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Categories • Coin Galleries August 2006 → Medals, Tokens and Decorations → World Medals → Austria |
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Lot # |
Description |
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Hammer Price |
| 924 |
(Music) Vienna Tribute Medal to Jenny Lind, 1847
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UNC |
$150.00
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Bronze, 43.1mm. By Karl Radnitzky. Uncirculated. Obv. Youthful head l. of the ''Swedish Nightingale.'' Rev. Swan on laurel, NESCIT OCCASUM, German tribute from her enthusiastic Austrian fans. (Est. $150-$200) |
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| 925 |
Votive Church Completion Medal, 1879
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UNC |
$550.00
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Bronze, 79mm. By Carl Radnitzky. Grove unlisted. Uncirculated. Obv. Heads l. of Archdukes Carl Ludwig and Ferdinand Maximilian (Emperor Maximilian of Mexico). Rev. Gothic façade of Vienna landmark begun in 1856, later dedicated to the Mexican Emperor shot at Querétaro in 1867. Medium brown patina, in fitted case of a later date. (Est. $300-$400) |
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Categories • Coin Galleries August 2006 → Medals, Tokens and Decorations → World Medals → Aviation - Ballooning |
| Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
| 926 |
James Sadler, First English Balloonist Medal, 1811
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AU |
$450.00
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White Metal, 52.6mm. By Peter Wyon. BHM 712, Malpas 26. About Uncirculated. Obv. Sadler head l., FIRST ENGLISH AERONAUT, later died in a balloon accident. Rev. Detailed view of balloon gondola during its 21st ascent, flying from Birmingham to Boston (Lincolnshire) in October 1811, a distance of 112 miles in an hour and 20 minutes. Lustrous with a few... (Est. $750-$950) more |
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| 927 |
Andrée and Nansen Polar Expeditions Medal, 1896
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AU |
$200.00
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White Metal, 50mm. By August Högle. Malpas 156. About Uncirculated. Obv. Fridthof Nansen and his ship Fram, 1893. Rev. Solomon Andrée and the balloon in whose arctic crash the explorer lost his life in June 1896. (Est. $300-$400) |
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| 928 |
Italo Balbo Rome-Chicago Flight Medal, 1933
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CH AU |
$400.00
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.800 Silver, 60.6mm. By Publio Morbiducci. Choice About Uncirculated. Obv. Winged Italia head l., itinerary Rome-Chicago New York-Rome. Rev. Stylized flying boat-s, Great Circle route from Colosseum to Skyscrapers. Air Marshal Balbo crossed the Atlantic in both direction with eight massive flying boats to visit Chicago's Century of Progress Exposition.... (Est. $150-$250) more |
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Categories • Coin Galleries August 2006 → Medals, Tokens and Decorations → World Medals → Colombia |
| Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
| 929 |
Bogotá 39th International Eucharistic Congress Medal, 1968. .999 Gold
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EF |
$550.00
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36.2mm, 34.75 grams. Extremely Fine. Obv. Pope Paul VI bust l. Rev. Bogotá city Arms. Pocket-piece handling is apparent on both sides. (Est. $750-$850) |
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Categories • Coin Galleries August 2006 → Medals, Tokens and Decorations → World Medals → Denmark |
| Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
| 930 |
Christian IX Silver Jubilee Medal, 1888
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EF |
$20.00
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White Metal, 45mm. By S. Lindahl. Extremely Fine. Obv. King's head r. Rev. Nine-line inscription-quote from V. Bergsoe in wreath. Some staccato contact marks and light scrapes on neck on obverse. (Est. $40-$50) |
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Categories • Coin Galleries August 2006 → Medals, Tokens and Decorations → World Medals → France |
| Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
| 931 |
François II Peace with England Medal, 1560
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AU |
$50.00
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Bronze, 53.4mm. Laureate armored bust, PAX CUM ANGLIIS. Paris Mint, edge Cornucopia-BRONZE of post-1880 strike; University of Paris 600th Anniversary Obverse Cliché, 1895. Bronze uniface, 65.2mm. By J.C. Chaplain. University seated between Humanities, Science. Edge Cornucopia-BRONZE. About Uncirculated. 2 pieces. (Est. $90-$120) |
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| 932 |
Passage of Railroad Legislation Medal, 1842
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CH AU |
$360.00
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Copper, 112.7mm. By Antoine Bovy. Choice About Uncirculated. Obv. Laureate Louis-Philippe head l. Rev. France seated atop arched pediment, holding railroad law tablets. Civil and military application of the new railroads are symbolized by winged Commerce holding torch and caduceus l., winged Mars with sword and shield dashing r. In the foreground, four... (Est. $600-$900) more |
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| 933 |
Lorraine Salute to the United States Plaquette, 1919
