NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: JULY 23, 2017

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NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: JULY 23, 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

Jahangir Silver Zodiacal Rupee

Jahangir (1605-1628 AD), Silver Zodiacal Rupee, Ahmedabad, 11.3 g, 20.27 mm, AH 1027. Obv: Sign of Gemini (Twins), Farsi inscription Sanah 13 below. Rev: Farsi inscription 'Jahangir Badshah Akbar Badshah Zarb Ahmadabad'. (KM # 150.7). Extremely Fine, Rare.

An interesting piece from Imperial Auctions. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
http://www.imperialauctions.com/view-lot.aspx?lid=6185&aid=8

1796 Woodbrodge Alms House Penny Token

A nice piece for its age. The "Alms Houses" are what caught my eye. I haven't seen many alms house tokens or medals. These were poorhouses, build and operated by charities to house the poor, elderly or infirm who couldn't otherwise afford a place to live. OBVERSE: THO. SEKFORD ESQ. FOUNDED WOODBRIDGE ALMS HOUSES 1587 REVERSE: AT WHOSE EXPENSE COUNTY MAPS WERE FIRST ENGRAVED 1574

This Conder token was produced by printer and bookseller Robert Loder of Woodbridge (Suffolk, England). So what does the latin motto “ORATIONES . ET . ELEEMOS . ASCENDVMT . IN . MEMORIAM . CORAM . DEO.” mean? -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Lot 62: 1796 Loder Thomas Sekford Wood Bridge Alms House Penny token GEF (https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/-1-c-33B47EB809)

917 India One Rupee Banknote

Particular banknote issued in India in 1917. Size in cm: 12.5 x 6.8.

Nice example of a banknote picturing a coin. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
India - 1 rupee 1917 - Pick 1b (https://auction.catawiki.com/kavels/12727231-india-1-rupee-1917-pick-1b)

Parachute Troops Medal

Bronze Medal allusive to the parachute troops Magnificent medal with 60 mm of diameter and with 98 grs

I don't recall ever seeing a medal relating to parachute troops. This eBay listing has little information about it. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
Bronze Medal allusive to the parachute troops (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bronze-Medal-allusive-to-the-parachute-troops/263100597143)

1900 Exposition Universelle Medal

This bronze medal was given out as a prize at the 1900 World's Fair held in Paris, France. This is a well stored example with beautiful toning! They are nearly impossible to find in this condition.

A beautiful medal. Amazing detail. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
1900 BRONZE Large Medal Worlds Fair Exposition Universelle J.C. Chaplain #13777 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1900-BRONZE-Large-Medal-Worlds-Fair-Exposition-Universelle-J-C-Chaplain-13777/322607751019)

Wayne Homren, Editor

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