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Categories  •  Coin Galleries August 2006 Medals, Tokens and Decorations United States Medals Medals of James Hazen Hyde, Philanthropist and Francophile, 1876-1959 James H. Hyde 4 Continents Medals
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Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
1017 James H. Hyde Four Continents Medal, 1948 UNC $900.00
James H. Hyde Four Continents Medal, 1948. Bronze, 89.3mm. By Paul Manship. Uncirculated. Obv. Bust...
Bronze, 89.3mm. By Paul Manship. Uncirculated. Obv. Bust r. in stark relief, birth date JUNE 6/ 1876 at l. Rev. Bold beaded circle encloses heads representing The Four Continents, Minerva in Grecian helmet, Balinese dancer in crown, American Indian with feathered Mohawk, African head with stacked neck rings inspired by the Ife Bronzes. A carefully designed tribute to Hyde's collection...  more
1018 James H. Hyde Four Continents Medal, 1948 CH AU $700.00

Bronze, 89.3mm. By Paul Manship. Choice About Uncirculated. A second example showing a slightly uneven tan-gold patina, offering another incomparable opportunity to acquire this elusive Manship work.
Categories  •  Coin Galleries August 2006 Medals, Tokens and Decorations United States Medals Medals of James Hazen Hyde, Philanthropist and Francophile, 1876-1959 Harvard and Other Award Medals of James H. Hyde
Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
1019 Institute of 1770 Medal, ca. 1895 CH EF $130.00
Institute of 1770 Medal, ca. 1895. Silver, 41.8mm. Affixed loop. Choice Extremely Fine. Obv. Book,...
Silver, 41.8mm. Affixed loop. Choice Extremely Fine. Obv. Book, scroll, caduceus, HAEC STUDIA ADOLESCENTIAM ALUNT. Rev. Harvard Arms between pillars, engraved J.H. Hyde/ '98. Dark patina.
1020 Signet Music Society Medal, ca. 1895 CH EF $65.00

Silver, 38mm. Affixed loop. Choice Extremely Fine. Obv. Ring encloses Bay branch, SIGNET/ 1870, legend in Greek. Rev. Engraved script J.H. Hyde '98. Deeply toned.
1021 Cercle Français de Université Harvard Medal, ca. 1895 CH EF $100.00
Cercle Français de Université Harvard Medal, ca. 1895. Silver, 41.9mm. Affixed loop....
Silver, 41.9mm. Affixed loop. Choice Extremely Fine. Obv. Cercle emblem in cruciform shields of U.S., Harvard, royal and imperial France. Rev. Organization name, script J.H. Hyde in laurel. Deeply toned, light wear.
1022 Deutscher Verein von der Universität Harvard Medal, ca. 1895 AU $90.00
Deutscher Verein von der Universität Harvard Medal, ca. 1895. Silver, 41.9mm, affixed loop. About...
Silver, 41.9mm, affixed loop. About Uncirculated. Obv. First style German Imperial Eagle holding U.S. and Harvard shields. Rev. Organization name of Fraktur letters, engraved J.H. Hyde at center. A fascinating design joins highest quality strike.
1023 Harvard Fencing Club Medal, ca. 1895 CH EF $75.00

Copper, 41.7mm. Choice Extremely Fine. Obv. Fencers crossing rapiers. Rev. Club name, engraved James H. Hyde '98. Red-brown patina, a few handling marks.
1024 Silver Personal Award Medals. Long Island Fowl Association Medal, Class 5 AU $80.00

33.1mm. Obv. Brooklyn group logo. Rev. Engraved HIGHEST SCORING BIRD CLASS 5; Westminster Kennel Club Bench Show Medal, 1884. 48.2mm. Obv. Dog's head and club legend, trace of encrustation. Rev. Engraved J.H. HYDE'S/ SAINT BERNARD DOG/ SULTAN. Struck by Tiffany & Co. About Uncirculated. 2 pieces.
Categories  •  Coin Galleries August 2006 Medals, Tokens and Decorations United States Medals Medals of James Hazen Hyde, Philanthropist and Francophile, 1876-1959 French & Belgian Medals of James H. Hyde
Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
1025 Belgian Royal Geographical Society Medal to James H. Hyde, 1911 AU $50.00