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UNC |
$175.00
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Bronze uniface, 79.9x76.4mm. By A. Finot. Uncirculated. American doughboys stride into devastated but recovered French province. In fitted case with slightly threadbare satin inner lid. (Est. $250-$300) |
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Categories • Coin Galleries August 2006 → Medals, Tokens and Decorations → World Medals → Germany |
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Description |
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Hammer Price |
| 934 |
Prince Alexander zu Hohenlohe-Waldenburg-Schillingfü
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AU |
$1,000.00
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rst First Communion Locket, n.d. Brass and leather oval, 45x52x19mm in closed position. About Uncirculated. 3-part hinged locket opens to reveal hand-painted color portrait of Prince in First Communion surplice, back engraved Alexander/ Fürst zu Hohenlohe. Hinges in two places allow the locket to fold outward; unique in this form. (Est. $1000-$1250) |
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Categories • Coin Galleries August 2006 → Medals, Tokens and Decorations → World Medals → Great Britain |
| Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
| 935 |
Edward V Medal, 1720
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AU |
$55.00
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Bronze Gilt in jeweled bezel, 46mm. By Jean Dassier. About Uncirculated. Obv. Draped, bare-headed bust l. Rev. Tomb with cameo scene of the murder of the two Princes by a Roman-clad swordsman. The antique-style bezel has 28 spaces for faceted Garnet-like gems, five of which are missing. (Est. $100-$150) |
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| 936 |
Rebels Repulsed Medal, 1745
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CH AU |
$305.00
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Silver, 32.9mm. By Thomas Pingo. MI 607/265, Woolf 53:4, Eimer Pingo 2. Choice About Uncirculated. Obv. Armored bust r. of William Duke of Cumberland. Rev. Lion and wolf, IVSTITIA TRIVMPHANS, die cracks in field. This medal commemorates the retreat into Scotland of the Jacobite forces under Prince Charles Edward Stuart, whose defeat at Culloden was followed... (Est. $400-$500) more |
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| 937 |
George III and Charlotte Marriage Medal, 1761
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AB EF |
$220.00
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Silver, 24mm. By J.U. Hans. Likely struck at the Bayreuth Mint where Hans was employed. Type BHM 14 (Gold). Rare. About Extremely Fine. Obv. Conjoined busts r., 'H' on shoulder of George; FELIX CONIUGIUM. Rev. 11-line inscription, beginning D.G. Scratch on obverse and a few small edge nicks. (Est. $200-$300) |
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| 938 |
Anti-Slavery Medal (1790)
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CH AU |
$400.00
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White Metal, 33.2mm. By William Hackwood. BHM 269, Eimer 836. Choice About Uncirculated, virtually fully Mint State. Obv. Kneeling slave, AM I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER? Rev. Golden Rule from the King James Bible. Struck for the Society for the Abolition of the African Slave Trade, BHM calls this White Metal type 'Rare.' (Est. $250-$350) |
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| 939 |
Victories of the Year Medal, 1798
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EF |
$140.00
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Bronze, 48mm. By C.H. Küchler. BHM 458. Extremely Fine. Obv. Draped and cuirassed bust l. Rev. Britannia seated r. by trophy of arms; MARI VICTRIX TERRAQUE INVICTA (Victorious at sea, unvanquished on land), AVITUM TRANSCENDIT HONOREM and date in ex. (He surpassed the honor of his ancestors). (Est. $150-$200) |
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| 940 |
King George III Preserved from Assassination, 1800
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EF |
$225.00
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Gilt Bronze. By C.H. Küchler. BHM 483. Very rare. Extremely Fine. Obv. Draped and cuirassed bust l. Rev. Smoke and flames arising from altar inscribed D.O.M., radiant Eye of Providence above, PERSPICIT ET PROTEGIT, A SICARIO SERVATUS MAI.XV.MDCCC [To God Almighty], He Sees and Protects. Saved from an Assassin, May 15, 1800). Some light surface nicks... (Est. $300-$400) more |
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| 941 |
Union of Ireland with Great Britain, 1801
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EF |
$220.00
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Bronze, 48mm. By C.H. Küchler. BHM 524. Extremely Fine. Obv. Draped and cuirassed bust l. wearing the Great George (of the Order of the Garter); legend ends FID.DEF. &. Rev. Britannia and Hibernia standing facing, clasping hands, JUNGUNTUR OPES FIRMATUR IMPERIUM, Their resources are united, the Kingdom is strengthened. Deep milk chocolate with rich... (Est. $150-$200) more |
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| 942 |
George III Golden Jubilee Medal, 1810
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EF |
$200.00
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Bronze, 48mm. By C.H. Küchler. BHM 684. Extremely Fine. Obv. Laureate, draped bust l. with short hair. Rev. Salisbury Arms supported by two double-headed eagles, LUSTRA DECEM COMPLEVIT. REGNAT ADHUC, REGNET QUE DIU, He has completed fifty years, he still reigns, may he reign long. Deep cocoa-brown. (Est. $150-$200) |
