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Swiss U.S. Grant Tribute Medal, 1868

From Coin Galleries April 2005 Auction on Apr 13, 2005

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Swiss U.S. Grant Tribute Medal, 1868. Copper bronzed, 60mm. By Hugues Bovy of Geneva. Choice About...Swiss U.S. Grant Tribute Medal, 1868. Copper bronzed, 60mm. By Hugues Bovy of Geneva. Choice About Uncirculated. Obv. Uniformed bust l., signature (1868) HUGUES BOVY FECIT. GENEVE (SUISSE). Rev. Defiant Grant quote I INTEND TO FIGHT IT OUT ON THIS LINE IF IT TAKES ALL SUMMER. Reflective light brown.

A profile bust was substituted for the ¾ facing bust by this Swiss medalist that was considered unsuccessful.

Lot # 717 
Hammer Price: $150.00

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