Exonumia Auction - Maine Antique Digest

Presidential and Politicalfirst reverse, struck in 1832 to commemorate the 100 th anniversaryof Washington’s birth, but the letter placement is different as is thedesign of the wreath. (G-H)Lot 7979. WASHINGTON - SHIELD AND STAR, SECOND OBVERSE– UNLISTED IN SILVER. Baker 141 var. 28mm. Unsigned, butascribed to George H. Lovett, Sc. Choice Proof. Obverse with amilitary bust of Washington to the left surrounded by a border ofsemi-circles and stars. The reverse legend, WASHINGTON/ BORN,1732/ DIED, 1799 is within a wreath of palm branches, at the baseof which is a US shield, and at the top, a star.) Although unlistedin silver by Rulau/Fuld, we do note a silver specimen appearing inB&M’s 9/92 sale of the Witham Collection (#2144 - $225.00) (I)Lot 77FROM THE GARRETT SALE – ALL FOURWASHINGTON OBVERSES COMBINED WITHTHE U.S. SHIELD REVERSE.The four tokens listed below were combined into lot #1793 sold in TheGarrett Collection Part IV by B&R on March 25, 1981. All four tokensbear the same reverse: crossed laurel branches at top and bottom. Atcenter s shield, BORN 1732 above and DIED 1799 below. The fourpieces will be offered individually and then as a lot.original frames and were displayed in other manners. Fennimorenotes that this portrait copies the one by famous US Mint engraverJoseph Wright. Rare and interesting. ($750+)Lot 80Lot 7880. LOVETT’S U.S. SHIELD TOKEN – FIRST OBVERSE, CA.1860. Baker 143A. R7. 27.8mm. Copper. G.H. Lovett, Sc. ChoiceOrange & Red Uncirculated. Obverse with draped bust, Houdonstyle, to the right of Washington, his name to either side. Reverse asabove. (H)78. WRIGHT & BALE MEDAL - SECOND REVERSE, 1834.Baker 75A. R7. 45mm. Bronze. C.C. Wright, Sc. About Uncirculatedwith scattered small spots throughout the obverse. Bust left ofWashington, his name to either side. The Wright and Bale signatureat bottom is partially erased, as always, to indicate the break up ofthe W&B partnership in 1833. The reverse bears a six line careerinscription within an oak wreath. The wording is identical to thePlease bid early.You would be surprised at thenumber of lots that have tie high bids.Of course, the first bid receivedis awarded the lot!19H