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Browse Catalogue of Coin Galleries February 2005 Auction Limited to: World and U.S. Medals, Orders and Decorations → United States Medals, Buttons and Tokens Page 1 of 2  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page Categories  •  Coin Galleries February 2005 → World and U.S. Medals, Orders and Decorations → United States Medals, Buttons and Tokens → Betts Medals Print these Realized Prices! You'll need the Adobe PDF Reader to view and/or print the prices realized sheet. Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 592 Betts 22. Dutch Naval Victories in the Americas Medal, 1624 VF / EF $2,300.00 Silver, 66.3mm, 58.4 grams. Very Fine/Extremely Fine. Obv. Armored bust of Prince Maurice of Orange-Nassau ¾ r. in circle of Seven Provinces' Arms. Rev. Oval Arms of Prince in Garter, Je Maintendray and minute 16 Cup Privil. 24 below. This medal commemorates Dutch victories over the Spanish off Callao, Peru under Admiral l'Hermite and off Brazil under Admiral Willens. 593 George Whitefield Death Medal, 1770 F to VF $110.00 Betts unlisted. Bronze, 37.6mm. Fine to Very Fine. Obv. ¾ right facing bust of Reverend Whitefield. Rev. Commemorative inscription above death date and age. 594 Betts 522. William Pitt, Lord Chatham Medalet, 1773 CH EF $27.00 Bronze, 25.5mm. By John Kirk. Choice Extremely Fine. Obv. Bust r. in full wig. Rev. LORD CHATHAM 1773. From a series of 13 medalets of British celebrities issued by the fashionable magazine The Sentimentalist, 1773-1775. Categories  •  Coin Galleries February 2005 → World and U.S. Medals, Orders and Decorations → United States Medals, Buttons and Tokens → U. S. Mint Medals → Presidential Medals, Julian Pr- Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 595 Andrew Jackson Inaugural Medalet, 1833; Washington Born-Died Medalet, 1861 BU $306.00 Silver, 18mm. Julian PR-33, 25. Prooflike; U.S. Grant Philadelphia Municipal Parade Medal, 1879. Brass, 25.4mm. CM-18; Time Increases his Fame Medal, ca. 1945. Yellow Bronze, 33.6mm. Modern Mint List medal. Brilliant Uncirculated. 4 pieces. 596 Grover Cleveland Presidential Medal, 1893 UNC $240.00 Copper bronzed, 76.8mm. By Charles E. Barber. (Post-Julian). Uncirculated. Obv. Civil bust r. (from first term medal, Julian PR-23). Rev. Oak encloses cartouche with first and second Inaugural dates, 1885 and 1893. Red-mahogany patina. Issued after the dates covered by R.W. Julian in Medals of the U.S. Mint, the First Century. With fitted book-type case. 597 Washington Bicentennial Commission Award Medal, 1932 UNC $150.00 Bronze, 75.4mm. By Laura Gardin Fraser. Baker 900A, Hansen 1. Uncirculated. Obv. Half-length uniformed bust l., family Arms and dates below. Rev. Armored Liberty holds torch and sword. This is the National medal for the Birth Bicentennial, showing modern yellow bronze patina. In fitted plush-lined cardboard case with inner lid imprinted MEDAL OF AWARD/ UNITED STATES/ GEORGE WASHINGTON/ BICENTENNIAL...  more Categories  •  Coin Galleries February 2005 → World and U.S. Medals, Orders and Decorations → United States Medals, Buttons and Tokens → U. S. Mint Medals → Military Medals, Julian MI- Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 598 Washington Before Boston Medals, 1790 CH AU $170.00 Type Julian MI-1. Includes 1970's Paris Mint restrike with red-gold patina, Cornucopia-BRONZE; undated Electrotype Obverse Shell. Fascinating research examples of a much-studied medal known in many varieties. Brilliant Uncirculated, Choice About Uncirculated; plus Pewter Bicentennial U.S. Mint Restrikes, Washington Before Boston, Genl. Nathaniel Greene. Uncirculated. 