NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: APRIL 9, 2017

Silver Denarius of Sextus Pompey

Sextus Pompey, Silver Denarius, minted in Sicily, struck 37-36 B.C. [MAG P]IVS IMP ITER, diademed and bearded head of Neptune facing right, a trident over his shoulder, rev [PRAEF CLAS ET] ORAE MARIT EX S C, naval trophy set on an anchor and supported by a trident, heads of Scylla and Charybdis at base, 3.50g., 12h (Cr 511/2b; Sydenham 1347; RBW 1784). Well-struck and toned, a little short of flan, extremely fine, a very good example.

To read the complete lot description, see:
Sextus Pompey, Silver Denarius, Minted In Sicily, Struck 37-36 B.C. (http://www.baldwin.co.uk/sextus-pompey-silver-denarius-minted-in-sicily-struck-37-36-b-c-mag-p-ivs-imp-iter-diademed-and-bearded-head-of-neptune-facing-right-a-trident-over-his-shoulder-rev-praef-clas-et-orae-marit-ex-s-c-naval-trophy-set-on-an-anchor-and-supported.html)

1640 French Colonial Fleur de lis Counterstamp

1640 French Colonial Fleur de lis Counter-Stamped on Douzain of Henry IV for Use in Canada under France. Struck under Louis XIII.

What I found interesting about this lot was the envelope. Does anyone recognize the typeface or description style? Does it belong to a known collector or dealer? -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 50: 1640 French Colonial Fleur de lis Counter-Stamped (www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/1640-french-colonial-fleur-de-lis-counter-stamped-D124DC48D4)

1828 Convict Love Token

Rare circa 1828 Prisoners engraved "Love Token" coin, the coin engraved to one side "When this finds you bee, Remember me until I gain my Liberty, J.F. the opposing side "October 23 1828, a S F either side of a heart, 35mm diameter - Stock

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Lot 255: Rare circa 1828 Prisoners engraved "Love Token" coin, the coin engraved to one side "When this finds you bee, Remember me until I gain my Liberty, J.F. the opposing side "October 23 1828, a S F either side of a heart, 35mm diameter - Stock (www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/-1-c-52B4074910)

To read earlier E-Sylum articles, see:
CONVICT LOVE TOKENS? (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v06n33a10.html)
CONVICT LOVE TOKENS (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v06n34a08.html)
CONVICT LOVE TOKEN BOOK AVAILABLE (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v06n37a04.html)

1892 Columbian Exposition Medallion

Rare Kato medal of Christopher Columbus to commemorate the Columbian Exhibition in 1892. Measures approximately 5 inches in diameter.

To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 520: Rare Columbian Exposition 1892 medal by Kato (www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/-1-c-14C4982ADB)

1890s Labor Exchange Check

To read the complete lot description, see:
RARE MINT 1890's Labor Exchange Punch Box Note Check Early Labor Signed Unused (www.ebay.com/itm/262924029817)

1912 International Regatta Medal

Material: Silver
Geographical Origin: Switzerland
Switzerland. Silver medal 1912 (Huguenin) I Preis Internationale régatte Luzern. 40 mm, 23.45 gr.

To read the complete lot description, see:
90. Switzerland - silver medal 1912 (Huguenin) I Preis Internationale régatte Luzern (https://auction.catawiki.com/kavels/10990395-switzerland-silver-medal-1912-huguenin-i-preis-internationale-r-gatte-luzern)

Eight Test Bank Notes

8 TEST NOTES
DE LA RUE INSTRUMENT LONDON AU
KBA JULES VERNE 2004 SWITZERLAND
BANCO DE MÉXICO 2010... 85 ANIVERSARIO UNC
KBA 001CASH CYCLE SWITZERLAND UNC
BANK OF ENGLAND EXPERIMENTAL TEST THE ONE UNC
SLOVAKIA 1000 CROWNS DIMANO
GIESECKE & DEVRIENT BOTICELLI 2000 BLUE HAIR UNC
TWENTY DOLLARS BANK OF CANADA UNC
INTAGLIO PRINTING AND WATERMARKS AND MANY SECURITY FEATURES

To read the complete lot description, see:
99. TEST NOTES - 8 pcs - Bank of Canada, G&D, Slovakia, Bank of England, KBA Switzerland, Banco de Mexico, De La Rue. (https://auction.catawiki.com/kavels/11081777-test-notes-8-pcs-bank-of-canada-g-d-slovakia-bank-of-england-kba-switzerland-banco-de-mexico-de-la-rue)

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