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Categories • Stack's January 2005 → The Americana Sale → U. S. Medals, Tokens and Americana → Betts & Colonial-Related Medals |
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Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
2349 |
Betts 315. Admiral Vernon Havana and Cartagena Medal, 1741
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BU |
$1,300.00 |
Pinchbeck Brass, 37.6mm. Brilliant Uncirculated or virtually so. Obv. Admiral with sword, cannon at foot, odd-shaped die defect suggesting a second sword. ED: VERNON ESQ: VICE ADMIRAL OF THE BLUE, garbled IIAVANAI (HAVANAH) l., one ship r. Rev. VERNON: CONQUERED: CARTAGENA over four ships approaching port city. Exquisite strike resulting in meticulous detail. Tan-gold patina. |
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2350 |
Betts 332. Vernon Preserver of His Country Medal, 1741
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EF to AU |
$400.00 |
Pinchbeck Brass, 37.5mm. Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. Obv. Ships and forts, standing Admiral with baton. Rev. TOOK CARTHAGENA over relief map of port. This medal's uncluttered style is wholly unlike most Vernon Medals. Brassy gold. |
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2351 |
Betts 443. Morro Castle Defense Medal, 1763
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EF |
$400.00 |
Bronze, 49.7mm. By Tomas Francisco Prieto. Extremely Fine. Obv. Velasco and Gonzalez busts r. Rev. Explosion of powder magazine in Havana, Cuba, fortress, dedication of Academy of Arts. Olive-brown patina. |
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2352 |
Betts 574. Dutch Fishing Fleet Escape Medal, 1781
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AU |
$425.00 |
Silver, 31mm, 11.2 grams. By Adriaan van Baerll. About Uncirculated. Obv. For Safety of Ships and People, fishing fleet flees home from threatened British attack, warned by Jacobus van der Wint. Rev. 13-line inscription. When the Netherlands joined the League of Armed Neutrality in the American Revolution, Britain declared war, seizing 200 Dutch merchant ships, a 15 million Gulden loss.... more |
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2353 |
Betts 589. Battle of Dogger Bank Medal, 1781
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EF |
$200.00 |
Silver, 44.9mm, 28.9 grams. By I.G. Holtzhey. Extremely Fine. Obv. Compelled by Injuries, Batavia and Dutch lion with anchor and cannon. Rev. Immortal Defenders of Netherlands' Glory, names of Dutch captains in oval wreaths. Gold toning, old obverse scratches. |
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2354 |
Betts 610. Peace of Paris Medal, 1783
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BU |
$800.00 |
White Metal with Copper plug, 42.9mm. By Johann Leonhard Oexlein. Forrer IV:309. Brilliant Uncirculated. Obv. Peace with olive branch clasps hands with America holding Free Hat on pole, 13-stripe shield, Sieges of Mahon (Balearic Islands) and Gibraltar in background. Rev. Abundance stands on fallen Mars, Gibraltar attack r. Oexlein was a prolific Nürnberg medalist who packed several... more |
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2355 |
Betts 610. Peace of Paris Medal, 1783
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BU |
$400.00 |
White Metal with Copper plug, 42.9mm. By Johann Leonhard Oexlein. Forrer IV:309. Brilliant Uncirculated. A second boldly lustrous example of a significant American Revolution medal. |
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2356 |
Betts 615. Libertas Americana Medal, ca. 1782-1783. Silver
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AU |
$9,000.00 |
Betts 615. 929.2 grains. About Uncirculated. Obv. Flowing-hair Liberty with cap on pole, 4 Juil. 1776 in exergue. Rev. Minerva-France protects infant Hercules (the United States) from cowardly British leopard's attack. Both sides are toned in light coin silver gray in the fields. The peripheries are a slightly darker shade of gray. There are traces of palest iridescence in the fields.... more |
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2357 |
Nils Collin and Old Swedes Church Medal, 1938
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AU |
$290.00 |
Silver, 31.4mm. About Uncirculated. Obv. Collin (1746-1831), sixth pastor, l. Rev. Old Swedes Church Gloria Dei at Raccoon (Swedesboro) near Philadelphia. Latin inscription on church role in Preserving the language, customs and religion of colonists. The first colonists in the Philadelphia region were Swedes in the 1640's. This medal was struck for Delaware (New Sweden) Tercentenary,... more |
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2358 |
British Capture of Trinidad Centennial Medal, 1797
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EF |
$275.00 |
Silver, 47.7mm. BHM 3623. Extremely Fine. Obv. Uniformed facing bust of Sir Ralph Abercromby. Rev. Mole at Port of Spain from Colonial Seal. Island taken from the French just after the Betts era. Boldly reflective with scattered hairlines. |
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2359 |
British Capture of Trinidad Centennial Medal, 1797
