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Stack’s Bowers Galleries The November 2013 Baltimore Auction10039 1892 World’s Columbian Exposition Committee of OneHundred Medal. White Metal. 57 mm. Eglit-98B, Rulau-B18B. MS-64 (NGC).10040 1892 World’s Columbian Exposition Encased PostageStamp. Aluminum. 51 mm. Mint State, Prooflike. Obv:bust of Columbus at center with COLUMBUS below andthe dates 1492 and 1892 to the left and right, respectively,with WORLD’S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION * CHICAGO* inscribed around. Rev: a Mint State two cent ColumbianExposition stamp under a sheet of mica with COLUMBIAN/ 1893 above and PAT. PENDING / SOUVENIR below.Included is the original box of issue.10041 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. Columbus onPedestal Medal. Aluminium. 50.9 mm. Eglit-116,Rulau-X41. Mint State.Fairs and Expositions10042 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition Medal ofAward. Silver-Plated. 70.7 mm. Extremely Fine.10043 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition Medal ofAward. Bronze. 70.6 mm. Mint State.Art Medals – ANS Medals10044 1909 Hudson-Fulton Celebration Medal. Gilt SterlingSilver. 101.7 mm. 337.8 grams (11.9 ounces). CFRulau-N21. About Uncirculated. Obv: Henry Hudsondiscovering the Hudson river in 1609. Rev: three seatedfemales central, one holding a model of robert Fulton’ssteamship. Edge: Sterling Whitehead Hoag. It is unknownif this piece was officially or privately plated, though thiscataloger (ST) opts for the former as it appears to have thesame dark antique finish as was applied to the silver pieces.Perhaps judged too similar to the bronze or less appealingthan the antique silver, this gilt version may have simplybeen abandoned after examining the trial pieces. Struckin low relief, but finely detailed with choice surfaces. Alsoincluded in this lot is the original catalog and prices realizedfrom that sale.From our Scott Collection sale, June 1995, lot 691. Lot tag included.Art Medals –Society of Medalists10045 1931 Charles Augustus Lindbergh Lone Eagle Medal.Fourth Issue. Gilt Bronze. 73 mm. By FredericMacMonnies. Alexander-4.1. Mint State. Accompanied bythe original informational paper.10046 1933 Glory and Fame Medal. Golden Bronze. 73 mm. ByCarl Paul Jennewein. Alexander-7.2. Mint State.10047 Undated (1937) Omnia Vincit Amor Medal. GoldenBronze. 73 mm. By Robert Ingersoll Aitken.Alexander-15.3. Mint State. Includes original informationalbrochure.Art Medals – Plaques10048 Undated (Circa 1970) University of Louisiana Art CenterRectangular Medal. Silver. 55 x 63 mm. By Alvin Sharpe.Mint State. A uniface plaque depicting a colonnadedantebellum building framed by trees in an “antiqued” darksteel-gray finish. Below this image are five counterstampsreading STUDIO, PROOF, FINE / SILVER, ALVINSHARPE, / HAS.Famous Sculptors –Victor David Brenner10049 1913 George Bailey Hopson D.D. Medal. Bronze. 76.5mm x 55.2 mm. By Victor David Brenner. ExtremelyFine. Obv: half-length bust of George B. Hopson left withname and title inscribed below, V.D. BRENNER signed atupper right. Rev: palm and laurel leaves superimposed on alanthorn, inscribed FOR / FIFTY YEARS / PROFESSOR /OF. LATIN / AT ST. STEPHENS / COLLEGE / 1863-1913 inthe left field, initials VDB monogrammed at lower right.Numismatic Association Medals10050 1941 American Numismatic Society 50th AnniversaryMedal. Silver. 38 mm. 23.8 grains. Choice Proof. Obv:bust of Benjamin Franklin facing left within laurel branchesand AMERICAN-NUMISMATIC-ASSOCIATION / *50TH ANNIVERSARY * inscribed around. Rev: depictionsof the American flag and the Liberty Bell above theearth with the rising sun in the lower left field, inscribedaround is CONVENTION AUGUST 16-21-1941 / * THEPHILADELPHIA COIN CLUB *. Housed in the velvet andleather maroon case of issue.10051 Lot of (9) Louisiana Numismatic Association Medals.Most intriguing is a 152 x 49 mm, 199.4 grams (7 ounces)fine silver plaque with the obverse and reverse of the 1966LNA convention medal stamped at right and left, withthe inscription FIRST AWARD / GOLD COINS / NEWORLEANS MINT / JOHN JAY PITTMAN / (3 smallhallmarks) engraved at center. Also included are two-piecesets of fine silver and silver-plated LNA convention medalsfor 1966-1969. (Approximately 11 ounces of silver.) This is amust see, sold as is, no returns lot.10052 Lot of (10) American Numismatic Association Medals.Silver. Included are: an early style ANA medal of merit;(3) H. Alvin Sharpe “Catoe” medals; an ANA CharlotteMidwinter Convention award medal issued to GheringPittman, wife of the famous collector John Pittman; and (5)assorted others. Grades range from VF to Mint State. This isa must see, sold as is, no returns lot.Page 472Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Session Six Ends 3:00 PM PT • Tuesday, November 12, 2013So-Called Dollars10053 1870 Pilgrim Jubilee Memorial. Silver Plated. 