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NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: APRIL 16, 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
1537 Silver Medal of Karl V 
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Some amazing, intricate engraving on this piece. Wow.
-Editor
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1696 Netherlands Neptune Sea Chariot Medal 
Condition: Uncirculated
1696 Netherlands "Resolution of the Civic Unrest in Amsterdam" Neptune Sea Chariot Medal by R. ARONDEAUX .
Obv: Neptune standing on Sea Chariot drawn right by two hippocamps, winds left & right blow the sea into waves. Legend MOTOS PRAESTAT COMPONERE FLVCTVS.(he stands ready to control the billowing waves, a quote from the Aeneid of Virgil). Rev: Two kingfish birds on clam seas in a flowing nest, a setting sun on the horizon. Legend in banner above, HALCYONIBUS REDUCTIS/SENATUS AMSTELOD/CIVIBUS SUIS HOC/ANTIQUAE VERTUTIS/SPECTATAEQ FIDEI/PRAEMIUM LARGITUR. (The Halcyon having retuned, the Amsterdam city council grants unto her citizens this gift of ancient virtue and wondrous faith.) Exergue MDCXCVI. Signed R. ARONDEAUX.
I don't know anything about the historical context, but this is a great medal, particularly the obverse. I don't know that I've ever seen anything quite like it.
-Editor
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1811 Isle of Man Manks One Penny Token 
An 1811 Isle of Man Manks one penny token. Obverse: Atlas supporting the globe, “Payable at the office Douglas”. Reverse: “Manks Token One Penny 1811” with three legs with spurs. Metal composition: Copper. Diameter: 32 mm. Weight: 13 grams. Circulated. Poor condition.
This is a lousy specimen, but Isle of Man coins and tokens have always fascinated me.
-Editor
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Thomas Richardson Civil War Postage Stamp Envelope 
“THOMAS RICHARDSON, Ag’t, Importer of Wines, Spirits, English & Scotch Provisions, 66 Maiden Lane, cor. William St., N.Y. 25 (Cents). U. S. Stamps.” U.S Postage Stamp Envelope. Full Envelope With Flap. Choice Crisp About New. Friedberg # PE595. KL 420-25. Rarity-10 Unique. Civil War Era. (Drowne 1918 listed.) Listed in Friedberg at $2,000 in VF-EF for a complete envelope. Envelope that is bright, boldly printed with excellent eye appeal with light handling only. Superb in overall appearance. Black printing upon Deep Orange-Yellow period wove paper, face printed only. The impressive text, uses various standard and decorative fonts. Some additional text at the bottom reads: “CHOP, STEAK AND OYSTER HOUSE. - Dunlop’s XX and India Pale Ale on Draught.” Trivial faint traces of prior mounting on the blank reverse which remains bright and clean. A “Key” highly important Unique Full Envelope With Flap that is quite magnificent and an extraordinary major rarity. If one ever desires a full set of Postage Stamp Envelopes of the Civil War Era, this specimen is a “must have stopper.” See: “Civil War Stamp Envelopes, the Issuers and Their Times” by Fred Reed. Ex: Stack’s Ford Part XIX, October 11, 2007, Lot 37, F.C.C. Boyd Estate (no lot tag).
The auction hype's not far off. I collected some of these over the years. They're all rare and historically important, and this one is quite a rarity.
-Editor
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1874 Mexico Mina del Eden Zacatecas Token 
Condition: Very Fine
While the auction description calls this necessity currency, internet searches reveal similar listings noting that it's a mining token and translates "VALE UNA CARGA DE METAL" as "Worth one load of metal".
-Editor
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1896 Bryan Money Tenno Cento 
An 1896 William Jennings Bryan “Free Silver” Campaign token. Bryan’s Idea of Coinage on the obverse and Free Silver The Bryan Idea with Teno Cento within a wreath to the reverse. Diameter: 44 mm. Weight: 44 grams. Circulated. Good condition.
Bryan Money has always interested me. These satirical pieces capture the essence of the great debate of the day in American politics. The"Tenno cento" piece is scarce. It's listed as No. 345 in the book Bryan Money by Fred Schornstein.
-Editor
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A Great Seal Carved Wood Plaque 
Thanks to Pablo Hoffman of New York City for passing this one along. Not exactly numismatic, but very high relief - nice work. Great item for your office wall!
-Editor
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Alaskan Silver Tokens
I checked with Dick, a regular E-Sylum contributor, and he'd already seen this lot.
-Editor
Dick Hanscom writes: It is amazing how many mistakes can be made with so few words! They are not hand struck. I use the screw press. They are not made before the gold tokens, they are made after. The reason for this is I have a very limited die life and don't want to waste it on silver before the gold is done. And it is not native Alaska silver. It is .999 fine silver from melted 1 oz. rounds!
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Box of Money
Condition: Cardboard, inkjet on paper.
No, I am not making this up. How much am I bid?
-Editor
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