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UNC |
$60.00 |
Copper, 47.7mm. Uncirculated. Types as above, issued by Trinidad Centenary Celebration Committee. |
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Categories • Stack's January 2005 → The Americana Sale → U. S. Medals, Tokens and Americana → U. S. Mint Medals → Assay Commission Medals, Julian Ac- |
Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
2360 |
Assay Commission Medal, 1869
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CH AU |
$500.00 |
Aluminum, 33.4mm, 5.94 grams. Julian AC-5. By William Barber. Choice About Uncirculated. Obv. Elegant upright Liberty seated, no legend or stars. Rev. LET US HAVE PEACE on scroll atop oak-laurel. ANNUAL/ ASSAY/ 1869. Motto is a compliment to newly elected President U.S. Grant. One of 10 Aluminum struck when Aluminum was virtually a precious metal. |
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2361 |
Assay Commission Medal, 1872
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BU |
$500.00 |
Silver, 33.7mm. 16.31 grams. By William Barber. AC-11. Brilliant Uncirculated. Obv. Standing Columbia holds scales. Rev. Bushy oak and laurel wreath encloses ANNUAL/ ASSAY/ 1872. One of 25 struck in Silver. Tawny gold toning. |
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2362 |
Assay Commission Medal, 1873
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BU |
$475.00 |
Silver, 33.6mm, 16.02 grams. By William Barber. AC-12. Brilliant Uncirculated. Obv. Archimedes standing in ancient gateway. Rev. Catafalque of Jacob ECKFELDT, ANNUAL ASSAY 1873. Memorial to Jacob Eckfeldt, whose death ended 41 years of service to the Mint. |
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2363 |
Assay Commission Medal, 1955
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CH AU |
$3,000.00 |
Bronze, 50.8mm. By Gilroy Roberta, Adam Pietz. Choice About Uncirculated. Obv. President Dwight D. Eisenhower bust l. Rev. Workmen at first coining press of Philadelphia Mint, 1793. Tan-gold modern U.S. Mint patina, discoloration spot under press. In hinged case. |
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Categories • Stack's January 2005 → The Americana Sale → U. S. Medals, Tokens and Americana → U. S. Mint Medals → Indian Peace Medals, Julian Ip- |
Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
2364 |
James Monroe Indian Peace Medal, 1817
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AU |
$375.00 |
Copper bronzed, 75.7mm. By Moritz Furst. IP-8. About Uncirculated. Obv. Draped President's bust r. Rev. Clasped hands, Peace Pipe and hatchet, pre-1846 die with pointed A. Deep red mahogany, a few scattered verdigris spots. |
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2365 |
Andrew Jackson Indian Peace Medal, 1829. Silver
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F |
$15,000.00 |
75.6mm, 3.6 to 3.7mm thick. 2,283 grains (147.79 grams). By Moritz Furst (obv.), John Reich (rev.). Sharpness of Fine, pierced for suspension as all medals actually awarded to Native American recipients. Obv. Civil Jackson bust r. in fur cape, legend, ANDREW JACKSON PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, A.D. 1829 below. Piercing is between 'DE' of PRESIDENT. Rev. Clasped hands, crossed Calumet (Peace... more |
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2366 |
Abraham Lincoln Indian Peace Medal, 1862
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AU |
$250.00 |
Copper bronzed, 75.7mm. By Salathiel Ellis, Joseph Willson. IP-38. About Uncirculated in strict terms of rub. Obv. Bust r. Rev. Scalping scene. Deep red mahogany, obverse shows scattered verdigris spots with a disturbance in the right obverse field from a past attempt to remove two spots. |
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Categories • Stack's January 2005 → The Americana Sale → U. S. Medals, Tokens and Americana → U. S. Mint Medals → Presidential Medal, Julian Pr- |
Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
2367 |
Ulysses S. Grant Liberty Foundation of Government Medal, 1872
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UNC |
$100.00 |
Copper bronzed, 45.6mm. By William Barber PR-14. Uncirculated. Obv. Head r. Rev. Grant quotes on Liberty and Peace. Deep red mahogany. |
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Categories • Stack's January 2005 → The Americana Sale → U. S. Medals, Tokens and Americana → U. S. Mint Medals → Military Medals, Julian MI- |
Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
2368 |
Brigadier General James Miller Medal, 1824
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UNC |
$500.00 |
Copper bronzed, 65.1mm. By Moritz Furst. MI-17. Uncirculated. Obv. Uniformed bust r. Rev. Battle scene, victories listed in exergue. Splendid fiery red mahogany. |
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2369 |
Governor Isaac Shelby Medal, 1822
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CH AU |
$280.00 |
Copper bronzed, 65.1mm. By Moritz Furst. MI-21. Choice About Uncirculated. Obv. Uniformed bust, civil title GOVERNOR. Rev. Battle of the Thames with figure said to be Tecumseh on ground between forces. Handsome mahogany red, virtually Mint State. |