Bronze, 60.6mm. About Uncirculated. Obv. Crowned globe in laurel. Rev. Wreath, incuse A/ JAMES H. HYDE/ MEMBRE DONATEUR/ 1911. Red-tan patina. (Est. $100-$125)
1026 Ministry of Public Instruction James H. Hyde Prize Medal for English, n.d CH EF $125.00

Silver, 50.6mm. By Henri Dubois. Choice Extremely Fine. Obv. Girl deep in study. Rev. Ministry of Public Instruction legend, laurel and oak enclose PRIX/ D'ANGLAIS/ OFFERT PAR/ JAMES H. HYDE. Paris Mint, edge Cornucopia 1 ARGENT. (Est. $75-$150)
1027 Friendly Association of the Prefecture of Police Medals to James H. Hyde CH EF $25.00

1916-1920. Silver 46.4mm, undated. Choice Extremely Fine; Bronze, 45.9mm, 1916. About Uncirculated; Republic heads by Louis Oscar Roty. Silver, 41.8mm, 1920. Fine. Seated muse, artist's name worn away. Paris Mint, Cornucopia ARGENT (2) or BRONZE. 3 pieces.
1028 Versailles Library Medal to Monsieur et Madame Hyde, 1930 CH EF $40.00

Silver, 50.1mm. By J.P. Legastelois. Choice Extremely Fine. Obv. Muses guide researcher. Rev. Beehive, tablet inscribed (raised) BIBLIOTHEQUE POPULAIRE/ DE/ VERSAILLES, (incuse) REMERCIEMENT/ A/ MONSIEUR ET MADAME JAMES HYDE/ DECEMBRE 1930. Paris Mint, edge Cornucopia 2 ARGENT. (Est. $125-$175)
1029 Institut de France Medal to James Hazen Hyde, 1938 AU $20.00
Institut de France Medal to James Hazen Hyde, 1938. Silver gilt, 49.8mm. By Rambert Dumarest. About...
Silver gilt, 49.8mm. By Rambert Dumarest. About Uncirculated. Obv. Helmeted Minerva bust r. INSTITUT DE FRANCE. Rev. Laurel wreath, incuse JAMES HAZEN HYDE/ 1938. The Institut is essentially the pinnacle of French intellectual life. Uneven mottled surfaces. Paris Mint, edge Cornucopia 2 ARGENT. (Est. $125-$175)
1030 Alliance Française Medal to James H. Hyde, n.d AU $60.00

Silver gilt, 68.4mm. By Jean-Baptiste Daniel Dupuis. About Uncirculated, careless handling. Obv. France instructs children of four races. Rev. Open book, incuse James H. HYDE/ NEW-YORK. The Alliance remains today a leader in interpreting French language and culture in North America. Paris Mint, edge Cornucopia ARGENT. (Est. $100-$150)
1031 City of Bouillon Belgian Resistance Medal, 1915 AU $40.00

Bronze, 50.5mm. By V. Ö. D. (signature obliterated by four stars). About Uncirculated. Obv. Mural-crowned city Arms. Rev. Royal Arms over trophy of banners and arms, The Belgians' Resistance... will provoke the Admiration of All the World. (Est. $100-$125)
1032 Battle of the Marne Medal, 1916 AU to BU $120.00

