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NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: JANUARY 21, 2018Here'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
George Washington: Pater Patriæ Inaugural Button   George Washington: Pater Patriæ... the Holy Grail of GW Inaugural Buttons. Albert WI-19B, DeWitt GW-1789-41, 25 mm copper shell with lead-filled back. Half-length military bust of Washington facing one-quarter left or dexter. It is inscribed "General Washington Pater Patriæ". This is the only portrait button in the accepted canon of George Washington inaugural buttons and has always been at the top of the want list for anyone interested in the period. It may also be the earliest artifact that refers to Washington as the "Father of His Country".... There are certainly less than 10 specimens in existence and likely closer to 6 or 7. This may be the finest example known. While not exactly numismatic, George Washington Inaugural buttons are avidly collected. This preview lot from the upcoming February 24the Heritage sale of the Frent collection of
political Americana is an important rarity. -Editor
To read the complete lot description, see: 1897 Italian 2 Lire  Umberto I (1878-1900) - 2 Lire - 1897 - AG Pag. 598; Mont. 43 Segnetti al D/ - Fondi lucenti In the hey-great-mustache department is this silver 2 Lire piece. -Editor
To read the complete lot description, see: 1992 FIDEM Congress Medal   In the eBay offerings of E-Sylum supporter Hedley Betts I came acros this interesting 1992 FIDEM Congress medal by Ron Searle. -Editor
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