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Categories • Stack's January 2005 → The Americana Sale → The Gilbert Steinberg Collection → The Medals of Benjamin Franklin → 19th Century Frankliniana |
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Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
| 2286 |
George H. Lovett B. Franklin Medals. Franklin-Washington Mule, ca. 1850
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BU |
$425.00
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Silver, 27.6mm. Baker 206, Fuld FR.M.NL.15. Brilliant Proof. Rev. Uniformed Washington bust of Battles series; Robert Lovett Store Card, n.d. Copper, 27.5mm. Rev. R. LOVETT/ STONE/ SEAL ENGRAVER/ &/ MEDALIST/ NEW YORK. Brilliant Uncirculated. 2 pieces. |
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Categories • Stack's January 2005 → The Americana Sale → The Gilbert Steinberg Collection → The Medals of Benjamin Franklin → Joseph Merriam Franklin Medals |
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Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
| 2287 |
Franklin-Washington Medal, ca. 1865
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AU |
$110.00
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Copper, 30.9mm. By Joseph Merriam. Baker 204, Fuld FR.M.NL.11. Uncirculated. Bust either side by this Boston medalist; Franklin County Centennial Medal, 1884. White Metal, 30.9mm. FR.M.FR.17. About Uncirculated. Obv. Bust l. Rev. Pennsylvania State Arms. Some handling marks. 2 pieces. |
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| 2288 |
Boston Masonic Temple Medals, 1867
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BU |
$300.00
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Silver, White Metal, 30.9mm. By Joseph Merriam, Rev. by W.N. Weeden. Fuld FR.M.MA.4, Marvin 278. Brilliant Uncirculated. Obv. Franklin bust l., birth date below. Rev. New Temple building. Only 30 struck in all metals, excessively rare in Silver. 2 pieces. |
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| 2289 |
Franklin Proverbs Medals, ca. 1865
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BU |
$85.00
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Copper, White Metal, 30.8mm. Fuld FR.M.NL.12. By Joseph Merriam. Brilliant Uncirculated. Obv. Types as above. Rev. Franklin sayings, DILIGENCE IS THE MOTHER OF GOOD LUCK, TIME IS MONEY. Second was lacquered. 2 pieces. |
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Categories • Stack's January 2005 → The Americana Sale → The Gilbert Steinberg Collection → The Medals of Benjamin Franklin → Boston Schools Medals |
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Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
| 2290 |
Boston School Medal, 1793
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EF |
$325.00
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Silver, 34.3mm, pierced for suspension. Fuld FR.M.BO.2. Extremely Fine and Choice. Obv. Earliest struck type, THE GIFT OF FRANKLIN over crossed pens, open book. Rev. Relief inscription ADJUDGED BY THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AS A REWARD OF MERIT TO (engraved) Saml. J. Beals. Smooth reflective silver, some gold toning. |
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| 2291 |
Boston School Medal, 1793
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VF |
$400.00
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Silver, 34.4 x 33.8mm, pierced for suspension. Fuld FR.M.BO.2. Very Fine. Types as above, reverse engraved John B. Baker. Off round, some russet-gold toning. |
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| 2292 |
Boston School Medal, 1836
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AB EF |
$225.00
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Silver, 32.4mm, pierced for suspension. By Stimpson. Fuld FR.M.BO.4, Sallay F-5. About Extremely Fine. Obv. Small bust l., GIFT OF FRANKLIN AD. 1788, WRIGHT & BALE NY. Rev. Relief REWARD OF MERIT BY THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE TO (engraved) E.C. Crosby 1836. At base STIMPSON. |
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| 2293 |
Boston School Medal, 1856
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CH EF |
$2,000.00
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Silver, 33.9mm with integral loop. By Francis N. Mitchell. Fuld FR.M.BO.11, Julian SC-11, Sallay F-9. Choice Extremely Fine. Obv. Large high relief bust l., offset to right, * THE GIFT OF FRANKLIN * MDCCXC. MITCHELL on truncation. Rev. Scroll AWARDED TO, field engraved William C. Ireland 1856, at base tiny F.N. MITCHELL FEC. Handsome steely toning. |
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| 2294 |
Boston School Medal, 1861
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BU |
$110.00
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Silver, 33.9mm with integral loop. By Francis N. Mitchell. Fuld FR.M.BO.11, Julian SC-11, Sallay F-9. Prooflike Brilliant Uncirculated. Another with reverse engraved William C. Ireland 1856. Blue-steel, magnificently reflective. |
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| 2295 |
Boston School Medal, n.d
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UNC |
$190.00
