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NUMISMATIC NUGGETS: FEBRUARY 10, 2019Here'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 Celtic Vindelici Hemiobol  CENTRAL EUROPE. Vindelici. Hemiobol (1st century BC). "Manching 2" type. Celtic coins have a special charm. I like this high condition piece. From the March 2019 Numismatik Naumann GmbH auction 75. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see: Wynn Bros. Montana Counterstamp   Early Montana Counterstamp "WYNN BROS. / WIBAUX, MONT." (Territory ?) I don't think I've ever encountered a Montana counterstamp before. From Bob Merchant's latest eBay auctions. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see: Catalan Local Issue 50 Céntimos  Aigüestosses del Llobregat. Ajuntament. 50 céntimos. (T. 46). Cartón. Nº 137. Raro. MBC+. From the AUREO & CALICÓ Auction 326 on 14 February 2019. -Editor To read the complete lot description, see: French Gymnastics Medal Galvano?   France Sport Gymnastique Gymnatique aux Agrés par Hochard Galvanique 190mm Great image. My old Pittsburgh friend Rodger Hershey enjoyed collecting coins and medal picturing "Athletes in Action". This one is from the eBay stock of Hedley Betts. It's one-sided and at 190mm, quite large (about 7.5 inches across). I don't read french - is this a galvano? I reached out to Hedley who kindly provided the following background. -Editor Hedley Betts writes: It comes from the Archives of the Delande company, which was established in France in the late 19th century. They remained in operation until the 1980s. They produced an extensive range of art and prize medals, as well as trophies, certificates, decorations, uniform pins, etc. They had contracts with governments around the world mostly to produce decorations. This Galvano was likely the model from which they created the dies to make medals. They offered medals in various sizes and finishes. Customers could select from a small range of standard reverse designs, some of which could be customized through the use of "insert dies." They issued many catalogs and brochures to promote their products. Some were general and extensive, while others were more specialized, such as for sports medals or those related to music. (I have a fair selection in my personal library). To read the complete lot description, see: 
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