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1963 in right field. Rx: Divided in 3 parts showing Naval insignia,state seal of Massachusetts and the Presidential Seal. Issued bythe Presidential Art Medals Co.The medal is housed in a heavy gauge black cardboard holdergiltstamped, JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY/ MEMORIALMEDAL and below a 2 line “ASK NOT” quotation. (B-C)1117. ITALIAN MEMORIAL MEDAL, 1963. Rochette K63A-82. 50mm.Silver Plated Bronze. Constantino Affer, Sc. AU, Tiny spot oncheek. Obv: JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY around bust left.Rx: ASK NOT/ WHAT YOUR COUNTRY/ CAN DO FOR YOU/ ASKWHAT YOU CAN DO/ FOR OUR COUNTRY/ JOHN F. KENNEDY/1917 – 1963. (B)1118. ASSASSINATION MEDAL, 1963. Rochette K-63A-76A. 60mm..1000 fine Silver. (2.27 oz.) V. Valdini, Sc. Struck in Germany atthe Karlsruhe Mint. PL AU. Obv: IN KENNEDYN ABIECTA VISDALLAS MCM/LXIII around scene of the assassination with theKennedys and Connallys in the limo and the book depositorybuilding in the background. Rx: INHON. SINGUL. IURE. OSWALD.RUBY. PERMIT around scene of Oswald shooting Jack Ruby. (E-F)1119. MEXICAN MEMORIAL SERIES, 1963. Rochette K-63A-91a.40mm. .900 Silver. (28.2 grams.) Lightly hairlined Proof. Obv: Highrelief bust of JFK to the left; JOHN F. KENNEDY, below. Rx: 8 lineSpanish language eulogistic inscription. (C-D)1120. APOLLO 11 - JFK COMMEMORATIVE, 1969. 70mm. Bronze.Karen Worth, Sc.(MACO). Unc. Obv: MAN’S FIRST LUNARLANDING APOLLO 11 JULY 20, 1969 around busts over Collins,Aldren & Armstrong above lunar lander on moon surface. Rx: 10line quotation re space goals delivered by JFK in May of 1961;his front facing bust to the right of the inscription. Original box &pamphlet (C-D)SOUVENIER. R/W/B striped ribbon with minor frays insc.INAUGURATION/ OF/ McKINLEY/ AND/ ROOSEVELT suspends32mm bronze formee cross with decorative embellishments in theends and an encased 15mm token. Obv: Bust of McK left. Rx: Viewof Capitol. (C-D)1126. TINY INAUGURAL TOKEN, 1901. 13.5mm. Brass. Holed VF/XFwith ring attached. Tiny corrosion Spot. Obv: Bust of McK left,McKINLEY 1901 to either side. Rx: Lord’s Prayer. (B)WOODROW WILSON, 1913OFFICIAL PRESIDENTIALINAUGURAL MEDALSAND OTHER RELATED MEMORABILIAANDREW JACKSON, 18321121. INAUGURAL TOKEN. AJACK 1832-4; Julian PR-33. 18.3mm,Silver. 2.4 grams. Plain edge. A hairlined AU. Obverse with anaked bust of Jackson facing left in a plain field. The reverselegend: AND. JACKSON INAUGURATED PRESIDENT surroundsU.S./ SECOND TERM/ MAR. IV. 1833. (F)BENJAMIN HARRISON1122. INAUGURAL TOKEN. BH 1888-23. 25.4mm. Copper. HoledXF/AU. Obv: Bust of Harrison left, his name to either side. Rx:INAUGURATION MARCH 4, 1889 around eagle perched onflagpole with draped flag. (C)WILLIAM McKINLEY, 18971123. INAUGURAL SOUVENIR BADGE, 1897. Brass. Choice Unc.Pinback header with displayed eagle atop bar insc. SOUVENIRsuspends R/W/B ribbon. Loop & ring suspension to 37mm. brassdrop composed of a circle with five pointed rectangular protrusionsinscribed: PROTECTION/ SOUND/ MONEY/. REVENUE/TARIFF. At center is a bust of McK half right and the legend:INAUGURATION MAR 4 1897 WM. McKINLEY. (C-D)WILLIAM McKINLEY, 19011124. OFFICIAL MEDAL, 1901. WMcK 1901-3; Marqusee 29. 44mm.Bronze. VG with horribly corroded surfaces on both sides. I know afew coin collectors who have assembled type set of “worst known”coins. If one were to assemble such a set for Official InauguralMedals, this would be a terrific start! (C)1125. SOUVENIR INAUGURAL BADGE, 1901. Bronze. Unc. Pinbackheader in shape of a displayed eagle atop cartouche insc.Lot 11271127. OFFICIAL MEDAL, 1913. WW 1913-3; Marqusee 30. 70mm.Bronze. Unsigned. (Whitehead-Hoag). Uncirculated, but with a darkcorrosion stain on the reverse right fasces. The obverse bears abust of Wilson to the left and a legend that reads: INAUGURATIONMARCH 4, 1913. The reverse bears an inscription in sevenlines: WOODROW/ WILSON/ PRESIDENT/ THOMAS/ RILEY/MARSHALL/ VICE PRESIDENT, flanked by fasces to either side,a displayed eagle at top and a floral branch below. (F-G)1128. INAUGURAL SOUVENIR BADGE, ND. 44.5mm + suspensionloop at top. Silver Plated Bronze. Unsigned. (Bastian Bros.)Uniface. AU. INAUGURATION OF WOODROW WILSON ANDTHOMAS MARSHALL in a raised band around a seated figure ofJustice holding scales. Her left hand rests on an oval bust of WilsonH176

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