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The E-Sylum: Volume 20, Number 5, January 29, 2017, Article 22

NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: JANUARY 29, 2017

Here's a selection of interesting or unusual items I came across in the marketplace this week. Tell us what you think of some of these. -Editor

1973 Salvador Dali Israel Medal Set

1973 Dali Israel medals obverses

Description: A total .999 Fine Silver weight of 30.7 troy ounces. Israel's 25th Anniversary year. Each of the 12 Tribes of Israel (Asher, Benjamin, Dan, Gad, Issachar, Joseph, Judah, Levi, Naphtali, Reuben, Simeon and Zebulun) are depicted on 12 individual Silver Coins, each bearing an image created by Salvador Dali with the name of the tribe. On the edge of each medal is the inscription "Medallic Art Co, NY .999 + Pure Silver," along with a serial number.

Condition Report: Excellent

Dimensions: Dia. 2"

To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 87: Salvador Dali (Spanish, 1904-1989) Homage to Israel, 1973 - Set of 12 Silver Medals (www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/salvador-dali-spanish,-1904-1989-homage-to-isr-87-c-85a4ca38c9)

1929 Paris Vichy Auto Club Medal

1929 Paris Vichy Auto Club Medal obverse

Description: Significant 1929 French plaque recognizing the A.C.F.F. automobile club rallye for females. Remember, back in the late 1920's automobiles were still somewhat new and a novelty. These were presented to the participants of the event and are quite rare.

Condition Report: Very Good

Provenance: France

Dimensions: 34(h) x 16(d) x 34(l) inches

Date: circa 1929

Great medal. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
French 1929 Paris Vichy Auto Club Medal (www.invaluable.com/buy-now/french-1929-paris-vichy-auto-club-medal-9ae4a528e3)

U.S. Giori Test Banknote Uncut Sheet U.S. Giori Test Banknote Uncut Sheet
Rare U.S. Giori Test Banknote Uncut Sheet of 4. These were printed in Geneva, New York to evaluate the printing quality. The BEP released "nonsense" plates composed of cancelled portions of printing plates from various denominations. This uncut sheet of 4 features the $1 and $5 denominations.

To read the complete lot description, see:
U.S. Giori Test Banknote Uncut Sheet of 4 (http://bid.seizedassetsauctioneers.com/U-S-Giori-Test-Banknote-Uncut-Sheet-of-4_i26566548)








Small Silver Medal of Karl II

Small Silver Medal of Karl II

The description is in German, but I like the reverse image of the lion wreaking havoc on the columns.

To read the complete lot description, see:
Karl XII., 1697-1718. Kleine Silbermedaille o. J. (1706), Hildebrand I (www.kuenker.de/en/elive-auction/stueck/145609)

Netherlands Liberation Day Medal

1945 Netherlands Liberation Day Medal obverse - Copy 1945 Netherlands Liberation Day Medal reverse - Copy

Medal in commemoration of Liberation Day, 5th of May, 1945.

Medallist: Marinus Kutterink (1907-1983) Material: Struck medal made of war metal Diameter: 70 mm

Obverse: The Dutch virgin, with the tricolour and a sword, standing on a shield, carried by two nymphs, with circumscription: 'Geen volk is waarlijk vrij, dat niet zichzelf bevrijdt'.

(No nation is truly liberated, if it does not liberate itself.)

Reverse: Wooden cross, covered with a Dutch soldier's helmet, surrounded with the flags of the Allies. Underneath this the words: 'een nieuwe dageraad' (a new dawn) and below that the war dragon, marked with a swastika.

I'd never seen this one. Nice medal. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
165. The Netherlands – Medal 'In commemoration of Liberation Day on the 5th of May 1945' – Bronze (https://auction.catawiki.com/kavels/9814949-the-netherlands-medal-in-commemoration-of-liberation-day-on-the-5th-of-may-1945-bronze)

E Pluribus Venom Note

E Pluribus Venom Note

Oeuvre : E Pluribus Venom Note
Shepard Fairey "OBEY"
Dimensions: 14,5 x 8,7 cm (print).
Condition: In perfect condition

E Pluribus Venom Note Obey Double sided offset print. Mint Obey Currency from the E Pluribus Venom opening at the 2007 LeVine Gallery. Each side of the bill features one of Fairey's Two Sides of Capitalism images (Good and Bad).

This banknote was made in small impression on the occasion of the exhibition "E Pluribus Venom" in New York in 2007 and referenced in the catalogue. High quality paper and detailed print that makes it really similar to a real currency. These notes were not intended for sale making it rare pieces hard to find at present.

In honor of Boggs here's an intricate satirical banknote. I'm not familiar with the artist of exhibit, but copies of the accompanying books are available on Amazon. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
145. Shepard Fairey (OBEY) - E Pluribus Venom (https://auction.catawiki.com/kavels/9653019-shepard-fairey-obey-e-pluribus-venom)

1808 Quarter Eagle

1808 Quarter Eagle

You never know where some decent U.S. coins will pop up. Here's an 1808 quarter eagle in the Künker Auction 285 next month. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Föderation. 2 1/2 Dollars 1808, Philadelphia. Fb. 107. (www.kuenker.de/en/auktionen/stueck/140500)

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Wayne Homren, Editor

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