570.
Modern Commemorative Coinage Accumulation. Includes
Geo Washington Silver Halves, 1982 Proof(7) and Unc(6); 40%
Silver Ikes-1971-S Unc(5) and 1972-S Unc plus Proofs-1971-S
Unc(5) and 1972-S Unc plus Proofs-1971-S to 1974-S, no boxes
and Clad Commemorative Halves – 1986 SOL(3), 1992 Columbus(2), 1992 Olympic, 1993 WWII and 2008 Bald Eagle. Most
in mint packaging of issue. 31 coins.
Gold Coinage
571.
One Dollar, 1862. Type Three, Civil War date. NGC AU55.
572P.
573P.
574P.
575P.
$5.00 Half Eagle, 1879-S. Early PCGS Green label MS64. A
frosty PQ population 8 example with merits to a possible MS65
or 64+ upgrade. Rarely offered privately or at auction with finer
specimens fetching well into 5 figures.
576P.
$5.00 Half Eagle, 1906. Early PCGS Green label Proof 65. An
appealing population 5 Specimen with claims to both cameo and
a plus or full numeric upgrade designation. Auction records date
to six years ago for a similar grade example.
577P.
$5.00 Half Eagle, 1913. Choice EF-AU.
$2.50 Quarter Eagle, 1859. Type 2. NGC AU58.
$5.00 Half Eagle, Classic Head, 1834. Reverse effaced with ornate tri-color gold monogram “RIF” added along with braided
rope style border and an integrated loop. Host coin VF, love token reverse EF. Encased in clear lucite block mounted inside a
large 9”x11” wooden display with base. A unique display item,
really neat.
Classic Head $5.00 Half Eagle, 1838. A very handsome Choice
VF-EF, nice old collector’s envelope.
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Souvenir Gold
578.
Vintage Tatham Stamp & Coin Co. Alaska “Too Wah” Token
Souvenir Gold token restrike. As struck with original Tatham
packaging (creased from folding)
Proof Sets
579P.
Remarkable Original 1899 Proof Set Accompanied by its U.S.
Treasury Department Envelope. Cent to Silver Dollar, all Choice
to Gem deeply steel blue toned original Proof with hints of gold
and gray, a few adhering tiny deposits of transfer from the original fabric/paper envelope. A strictly original ensemble, perfect
for the purist collector. 6 coins + envelope.
580.
Modern Proof Set Accumulation, 1968-2010. Includes 1968,
1969, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1978(2), 1982(2), 1988(2), 19891992(one each year). Also, Presidential Dollar Set, 2007; Quarter Proof Sets, 1999-2003(one each), 2005-2008(one each), 2009
and 2010(two each) plus Cent Sets, 2009(2) and Nickel Sets,
2005(2). A few minus outer sleeves, many price stickers. 30 sets.
Mint Sets
581.
Modern Mint Set Accumulation 1971-1998. Includes 1971,
1972, 1974 to 1977, 1978(4), 1979(5), 1980, 1981, 1984(4),
1985(5), 1986, 1987(7), 1988, 1989 to 1991(4 each date),
1992(5), 1993-1994(4 each date) and 1998(2). All in original
packaging, some with price stickers. 62 sets.
588.
Numismatic Rarities Historical Copper Replica Collection.
Features 50 different US and World coin design replicas struck
on Patrick Mint .999 pure copper large cent sized ½ ounce flans.
Beautifully executed die work. Nice retail group, these sell on
Ebay at $4 each, all in 2x2s. 50 pcs.
589.
QVC/HSN Ensemble. Features U.S. Commemorative Gallery
2007 8 coin Presidential Dollar Set, BU in wooden presentation
case and National Collector’s Mint, $5 Proof Set replicas of
1795(2) and 1929 issues, 2 in 24K on .999 Silver and the third on
gold clad bronze. 11 coins.
590.
Scarcer Modern Nickels & More. Includes Jefferson Nickel,
1950-D, Key date, BU in historical card and 1994-SMS, Key
date, PCGS MS68FS SMS. Also, Uncirculated Bank Sets 1990D(1 one complete, 2 minus the Nickel) and 1992 complete minus
the nickel. 2 coins + 4 Bank Sets.
591.
Sets, Partial Sets & Remainders Assortment. Features Lincoln
Cent partial Sets, 1909-1940(2), minus keys and semi-keys but
some slightly better early mintmarked issues present, AG to VF,
some clnd or dark in Whitman albums; 1941-1970’s sets, complete minus 55 dbl die(3), two avg Unc and one set EF to Unc.
Buffalo Nickel, Partial Set minus Keys and semi-keys, most early dates partial dates or acid treated, AG to VF. Jefferson Nickel,
Complete set minus the 1950-D, circ and a partial set, mostly
complete from 1946 to 1981 AU-Unc with some late date Proofs.
Clad Roosevelt Dime Set, 1965-1981, complete with Proofs.
Also, Early(12) and late date Wheats(400) plus others(28), Liberty Nickels(27), Jeffersons(27) and clad Dimes, 1965-2007(83)
and a 1976 $2 CU, coins all avg circ to Unc and a 1979-1999
SBA Unc set. 9 partial to complete sets + hundreds of coins.
592.
Top Pop Modern Proof Lot. Includes Cent, 2003-S; Nickels,
1999-S and 2003-S plus Dimes, 2001-S and 2002-S, all NGC
Proof-70 Ultra Cameo. 5 coins.
593.
Nice U.S. Type Set Remainders Album. Includes Cents: 1907,
AU-Unc; 1909-VDB, Unc; 1943, near Gem Unc and 1965, SMS;
Nickels: 1913 T-1, Ch. AU/Unc; 1938-D Buffalo, Gem BU;
1944-D, Unc; Dimes: 1941, rainbow Ch. BU; 1964-D, Unc and
1965, SMS; Quarters: 1954, rainbow Ch. Unc and 1965, SMS;
Halves: 1963 & 1964, ltly toned Ch. Unc and 1971-D, BU plus
BTW, 1946, Ch. Unc as well as Silver Dollars, 1922, toned EFAU and 1971-D, Unc. Also, 1976-S 3 pc Silver Set, Unc and
SBA Dollar, 1979-S, Gem Proof. 22 coins in deluxe Dansco
binder.
