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NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: AUGUST 27, 2017Here'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
1745 Lima Treasure Captured Medal   Betts-381. 1745 Lima Treasure Captured. Bronze. MS62 Brown PCGS. Engraved by John Kirk (1724-76), a student of James Anthony Dassier, who died in London. The foreground on the obverse depicts a rowboat along with three ships of war, the Lewis Erasmus, Prince Frederick, and Marquis D'Antin, while a chase between two ships involves the Notre Dame and the Duke. The reverse illustrates two medallions being held side by side by two infant Fames. One of the medallions features a bust of Iac Talbot and the other Ioha Morecock. Below, a treasure wagon numbered 44 disappears at the left, followed by one numbered 45. The medal commemorates the battle and capture of the three Spanish ships carrying approximately $4 million in specie off South America by English privateers Talbot in the Prince Frederick and Morecock in the Duke. An impressive example with smooth and satiny maroon surfaces that accompany bold design elements. 37.4 mm, 18.8 grams. Nice medal with an intricate battle scene on the reverse. -Editor
To read the complete description, see: Bashlow Kennedy Pope Satire Medal  Condition: Slabbed ICG MS63 Proof Like Year: 1963 Size: 32 mm Metal: Gold Weight: 25.4 grams Details: Satire Medal for John 23 & John F Kennedy I'd never seen this item before. Does anyone have more information? How many were made? -Editor
The seller adds: Although some few items disappeared from Bashlow's ownership when he was evicted by NYC Marshalls from his Riverside Drive apartment (apparently for being consistently late on rent and arguing with the landlord), this item was not among them. To read the complete description, see:  Wayne Homren, Editor The Numismatic Bibliomania Society is a non-profit organization promoting numismatic literature. See our web site at coinbooks.org. To submit items for publication in The E-Sylum, write to the Editor at this address: whomren@gmail.com To subscribe go to: https://my.binhost.com/lists/listinfo/esylum All Rights Reserved. NBS Home Page Contact the NBS webmaster 
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