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2370 |
Virginia Medal to Major General Winfield Scott, 1850
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UNC |
$220.00 |
Copper bronzed, 89.3mm. By Charles Cushing Wright. MI-27. Uncirculated. Obv. Draped bust on pedestal bearing State of Virginia tribute for victories in Mexican War. Rev. Eagle on column, Mexico City landmarks in background. Light red patina. |
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2371 |
Major General Ulysses S. Grant Medallion, 1864
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AU |
$325.00 |
Copper bronzed, 102.2mm. By Anthony C. Paquet. MI-29. About Uncirculated. Obv. Uniformed bust l. Joint Resolution of Congress legend. Rev. Commerce seated on rainbow over Mississippi River, VICKSBURG, CHATTANOOGA. Deep chocolate patina, some obverse verdigris. |
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Categories • Stack's January 2005 → The Americana Sale → U. S. Medals, Tokens and Americana → U. S. Mint Medals → Naval Medals, Julian Na- |
Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
2372 |
Loss of the Brig ''Somers'' Medal, 1846
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UNC |
$225.00 |
Copper bronzed, 57.7mm. By Charles Cushing Wright. NA-24. Uncirculated. Brig capsized in Vera Cruz harbor. Rev. British, French and Spanish longboats to the rescue, correct Latin legend PRO VITIS AMERICANORUM CONSERVATIS, For Saving American Lives. Experts objected that Wright's first legend, Pro Vita Americana suggests saving a single life, and the artist had to engrave a new die. Beautiful... more |
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2373 |
Rescue of Martin Koszta Medallion, 1853
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UNC |
$400.00 |
Copper bronzed, 102.3mm. By Peter Cross, James B. Longacre. NA-26. Uncirculated, near-Choice. Obv. U.S.S. Saint Louis and Austrian brig S.M.S. Hussar in Smyrna (Turkey) harbor contention. Commander Duncan Ingraham threatened to open fire on the Austrian vessel to force the release of captured Hungarian 1848 revolutionary Koszta, who had proclaimed his intention to seek asylum and citizenship... more |
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2374 |
Rescue of Martin Koszta Medallion, 1853
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UNC |
$375.00 |
Copper bronzed, 102.3mm. By Peter Cross, James B. Longacre. NA-26. Uncirculated. A second high quality example of this imposing medallic memorial to an improbable event, the near break-out of an American-Austrian naval war. Subtle red mahogany. |
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Categories • Stack's January 2005 → The Americana Sale → U. S. Medals, Tokens and Americana → U. S. Mint Medals → Personal Medals, Julian Pe- |
Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
2375 |
Gilbert Stuart American Art-Union Medal, 1848. Silver
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CH BR PF |
$6,250.00 |
64mm, 2,201.6 grains. Choice Brilliant Proof. PE-33, but unlisted in this metal and almost certainly unique as such. The obverse is toned in a rich, deep coin silver gray shade. There are traces of pale iridescent blue and rose toning in the fields. The surface is brilliant with the watery appearance of a fine Mint Proof strike. Charles Cushing Wright's masterful portrait of Gilbert Stuart faces left... more |
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2376 |
Daniel Webster Medal, 1852
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UNC |
$110.00 |
Copper bronzed, 76.6mm. By Charles Cushing Wright. PE-37. Uncirculated. Obv. Aged head of statesman-orator r. Rev. Globe on pillar, I STILL LIVE on base, Dartmouth, Washington landmarks at horizon. Deep mahogany. |
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Categories • Stack's January 2005 → The Americana Sale → U. S. Medals, Tokens and Americana → U. S. Mint Medals → Commemorative Medals, Julian CM- |
Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
2377 |
Independence Centennial Medals, 1876
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BU |
$180.00 |
Copper bronzed (2), Gilt, 38mm. By William Barber. CM-10, HK 21, 22. Obv. Sword-wielding Liberty under glory of stars. Rev. Anniversary inscription; Independence Centennial Medal, 1876. White Metal, 57.5mm. CM-11. Obv. Types as above. Rev. Liberty crowns Industry and Art. With two small round boxes, one large. Brilliant Uncirculated. 4 pieces. |
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Categories • Stack's January 2005 → The Americana Sale → U. S. Medals, Tokens and Americana → U. S. Mint Medals → Life Saving Medals, Julian Ls- |
Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
2378 |
State Department (Leutze) Life Saving Medal, 1860
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CH AU |
$200.00 |
Copper bronzed, 67mm. By Salathiel Ellis. LS-1. Choice About Uncirculated. Obv. Drop wing eagle, 3 stars on shield. Rev. Sea shore rescue of nearly drowned sailor. Deep mahogany red, one or two freckles can be found. |
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