594.
Vintage Type Coin Tie Clip. Features Indian Cent, Buffalo
Nickel, Mercury Dime and Standing Liberty Quarter, all early
20th Century dated in VG to VF condition, affixed to a tie clip.
Quite pleasing.
Pattern Coinage
582P.
Experimental Pattern Cent, 1942. Taxay EP1366, Kosoff-Judd
7th edition pages 222-223, Pollock-4045(?). The present example
struck from fibrous reddish-brown plastic or fiber, darker flecks
and slightly mottled appearance as such. Nearly as struck yet not
fully struck up on the obverse. This the very unusual Colombia
style Pattern and worthy of a strong bid as this particular composition is seldom available. Very rare indeed and a great opportunity for the specialist.
Error Coinage
583.
Dollar & Cents Error Ensemble & More. Features Ike Dollar,
1971-D, double curved clips, aUnc and Cents, 1942, possible
Brass foreign planchet, VF+; 1943 Steel, 15% off-center, VF,
rust plus other micro and pseudo errors(8), VF to Unc as well as
Dime, 1968, partial split clad layer, VF. 12 coins.
Miscellaneous
584.
Coin Jewelry, Trench Art & Coin Oddity Lot. Features Braided Hair Large Cent “Shell Game” Stack of seven coins connected on swivel studs and hollowed out in centers save the top coinneat, VF+; Cufflinks on Seated Half Dimes(2) and gilt 1883 WC
Nickel, avg VF, WCE Half and Seated Dime fob, VG-Fine and
Aussie trench art silver coins(6) and coin snuff box, VF as well
as a similar period Chinese/India coin band of 6 coins + silvered
or silver clasp plus French 2 Franc with USAF logo and love
token message, toned EF. Interesting lot. 25 coins.
585.
Enigmatic Error/Curio Pairing. Includes FRN $10, series
1985 Chicago note, offset reverse EF, lt soil. Also, Walking Liberty Half Dollar pseudo-brockage or reverse transfer in copper,
dated 1917, uniface, VG. 2 pieces.
586.
Franklin Roosevelt/United Nations Medallic Silver “Half
Dollar”, 1945. AR, 30mm, reeded edge, by G.B. Lovely original
ltly toned lustrous Choice Unc. Unlisted private issue.
587.
Interesting Coin & Medal Quartet. Features 1883-O Morgan
Dollar, BU in lucite or acrylic diamond shaped paperweight
“Mary A. Hamrick-March 9th, 1930”; Barber Liberty Head popout Quarter, 1908, toned VF; Columbian Expo Bronze Medal,
1893, Eglit-55, EF, residue in devices and an undated copper San
Francisco $50 Gold slug replica, early to vintage era, nice red
and brown Unc. Neat lot. 4 pieces.
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Paper Money
Obsolete Currency
Silver Certificates
600.
$1.00, Series 1935, Fr. 1607 Star, GGA VF25. ($50-75)
Mormon Issues
601.
$1.00, Series 1935-C, Fr. 1612 Star, GGA Ch. Unc 63. ($50-75)
602.
$1.00, Series 1935-E Star. Choice CU. Handsome. ($45)
Federal Reserve Notes
603.
$1.00, Series 1969(3), 1969-B(2), 1969-D and 1974(4), all low 3
digit serial numbers, mixed from 169 to 966. All Choice CU. 10
notes. ($75-100)
595P.
Fantastic Early Mormon Currency Collection and Historical
Display. Features The Bank of Monroe, Michigan $1.00, $3.00
and $5.00 Series A notes dated Oct. 6, 1835 signed by P.C.H.
Brotherton (cashier) and J.Q. Adams (President), Alvin Rust attributed as Figure 19, 21 and 23 respectively, Good, chipping/
voids at top; Fine and VF respectively and ltly mounted (removable?) within acetate sleeves and accompanied by a $3.00 note of
Sept 1, 1836 signed by B.I. Hathaway (cashier) and O. Cowdery
(Vice President), AG-Good, voids at left end and chipping, attributed in Rust as Figure 21. Also, The Great Salt Lake City
Corporation, Utah 25 Cents, August 30, 1865 and $2.00, Sept 21,
1865, both signed by Robert Campbell (City recorder), attributed
as Rust Figure 108 and 114 respectively. the 25 Cents example
backed Good, tiny spots and a few small voids while the $2.00
note is a stunning, colorful EF, cpl tiny chips at right and a few
faint areas of toning or trace rust – otherwise choice! A marvelous six note group accompanied by a hardbound copy of Alvin
Rust’s book – Mormon and Utah Coin and Currency as well as
an impressive 22” x 33” Historical display board with vintage
map and text. A one time opportunity for the Mormon Collector
or specialist. 6 notes + book and display. This important lot could
easily eclipse the estimate. ($1000-1500)
604.
$1.00, Series 1999, Richmond, VA. Serial No. 77777111 to
77777666 and 77777888. All Choice CU. 7 notes. ($75-100)
605.
$10.00, Series 1950, Narrow, Fr. 2010-C, PCGS New 62 PPQ
and $10.00, Series 1950-D, Fr. 2014-B Star, PCGS Ch. Abt New
58PPQ and $10.00, Series 1981, Fr. 2025-G Star, PMG Gem Unc
65. 3 notes. ($75-100)
606.
$10.00, Series 1950-A, Fr. 2011-B Star Gem Unc. ($75-100)
607.
$10.00, Series 1950-B, Fr. 2012-I Star. Nice AU. ($75-100)
608P.