4 pieces. 599 Colonel William Washington Medal, 1789 AU $105.00 Copper bronzed, 46.2mm. By Pierre Simon Duvivier. Type MI-8. About Uncirculated. Obv. Winged Victory guides American Cavalry charge. Rev. 7-Line Latin tribute to victory of Cowpens, Jan. 17, 1781. Die rust on obverse below MO WA and rust linking rim and wreath at 1:00 identify original dies. Struck by Paris Mint, Pointing Hand-CUIVRE edge mark of 1845-1860. Categories  •  Coin Galleries February 2005 → World and U.S. Medals, Orders and Decorations → United States Medals, Buttons and Tokens → U. S. Mint Medals → Naval Medals, Julian Na- Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 600 John Paul Jones Medal, ca. 1790 AU $525.00 Copper bronzed, 55.7mm, 5.57mm thick at rim. By Augustin Dupré. Type NA-1, Betts 568. About Uncirculated. Obv. Jones bust r. Rev. Sea fight USS Bonhomme Richard and HMS Serapis. Signature DUPRÉ F. appears on both sides. Deep red mahogany, struck by Paris Mint prior to 1841. This remarkable die state shows a strong obverse rim cud from 8 to 10:00, impinging on legend over NNI...  more Categories  •  Coin Galleries February 2005 → World and U.S. Medals, Orders and Decorations → United States Medals, Buttons and Tokens → U. S. Mint Medals → Commemorative Medals, Julian CM- Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 601 U. S. Mint Oath of Allegiance Medal, 1861 EF $270.00 Copper bronzed, 30.3mm, 3.6mm thick. By Anthony C. Paquet. Julian CM-2, Baker 279. Uncirculated. Obv. Houdon's Washington bust r. Rev. Oath-taking intended to counter publicity from Branch Mint employees going over to the Confederacy; Joseph Merriam Washington Medal, n.d. White Metal bronzed uniface, 31mm. Extremely Fine. Baker 122 var. This obverse is known with several reverses. 2...  more 602 Independence Centennial Medal, 1876 (see below) $85.00 Copper bronzed, 57mm. By William Barber. Julian CM-11. Extremely Fine (2). Obv. Columbia crowns Industry and Art. Rev. Rising sword-wielding Liberty under glory of stars. Light brown-red, both show handling and contact tics. 2 pieces. 603 Emancipation Proclamation Medal, 1871 UNC $145.00 Copper bronzed, 45.7mm. By William Barber. Julian CM-16. Uncirculated. Obv. Lincoln head r. Rev. Dates of Lincoln's administration, EMANCIPATION PROCLAIMED JAN. 1, 1863. Part of the projected Medal Series of the U.S. Mint. Deep red mahogany. Categories  •  Coin Galleries February 2005 → World and U.S. Medals, Orders and Decorations → United States Medals, Buttons and Tokens → U. S. Mint Medals → Award Medals, Julian Am- Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 604 Independence Centennial International Exhibition Award Medal, 1876 EF $85.00 Copper bronzed, 76.3mm. By Henry Mitchell. Julian AM-10. Extremely Fine. Obv. Seated Liberty extends victor's crown to Science and Industry. Rev. Exhibition and award legend. Patina is deteriorated from handling, housed in a somewhat shaky fitted case. 605 Exhibition of Industry of All Nations Medal, 1853 AU $170.00 Copper bronzed, 57.3mm. By J.A. Oertel, Charles Cushing Wright. Julian AM-16. About Uncirculated. Obv. City goddess crowns kneeling Industry supported by winged Genius. Rev. Six-line New-York Exhibition inscription. President of this event was none other than P.T. Barnum! In fitted book-type case showing much wear. Categories  •  Coin Galleries February 2005 → World and U.S. Medals, Orders and Decorations → United States Medals, Buttons and Tokens → U. S. Mint Medals → Lifesaving Medals. Julian Ls- Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 606 U.S. Coast Survey, Bache Life Saving Medal, 1848 UNC $180.00 Copper bronzed, 33.8mm. Julian LS-4. By Franklin Peale. Prooflike Uncirculated. Obv. Gallantry and Humanity legend. Rev. Presentation inscription of Treasury, Coast Survey. Originally struck for the loss of Lt. George M. Bache and five sailors swept overboard in a storm off North Carolina, Sept. 8, 1846. Deep mahogany. 