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The E-Sylum: Volume 20, Number 19, May 7, 2017, Article 20

NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: MAY 7, 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

Syria, Seleucis and Pieria Tetradrachm

Syria, Seleucis and Pieria Tetradrachm

Lot 106. Syria, Seleucis and Pieria. Antiochia ad Orontem. Philip II. A.D. 247-249. AR tetradrachm. Dated A.D. 249.

Syria, Seleucis and Pieria. Antiochia ad Orontem. Philip II. A.D. 247-249. AR tetradrachm (28.46 mm, 13.35 g, 1 h). Dated A.D. 249. AVTOK K M IOVΛ ΦIΛIΠΠOV CEB, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / ΔHMAPX ЄΞOVCIAC, MON VRB, S-C, eagle standing, head left, holding wreath in beak, with wings spread. Prieur 304; McAlee 899

Odd-looking eagle, but a nice, well-centered coin. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 106. Syria, Seleucis and Pieria. Antiochia ad Orontem. Philip II. A.D. 247-249. AR tetradrachm. Dated A.D. 249 (www.agoraauctions.com/listing/viewdetail/35841)

1627 Book: Discours sur les médalles antiques
1627 Discours sur les médalles antiques Numismatique - SAVOT (Louis). Discours sur les médalles(sic) antiques. Divisé en quatre parties… Paris, Cramoisy, 1627. In-4 vélin ivoire ép. Mouillure claires sur les premiers ff., qqs piqûres par endroits sinon bon ex.

An antiquarian coin book, printed in 1627. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
n°614 : Numismatique - SAVOT (Louis). Discours sur les médalles(sic) antiques. (http://www.interencheres.com/fr/meubles-objets-art/dessins-art-deco-a-10h30-livres-anciens-et-modernes-a-14h/numismatique-savot-louis-discours-sur-les-medallessic-antiques-ie_v89914/8740410/num)

Pistrucci Waterloo Medal Wax Impression

Waterloo medal wax impression

A framed and glazed wax impression of 'The Battle of Waterloo' medal A framed and glazed wax impression of 'The Battle of Waterloo' medal, and one other

Waterloo medal wax impression plate closeup

Interesting item, despite the cracked glass on the frame. I tried to get a closer look at the inscription on the plate between the two impressions. There is a zoom-in feature on the auction web site, but it's still quite hard to read. Do these wax impressions appear often in the market? When were they made? -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
A framed and glazed wax impression of 'The Battle of Waterloo' medal



1936 Berlin Olympic Games Participation Medal

1936 Berlin Olympics participation medal bronze obverse 1936 Berlin Olympics participation medal bronze reverse

1936 Berlin Olympic Games Participation Medal a cast Bronze Medal by Otto. Placzek, the obverse depicts semi-naked athletes mounting podium, the reverse depicts the famous bell decorated with eagles holding Olympic rings in claw, measures 7cm approx. in good condition

To read the complete lot description, see:
1936 Berlin Olympic Games Participation Medal a cast... (www.mullocksauctions.co.uk/lot-704540-1936_berlin_olympic_games_participation_medal_cast.html)

Here is some more infomation on the medal. -Editorr

This medal was awarded to Athletes and Officials who took part in the Games. Designed by Otto Placzek, showing on one side five athletes representing the different continents, all of whom are engaged in pulling the rope of the Olympic Bell, and the other side showing the Olympic Bell in relief. The medal was cast by four different foundries: Heintze & Bath, Sperlich, Noack and Martin & Pilzing. The medals produced are by each foundry are distinguishable by their colour, but only those by Noack are marked on the edge. The medal was presented in a circular red paper box with a gold coloured Olympic bell on top.

To read the complete article, see: Official Medals and Badges of the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games (https://www.davidfeldman.com/2015/01/official-medals-and-badges-of-the-berlin-1936-olympic-games/)

The Big Dollar Token

The Big Dollar Token reverse The Big Dollar Token obverse

Here's another odd one:
Bearer is a friend of the big $
HE BIG DOLLAR / N.Y.M.B.C.

Anyone have a clue what this means? -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 314: BIG DOLLAR TOKEN (http://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/-1-c-0CE4D15BDD)

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Wayne Homren, Editor

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