$500.00, Series 1934-A. San Francisco. Fr. 2202-L. CGA VF30,
teller stamp writing and rust. Most faults on back of note, very
presentable and solid for the grade. ($600+)
Emergency Issues
609.
$1.00, 1935-A. North Africa Emergency Issue. Fr. 2306. RC
block. PMG CU64 and gemmy with great color. ($125-150)
Paper Americana
Small Size Currency
Legal Tender Notes
596.
$2.00, Series, 1928-A. Fr. 1502. PCGS About New 53PPQ.
Pleasing. ($50-75)
597.
$2.00, Series 1928-D, Fr. 1505, PCGS Choice New 63 and 1928F, Fr. 1507, New 62 PPQ. Nice pair. 2 notes. ($75-100)
598.
$2.00, Series 1928-D, A block Fr. 1505 Star, PMG VF20 and
FRN $2.00, 1995, Fr. 1936-F Star, PMG Gem Unc 65. 2 notes.
($50-75)
599.
$2.00, 1928-G, AU; 1953, 1953-A, 1953-C and 1963 all very
Choice to Gem Unc as well as $5.00, 1953 and 1953-B, Gem
CU. Nice lot. 7 notes. ($75-100)
610P.
Wonderful Hancock, Michigan Quincy Copper Mine Scrip
& Stock Collection and Historical Display. Features various
types, denominations and endorsement varieties of scrip including $10(2), $20(2), $50(2) and $100(2) issues circa 1866
to 1870, the larger issues bearing revenue stamps. Avg VF-EF
or better, lightly mounted (removable?) in acetate sleeves plus
a Quincy Mining Company 1858 Capital Stock Certificate to
James D. Reid for 50 shares at $10 per share, later transferred to
two others in July of 1858, VF-EF, cpl old paper scuffs/thins not
detracting. All impressively appointed on a museum style Historical display board with text and images of the mine. A great
ensemble of Michigan’s glory days of copper mining. 8 notes +
stock certificate and 22”x 33” display. ($400-600)
611.
Large Paper Americana & More Accumulation. Features
WCE tickets(3), VF-EF; Ringling Bros Baraboo Circus Scrip
50 Cents & $1 Dollar notes, 1933, EF, tape at one end each;
Vintage Scrip and Novelty notes(5), AG to EF and more vintage to modern(21) to very modern examples(2), VF to New; Ad
Covers(4), Ration books(2), early beer labels(4) and misc paper
items(4) plus original George Dewey silk/fabric portrait, 215mm
x 340mm, creased with minor faults. Also, Des Moines, Osceola
& Southern Railroad Company Series B Mortgage Bond-$1000
with all but three $35 coupons intact, EF. 49 items. ($150-200)
Exonumia by Category
American Indian-Native American
612.
Iroquois Tribe Sept 2, 1906 Badge. 3-pc pinback badge w/ornate gilt top bar, r-w-b flag ribbon and 41mm celluloid drip with
frame features Bison walking r. w/legend around. 55x95mm
overall EF and colorful. ($75-100)
Casino/Gambling
618P.
Charming Traveling Gambler’s Pocket Game Set Die &
Wheel Pairing, circa 1920’s. Features the “Autogiro” mini roulette wheel 105mm x 58mm, complete with original box and instructions(not present included in the photograph but is present
in the lot)! EF to Near Mint, Patent Pending 1928. Also, English
“Toto Dicer” mini dice set in 85mm x 57mm tin enclosure with
glass porthole window and tossing spring with lever operation,
EF to near mint. A tremendously cool vintage pair of games for
the traveling gambler of the era. 2 games. ($150-200)
Civil War
613P.
Encasement. Grand Council North American Indian-Denver-1915. Bronze arrowhead-shaped fob, 38x54mm, “Made In
Denver” by Sachs-Lawler Co. Sculpted arrowhead fob with encased 1913-D Type I Buffalo Nickel, AU. Overall EF-AU and
very scarce with a Native American connection ($125-150)
Apothecary Weights
614.
Mostly English Apothecary Weights Ensemble. Features Silver
and Brass(11) apothecary and pharmacy weights of various sizes
and designs. VF to Unc, several high grade and lustrous. 12 pcs.
($45)
619P.
Civil War. 8th Michigan Volunteer Calvary, Company A Ladder Badge. 5-piece Nickel plated badge with pinback and orange ribbon, 53x 92mm overall. Extremely Fine condition, ribbon with expected wear. Rarely encountered. ($400-500)
620P. Fantastic Wisconsin 20th Regiment Engraved Dog Tag on
Mexico 8 Reales of 1862. Ornately engraved Mexico 8 Reales,
1862-ZsVL obverse detailing 1st Lt Alonzo E. Cheney, Co. H,
20th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry and his exploits in
battle - all noted on the coin in lovely style and cursive lettering.
An amazing history of one soldier’s survival through years of
Civil War. Cheney enlisted Aug 13, 1862 as a Corporal, was promoted to 1st Lt June 15, 1863 and M.O. at Galveston, TX July 14,
1865. He saw action at Prairie Grove, AR 12/7/1862; Van Buren,
AR 12/28/1862; Vicksburg, MS 6/10/1863; Yazoo City, MS May
1864; Fort Morgan, AL in August 1864 and Spanish Fort, AL
from March to April 1865 with each listed in the surrounding
legend on the coin. Host coin toned Good, holed for suspension,
engraving VF-EF and fully legible, clearly a worn and cherished
piece. A rare and wonderful find! ($500-1000)
Automotive Memorabilia
615.
Pontiac Money Clip. Features 1926 Peace Dollar on Silvered
Copper clip with an enameled Indian Head motif backed with
the engraved statement: “Dollar for Dollar You Can’t beat a Pontiac.” Toned EF overall. Also, a pair of Sam Swope Pontiac Promo Cards each including a Buffalo nickel and the story of Chief
John Big Tree and the Nickel, both avg Fine with dampstains.
Neat group of Pontiac items. 3 pcs. ($75+)
Bryan Money
616.
