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The E-Sylum: Volume 20, Number 36, September 3, 2017, Article 23

PAN AUCTION CLOSES OCTOBER 27, 2017

The Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists is holding an online auction sale in conjunction with their upcoming show October 26-28, 2016. Hosted by CoinZip, the lots will be available for viewing in person at the show. Here are some lots that caught my eye. -Editor

1910 Pennsylvania Monument at Gettysburg Medal

Nice relief - great medal. I was curious about the artist and found this information from a similar listing on icollector.com. -Editor

Bronze medal 2.5" in diameter by Davidson of Philadelphia (marked on edge). Obverse of medal features image of Pennsylvania monument at Gettysburg with text "Pennsylvania's Tribute to her Heroic Sons 1863 Gettysburg 1910". Reverse of medal features a portrait of General Meade. Provenance: The Meade Family Collection.

To read the complete lot descriptions, see:
Pennsylvania monument at Gettysburg dedication medal, 1910 (http://www.go2coinauctions.com/Listing/Details/3411463/Pennsylvania-monument-at-Gettysburg-dedication-medal-1910)
Medal for Dedication of Pennsylvania Monument at Gettysburg. (http://www.icollector.com/Medal-for-Dedication-of-Pennsylvania-Monument-at-Gettysburg_i613056)

2004 Carnegie Hero Fund 100th anniversary medal

Original, awarded Carnegie Hero medals are rare. This limited edition silver medal was struck by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission for the centennial of its founding in 1904. The medals were first offered for sale at the time of the 2004 American Numismatic Association in Pittsburgh, which featured a special exhibit of Carnegie Hero medals owned by the Commission and Carnegie Museum of Pittsburgh. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
2004 Carnegie Hero Fund 100th anniversary medal (http://www.go2coinauctions.com/Listing/Details/3411781/2004-Carnegie-Hero-Fund-100th-anniversary-medal)

1715 Fleet 8 Reales Silver Cob

Who doesn't think shipwreck treasure coins are cool? -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
1715 Fleet Shipwreck Recovery 8 Reales Silver Cob 26.0g (http://www.go2coinauctions.com/Listing/Details/3505494/1715-Fleet-Shipwreck-Recovery-8-Reales-Silver-Cob-260g)

1945 Motion Picture Industry Plaque

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An impressive Bronze Plaque by Felix de Weldon, measures 15 1/2" x 14 1/2" and shaped like a motion picture reel.

Wow! 'Impressive' is the word I would use, too. See the online listing for more detail images. -Editor

To read the complete lot description, see:
1945 WWII Bronze Plaque by Felix de Weldon "Well Done Motion Picture Industry" (http://www.go2coinauctions.com/Listing/Details/3513337/1945-WWII-Bronze-Plaque-by-Felix-de-Weldon-Well-Done-Motion-Picture-Industry)

Wayne Homren, Editor

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