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| 943 |
George III Golden Jubilee Medal, 1810
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EF to AU |
$120.00
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Bronze, 48mm. Published by N. Hyde. BHM 686. Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. Obv. King's uniformed bust l. wearing a short wig. Rev. Three young children holding a flaming heart before Britannia upon a plinth inscribed FROGMORE, brilliant sun above. Some minor rim tics. Rich mahogany with soft iridescent undertone. (Est. $150-$200) |
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| 944 |
Centenary of the Accession of the House of Brunswick Medal, 1814
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EF |
$80.00
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Bronze, 50mm. By Thomas Wyon, Jr. after N. Marchant. BHM 779. Extremely Fine. Obv. Laureate head r. Rev. Britannia standing atop a rock in the sea, holding trident and Victory upon a globe, lion strident at r., shield and crown l. Some light scratches in the fields. Coffee-brown. (Est. $150-$200) |
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| 945 |
Peace of Paris Medal, 1814
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EF |
$525.00
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Gilt Bronze, 69mm. By J. Barber and T. Wyon, Jr,, reverse after H. Howard. BHM 805 var., unlisted in Gilt and Very Rare. Extremely Fine. Obv. Laureate head r. of the Prince-regent. Rev. England standing, supporting Europe and protecting her with the Union shield, Victory behind with wings outstretched, crowning England, SEIPSAM CONSTANTIA EUROPAM EXEMPLO,... (Est. $800-$900) more |
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| 946 |
George III Death Medal, 1820
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CH EF |
$140.00
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Bronze, 48mm. By C.H. Küchler. BHM 991. Choice Extremely Fine. Obv. Cuirassed and draped bust l. Rev. Latin legend with pertinent dates within wreath. Toned a soft milk chocolate brown with golden highlights, minor dark spot in obverse field. (Est. $150-$200) |
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| 947 |
George III Death Medal, 1820
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EF |
$70.00
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Bronze, 40.7mm. By J. Marrian, published by Messrs Thomason and Jones. BHM 997. Extremely Fine. Obv. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust l. Rev. Britannia kneeling l. in grief before monument, lion beside her. Stylistically reminiscent of the Dassier series. A few stray minute nicks in the fields. (Est. $90-$120) |
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| 948 |
George III Death Medal, 1820
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EF |
$75.00
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Bronze, 40.6mm. Types as above. Extremely Fine. A few surface nicks. (Est. $90-$120) |
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| 949 |
George III Death Medal, 1820
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EF |
$30.00
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White Metal, 40mm. By Thomas Wyon Sr. BHM 1001. Extremely Fine, but holed at 12:00. Obv. Cuirassed and draped bust r. Rev. Elijah ascending into heaven in a fiery chariot r., people below remarking upon the sight. (Est. $75-$100) |
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| 950 |
Duke of Clarence Appointed Lord High Admiral Medal, 1827
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AU |
$310.00
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Gilt Silver, 65mm. By J. Henning. BHM 1296. About Uncirculated. Obv. The Duke's head l. Rev. Britannia with shield and trident standing r. at the water's edge, ship r. in background, HER MARCH IS O'ER THE MOUNTAIN WAVE HER HOME IS ON THE DEEP. With original circular black leather case with plush blue interior, part of clasp missing. (Est. $250-$350) |
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| 951 |
Wesleyan Methodist 93rd Conference Medal, 1836
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BU |
$420.00
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Silver, 45.7mm. By J. Ottley. BHM 1714. Prooflike Brilliant Uncirculated. Obv. John Wesley preaching Rev. 14-line Conference inscription. This handsome medal is called rare by Lawrence Brown in BHM, steely toning adds appeal. (Est. $200-$300) |
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| 952 |
Wesleyan Methodist Foundation Centenary Medal, 1839
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EF |
$170.00
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Silver, 65.3mm. By C.F. Carter. BHM 1895. Extremely Fine, but neatly holed at 12:00. Obv. John Wesley bust l., in clerical garb. Rev. Façade of the Wesleyan Centenary Hall in London (the site was acquired by the Methodists for 15,000 Pounds and the tavern which occupied the space was converted to become the Hall). Toned a pleasing light lilac-gray... (Est. $400-$500) more |
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| 953 |
Wesleyan Methodist Foundation Centenary Medal, 1839
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EF |
$90.00
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White Metal, 65mm. By C.F. Carter. BHM 1895. Extremely Fine. Types as above. Light obverse surface marks, and minor adhesion marks reverse field. (Est. $200-$300) |
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