Bryan Money. A Government Dollar Contains/412 ½ Grains/
Coin Silver 900-1000 Fine/-/ This piece Contains/823 Grains
Coin Silver/in Value The Equivalent of/One Gold Dollar/ Sept
16th 1896. Coin Silver, 53.3 gm 52mm. Sch – 6. 9-line legend;
Rx: Wheel. Toned EF. ($150-200)
617.
Bryan Money. Liberty Head/Eagle, 1896. Cost Type metal, 122.4
gms, 87mm. Sch. 814. EF, area of lt residue in devices. Scarce.
($100-150)
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621P.Jefferson Davis Ex-President CSA 1861-65, Reunions of Confederate Veterans, Macon, GA, Oct 26th 1887. WM, 38mm.
Bust of Davis facing r; Rx: Wreath, inscription. Prooflike, EFAU, holed at 12 o’clock for suspension, rn. ($100+)
Countermarked Coinage
622.
Countermarked Large Cent Assortment. Includes Classic
Head(2), Coronet(12) and Braided Hair(3) types with varied
names, letters, numbers and symbols. Fair to VF, cpl holed or
damaged-otherwise a very diverse group. 17 coins. ($100-150)
623.
Flying Eagle Cent, 1857, c/m “J. CARTY” obv, Choice VF-EF
and nice; 1858, c/m “DR. G.G. WILKINS”, AG. Also, Indian
Cent, 1863, c/m “H.O.PETERS”, VG. 3 coins. ($50-75)
624.
Flying Eagle Cent, 1858. Countermarked “DR.G.G. WILKINS”
obverse. Rulau NH-106, a Dentist from Pittsfield, NH. Host coin
and countermark both Choice VF and original. ($50-75)
625.
Early Small Cent Selection. Includes Flying Eagle(5), Copper-Nickel 1859(3) and later 1860-1863 Indians(5). Widely varied single to multiple punch letter or number impressions. AG to
VF host coins, VG to VF c/m, a few coins clnd or dark. 13 coins.
($50-75)
626.
Seated Quarter, 1853 Arrows & Rays, c/m “F.E. BARNEY” obv,
Choice coin & c/m VF-EF and Seated Dime, 1876, unusual c/m
“DEVIL MONEY” obv, AG-Good host, c/m VF. Neat pair. 2
coins.($50-75)
627.
Unusual Countermarked Type Minors. Includes Half Cents,
1825 and 1829; Large Cent, 1838; Two Cents, 1868; Shield
Nickels, 1868 & 1869; Liberty Nickel, 1903 and Barber Dime,
1916-S plus near dateless 1854(?) Seated Liberty Quarter. Almost all c/m with names or letters. AG to VG+. Neat lot. 9 coins.
($75-100)
628.
Eisenhower Silver Dollar, 1971-S. Proof, with Los Angeles Summer Games 1984 c/m at center reverse. Brilliant Proof. Scarce.
($35)
629.
-. As preceding lot.
632P.
Chicago Numismatic Round Table Secret Membership Medal Plaquette, Plate Money, 1940. Bronze, Uniface, 62mm x
62mm on a thick flan. One of just five issued, this being the Richard Rosholm personal medal from his estate. Very rare and desirable piece of Chicago Numismatic history! Toned Gem Unc. Try
to find another one of the five that were struck! ($150-200)
633.
Missouri Numismatic Society, 25th Anniversary 1938-1963
countermark obv/rev on an Austrian Maria Teresa restrike 1780
Taler in Proof. Also, Metropolitan Coin Club of Atlanta, 30th
Anniversary 1964-1994 c/m obv/rev of 1964-D Kennedy Half
Dollars(2), Unc, only 45 struck. Neat lot. 3 coins. ($100-150)
634.
Cleveland, OH ANA, March 20-22, 1997/The Money Tree.
Countermark obv/rev on an ensemble of issues including an
1897-S Morgan Dollar, 1997 Silver Eagle, EAC 25th Anniversary
1 oz Silver rand, Whitman Redbook 50th Anniversary and Bluebook 54th Anniversary Silver rounds and also on Geo Washington
Silver Commemorative Halves, 1982, Proof and Unc. Really a
nice lot. 7 coins. ($150-200)
635P.
Western Reserve Numismatic Club, Cleveland, OH. Rare
20th Anniversary Countermark of 1941 obv/rev on Cleveland-Great Lakes Expo Half Dollar, 1936. Golden-russet toned
Choice Unc. Very rare with recent auction results at Heritage and
Stack’s of over $1700 with the Buyer’s Premium. A nice original example with surviving numbers at most in the low teens.
($1000-1500)
636P.
Western Reserve Numismatic Club, Cleveland, OH. Rare
50th Anniversary Countermark of 1971 obverse only as issued
on Cleveland-Great Lakes Expo Half Dollar, 1936. Lustrous
frosty white to pale amber toned very choice to near Gem Unc.
The rarest of the WRNC issues and a wonderfully preserved
example. One realized over $3000 in a Stack’s auction including the Buyer’s Premium. Great opportunity for the specialist.
($2000-3000)
Counterstamped Numismatic Society Issues
630.
ANA Logo Countermark Possible Die Trial. Features logo c/m
and the date of 4-19-64 on 1964-D JFK Half Dollar. Toned Unc
appears to have a lightly scribed “17” in field before portrait.
Neat and rare. ($50-75)
631.
Chicago Coin Club, CCC Logo, 400th Meeting, May 14, 1952.
Commemorative countermark obv/rev on Mexican Silver Peso,
1944. Frosty Unc and very unusual, seldom seen and Choice. A
neat Chicago Coin Club relic. ($50-75)
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Elongated Coinage
637P.
638P.
Western Reserve Numismatic Club, Cleveland, OH. Rare
75th Anniversary Countermark of 1996 obv/rev on Cleveland-Great Lakes Expo Half Dollar, 1936. Golden toned Gem
Unc. Rare with recent auction sales over $500 including the Buyer’s premium. Lovely coin. ($400-600)
-. As preceding lot except Choice Brilliant Unc. ($400-600)
641P.
