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Browse Catalogue of Stack's January 2005 Auction Limited to: The Americana Sale → U. S. Medals, Tokens and Americana → U. S. Mint Medals Page 1 of 1  •  First  Previous  Next  Last Categories  •  Stack's January 2005 → The Americana Sale → U. S. Medals, Tokens and Americana → U. S. Mint Medals → Assay Commission Medals, Julian Ac- 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 2360 Assay Commission Medal, 1869 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. 2361 Assay Commission Medal, 1872 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. 2362 Assay Commission Medal, 1873 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. 2363 Assay Commission Medal, 1955 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. 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 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. 2365 Andrew Jackson Indian Peace Medal, 1829. Silver 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 2366 Abraham Lincoln Indian Peace Medal, 1862 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. 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 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. 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 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. 2369 Governor Isaac Shelby Medal, 1822 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. 2370 Virginia Medal to Major General Winfield Scott, 1850 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. 2371 Major General Ulysses S. Grant Medallion, 1864 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. 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 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 2373 Rescue of Martin Koszta Medallion, 1853 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 2374 Rescue of Martin Koszta Medallion, 1853 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. 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 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 2376 Daniel Webster Medal, 1852 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. 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 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. 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 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. 2379 Philadelphia Medal to Captains Creighton, Low and Stouffer, 1854 CH AU $110.00 Copper bronzed, 74.9mm. By T.B. Welsh. LS-12. Choice About Uncirculated. Obv. Philadelphia Arms. Rev. 14-line tributes to Captains helping in rescue of S.S. San Francisco victims, January 1854. Categories  •  Stack's January 2005 → The Americana Sale → U. S. Medals, Tokens and Americana → U. S. Mint Medals → Unclassified Medal, Julian Un- Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 2380 Corcoran Gallery of Art Medal, 1884 BU $100.00 Copper bronzed, 52.2mm. By Henry Mitchell. UN-11. Brilliant Uncirculated. Obv. William Wilson Corcoran head l. THE BEGINNING DETERMINES THE END. Rev. Award inscription, GREATEST IMPROVEMENT IN DRAWING FROM CASTS. Julian writes ''Engraver unknown,'' but Mitchell's name appears boldly below the head. Page 1 of 1  •  First  Previous  Next  Last

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