607 Captains Creighton, Low and Stouffer S.S. San Francisco Medal, 1868 EF $300.00 Copper bronzed, 81.7mm. Julian LS-11. By Anthony C. Paquet. Extremely Fine. Obv. Man and woman stranded on raft. Rev. Columbia crowns kneeling Captain. Deep brown, light handling. Categories  •  Coin Galleries February 2005 → World and U.S. Medals, Orders and Decorations → United States Medals, Buttons and Tokens → U. S. Mint Medals → Modern U. S. Mint Medals Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 608 Statue of Liberty Centennial. Castle Clinton, Ellis Island, Museum of Immigration Medals, 1965 BU $35.00 900 Silver, 33.8mm. Brilliant Uncirculated. By Gilroy Roberts and Frank Gasparro. Obverses present the historic statue. Reverses depict three associated historic sites administered by the National Park Service. Struck by the Philadelphia Mint. 3 pieces. 609 National Bicentennial Medal, 1976 AU $70.00 999 silver, 76.2mm, 269.3 grams (7.8 Troy Ounces). By Frank Gasparro. About Uncirculated. Obv. Statue of Liberty, 1776-1976. Rev. Eagle, WE THE PEOPLE. Slightly deteriorated patina. One of 9,589 sold in this impressive size. Categories  •  Coin Galleries February 2005 → World and U.S. Medals, Orders and Decorations → United States Medals, Buttons and Tokens → Additional U. S. Medals → Americana, New York Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 610 New York Stock Exchange 130th Anniversary Medal, 1922 NEW $75.00 Bronze, 70.1mm. By Augustus Lukeman. Obv. Wall Street, Buttonwood tree and sidewalk exchange, 1792. Rev. Stock Exchange, Washington statue, 1922. Struck by Medallic Art Co., tan-gold patina. Categories  •  Coin Galleries February 2005 → World and U.S. Medals, Orders and Decorations → United States Medals, Buttons and Tokens → Additional U. S. Medals → Expos, Fairs & Award Medals Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 611 Liberty & Independence, Reward of Merit Medal, ca. 1858 BU $40.00 White Metal pierced, 33.9mm, 17.54 grams. By Joseph Davis of Birmingham. Brilliant Uncirculated. Obv. Liberty seated with cap on pole, shield and eagle, close copy of American Institute medals. Rev. Wreath, REWARD/ OF/ MERIT. Splendid lustre. Categories  •  Coin Galleries February 2005 → World and U.S. Medals, Orders and Decorations → United States Medals, Buttons and Tokens → Additional U. S. Medals → Fire-Fighting Medals Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 612 New York Fireman's Grand Torch Light Procession for the Prince of Wales Medal, Oct. 13, 1860 AU $80.00 Gilt Brass, 29.5mm. By NY diesinkers F.B. Smith & Hartmann. About Uncirculated. Obv. Fireman standing holding shovel, other hand on hydrant, coiled hose at his feet, small S&H below. Rev. Eight-line legend in open wreath. Lightly toned. Minor obverse spot. 613 Brave Fearless and Generous Hearted Fireman-Young America Medal, n.d. (ca. 1860) CH AU $60.00 Gilt Brass, 29.5mm. By NY diesinkers F.B. Smith & Hartmann. Choice About Uncirculated. Obv. As last. Rev. Young lad holding the Stars 'n Stripes behind a cannon emplacement along a battlement; YOUNG AMERICA OF THE 19TH CENTURY. Tiny carbon spot in periphery. 