Trans-Mississippi Exposition, ND. Raised letter design rolled
on an 1883 With Cents Nickel. Host coin EF+ with sharp mint
state elongate details, luster remains. Very rare virtually Unc
specimen of this roller die issue. ($200-300)
642.
Columbian Exposition Elongate Trio. Features Type One and
Type Two elongate dies of 1893 on Indian Cents of 1890 and
1891, VF and blue iridescent VF-EF. Also, Liberty Nickel 1893
elongate from the WCE on a 1891 Liberty Nickel, elongate EF
and pleasing. 3 coins. ($50-75)
643.
Diverse Elongated Cent Selection. Includes Armour “Star”
Hams & Bacon on 1889 Indian Cent; 1903 W. Fair Forestry. Fish
& Game in 1904 IHC; 1932 L.A. Olympics; Century of Progress(4 different); Vintage Hawaii and Canadian Montreal Ice Palace on 1902 Large Cent plus 1971 ANA Cent. Avg EF. 10 coins.
($50-75)
Encased Coinage
644.
Pere Marquette Michigan Railroad encased Indian Head Cent,
1901, red and brown Unc with Aluminum horseshoe outer ring
in stunning condition. Also, Niagara Falls Horseshoe and Royal
Tailors, Chicago, IL round IHC 1901 encasements, EF, the second holed. Great lot. 3 coins. ($100+)
645.
Morgan Silver Dollar, 1899-O. Encased in DX Super Boron-“Drive a car that’s alive” aluminum encasement, dated 1963.
Coin toned VG, encasement Choice EF-AU. Very scarce Automotive item. ($150-175)
Expositions
639P.
640P.
Western Reserve Numismatic Club, Cleveland, OH. Rare
50th Anniversary Countermark of 1971 obverse only as issued
on a 1921 Morgan Dollar. Ltly toned Unc. Rarely offered and
similar examples have brought nearly $500 including the buyer’s
premium at Stack’s and Heritage. ($300-500)
Western Reserve Numismatic Club, Cleveland, OH. Rare
80th Anniversary Countermark. Countermark on 2001 obverse
only as issued on a 2001 Silver Eagle. Frosty white Choice BU.
Very rarely available. ($100-150)
646P.
World’s Columbian Exposition Official Award Medal, 1893. AE,
76mm, by St. Gaudens & Barber. Eglit 90; Rulau x3. Columbus
standing, facing l; Rx: Globe between seated angels, awarded to
MUNCIE WHEEL Co. Nice EF, handsome patina accompanied
by its original aluminum case with blue velvet lining. ($250-300)
647.
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Official Bronze Award Medal,
1904. AE, 64mm, by A.A. Weinman (Designer of The Mercury
Dime & W.L. Half). Allegorical Figures standing, facing; Rx:
Eagle atop cartouche, dolphins either side. Choice EF, nice patina. Accompanied by its original pasteboard box (worn, taped).
($150-200)
648.
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Official Commemorative Medal,
1904. AE, Shield-shaped 71x71mm, by A.A. Weinman. Designs
as last. VF+, few spots. ($100)
655.
Unusual Love Token Ensemble. Features a strand of nine holed
and linked 3 Cent Nickels and a Victorian Canadian Dime, all
with effaced reverses engraved to spell out “Della Mallinnix”,
VG to VF; a similar lower quality strand/charm of seven Seated Half Dimes with initials on rev and heart fob. Also, an 1853
Arrows Quarter, VF-EF, crafted into a cross engraved pinback
along with a Victorian Canadian Large Cent with Center of reverse fashioned into a schoolhouse, clnd VF-EF and other world
love tokens in Silver(2) and Nickel, avg VF-EF. 2 strands + 5
singles. ($100+)
656.
Wonderful Love Token Collection. Features Morgan Dollar,
1880-O, “ECS” in Old English Caligraphy rev, toned F-VF and
Peace Dollar, re engraved date “1950” with compass design and inset red gemstone, tiny hole at 12 o’clock, colorful EF. Also, Seated
Half, Quarters(5), Dimes(9) and Half Dime plus Barber Quarter,
Dime and Indian Cent, all with one side or more effaced and/or engraved with initials, names or dates. AG to EF, some ex broach or
pinback with parts missing, Really neat lot. 21 coins. ($150-200)
Hard Times Tokens
649.
Am I Not A Woman, 1838. HT-81. VF. Always popular anti-slavery issue. ($100+)
650.
Rhode Island, Providence. W.A. Handy, 1834. HT-427. VF+,
verdigris. ($35)
Hobo Nickels
Medals
651P.
A 1936-D Buffalo Nickel host coin boldly carved rendition of a
bearded man with plain high hat and coarse facial hair. VG. Accompanied by a photo OHNS certificate along with an interesting
“Brother Can You Spare A Dime” Hobo token promoting “Buy
American-End Unemployment”, EF. 2 pieces + Cert. ($75-100)
Love Tokens
652P.
653P.
654.
Hockanum, Connecticut - engraved Baseball Club crossed bats
& ball design with diamond and bases above in period style on
effaced reverse of an 1857 Seated Liberty Dime, once possibly a
pinback. Engraving Choice VF. Unusual topical and rare. ($75100)
657P.
Declaration of Independence Medallic Plaque, 1859. Silvered
bone metal, nearly 7x8 inches w/integral hanger on back, by S.H.
Black. Text of the Declaration of Independence w/central medallion of The Signers In Congress/July 4th, 1776, facsimile signatures of The Signers below all within an ornate frame. EF and a
very nice example of this scarce and popular plaque. S.H. Black
was a well-known electrotype prior to the Civil War. ($300-400)
658.
United States Centennial, 1876. WM, 57mm, by Wm Barber. Julian CM-11d. Liberty placing wreath on heads of Industry and
Art; Rx: Rising Liberty w/unsheathed sword. Prooflike Choice
Unc. ($150)
659P.