Bronze, 68mm. By J.P. Legastelois. Obv. Generals Joffre, Manoury, Gallieni. Rev. Marianne heads troops; Strasbourg Liberation Medal, 1918. Bronze, 49.8mm. By Henry Dropsy. French cavalryman in embrace. Rev. Poilus, women of Lorraine; Washington-Lafayette Colonial Exposition Medal, 1931. Bronze, 50mm. By M. Delannoy. Obv. Busts r. Rev. Expo Mount Vernon replica; Colonial... (Est. $150-$200)  more
1033 Belgian Eisenhower Presidential Election Medal, 1952 AU $185.00
Belgian Eisenhower Presidential Election Medal, 1952. Bronze, 69.8mm. By Eugene de Bremaecker. About...
Bronze, 69.8mm. By Eugene de Bremaecker. About Uncirculated. Obv. Eisenhower bust as Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Forces, sculpted 1945. Rev. 6-line English inscription ending ELECTED PRESIDENT... NOVEMBER FOURTH 1955. Struck by Fonson, serial #25. (Est. $150-$200)
Categories  •  Coin Galleries August 2006 Medals, Tokens and Decorations United States Medals Medals of James Hazen Hyde, Philanthropist and Francophile, 1876-1959 Betts and Historical Medals
Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
1034 Betts 10, Scher 58. Peace of Cambrai, Spain in the New World Medal Mule, ca EF $725.00
Betts 10, Scher 58. Peace of Cambrai, Spain in the New World Medal Mule, ca.  1581.  Cast Silver,...
1581. Cast Silver, 50.2mm. By Gianpaolo Poggini. Extremely Fine. This mule combines two reverses in an ornate frame of openwork hearts. One side shows Hispania holding a globe with a prominent Tropic of Cancer, Indians and an ingot-laden llama modeled from life and described in surviving Poggini notes as ''half sheep, half camel,'' INDIA in exergue. The opposite... (Est. $200-$300)  more
1035 Peace of Utrecht Medal, 1713 AU $1,050.00
Peace of Utrecht Medal, 1713. Silver, 48.4mm, 50.45 grams. Unsigned. About Uncirculated. Obv. Peace...
Silver, 48.4mm, 50.45 grams. Unsigned. About Uncirculated. Obv. Peace locks doors to the Temple of Janus, war god Mars sits bound at her feet, PEACE RESTORED TO EUROPE. Rev. Abundance with cornucopia seated at sea shore, EUROPA. Splendid design, quality and relief, cleaned at one time. (Est. $150-$250)
1036 Betts 603. Holland Receives John Adams Medal, 1782 CH EF $745.00

Silver, 44.9mm. By J.G. Holtzhey. Choice Extremely Fine. Obv. Holland as Minerva holds Free Hat over Indian Princess bearing 13-star American shield, LIBERA SOROR, Free Sister. Rev. 'Repulsed by Virtue,' British Unicorn breaks horn on rock. Ebony toning. (Est. $150-$250)
Categories  •  Coin Galleries August 2006 Medals, Tokens and Decorations United States Medals Medals of James Hazen Hyde, Philanthropist and Francophile, 1876-1959 Numismatic Medals
Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
1037 American Numismatic Society French and British War Commissions Medal, 1917 AU $250.00
American Numismatic Society French and British War Commissions Medal, 1917. Silver, 63.4mm. By Evelyn...
Silver, 63.4mm. By Evelyn Longman. About Uncirculated. Obv. Liberty bust in steel helmet bearing oak, lily and pine. Rev. Sword-wielding Columbia joins France and Britain. Serial #100, struck by Medallic Art Co. Steely patina, a few tiny tics.
Categories  •  Coin Galleries August 2006 Medals, Tokens and Decorations United States Medals Medals of James Hazen Hyde, Philanthropist and Francophile, 1876-1959 Washingtoniana
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1038 (Douglas 54) Washington Inauguration Centennial Celebration Badge, 1889 AU $610.00

Struck Bronze, 34.8mm, with pinback 1789-GW-1889 header and FINANCE COMMITTEE bar with yellow-gold ribbon in tatters. By Augustus Saint Gaudens and Philip Martiny. About Uncirculated in strict terms of wear. Obv. Civil bust l., fasces r. Rev. Eagle over 13-line Centennial inscription. This is a rare struck miniature of Saint Gaudens' famous cast medallion.
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