1965 brilliant mint red. Good fine-uncirculated, mostly uncirculated. (17)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Nebraska; Norfolk (3 different metals) Wakefield in aluminium. Colorado; Lakewood. Washington; Olympia (illustrated). Oregon; Dallas (2 metals); Independence; McMinnville. Texas; Bryant (1866-1966); Marfa. New Mexico, Albuquerque. Utah; Salt Lake City (2 different one is a shekel). Fine-uncirculated, mostly uncirculated. (15)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80