Michigan National Guard, Troop A, 1st Calvary Badge, c. 1890s?
2-pc Nickel plated badge, 33x50mm. Top bar features Eagle design w/pinback suspending a shield-shaped drop w/inscription
and named to “SERGT. HINZ.” On banner across top, crossed
sabers below. EF, pin complete + intact. Worthy of additional
research. ($100-150)
Rare Topical Love Token Dime Pair. Features ornate, skillfully
engraved designs of a superb lighthouse with sailboat and bird on
an effaced US(?) Dime and a shoe shine boy and his customer on
a Victorian Canadian Dime. Both engravings Choice toned EF. A
very cool pair! ($100-150)
Unique Love Token Trio. Includes Indian Cent, 1881, Sailboat
engraved reverse, EF-AU, light old cleaning. Also, Barber Quarter, 1892, “IWB” reverse, EF and Seated Half, ND, engraved obv
“E.L.B, 1869” (Edwin Lewis Bush), EF, ex pinback or broach,
scs rev. 3 coins. ($100+)
660P.
American Numismatic Society-General Ulysses S. Grant Medal,
1897. AE, 64mm, by Tiffany & Co. Bust of Grant facing r., four
stars at l., ANS logo below; Rx: Monument w/legend “Dedicated
New York April 27, 1897” above. Choice Unc, glossy brown patina. ($150+)
661.
G.A.R. 39th Natl. Encampment, Denver, 1905. AE, 70mm. Pike’s
Peak with Cog railroad engine; Rx: Wreath, inscription. EF, red
in devices. ($65)
664P.
Benjamin Franklin Portrait Plaque, 1943. Fine Silver, 158.1 gm
(5.08oz), 57x77mm, by Andrew C. McHench, MACO. Sim to
GM-156 except reverse engraved “Presented to H.H. Lippold in
recognition of Ten Years Service with Franklin Glass Corporation Butler, Pennsylvania 1943. Unlisted in silver. Unc. ($150+)
665.
Christopher Columbus-Augustus St. Gaudens Silver Medal,
ND(c. 1960’s). AR, .999 Silver, 76mm, 7oz. The Metal Arts Co.
Christopher Columbus; Rx: Saint Gaudens “Aspet” home and
studio, Double Eagle. Matte Unc, rev deeply toned. ($175-200)
Life Saving Medals
662P.
663P.
666P.
Life Saving. Carnegie Hero Fund Award Medal, 1955. AE,
77mm, struck by J.E. Caldwell & Co., Phila Portrait of Andrew
Carnegie facing r; Rx: Map three arms w/central cartouche struck
with “Victor D. Holland/who helped to save/Marie L. Skinner/
Dorothy K. Martin/and Earl J. Martin/from drowning/Okee, Wis/
July 31 1955” Holland was awarded the medal plus $500 for
his heroism. Ltly toned uncirculated accompanied by its original
black leather & green velvet case, imprinted box (damaged) and
the original Carnegie Hero fund Commission booklet of Jan. 31,
1957, plus newspaper clippings. Wonderful ensemble. ($500+)
667P.
Life Saving. Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Award Medal,
2006. AE, 76mm, struck by Creco Ind. Bethel CT. Updated design featuring portrait of Andrew Carnegie facing r; Rx: Map,
two arms, central cartouche struck with “Samantha L. Wood/
Who saved/ Brian Dawkins/ From Burning/ Sterling Heights,
Mich./October 17, 2006. Brian, 4, was in one end of his family’s
mobile home after fire broke out in the other end and filled the
structure w/dense smoke. Despite flames issuing from the mobile
home and spreading, she entered, located him in a bedroom closet and crawled back to the exterior door. Toned EF, sm rb rev.
Rarely seen this recently awarded. ($400-500)
Panama Canal Service medal, 1910-1914. 3-piece bronze badge,
31x57mm, by Victor David Brenner. Smedley-80 Fancy top bar
w/pinback suspends “TWO YEARS” bar and 31mm drop featuring the portrait of Pres. Theodore Roosevelt facing l; Rx: View
of canal with three ships in line. Awarded to W.H. MAXWELL,
No. 5832, 1910-12 & No. 3577, 1912-14 engraved in medal and
center bar. aEF with wonderful old patina. Pin is complete &
functional. Popular & very scarce! ($400-500)
Jacob B. Eckfeldt Assayer-U.S. Mint 1881 to 1930. Heavy
bronzed electrotype plaque, 43x57mm, signed AP (monogram)
1928. Portrait of Eckfeldt facing l; Rx: Olive branch and 11-line
inscription: From Your Associates in the United States Mint in
Sincere Appreciation of Long and Distinguished Service, Assay
Dept. Apr. 15, 1865/ Dec.31, 1929. Toned aEF, base metal visible along edge. The first seen by this cataloguer honoring the
achievements of Jacob Eckfeldt. Very scarce. ($150-200)
Merchant Tokens
668.
New York Merchant Token Quartet. Includes S.H. Black,
1860, Miller NY67, F-VF for issue; Bowen & McNamee, ND (c.
1844/45), Miller NY77, VF+; Metropolitan Ins. Co., 1852, Miller NY573, VF-EF and Robert Dye Works, C/M on G.B. Penny,
1889, Rulau NY-Em16, pop 5, VF-EF. 4 tokens. ($100-125)
Numismatic Literature
669.
Breen, Walter, Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins,
1988. 754 pages, fully illustrated. HB with dust jacket. VF. Always a reference that is in demand. ($75-100)
670.
Mehl, B. Max. The Judge Charles W. Slack Auction of Pioneer and Territorial Gold Coins. May 5, 1925. 24 pages +
4 colorized/gold tinted plates, complete with prices realized. A
fantastic offering of material. Rare. VG-Fine, trace of dampstain.
($75-100)
671.