37mm.HK-13. Rarity-5. MS-64 PL (NGC).10054 Lot of (6) Mint State So-Called Dollars. (NGC). Includedare: (2) 1876 Centennial Exposition Liberty Bell dollars,bronze, HK-25, MS-63 BN; (2)1926 U.S. SesquicentennialExposition official medals, brass, HK-453, MS-65 and MS-64; and (2) 1926 U.S. Sesquicentennial Connecticut dollars,bronze, HK-456, MS-66 and MS-63.10055 1879 Battle Of Stony Point Centennial. Bronze. 34mm.HK-122. Rarity-6. MS-62 BN (NGC).10056 1906 Pike’s Peak Southwest Expedition Centennial Medal.Silver. 34 mm. HK-336. Rarity-4. Mint State.10057 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exhibition. OfficialMedal. Gilt Bronze. 38 mm. HK-401. Rarity-4. AU-50with Original Paper Envelope. 50% of the original gildingremains, with the remainder showing a nice patina. Thevery scarce original envelope is printed with informationabout the medal and is torn at the top, though only a smallpiece is missing, Very Good.10058 1915 Louisiana State Fund Dollar. Bronze. 38 mm. HK-406. Rarity-4. EF-40 Cleaned. Unnatural pink color,evidence of a past cleaning, though the details are quite nice.Also included in this lot is a Festival Hall medalet, brass,18 mm, Extremely Fine. (Total: 2 pieces)10059 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition Octagonal Dollar. TypeI. Gilt Bronze. HK-424. Rarity-6. MS-62 (NGC).10060 1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence.Medal of Honor. Brass. 34 mm. HK-458. Rarity-4. AU-50.Gold and olive toned brass with just a bit of wear on the highpoints. An attractive piece.10061 Lot of (2) 1932 William Penn 250th Anniversary ofArrival in America. (NGC). Included are: silver, 38 mm,HK-461, MS-64; and bronze, 38 mm, HK-462, MS-66 BN.10062 1948 California Gold Discovery Centennial $50 SlugFacsimile. Type I. Gilt Bronze. HK-497. Rarity-4. MS-66(NGC).10063 Lot of (2) 20th Century California-Related $50 SlugFacsimiles. Gilt Bronze. MS-63 (NGC). Included are: 1948California Gold Discovery Centennial, Type II, HK-498,Rarity-4; and a 1954 Mariposa Court House Centennial,HK-704, Rarity-3.10064 “1850” (1950) California Statehood Centennial. UnifaceDollar. Gold-Plated Bronze. HK-505. Rarity-6. MS-64(NGC).10065 1933 Pedley-Ryan Dollar. Type IV. Silver. 38.1 mm. 430grains. HK-825. Rarity-5. About Uncirculated.10066 “1776” (1876) Continental Dollar. Dickeson Restrike.White Metal. HK-854. Rarity-7. MS-62 (NGC).10067 “1776” (1962) Continental Dollar. Bashlow Restrike.Bronze. HK-853A. Rarity-3. MS-67 RB (NGC).10068 Lot of (2) “1776” (1962) Continental Dollars. BashlowRestrike. (NGC). Included are: bronze, HK-853A, Rarity-3,MS-66 RD; and goldine, HK-856A, Rarity-3, MS-65.10069 “1776” (1962) Continental Dollar. Bowers Restrike.White Metal. HK-854A. Rarity-3. MS-67 PL (NGC).Miscellaneous Medals10070 Lot of (6) Miscellaneous 20th Century Medals. Includedare: 1912 American Red Cross medal; 1927 AmericanLegion Visits France medal; 1956 Central States NumismaticSociety suspended badge; a 76 mm U.S. Mint medal ofDwight Eisenhower; and (2) official inaugural medals forLyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon.10071 1919 Joan Of Arc Park Dedication Medal. Bronze.65.2 mm. By Anna Hyatt Vaughn Huntington. AboutUncirculated. Obv: mailed Joan of Arc facing left holdinga sword aloft by the blade, inscription HOMAGE TO THEMAID OF FRANCE around. Rev: JOAN OF ARC PARKNEW YORK DEDICATED JANUARY 1919 inscribedaround a quartet of French banners. Edge: numbered 84(out of 100 struck).10072 Lot of (8) 20th Century Philadelphia Mint Medals. YellowBronze. Included are: (3) 34 mm medals from 1928, 1930and 1931 featuring the respective president’s bust, with asimilar but undated Harry Truman issue (1945-1953); and(4) 76 mm medals depicting President Lyndon Johnson,Secretary of the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh, Directorof the Mint H.R. Linderman and Chief Justice Warren E.Burger. This is a must see, sold as is, no returns lot.10073 Lot of (7) Assorted Commemorative Medals. Bronze. 64to 70 mm. Mint State. Included are: 1953 Ohio StatehoodSesquicentennial; 1961 Naval Aviation 50th Anniversary;1961 Dag Hammarskjold; and (4) additional assortedmedals. All but one by Medallic Art Company. This is amust see, sold as is, no return lot.10074 1963 100th Anniversary of the Battle of GettysburgMedal. Silver. 64 mm. 100.65 grains. Concave EdgeNumbered 42. Mint State.10075 Lot of (7) Assorted Large Commemorative Medals.Bronze. 63 to 76 mm. By Medallic Art Co. Mint State.Included are: 1965 Wyoming Statehood; 1965 Lion of Israel;1967 R. Tait McKenzie Centennial of Birth; and (4) assortedmedals. This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot.Engraved Coins, Love Tokens,and Coin Jewelry10076 CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION / H.E.T. E.M.M. on an1876 Liberty Seated half dollar. Host coin Extremely Fine.Undoubtedly engraved as a love token, lovingly polishedlong ago, and quite charming in all respects.Bid online at www.stacksbowers.com Page 473
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