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Copper bronzed, 33.9mm, 3.8mm thick, no integral loop. By Francis N. Mitchell. Fuld FR.M.BO.11, Sallay F-9, Julian unlisted in this metal. Uncirculated. Types as above, but shows a very low obverse rim, reverse bears no recipient's name. Deep mahogany patina, edge bears an old accession number. Dr. George Fuld considered this issue extremely rare in Bronze, a metal unreported in Julian's Medals... more |
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Categories • Stack's January 2005 → The Americana Sale → The Gilbert Steinberg Collection → The Medals of Benjamin Franklin → Franklin and Fire Fighting |
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Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
| 2296 |
Mechanics Institute Washington Company Fire Engine Award Medal, 1836
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EF |
$3,500.00
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Silver, 51.2mm. By Moritz Furst. Extremely Fine. Obv. Liberty seated, peristyle temple on mountaintop. Rev. Awarded to Washington Company No. 1. of Brooklyn for their FIRE ENGINE, Sept 1836. This Liberty is amazingly similar to Robert Lovett's on his American Institute Medals. Integral loop and swivel. |
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| 2297 |
Franklin Fire Insurance 25 Year Employee Medal, 1931
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AU |
$135.00
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.925 Silver, 56.4mm. GM-223 var. About Uncirculated. Obv. Franklin bust r., 18th century fire scene. Rev. Engraved JACOB M. MILLER, JULY 16, 1931. In fitted case of some older medal. |
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| 2298 |
Ben Franklin Firefighters Silver Medal, 1992
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CH BR PF |
$50.00
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999 Silver, 40.6mm, 31.13 grams. By Thomas D. Rogers, T. James Ferrell. Choice Brilliant Proof. Obv. Facing Franklin, fire helmet. Rev. Firefighter rescuing child. Struck by U.S. Mint, with fitted case, box, Certificate of Authenticity. |
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Categories • Stack's January 2005 → The Americana Sale → The Gilbert Steinberg Collection → The Medals of Benjamin Franklin → Modern Franklin Medals |
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Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
| 2299 |
Typothetae of New York City Franklin Birthday Plaquette, 1901
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AU |
$1,500.00
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Silver, 61.5 x 55mm. By Victor David Brenner. Fuld FR.M.DE.1. About Uncirculated. Obv. Cherub at press, roundel busts of Printers Franklin, DeVinne. Rev. New York Typesetters' Franklin Birthday inscription. An attractive and rare plaquette in Silver. In glass sided ornate frame. |
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| 2300 |
Congressional Franklin Birth Bicentennial Medallion, 1906
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UNC |
$1,400.00
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Bronze, 100.5mm. By Louis Saint Gaudens, struck by Tiffany & Co. Fuld FR.M.UN.7. Uncirculated. Obv. Franklin bust l. in palms. Rev. Seated History with Commerce, Science and Philosophy, one of the only collectible works of Augustus Saint Gaudens' brother Louis. Reddish-brown with sea-green highlights. Edge incuse TIFFANY, authorized by an Act of Congress. |
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| 2301 |
Modern Franklin Medals and Badges
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EF to BU |
$190.00
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10-Karat Gold (1), Silver (6), Bronze (1). Extremely Fine to Brilliant Uncirculated. Includes Gold Franklin Research Company, 1932; Silver Franklin Newspaper Publishing Assn., 1932; University of Pennsylvania Relay Carnival; American Numismatic Association 1941 Convention; Statesman, Printer Scientist Medals by Adam Pietz (2); Biblioteca Franklin, Hidalgo del Parral, Mexico; Franklin Fire Insurance... more |
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Categories • Stack's January 2005 → The Americana Sale → The Gilbert Steinberg Collection → The Medals of Benjamin Franklin → Franklin Tokens |
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Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
| 2302 |
NEW YORK. New York City. Benjamin Hooks. Rulau NY 348, Fuld FR.T.HO.1
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AU |
$85.00
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Extremely Fine. Small Franklin bust l. in fur hat. Rev. Hook's address, Broome and Allen Streets. Dark brown; T. Brimelow, Druggist. Fuld FR.T.BR.1, Baker 517, Fuld NY 630K-5a. Washington, Franklin busts. About Uncirculated. 2 pieces. |
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| 2303 |
Benjamin Hooks Token Obverse on 1847 Large Cent
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AU |
$2,000.00
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Token impression is About Uncirculated, host coin Very Fine. Fuld FR.T.NL.5, Greenslet GT-704. Fur-hat bust, BENJAMIN are bold and clear, FRANKLIN is less distinct thanks to the underlying hair on the coronet Liberty. A fascinating ''countermark'' showing full date on host coin. |
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