Taraszka, Anthony. United States Ten Dollar Gold Eagles 1795-1804, c. 1999. 84 pages, fully illustrated. HB copy
#150/300 and signed by the author. VF to Near Mint. ($75-100)
672.
Author Signed Vintage Spanish & World Reference Pairing.
Features a first edition A Catalog of Modern World Coins, 1957
by R.S. Yeoman, 509 pages, illustrated and A Tentative Checklist of Spanish-American Bust-Type Silver, 1969, by Robert M.
Ramsay, 67 pages, illustrated. Both author inscribed, avg F-VF.
2 books. ($75)
673.
Diverse Grouping of Auction Catalogs & Reference Works.
Features The Rarity Book – Philippines Coinage, by J.A. Springsteen, 1995 edition; The Samuel W. Wolfsen Collection of U.S.
Gold Coins, Oct 12-13, 1962, Fine-VF, spine faded. Also, a selection of important Auction Catalogs from several major firms
circa 1997 to 2006(7), avg VF to New. 9 volumes in all. ($50-75)
Presidential Medals & Plaques
674P.
George Washington Inaugural Centennial – Committee of the
Celebration Medal, 1889. AE, 112mm, plain edge, by Augustus
St. Gandens. Douglas 53. Half-length civil bust of Washington l;
Rx: Eagle with outspread wings above 12-line inscription. Unc,
wonderful patina. ($300-400)
675P.
Abraham Lincoln Plaquette (1909). Bronze, 67x89mm, by Victor David Brenner. Smedley-83. Bust of Lincoln (sim to Lincoln
Cent) facing r with ABRAHAM LINCOLN;**1809*1865**
with monogram signature to r of bust; Rx: blank. Choice example with handsome patina. Accompanied by a contemporary
wooden frame which held the plaque. Popular. A terrific opportunity for The Lincoln collector. ($400-600)
676P.
The Roosevelt Bas-Relief Large Bronze Wall Plaque, 1920. Cast
Bronze, 25.2x32.5cm, by James Earle Fraser. Wonderful bas-relief. Portrait of President Theodore Roosevelt facing right w/3line inscription below: “Aggressive Fighting For/The Right Is
The Noblest/Sport The World Affords.” Sculptor’s signature and
date at upper right. Choice condition and patina w/original “Decorator Art League” paper label in back and metal hanger. Ready
for display. Impressive! ($350-450)
677.
Ronald Reagan Second Inauguration Bronze and Silver Medal
3pc Set, 1985. Features AR, 38mm and AE, 70mm and 38mm by
Mico Kaufman/MACO. Choice Unc in case of issue, originally a
4pc set, now minus the Gold only,w/COA. 3 medals. ($75-100)
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Wreck of the Auguste de Bordeaux, Nova Scotia, Nov. 15,
1761. Colonial Pillar Dollar, 1757-MoMM, KM-104.2. Sharpness of EF, deep toning and fine porosity from shipwreck effect
yet very pleasing. A wonderful U.S. Colonial period piece, nicely
preserved with COA from the recovery. Popular and always in
demand. ($300-400)
Space Exploration
679P.
680P.
681P.
Apollo 7 Flown Silver Robbins Medallion From Commander Wally Schirra’s personal collection. Apollo 7 Flown Silver
Robbins Medallion Originally from the Personal Collection of
Mission Commander Wally Schirra, Serial Number 121, with
Signed LOA. Sterling Silver, 32mmx24mm. One of only 255
flown aboard Apollo 7, the first manned mission in the Apollo
program, October 11-22, 1968, with crewmembers Wally Schirra, Donn Eisele and Walt Cunningham. It was an eleven day
Earth-orbital mission, the first manned launch of the Saturn IB
launch vehicle and the first three-man American space mission.
The medal features the mission insignia depicting a command
service module, engine firing with the trail from that fire encircling a globe and extending out, symbolizing the Earth-orbital
nature of the mission. The Roman numeral “VII” appears in the
South Pacific Ocean and the crew’s names appears on a wide arc
at the bottom. The reverse has the date of the mission launch, the
serial number and the sterling and Robbins hallmarks. Choice
Unc with lt golden toning. Included with this lot is an original
signed LOA from Walter Schirra III stating, “I hereby certify that
the Apollo 7 silver medallion numbered “121” depicted above
and included with this letters is from the personal collection of
my father Walter M. Schirra, Jr. and was flown aboard Apollo 7,
October 11-22, 1968.” ($4000-6000)
682P.
America In Space Silver Medal Collection, Franklin Mint, c.
1970-1972. Details the history of American Space exploration
efforts from the Goddard rocket to the Nimbus V Satellite, all
with exquisite die work detailing the spacecraft and missions.
All Sterling Silver, 39mm. Includes 37 medals (*with a duplicate Apollo 11 issue)plus the scarce 1000 grain 10th Anniversary Silver America In Space Sterling Ingot. All Stunning Cameo
Brilliant Proof, most with incredible neon rainbow toning in the
deluxe bookshelf album of issue. Approximately 30+ ounces of
silver content alone! So many of these have been melted that
surviving numbers are quite low. 37 medals in album + Cased
Ingot. A great companion to the prior lot. ($750+)
Wonderful S.S. Republic Shipwreck Coin & Relic Ensemble.
Sunk off the coast of Savannah, GA Oct. 25, 1865. Features an
1861-O Seated Half Dollar, NGC certified recovery piece with
Shipwreck effect, yet one of the far nicer grade examples available in the marketplace today by comparison, Mint State details,
reflective fields and an exceptional strike. Accompanied by a rare
70x200mm green glass Beer & Ale bottle and the original cork
also recovered from the wreck. Complete with all COA’s and
recovery inventory tags, custom wooden presentation display
boxes and stands plus DVD’s on the recovery and shipwreck,
booklets, etc. A superb ensemble and rare as such. ($1500-1750)
Rare S.S. Republic 1861-O Seated Half Dollar – Confederate
States Issue. NGC Certified, the coin retains Mint State details
with Shipwreck effect. The rare C.S.A. variety Half Dollar of
the recovery efforts and a fantastic companion to the prior lot. A
great opportunity for the Shipwreck enthusiast. ($400-600)
So-Called Dollars
683.