614 The Brave Fearless and Generous Hearted Fireman-Young America Medal, n.d. (ca. 1860) CH AU $61.00 Gilt Brass, 29.5mm. Choice About Uncirculated. Another as above. 615 The Brave Fearless and Generous Hearted Fireman/Young America, n.d. (ca. 1860) AU $65.00 White Metal, 29.5mm. About Uncirculated. Types as last. Rare in this alloy. Categories  •  Coin Galleries February 2005 → World and U.S. Medals, Orders and Decorations → United States Medals, Buttons and Tokens → Additional U. S. Medals → Life Saving Medals Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 616 World Lifeboat Racing Championship Medal, 1928 CH AU $350.00 14-Karat Gold, 38mm. 21.95 grams. Choice About Uncirculated. Obv. Oddly truncated Statue of Liberty with passing American and Dutch lifeboats. Rev. Struck 6-line inscription of sponsor, NEPTUNE ASSOCIATION, engraved 1928, H. BALCOM. Edge bears an incuse 14K. Categories  •  Coin Galleries February 2005 → World and U.S. Medals, Orders and Decorations → United States Medals, Buttons and Tokens → Additional U. S. Medals → Masonic & Fraternal Medals Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 617 Minnesota Royal Arch Masons Jewel, 1859. Gold EF $160.00 26.5 x 24mm, 7.09 grams. Extremely Fine. Obv. Keystone, Ancient Grand Master's Mark in ornate scroll work. Rev. Engraved H.P Upham/ Minnesota/R.A.C./No.1./1859. Fine style, swivel loop. Categories  •  Coin Galleries February 2005 → World and U.S. Medals, Orders and Decorations → United States Medals, Buttons and Tokens → Additional U. S. Medals → Numismatics - American Numismatic Society Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 618 Albert & Elizabeth Channel Flight Medal, 1918 UNC $170.00 Bronze, 63.5mm. By Theodore Spicer-Simson. Uncirculated. Obv. Busts of royal couple l. over scroll inscribed FORTISSIMI SUNT BELGAE, Bravest are the Belgians. Rev. Bleriot biplane high over English Channel, July 1918. Struck by Medallic Art Co., serial #68. Red-brown patina. 619 Prince of Wales New York Visit Medal, 1919 UNC $100.00 Bronze, 63.1mm. By John Flanagan. Uncirculated. Obv. Future King Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor r. in Welsh Guards uniform. Rev. Columbia welcomes triumphal visit. This was one of the Prince's early post-war world tours and triggered one of New York City's first gala ticker-tape parades. Struck by Medallic Art Co., serial #74. Red-brown patina. Categories  •  Coin Galleries February 2005 → World and U.S. Medals, Orders and Decorations → United States Medals, Buttons and Tokens → Additional U. S. Medals → Presidential Inaugural Medals Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 620 Woodrow Wilson & Thomas Riley Marshall Inaugural Medal, 1913 AU $85.00 Bronze, 50.8mm, affixed loop. MacNeil p. 70. About Uncirculated. Obv. Large Wilson bust l. Rev. Vice President Thomas R. Marshall r. Struck by Whitehead & Hoag for the Indiana Democratic Club and worn by a special honor guard to the Hoosier-born Marshall. Designed by the same artist as the Wilson Inaugural Medal. Yellow bronze patina. 621 Woodrow Wilson Inaugural Medal, 1913 UNC $170.00 Bronze uniface, 44.1mm. By A. Loberg. Uncirculated. Somewhat aged civil bust r., WOODROW WILSON PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, MARCH 4, 1914. This design is distinguished by a rough-hewn field and dark gloss-brown patina. Struck by Gorham Co., not shown in MacNeil. Here is an unofficial but high quality medal by a leading silversmith firm, absent from most advanced Inaugural collections. Page 1 of 2  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page

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