U.S. Battleship Maine, 1898. HK-285. Bronze. Choice glossy
dark brown AU-Unc in original pasteboard wallet of issue by
Robert Sneider Co, NY. Scarce issue, especially with the wallet.
($75-100)
684.
Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Good Luck Dollar, 1903-1904.
HK-310. NGC MS62. ($70)
685.
Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, U.S. Government Bldg,
1905. HK-329. Bronze. NGC AU55BN. ($30)
686.
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, U.S. Government Bldg Dollar, 1909. HK-367. Brass. NGC MS63. ($35)
702.
687P.
Hudson-Fulton Celebration, 1909. Hendrik Hudson Daalder.
HK-369a, Silver with plain edge. Sharp original toned Unc,
almost Matte appearance with splashes of gold and teal iridescence. Nice example. Rare. ($200-300)
688.
U.S. Sesquicentennial Exposition, Philadelphia, PA, Official
Medal, 1926. HK-451. Copper. NGC MS64RB. ($35)
689.
-. As preceding lot except NGC MS62BN(2), one with ample red
for a RB status and HK-452, NGC MS62BN. 3 pieces. ($75)
690.
Century of Progress Exposition, Chicago, IL, Ford Dollar, 1933.
HK-465. Bronze. NGC MS64RB. ($60)
691.
-. Similar to preceding lot except HK-466. Bronze. NGC MS63RB. ($50)
692.
Century of Progress Exposition, Chicago, IL, Greenduck Dollar,
1933. HK-467. Bronze. NGC MS64. ($50)
693.
Golden Gate Exposition, San Francisco, CA, Pledge of Allegiance Dollar, 1939. HK-486. Bronze. NGC MS65. ($40)
694.
California Gold Discovery Centennial, 1948. HK-497. Bronze,
gold plated. NGC MS63. ($50)
695.
Washington D.C. Capital Sesquicentennial, 1950. HK-508. Copper-Bronze. NGC MS65. ($50)
696.
Oregon Statehood Centennial, 1959. HK-562. Gilt Bronze. NGC
MS66. ($50)
697.
Pony Express Centennial, East Tincup Dollar, 1960. HKL-585.
Gilt Bronze. NGC MS64. ($35)
698.
Montana 25th Anniversary, 1914. HK-662. Copper. NGC MS63RB. ($50)
699.
U.S. Express Co. 50th Anniversary, 1904. HK-735. AU, hvy rbs
and F-VF. 2 pcs. ($25)
700.
Nevada City Mint, Empire Mine(ND) c. 1970’s (1956). NGC
MS67. ($35)
701.
Bashlow Mule Sommer Islands/Hudson-Fulton Dollar, ND (c.
1961). HK-369 reverse. Copper. NGC MS66RD. ($85)
A 15% Buyer’s Premium is in effect and will be added to all invoices
Continental Dollar Restrike, ND(c. 1961). HK-853. Copper.
NGC MS64RD. ($80)
Tokens & Medals
Miscellaneous Lots
703.
Massachusetts Bay Colony & Salem Tercentenary Trio, 1930.
Includes 30mm John Hull Pine Tree Shilling Restrike, Pilgrim/
New England MA Bay and Salem Tall Ship Commemoratives.
The first two nearly Unc, the last EF. 3 pcs. ($45+)
704.
Diverse Early to Modern Lot of Exonumia. Includes French
restrike Washington & Colonial Medals(6) and other World issues(2), all in yellow Bronze, 41 to 65mm, avg EF, some clnd or
dark plus a large group of tokens, medals, irradiated dimes, elongates, tax & transit, vintage tin soldiers, Buffalo Nickel Collage
Belt Buckle, Civil War Appointment Cert (creased), Rolls-Royce
and Spokane Indians Stock Certs, Political Pinbacks, an Airforce
One matchbook (novelty?) plus James Madison Half Dollars(2),
1955-S and 1958-D spotty Unc wheat cent rolls and much more,
some silver items. VG to Unc and Proof. Viewing advised. Nearly a 9 pound box. ($200-300)
705.
Highly Diverse Estate Remainders Exonumia Ensemble.
Includes Barber Dime Liberty Head Popout Coin, 1906, toned
Choice EF; 1899-O Morgan Dollar, clnd VF in Lilyette Brassieres 25th Anniversary acrylic paperweight; Guttag Bros Rare
Coins, NY Ad card Bronze Medalet, 29mm, AU; GAR membership badge, EF, ribbon deteriorated; Invisible Empire-Symwao
Miafa Copper-Nickel Medals(2 different), ND, 28mm & 31mm,
VF and Unc. Also, Kettle Token, Fine, mks and Pine Tree Shilling 1930’s restrikes(2), AU-Unc; NJ Colonial, 1787, cull and a
mixed bag lot of lesser exonumia issues(44), AG to Unc, mostly
base metal types. 55 pcs + 4 vintage tin coin banks + 2 tobacco
tins. ($150-250)
706.
Large Unusual Coin & Exonumia Accumulation. Includes
Morgan Dollar, 1884-O, bronzed or gilt Ch. AU-Unc, lt stain
obv; Cull Peace Dollars(3) plus Love tokens on World Minors(4),
avg VF-EF, cpl holed. Also, a huge array of mostly 1950’s-60’s
to modern exonumia featuring modern US Mint Bicentennial
Medals, Cased(2) and FDC(14) along with a large mix of Casino, Gas Station, Event & Commemoratives, Arcade, Souvenir,
Sports related and Topical tokens, pins, medalets, Pogs, buckles
and more – hundreds of items weighing in at over 15 lbs! Mostly
EF to Unc. Hours of fun or Ebay fodder, areas of duplication
throughout. ($150-200)
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